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Aramark reports higher meal participation, menu changes after transition; students asked for more variety

Easton School Committee · May 1, 2026
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Aramark presented data showing nearly 2,300 meals served per service day on average and described menu changes, sampling, greater use of fresh produce and efforts to reduce single-use plastics; presenters noted a low (about 5%) student-survey response rate and said they continue to refine menus and operations.

Nicole Upton, Aramark's food-service director for the district, and district manager Jay Gustaitis presented a client business review covering meal participation, menu changes and operational adjustments since Aramark began service in December.

"Total we are averaging right now total meals per service day, almost 2,300," Upton said, noting breakfast…

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