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Food services recommends no meal-price increase after reserve drawdown and participation gains
Summary
York County School Division staff recommended holding school meal prices steady for FY26, citing a surplus above required reserves, increased meal participation, and planned equipment investments funded from the nutrition reserve.
York County School Division staff told the school board on June 2 they recommend keeping school meal prices unchanged for FY26, citing a sufficient reserve balance and rising student participation in school meals.
Dr. Carroll, the presenter on nutrition and finance matters, told the board, “we can recommend no increase to meal prices for next year,” noting that the division has not yet received a USDA paid-equity tool but that current reserves and participation support holding prices steady.
Carroll identified factors considered in the pricing decision: known cost increases (a scheduled 3.5 percent salary increase for staff next year and rising employer health premiums),…
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