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Winfield SD 34 to switch to self‑prep lunches after Taher contract ends April 17
Summary
Superintendent Matt Rich told the board that Taher will end food service on April 17; the district will hire two part‑time kitchen staff and shift to a self‑prep model April 21 while exploring cooperative purchasing through the Northern Illinois Independent Purchasing Cooperative.
Superintendent Matt Rich said the district's food‑service provider, Taher, has terminated its contract, with its last day of service on April 17. He said the board has approved hiring two new part‑time kitchen staff and the district will transition to a self‑prep model beginning April 21 to "build the right team, enhance service quality, and improve accuracy for the next school year."
Rich said the district is "strongly considering the Northern Illinois Independent Purchasing Cooperative," noting the co‑op could offer training opportunities and cost‑sharing suited to the district's size. He framed the change as also allowing staff to develop stronger relationships with students and to create a more personal dining experience. The board did not table or vote on additional contracting details during the meeting; staff will return with implementation specifics as they are developed.
