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Conestoga Valley staff warn districtwide CEP would deepen food-service losses; board discusses outreach and reserves
Summary
Food-service staff told the board Conestoga Valley’s identified student percentage is 48.1% and that switching districtwide to CEP now would create an estimated $53,000 monthly shortfall; board members discussed communications to families, use of charities, and legal limits on treating leftover balances.
Food-service staff reported to the Conestoga Valley School District board that the district’s identified student percentage is currently 48.1%, below the threshold needed to break even under the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). The presenter said a districtwide move to CEP under the current rates would cost about $53,000 per month.
Board members asked whether the district has used a collection agency or pursued legal action to…
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