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District examines food-service options and 2026–27 staffing changes
Summary
Administration presented three food-service paths — keep the current provider, self-operate, or rebid — and described staffing changes for 26/27 including the planned retirement of an HBRES STEAM teacher and a proposed teacher assignment as a TOSA to support a principal internship; driver education may be provided by Green Light Driving School (private cost $600; HBR would charge $250).
Dr. Jessica Sonntag told the board the district is evaluating three food-service options for 2026–27: continue with the current provider, move to a self-operated program (hiring a food-service lead), or return to the competitive bid process to seek lower pricing. The stated goal is to continue meal service while reducing the district's financial loss; a board committee will review options and recommend next steps.
Dr. Sonntag also outlined planning items for FY27: the HBRES STEAM teacher position will not be replaced after Mrs. Halverson retires, and a teacher will need to complete a principal internship this year. To accommodate the internship, Dr. Sonntag recommended assigning the teacher as a TOSA (Teach on Special Assignment) so the internship can be completed within the district. For driver education, Dr. Sonntag reported outreach to Green Light Driving School; privately the vendor charges $600 per student, and the district would charge $250 per student if it uses the vendor to provide the course on campus.
The board formed a committee to study food-service options and will consider staffing and program adjustments during FY27 budget planning.
