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Board approves meal-price increases for 2025–26; several schools will maintain free meals under CEP

Monroe County Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees · July 9, 2025

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Summary

MCCSC approved small increases to student and adult meal prices for 2025'—26 to comply with USDA rules and maintain program sustainability. The district confirmed several schools will continue to offer free meals under the Community Eligibility Provision.

The Monroe County Community School Corporation board on July 8 approved recommended meal-price increases for the 2025'—26 school year to maintain the financial stability of the child nutrition program and comply with federal USDA regulations.

Administration proposed increasing student breakfast and student lunch prices by $0.10 each; preschool and after-school snacks by $0.25; and adult breakfast and lunch by $0.50. Doctor Henderson said the adjustments are designed to keep the child nutrition program sustainable while continuing to offer free meals at schools that qualify for the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). He identified Arlington, Bloomington Graduation School, Clear Creek, Fairview, Grandview, Highland Park and Templeton as CEP-eligible schools that will continue to receive free breakfast and lunch.

Trustees approved the price changes by voice vote. Trustee questions focused on how schools qualify for CEP and the district's application process; administration explained eligibility is determined by federal criteria and the district applies on behalf of qualifying schools.