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Board hears routine contract updates: Chartwells renewal, architect work and Head Start approvals
Summary
The board received updates and staff recommendations on renewing the Chartwells food‑service contract, an architect agreement tied to Boulevard mechanical work, and Head Start transportation approval as the district’s LEA; no binding votes were taken.
Administrators told the board they plan to renew the Chartwells food‑service management agreement, saying Chartwells has met monthly with staff and adjusted services as requested. "They're serving great food to our kids," a board member said in support of renewal.
Staff also noted an architect agreement that will cover mechanical (chiller and boiler) work for the Boulevard project and said the architect team has been meeting with district staff; the item was presented so the board can preview the scope before a later authorization.
On early childhood services, staff reminded trustees that the district, as the local education agency for Head Start, must formally approve annual Head Start transportation arrangements; Head Start had approved the plan and the board was asked to ratify the district’s role.
These items were informational and on the consent/preview track; board members asked clarifying questions but took no immediate contract awards or final votes at the session.
