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School board approves 10¢ lunch price increase for 2025–26 school year
Summary
The board approved a 10¢ increase to student lunch prices to address program shortfalls as pandemic funds wind down: elementary lunches to $2.85, middle school $3.10 and high school $3.60, approved 4–0.
The Londonderry School Board voted unanimously Tuesday to raise student lunch prices by 10 cents for the 2025–26 school year to help close ongoing shortfalls in the nutrition program.
A district staff member following up on the spring presentation recommended the minimum 10¢ increase after consulting the National School Lunch Program. The approved new prices are $2.85 for elementary lunches (including Moose Hill), $3.10 at the middle school and $3.60 at Londonderry High School.
“That raise doesn't quite get us to where the shortfalls have been a couple of years,” the staff member said, noting that federal COVID relief had temporarily offset deficits but those funds are expiring.
Motion and vote: Sarah Laughlin moved to approve the 10¢ increase; Amanda Butcher seconded. The board voted 4–0 in favor.
Why this matters: The modest increase is intended to improve program finances while district staff pursue additional marketing and operational steps to stabilize school‑meal operations.
Next steps: Staff will implement the new pricing for 2025–26 and continue program outreach and cost‑management measures.
