Canton ISD board raises student meal prices for 2025-26 school year

The Canton Independent School District Board of Trustees on July 21 approved increases to student meal prices for the 2025–26 school year. The board voted 7-0 to raise breakfast and lunch prices at each campus and to raise adult meal prices. The approved prices are: Canton High School (CHS) — breakfast $2.00 (up $0.50), lunch $3.00 (up $0.30); Canton Junior High (CJH) — breakfast $2.00 (up $0.50), lunch $3.00 (up $0.30); Canton Elementary School (CES) — breakfast $2.00 (up $0.50), lunch $2.75 (up $0.35); Canton Intermediate School (CIS) — breakfast $2.00 (up $0.50), lunch $2.75 (up $0.35); adult breakfast $3.00 (up $0.50), adult lunch $4.00 (up $0.50). The motion to approve the increases was made by Board Member Jack Thelen and seconded by Board Member Dr. Leslea Evans; the vote was recorded as 7-0 in favor. Board President Kenneth Pruitt presided over the meeting. The increases were listed on the consent and action agenda and approved at the July 21 meeting; the board did not record any additional conditions or phased implementation in the minutes. The district’s first day of school is scheduled for Aug. 13, 2025. Parents and staff who need additional detail about meal program eligibility or reduced-price options were not recorded as speaking during the meeting; the board minutes do not specify an implementation date beyond the 2025–26 school year.