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Superintendent reports fiscal turnaround and rising meal participation for Scott County School District 2
Summary
Superintendent reported improved district finances (cash-on-hand rising to about 10.2% projected for 2025) and significant increases in meal participation; cafeteria fund rose by $234,130.96 while serving free meals districtwide.
Scott County School District 2’s superintendent reported that the district’s financial position improved materially in 2025 and highlighted large increases in meal participation and cafeteria fund balances during the superintendent’s report.
The superintendent said the district’s cash-on-hand rose from an indicated 2.7% at the end of 2024 to a projected 10.2% for the 2025 calendar year, noting the district’s multi-year goal is to exceed 20% cash-on-hand. He cautioned that published indicators (referred to in the transcript as DUAD/DUAB) can lag and that the official posted 2025 indicators will appear in next January’s reporting.
On nutrition services, the superintendent and the district food-service presenter, Shelly (Michelle), reported year-over-year increases in participation: lunches increased from 143,382 (Aug–Dec 2024) to 151,596 (Aug–Dec 2025), and breakfasts rose from 63,567 to 72,955 (increases of 8,214 lunches and 9,388 breakfasts). The superintendent reported labor-cost savings of approximately $150,000 from calendar year 2024 to 2025 and stated, “We have seen an overall increase in our cafeteria fund of $234,130.96,” while continuing to provide free meals to students.
Shelly described program expansions including Grab-and-Go breakfast (piloted at the middle school and to be added at Scottsburg Elementary), Second Chance Breakfast and plans to enroll in CACFP (federally reimbursed after-school/dinner support) beginning on the 20th to provide evening meals for students in after-school programs. She said CEP total meals served reached 224,551 and urged continued outreach so families know meals are available at no cost.
Board members asked logistics questions about Grab-and-Go operations, student transport for after-school meals and outreach to families; the presenters confirmed meals are prepared for on-site consumption and recommended additional communications to inform families.
