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RSU 04 budgets school nutrition separately; staff and food costs rise amid uncertain federal support
Summary
District staff presented the school nutrition fund budget scenarios with Sabatus Primary open or closed, noting increased food and delivery costs, staffing changes when SPS closes, and continued pursuit of federal and state grants that partly offset local support.
RSU 04 administrators presented the school nutrition fund (separate from the general fund) and explained how the budget changes depending on whether Sabatus Primary School (SPS) remains open. The district reported higher food and delivery costs, modest staffing adjustments tied to a possible SPS closure, and uncertainty about future federal reimbursements.
Why this matters: school nutrition is a dedicated fund that impacts local tax assessments when other revenues and fund balance do not cover costs. During the workshop, staff noted the program’s local contribution has fluctuated and that recent increases in food and supplies have driven the local ask higher than in prior years.
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