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Pittsford Central weighs starting universal free school meals in September; consultants hired and food-service committee formed
Summary
Superintendent told the board the district must decide within about two weeks whether it can implement the state's universal free meals program this September; consultants are assessing kitchen capacity after a district survey showed majority support and an expected 25–30% increase in lunches served.
PITTSFORD, N.Y. — Pittsford Central School District officials said on June 17 that they must decide in about two weeks whether to opt into the state’s universal free school meals program for the start of the 2025-26 school year, and they have hired consultants to assess the district’s kitchen capacity and serving lines.
Superintendent Mike Perro said the district received what appears to be final state guidance indicating a district choosing to adopt universal free meals must begin either this September or next September, removing the option to start midyear. “We do not have the luxury of saying we need a couple months to prepare,” he said, adding…
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