During the June 25, 2026 meeting, the Board scheduled “Kitchen Equipment - Novi High School and Novi Woods” under Information and Discussion, signaling planned upgrades to food service equipment at those two sites. The Chartwells Child Nutrition report presented the same evening notes recent investments in dish machines, ovens, freezers, coolers, and a combi oven across early childhood, middle, and high school kitchens, plus a planned walk‑in cooler at Novi Woods, demonstrating an ongoing modernization program. Because this item is discussion‑only with no listed vendor or award, it indicates upcoming procurements for kitchen equipment rather than completed purchases. Vendors supplying commercial kitchen appliances, dish machines, refrigeration, and related installation/maintenance services have a timely opportunity to influence specifications and offer solutions that support Chartwells’ menu innovation and capacity needs at the high school and Novi Woods.

Chartwells is the incumbent food service management firm and is actively expanding kitchen capacity;...