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Waunakee officials propose 50¢ school meal increase and end to outside food-service contracts
Summary
District administrators proposed a $0.50 increase to student breakfast and lunch and recommended discontinuing food-service contracts with outside sites (Madison Country Day, Westside Christian, Village Center) so local directors can prioritize Waunakee schools; staff said existing contracts run through Dec. 31 and noted potential impacts on Meals on Wheels.
District administrators told the budget committee they are recommending a $0.50 increase for breakfast and lunch and plan to stop outside food-service contracts so the new local food-service leadership can focus on Waunakee students.
An administrator summarized the staffing and cost pressures and said the proposed change is partly meant to "prioritize Waunakee schools." She told the committee: "We are recommending discontinuing contractual relationships with any food service partner site…
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