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Charles County Public Schools report $300,000 in unpaid student meal balances
Summary
CFO told the board unpaid student lunch account balances total $300,000 for the 2024–25 school year and that those balances must be paid from the district operating budget, which will affect funds available for instructional programs.
Charles County Public Schools’ chief financial officer, Ms. Acton, told the Board of Education on March 11 that unpaid student lunch account balances now total $300,000 for the 2024–25 school year.
Ms. Acton said the district encourages families to complete free and reduced‑price meals qualification forms even if they are unsure whether they qualify. She told the board that unpaid meal balances must be covered from the district’s operating budget and that the increase in unpaid balances will reduce funds available for instructional programs.
The board received the update; no formal vote or policy change on meal debt was recorded at the meeting. District staff indicated they will continue outreach to families and provide additional updates at future meetings.
