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Board approves FY26 Food Nutrition Services budget; CEP expansion and equipment investments planned
Summary
The Board approved the Food and Nutrition Services FY2026 operating budget, authorizing continued equipment investment from a prior spend-down, expansion of community eligibility provision schools and a small lunch-price increase (10 cents) projected to raise modest additional revenue.
The Washington County Board of Education on June 17 approved the Food and Nutrition Services operating budget for fiscal year 2026, moving forward with equipment investments, a planned expansion of community eligibility provision (CEP) schools and a modest lunch-price increase.
Why it matters: The food services budget funds school meals and operations for every day of the school year. The district's approach affects students' access to meals, district finances and how the department manages aging equipment and participation rates.
Key details from the presentation and board discussion:
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