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Corry Area School Board approves The Nutrition Group contract and cafeteria budget for 2026–27
Summary
The Corry Area School District Board approved The Nutrition Group as its food service management company for 2026–27, accepting a cost-reimbursable contract that projects a $40,092.21 profit and heard menu, milk-guideline and nutrition updates from the provider.
The Corry Area School District Board on April 27 approved The Nutrition Group as the district’s Food Service Management Company for the 2026–27 school year under a cost-reimbursable contract that projects a $40,092.21 profit.
Melissa Kingen, Director of The Nutrition Group, presented menu updates, described expected changes to milk guidelines and outlined ongoing plans to lower sugar and sodium levels. Kingen also reviewed the proposed cafeteria budget and brought samples of a popular new menu item and boba tea, which she said students have enjoyed.
The board voted to accept the provider and the proposed budget after the presentation. High School Principal Andy Passinger complimented The Nutrition Group’s communication and responsiveness to student feedback.
The contract is recorded as a Food Service Management Company Cost Reimbursable Contract for 2026–27; details of contract terms beyond the projected profit figure were not specified in the minutes. The board approved the motion moved by Director Jason D. Halfast and seconded by President Joseph A. Frisina.
Board members indicated support through a recorded unanimous vote of those present. The approval was taken as part of routine business at the April 27 meeting; no further negotiation or amendment was recorded in the minutes.
The district will proceed under the approved contract for the coming school year and The Nutrition Group will continue planned menu and guideline changes as outlined in the presentation.
