Board approves proposed 2025-26 meal price increase for food and nutrition program

The Clay County School Board approved a proposed meal-price increase for the district's food and nutrition program during its July 22 workshop, voting 4-0 to move the item forward. The board recorded a motion from Board Member Gilhausen and a second from Board Member Hanson; the motion passed with all members present voting in favor and Board Member Clark absent. Staff provided no additional detail in the meeting transcript about the specific new prices or the effective date; the action at the workshop authorized the proposed increase for inclusion in the budget materials and advertisement process.