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Hot Springs School District AgendaPacket School Board Meeting 2026-05-19

HSSD, Dawson ABC Ink Preschool Food Service Contract

Breakfast $0.00; Lunch $0.00 (paid); Snack(s) $0.85; Supper $0.00; approximately 100 snacks per dayHot Springs K-12DAWSON EDUCATION COOPERATIVE ARKANSAS BETTER CHANCE FOR SCHOOL SUCCESS PROGRAMMay 19, 2026

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Description

Hot Springs School District signed a CACFP food service contract with Dawson Education Cooperative’s Arkansas Better Chance Program to provide preschool meals at Gardner Pre-K School from August 4, 2026 through May 28, 2027. The agreement sets per-meal reimbursement rates, including $0.85 per snack for about 100 snacks daily, and requires compliance with USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program rules.

Contract Details

Contract Amount

Breakfast $0.00; Lunch $0.00 (paid); Snack(s) $0.85; Supper $0.00; approximately 100 snacks per day

Vendor

DAWSON EDUCATION COOPERATIVE ARKANSAS BETTER CHANCE FOR SCHOOL SUCCESS PROGRAM

Agency

Hot Springs K-12, MT

Contract Type

FOOD_SERVICES

Document Date

May 19, 2026

Contract Term

August 4, 2026 – May 28, 2027 (for Gardner Pre-K School site)

Renewal Date

2027-05-28

Renewal Info

Covers the 2026–2027 preschool year at Gardner Pre-K School; renewals or extensions would require a new or amended CACFP food service contract for subsequent program years.

Issuing Agency