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Board renews Chartwells contract and approves a 5-cent student lunch increase; staff exploring universal free-lunch options
Summary
The board renewed the Chartwells food-service contract (one-year renewal guaranteeing $75,000) and approved a 5-cent increase in student lunch prices for 2026–27. Staff said they are evaluating Community Eligibility (CEP) options that could enable universal free lunches at qualifying schools if financially and operationally viable.
The Abington Board of School Directors on April 28 approved a one-year renewal of the Chartwells School Dining Services contract for 2026–27 and a modest increase in student lunch prices while district staff said they are studying broader options to expand free meals.
What the board approved The board voted to renew Chartwells’ contract for one year with a guaranteed payment of $75,000 to the district, contingent on budgeted operating days and enrollment. The motion also included approval of a second reading of a…
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