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DC Everest board approves meal-price increases after multi-year freeze
Summary
After noting the district’s elementary lunch price lagged the 64‑district cooperative average, the board approved increases to paid meal prices for 2026–27; the director of school nutrition said fund 50 balances necessitated the change and free/reduced meal eligibility will continue.
The DC Everest Area School District board voted May 20 to raise paid meal prices for the 2026–27 school year after several years with little or no increase. Director of School Nutrition Tisha explained that following a period of stability, rising food and transportation costs and shifts in reimbursements have pressured the district’s food-service fund (Fund 50).
Tisha told the board that DC Everest’s current elementary lunch price was $2.25, below the 64‑district cooperative mean of $2.99, and noted the district has historically provided high-quality meals at competitive prices. Finance staff said the district is trying to level set prices and avoid ongoing Fund 50 deficits that would otherwise require a transfer from the general fund.
Board members acknowledged the difficulty of raising prices for families but praised the nutrition team’s meal quality and menu variety. Officials emphasized that free and reduced-price meals will continue to cover eligible students, and the nutrition director said the district will continue to monitor prices and participation.
The board approved the meal-price schedule listed in the meeting materials by voice vote.
