School Committee, June 10th, 2026

The Nashoba Regional School Committee held a meeting on June 10, 2026, primarily focused on the proposed outsourcing of the district's food services. Public comments expressed strong opposition to privatizing food services, citing concerns about employee wages, benefits, community ties, and the quality of service under the sole bidder, Witson's. The committee reviewed the Request for Proposal (RFP) process, noting only one bid was received from Witson's, which raised questions about the fairness and competitiveness of the procurement. The presentation detailed the financial aspects, including a guaranteed return of approximately $375,000 to remain within food services, and discussed the impact on current employees who would retain their positions but new hires would be employed by Witson's. Legal counsel and district officials outlined ongoing negotiations with the union and next steps. Additionally, the committee addressed administrative matters such as meeting calendars, subcommittee assignments, and audit advisory reports. No final contract award was made during this meeting, but plans for further discussion and a future vote were indicated.