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Board votes to raise school lunch prices by 10 cents for 2026'27
Summary
The Bolton board approved the district's recommended minimum 10-cent increase in lunch prices for 2026'7 and noted free breakfast for all students will be implemented; projected price changes are roughly $3.75 to $3.85 and $4.00 to $4.10.
District staff told the Bolton School Board that program rules require a minimum 10-cent increase in school lunch prices for 2026'27, and the board approved that increase by voice vote.
A district representative explained that the increase is required because lunch funds cannot be used to subsidize fully paid meals. Staff said the change would raise current prices that are about $3.75 and $4.00 to approximately $3.85 and $4.10, respectively. Administrators also noted that the governor had signed a measure to provide free breakfast for all students; students who previously received reduced lunch are to receive free lunch next year.
Board members asked for context on food-service finances; staff said projections based on April numbers showed a conservative projection of about $120,000 for a shortfall metric but noted sales of lunches increased, which may improve the outlook. The motion to raise prices by 10 cents was moved, seconded and approved by voice vote.
