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Board raises some meal prices for 2026–27; approves long‑term substitute
Summary
Wood River Rural Schools approved meal price increases for 2026–27 — student breakfast remains $1, second‑chance breakfast rises to $3, adult breakfast up $0.50, lunches up $0.20 — and approved a long‑term substitute contract for Brandon Wamberg.
The Wood River Rural Schools Board of Education voted unanimously on July 13 to raise several meal prices for the 2026–27 school year and approved a long‑term substitute contract for the coming school year.
On a 6–0 vote (motion by Dylan Gill, second by Nick Rennau), the board left the student breakfast price at $1 but approved an increase to second‑chance breakfast from $1 to $3, raised adult breakfast prices by $0.50, and increased lunches across the board by $0.20 to match OPAA's food price increases as recorded in the meeting minutes. The minutes attribute the lunch price adjustment to OPAA food price increases; no additional dollar amounts for meals other than those listed were provided.
The board also approved a long‑term substitute teacher contract for Brandon Wamberg for the 2026–27 school year (motion by Nick Rennau, second by Jodi Rauert; Yea: 6, Nay: 0).
Superintendent Mr. Zessin also discussed logistical items at the meeting, including the date and food selection for a staff supper and noting that the NASB area membership meeting is scheduled for Aug. 20. The minutes do not record public comment opposing the meal price changes or the personnel appointment.
Why it matters: meal price changes affect students who purchase second‑chance breakfasts and adult meal customers; small per‑meal increases can affect families who rely on school meal programs. The long‑term substitute approval fills an instructional staffing need for the 2026–27 year.
Next steps: Price changes will be in effect for 2026–27; the district's business office would be responsible for implementation and communicating changes to families.
