Agreement Between Reed Union and Ross School Districts for Meal Services 2026-27
The official document
What the district published
This is the source material — exactly as released by RUSD. The plain English translation below is this site's version, written for community members who shouldn't need a budget degree to understand where their school dollars go.
Original PDF coming soon — check reedschools.org for the source document.
In plain English
What this document actually says
This is a formal agreement between Reed Union School District (acting as the meal service provider) and Ross School District (receiving the service) for the 2026-27 school year. Reed Union will prepare and deliver breakfast, lunch, and snacks that meet federal nutrition standards through the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. Meals will be prepared at an offsite kitchen in Los Angeles and transported to Ross schools. Reed Union will handle federal reimbursement claims, manage free/reduced-price meal applications, conduct meal counts, and provide monthly menus. Ross School District will count meals at the point of service and pay invoiced amounts. The agreement requires 14 days advance notice for field trip meals and runs from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
What this means for your family
Ross School District students will receive their school meals through Reed Union School District starting in the 2026-27 school year. Families will continue to apply for free or reduced-price meals through Reed Union, which will handle all eligibility determinations. The meals will meet federal nutrition standards. This arrangement does not directly affect Reed Union families, as the district is providing services to another school district.
Summaries are AI-assisted and based on the original district document shown above. Nothing has been editorialized — interpretations are clearly labeled. This site is maintained by Lina Godfrey's campaign as a community resource.