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Many directors are wary of losing quality and personal control of their menus.
I have not found that to be a problem. In our Co-op some members are particularly faithful to one vendor and do not want to jeopardize that relationship. They do not want to go on a bid in case that particular vendor does not win. I think any size district can benefit. Certainly very small particularly, but our co-op is now second only to Chicago Public Schools in the number of children we serve.