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Board raises adult school‑meal price to $5 to comply with USDA rule; student meal programs unchanged
Summary
To comply with USDA rules prohibiting federal fund subsidies for adult meals, the board raised the adult lunch price from $4.50 to $5; staff said student meal programs and community eligibility remain in place for the 2025–26 school year.
The board approved an increase to the adult school‑lunch price from $4.50 to $5.00 on July 29 after food‑service staff said federal rules prevent using USDA reimbursement funds to subsidize adult meals.
Shaney Hall, director of Student Nutrition Services, explained that participating in the National School Lunch Program requires the district to…
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