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Barr-Reeve board approves small meal price increase and authorizes transfers to cover cafeteria shortfall
Summary
The board approved raising student lunch from $3.30 to $3.50 and adult lunch from $4.50 to $5.00, authorized treasurer payments and a rainy-day transfer to cover an estimated cafeteria deficit (~$118,000), and approved a set of routine fiscal permissions and program fees.
The Barr-Reeve Community Schools board approved several finance and operations items, including a modest student-lunch price increase and permission to transfer district funds to cover cafeteria deficits.
During new business Administrator Andrea explained rising food costs and recommended increasing the student lunch price from $3.30 to $3.50 and the adult lunch price from $4.50 to $5.00; breakfast prices remain unchanged. Nutrition lead Trish supplied cost calculations and described plans to increase student participation through "try it" days and to highlight locally sourced foods. The board moved and approved the price changes by voice vote.
To close the fiscal year, the board granted the treasurer (Tamara) authority to pay outstanding invoices that arrive before July 1, 2026 so year-end closeout can proceed. The board also authorized a rainy-day transfer to the cafeteria fund to bring the account to a zero balance for auditing; administration estimated the transfer at about $118,000 but said the exact figure depends on an insurance payment and will be finalized in July.
Other operational approvals included authorization for the superintendent or designee to apply for and accept state and federal grants for 2026–27 (Title I/II/IV, school safety, digital learning, STEM acceleration and others) and approval of drivers-education fees (online + driving $360; driving only $340; skills test $30). The board approved student handbooks updated for legal alignment (the attorney recommended removing corporal punishment language) and accepted several personnel items including the retirement notice of Jody Miles and the resignation and transfer of paraprofessional staff.
The board discussed longer-term plans to stabilize the cafeteria fund so transfers are not necessary each year and agreed to review budget adjustments during the upcoming budget cycle.
