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Board approves modest increases to student meal prices for 2025–26; athletic and other fees unchanged
Summary
The board approved adjustments to lunch and breakfast prices for 2025–26 — increases staff described as 7–13% tied to food inflation — while athletic fees and instructional material fees remain unchanged.
The Burlington Area School District board approved proposed student fees for 2025–26 on May 12. Staff told the board that lunch and breakfast prices will increase for the coming school year to reflect higher food costs; changes range roughly from 7% to 13% in the examples presented. Athletic fees, registration fees, and instructional materials fees were not changed, staff said.
A presenter from Student Services explained the district had pledged during the recent referendum process not to raise many fees; the only adjustments recommended for 2025–26 were in meal prices. The board approved the fee schedule as presented by voice vote.
Board members asked no substantive questions during the item; staff noted that food‑service fee changes reflect inflationary costs rather than programmatic changes.
