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Board renews Chartwells meal contract amid parent complaints about food quality and staff conditions
Summary
After public commenters raised concerns about spoiled food, processed meals and staff working conditions under Chartwells, the Asheville City Schools board approved a contract renewal; some board members dissented and asked staff to monitor vendor performance and labor issues.
The Asheville City Schools board voted May 4 to renew its contract with Chartwells for school nutrition services after an extended discussion that included public complaints about food quality, disposable serviceware, and staff working conditions.
Parents and a third-grade student described recent declines in meal quality, citing spoiled fruit, chocolate milk problems and increased use of processed items and…
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