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Timberlane board approves modest school‑meal price increase amid $100,000 outstanding debt
Summary
To cover rising program costs and address about $100,000 in outstanding meal debt, the board approved a small increase in school‑meal prices; administrators described outreach and donation channels to support families in need.
The Timberlane Regional School District board approved a modest increase to breakfast and lunch prices after the nutrition services manager outlined rising program costs and about $100,000 in outstanding meal charges.
Administration said the food‑service program is intended to be self‑sustaining and not a revenue source for general fund operations. The board asked how additional revenue could be used to offset outstanding student meal debt; administrators said food‑service surpluses are restricted to the food program and recommended continuing to promote donation options and encourage eligible families to apply for free or reduced lunch. The district also reported expanded collection efforts and use of a collection agency in limited cases.
Board members requested better promotion of donation options and more outreach to increase application rates for free/reduced programs. The motion to approve the price changes passed unanimously.
