Parents and students press SAISD board over Lakeview closed‑campus lunches, citing hunger and equity concerns

Multiple students, parents and board members pressed the San Angelo Independent School District board on closed‑campus lunch at Lakeview High School on Thursday, saying the policy has led to long cafeteria lines, smaller portions and students going hungry while calling for equal treatment across the district. The board's superintendent, Dr. Moran, said the policy is intended to improve academic outcomes and campus safety and that the district is following school nutrition laws and USDA guidance.

The public comment period opened with Sarah Alexander listing overcrowding, long lines, students running out of food, locked bathrooms and other problems at Lakeview, and asking the board to end closed campus and consider redrawing attendance zones. Student Aaliyah Carrasco, who identified herself as a Lakeview senior and CTE ambassador, said she relies on cafeteria meals because she works after school and described receiving smaller…