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Nutrition Services Director Patty Bilbrey and Finance Manager Brooke Phillips told the board food costs and supplies have risen substantially since 2018, citing a 20% average food-cost increase, a 69% rise in supply costs and a 106% increase in labor costs. Staff also described a federal paid-lunch equity calculation that compares revenue from free and paid lunch reimbursements and concluded the district’s paid-meal price should be close to $3.85 on average to meet USDA parity guidance.

Under the approved plan, elementary breakfast and secondary breakfast prices will align at $2.50. Elementary lunch will rise to $3.95. Secondary lunch will move to a three-tier structure ($3.95; $4.50; $4.95) to preserve some premium meal offerings. Nutrition Services said free and reduced-price eligibility and services will not be affected; students eligible for free meals will continue to receive them.

Board members discussed possible phasing, communication to families about payment options (online, cash, check) and programs that reduce transaction fees. Nutrition Services said the increase is intended to stabilize the program after years of using carryover funds and to reestablish a multi-month operating balance; staff estimated additional annual revenue of roughly $801,000 under the new prices.

The motion to approve the meal price adjustment passed with four votes in favor and one abstention. Nutrition Services said they will coordinate outreach on free-and-reduced applications, continuing community eligibility at qualifying campuses and provide details on payment options and vendor transaction fees.

Ending: Nutrition Services urged families to review guidance on free-and-reduced meal applications and payment methods; the department said it will report back on implementation and family communications.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","SUSD Governing Board Regular Meeting 6/10/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The governing board approved higher meal prices for 2025–26 after Nutrition Services described rising food, supply and labor costs and a paid-lunch equity requirement; free/reduced benefits will not change for eligible students.","taxTitle","Scottsdale Unified District (4240), School Districts, Arizona","taxId",13623,"location","Arizona","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6547289,"Scottsdale Unified board tightens student dress code, board directs clearer enforcement guidance",4866,2866000,7732000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3785349-020b2f676727c5e10e528991e54bd2ed&start=2866&end=7732","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3785349-020b2f676727c5e10e528991e54bd2ed/thumbnail_2866000.jpg","/articles/6547289/Arizona/Scottsdale-Unified-board-tightens-student-dress-code-board-directs-clearer-enforcement-guidance","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6547289-c39e02915b3ff3059b262782d03af82e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771169824&Signature=B9APQCJ~WknlfuV43pcQ6p1PPZ3vF06itfKWjGAU4hhXpZvQap9teDOCPz8S4p5YAtHdfuIPgrzz70auzBgvkVAzSetusK7Pen37zL46I-YCglllIaV-d1vP7a6pMLWb6DNe5mnYzIPKGBctbg-~L9YjSu3fRifunzE18w~rVtAaeLs7orBfTIeUkQVGwsL6m8CJE97~Tdx37z0UhCivCiYIhtjHgx56dX91RoYdZt8C8VAGU5dcXtNzjAaX9xVeVn5Zm-3m304msBmXKRzYUKzs6B6JhgVkmPKRAzltmdJyLFx6PZCFas7mKe7TBqDS3gulpwa6U7m~AtyN~Jp9rg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Scottsdale Unified School District governing board voted unanimously to revise the student code of conduct to require clothing that covers private body parts, including the entire midriff, as part of a broader effort board members said is intended to support a focused learning environment.

Board member Amy Carney introduced the motion to change dress-code language to specify coverage of “private body parts, chest, buttocks and the entire midriff.” She described the change as restoring language that had been removed in 2022 without broad public review. \"Curriculum adoption committees should absolutely be advisory committees under policy BDF,\" she said in an earlier discussion about committee transparency; on dress code she moved the modification directly.

Superintendent and staff discussed enforcement realities and potential unintended consequences — for example, students who outgrow clothing midyear and families unable to replace items immediately. Superintendent Menzel and administrators said consistent early-year communication (including visuals) and coordinated staff guidance at school sites would be needed for equitable enforcement.

Board members and staff discussed several practical steps to reduce enforcement burden, including a visual guide for staff and reminders at back-to-school events. Multiple members noted the sensitivity for staff — especially male staff — when addressing students about clothing and stressed the need for a respectful, consistent approach.

