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Central SD 13J says CEP approved through 2028–29; staff report positive balance, meal price for adults to rise

Central School District 13J Board of Directors · November 4, 2025
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Summary

Alex Singer, manager of nutrition services, told the Central SD 13J board the district is approved to operate under the Community Eligibility Provision through the 2028–29 school year and will raise nonreimbursable adult/staff meal prices to $5.75 on Jan. 1.

Alex Singer, manager of nutrition services, told the Central School District 13J board that the district has reapplied for and is “currently approved to operate under CEP through the 2829 school year at no charge to students.” He said CEP lets the district serve breakfast, lunch, supper and snack to students without collecting household applications.

Singer described recent staff changes and four new hires in the nutrition department. He said the program closed the prior school year with a positive fund balance despite increased food and operational costs and that…

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