Middle School East proposes budget for Anything Goes musical and food service program

The Boyertown Area School Board held a meeting on June 10, 2025, where key discussions centered around the upcoming Middle School East musical production and the food service budget for the 2025-2026 school year.

One of the highlights was the recommendation for the Middle School East musical, "Anything Goes," which is set to take place this year. The proposed budget for the production was presented, indicating a balanced financial plan that aims to engage students and the community through the arts.

In a significant portion of the meeting, the Director of Food Services, Cheryl Clinton, provided an overview of the food service budget for the upcoming school year. She detailed the operations of the federally assisted National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs, which ensure that students have access to nutritious meals. Clinton reported that the district served over 221,000 breakfast meals and more than 503,000 lunch meals across its nine schools this past year.

The proposed budget for the 2025-2026 school year includes a slight increase in lunch prices by five cents, which is expected to help cover rising costs. Additionally, the budget allocates funds for employee salaries, benefits, and food supplies, with a notable $1 per hour increase for support staff wages. The board plans to adopt the budget on June 24, 2025, ensuring that the food service program continues to meet the nutritional needs of students.

These discussions reflect the school district's commitment to providing quality educational and nutritional programs, directly impacting the well-being of students and the community at large. The upcoming musical and the food service budget are both vital components of the district's efforts to enhance student engagement and health.