The motion to revise the dress-code language passed 5–0. The board asked staff to prepare clearer school-level enforcement guidance, suggested providing back-to-school reminders to families and noted existing campus resources (for example, community clothing closets) to assist families who need replacements.

Ending: The board approved the revised wording and directed the superintendent to follow up with implementation guidance to campuses prior to the 2025–26 school year.","The governing board revised the district code of conduct to require clothing that covers private body parts including chest and midriff and voted unanimously to adopt the change; board and staff discussed enforcement challenges and supports.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6547293,"Scottsdale Unified board approves proposed 2025–26 budget, schedules June 24 public hearing",261,6196000,6457000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3785349-020b2f676727c5e10e528991e54bd2ed&start=6196&end=6457","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3785349-020b2f676727c5e10e528991e54bd2ed/thumbnail_6196000.jpg","/articles/6547293/Arizona/Scottsdale-Unified-board-approves-proposed-202526-budget-schedules-June-24-public-hearing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6547293-143ed4dec81b0159bcd467858aa74354/orig.mp4?Expires=1771169824&Signature=G0qq0ae-tpIsClvk8ouhu4ZWXPS1zEipzUCsfP3EafC3OXcBYSkCqKb2OkY9pbM2E8wYpyWSHykx5Z43vrOvQjOOcoGpHnd5QQKAaNTxhH639M0aY9NI6AuIuQxAUhNvL1UGjoK1gNgNRcAkNzxAH-pom12qjszUMi15N0vEvtcudbKkUWia~MK3vc3cjxmIGSsNOtcJK4r-p7DO9IFlx3ZnuVXvmPiCPnMYCodngSimrYWOFwvUyXaSxRweN60JmSUYMr2rRKREwrDyaWmuRkTbEGQObkF1nFCWkELS-ixWFqFBTR6YgGLM9x8JW45vb91aO9M4vYyFdkjXA1VVPA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Scottsdale Unified School District governing board on June 10 approved a proposed fiscal year 2025–26 expenditure budget and scheduled a public hearing and adoption timeline, with the board calling a public hearing for June 24 at the Mojave District Annex.

Board leaders said the proposal reflects a projected enrollment/weight-count decline and one-time uses of fund balance to bridge revenue shortfalls while maintaining staffing and services. District finance staff told the board they are statutorily required to post a proposed budget no later than July 5 and to hold a public hearing at least 10 days after posting and adopt the budget by July 15.

The district projected a decrease of 463 weighted students, a corresponding base-revenue shortfall of about $2.3 million, and plans to use approximately $3.1 million of carryforward funds to balance operations. Staff also proposed moving $4.2 million from capital to maintenance-and-operations (M&O) to help cover M&O needs and to fund a across-the-board 1% increase for employees and a $1 million contribution toward medical insurance.

Board members discussed site-level impacts, including a 2.5 FTE reduction at Desert Mountain High School largely tied to shifts in special education staffing ratios. Staff said a full school-by-school memo on site-level reductions would be distributed to the board the next day.

The motion to approve the proposed budget and call the public hearing passed with four votes in favor and one abstention. The board directed staff to post the documents on the district and Arizona Department of Education websites and to present final adoption at the scheduled public hearing.

The vote outcome will not itself set final property tax rates; Maricopa County sets tax rates. Board members and staff explained the district intends to keep the rate essentially flat while recovering prior-year Quasimodo/Quasimier refund impacts (staff cited about $24.4 million in past refunds affecting cash on hand) over the coming years.

District staff asked the public to review posted budget documents and to attend the June 24 hearing for public comment. The board reiterated that final adoption is scheduled for the hearing and a later formal adoption step by July 15.

Ending: The district will post the proposed budget and notice tomorrow and hold the public hearing on June 24; board members said they expect continued review of staffing and program impacts during the adoption process.","The Scottsdale Unified School District governing board voted to approve a proposed FY 2025–26 expenditure budget and set a public hearing and adoption timeline after staff outlined revenue pressures and planned uses of reserves.","actionData","errors"]

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