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The Vidor Independent School District Board of Trustees voted 70 on Aug. 19 to raise the adult lunch price from $5.00 to $5.25 while leaving adult breakfast at $3.50.
District nutrition staff explained the change is driven by USDA and Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) guidance that adult-meal prices must cover the programs full food and supply costs, including the value of USDA commodity foods. Because adult meals are not reimbursable like student meals, the district uses TDAs adult-meal calculator worksheet to determine the minimum price needed to remain compliant and avoid absorbing additional program costs.
The nutrition director said the adjustment is not intended to generate profit but to ensure the sustainability of the program. "This adjustment is not intended to generate profit. It's simply to ensure the sustainability of our program and compliance with the USDA and TDA guidelines," the presenter said.
Discussion vs. decision - Discussion: Staff summarized cost-calculation methodology and compared neighboring districtsprices. - Direction/Assignment: None beyond implementing the new adult-lunch price and updating relevant communications and point-of-sale systems. - Formal action: Motion to increase adult lunch price carried 70.
Ending note Staff said they would update principals and the public and routinely monitor actual costs to determine whether further adjustments are necessary.
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