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Neshaminy SD board approves Aramark food-service contract, Devo classroom agreement and BCIU special-education services
Summary
The Neshaminy School District board approved a one-year food service contract with Aramark (with up to four one-year renewals), a three-classroom operating agreement with Devo Educational Strategies (7–2 roll call), and a Bucks County Intermediate Unit special-education services contract estimated at $8,677,181.
The Neshaminy School District Board of School Directors approved a series of contracts and service agreements at its meeting, including a one-year food-service contract with Aramark Educational Services LLC, a three-classroom operating agreement with Devo Educational Strategies, and a 2026–27 special-education services agreement with the Bucks County Intermediate Unit (BCIU) No. 22.
On the food-service award, the board voted to enter a food-service cost-reimbursement contract with Aramark Educational Services LLC effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with up to four one-year renewals upon mutual agreement. The motion described a guaranteed surplus return to the district of $1,000,000 and a management fee of $99,000. The business administrator was authorized to execute the contract and related documents subject to solicitor review. The motion was recorded as passing unanimously.
Separately, the board approved a proposal authorizing Devo Educational Strategies to operate three classrooms in the district; the final agreement will be reviewed and approved by the district solicitor and executed by the board president and secretary. The measure passed on a roll-call vote, seven in favor and two opposed.
The board also approved a services agreement with the Bucks County Intermediate Unit No. 22 for special-education and related services for preschool through age 21 for the 2026–27 school year at an estimated cost of $8,677,181. That motion was recorded as passing unanimously.
Other business operations items approved in omnibus motions included a Portnoff Law Associates contract, a resolution concerning collection of delinquent real estate taxes, and various procurement and investment items. Personnel motions—including appointments, rehires, reclassifications, retirements and leaves—were approved; the board recognized multiple long-serving employees whose retirements were listed during the meeting.
Votes at a glance: - Food-service contract with Aramark Educational Services LLC (July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027; up to four one-year renewals). Outcome: approved (recorded unanimous). Contract notes: $1,000,000 guaranteed surplus return; $99,000 management fee. - Devo Educational Strategies proposal to operate three classrooms. Outcome: approved (7 yes, 2 no) — final agreement subject to solicitor review. - BCIU No. 22 special-education contracted services for 2026–27. Outcome: approved (recorded unanimous). Estimated cost: $8,677,181.
The board announced future meeting dates and adjourned. Several motions were handled as master motions covering grouped agenda items; where required by law (food-service contract), the board provided an opportunity for public comment before voting.
