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Gilbert Unified board approves 10¢ lunch price increase for FY2027; free/reduced students unaffected
Summary
The Gilbert Unified governing board approved a 10¢ increase to paid lunch prices for the 2026–27 school year to address inflationary pressures in food and labor costs. District staff said the change is expected to generate about $125,000 and would be vacated if a pending federal reimbursement increase is enacted.
The Gilbert Unified District governing board voted Nov. 18 to increase paid lunch prices by 10¢ for fiscal year 2027, citing rising labor and food costs and the need to stabilize the nutrition services fund.
Director-level staff explained the increase applies to paid lunches across elementary, junior high and high schools; breakfasts and free-…
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