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Mansfield Board raises school meal prices for 2026–27 school year
Summary
The Mansfield Board of Education voted unanimously June 11 to raise school meal prices for the 2026–27 school year, increasing breakfast by $0.50 and lunch by $0.25 at elementary, middle and high school levels to offset program costs.
The Mansfield Board of Education voted unanimously on June 11 to raise student meal prices for the 2026–27 school year, approving increases of $0.50 for breakfast and $0.25 for lunch at each school level.
Chef Maraiah Popeleski-Tilley presented state and federal program details and explained the proposed new rates during Superintendent Candace Morell’s report. Under the approved schedule, elementary breakfast will be $2.00 and lunch $3.75; middle school breakfast $2.25 and lunch $4.00; and high school breakfast $2.50 and lunch $4.25 for 2026–27.
Board member Sabrina Hosmer moved the price changes and Vice Chair Kristin Dilaj seconded the motion. The board voted unanimously in favor and the motion passed.
Board materials indicate the increases are tied to state and federal program parameters and standard cost adjustments; no additional implementation steps or appeals were recorded in the minutes. The board also recognized student and staff achievements during the meeting but did not set a further review date for meal pricing at this session.
