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Racine Unified says district will remain in CEP; Aramark proposes modest meal-rate increases
Summary
District staff presented an Aramark renewal for 2026–27 with modest meal-rate increases and said, together with Community Eligibility Provision claim rates, the district can remain districtwide CEP and continue free breakfast and lunch for all students; staff credited updated kitchens for operational improvements including onsite baking and expanded fresh produce offerings.
District staff told the Racine Unified School Board on April 13 that Aramark is offering modest increases to meal rates for the 2026–27 school year and that, combined with the district’s Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) claim rates, Racine Unified can remain districtwide CEP and continue to provide free breakfast and lunch to all enrolled students.
A presenter said Aramark has elected to increase breakfast meal rates by 3%, take no increase on lunch, and take 2% on à la carte and supper…
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