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Franklin Area SD recommends one-year renewal with Nutrition Group; cafeterias face staffing gaps
Summary
The board reviewed a recommended one-year renewal of Nutrition Group, Inc.'s food service management contract for 2026–27 and confirmed continuation of the Community Eligibility Provision for free meals; administrators noted staffing openings in cafeteria operations.
The Franklin Area School District presented a recommendation to renew its food service management contract with Nutrition Group, Inc. for the 2026–27 school year under the existing fixed-price meal arrangement.
Miss Eaton introduced the item and said the district is entering year four of a five‑year fixed-price agreement. Representatives from the food-service provider were present; administrators acknowledged that the contractor is experiencing staffing shortages (the district cited nine openings in cafeteria positions) and said the district and vendor are working to address staffing and scheduling for the upcoming year.
Administrators told the board the district will continue participation in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for the coming year, which allows the district to provide free breakfast and lunch to students based on federal meal reimbursement calculations. The recommendation described the renewal as a one‑year extension with a fixed meal rate; final contract paperwork and any staffing contingencies were to be finalized before next week's meeting.
