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Superintendent, board discuss $450,000 request to cover school meal shortfall; universal free meals debated
Summary
Gloucester County Public Schools asked the board for $450,000 to cover lunch program shortfalls; the board discussed universal free meals since COVID, whether to means-test, and the timing of reimbursements and fund balances.
Gloucester County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Ladue and school staff told the Board of Supervisors the district is losing approximately $0.70 per meal under current funding and requested a $450,000 one-time appropriation to cover the shortfall.
Staff said about 42% of students are directly certified for free or reduced-price meals and that reimbursement rates for those students drive most revenue;…
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