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School meals contracted out to Keystone Food Service
What happened
In March 2026 the board decided to take proposals from food service management companies. On June 8, 2026 it approved a contract with Keystone Food Service, pending approval from the Kansas State Department of Education. In July it set lunch at $3.50 for grades 1-6 and $3.75 for grades 7-12.
Why it matters to families
An outside company now runs school meals, which can change menus, staffing and costs.
The evidence
March 9, 2026 minutes, Reso #130; May 11, 2026 minutes ('presented the bids from food service management companies'); June 8, 2026 minutes, Reso #181 ('Approve food service contract with Keystone Food Service contingent on KSDE approval'); July 13, 2026 minutes, Reso #10 (lunch prices).
The source
Board of Education Minutes - June 8, 2026See the full record for Macksville USD 351.
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