Board approves 2025–26 school lunch pricing; student meals remain free

Marshall Public School District board members approved school lunch pricing for the 2025–26 school year after staff reported an update from MDE affecting adult meal pricing. A staff member told the board that the district had approved lunch prices the prior month but received updated guidance from MDE that altered the adult meal charge. The staff member said the adult meal price change is a technical adjustment (staff referenced an amount near $4.95 to $5.00) and clarified that student meals will continue to be free. The motion to approve the school lunch prices was made by Sarah Brink and seconded by Mary; the board chair called the question and the motion was approved. No additional changes to student pricing were reported and no public comment on the item was recorded at the meeting.