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Central York board reviews food-service budget with 10-cent student meal increase and plan to stop athletic banquets
Summary
The board was presented a food-service budget that includes a $0.10 per meal student price increase, modest a la carte increases, an estimated $135,000 operating deficit, and a decision to stop district-provided athletic banquet meals in 2026–27.
Central York School District staff presented the food-service budget for 2026–27 on June 8 and described a set of modest price and service changes intended to address rising costs.
The proposal includes a $0.10 increase to student meal prices and small increases on a la carte items. Staff said the district will discontinue offering banquet meal service beginning in 2026–27 (the change affects athletic banquet meals that teams previously used), noting many teams prefer to cater privately or hold award nights without food. The online processing fee for admissions and payments was described as about $1.
The food-service budget shows an operating deficit of roughly $135,000 driven by fewer serving days, fewer meals qualifying for reimbursement, and continued cost inflation. Staff said they expect to use a portion of fund balance for equipment replacement and to maintain service levels while pursuing initiatives aimed at increasing participation.
Board members asked clarifying questions about which banquets were affected and how families would arrange alternative food options; staff said alternatives include team-organized catering or non‑food award events. The food-service budget was presented for approval as part of the June 15 consent agenda.
What’s next: The food-service budget and related fee schedule will be on the June 15 consent/action agenda for final approval.
