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Board discusses continuing COVID‑era positions and keeping school lunch prices steady
Summary
Members debated whether to maintain positions created with COVID relief (notably school nurses) and affirmed a prior decision to keep lunch prices the same this year, noting continued pressure on fund balance if those costs continue.
Board members raised questions about positions initially funded with COVID relief, including school nurses, and whether those positions should be continued as recurring costs. One member said school nurses are a critical component of current operations and urged caution before cutting them.
The board also referenced a recent decision to keep school lunch prices unchanged for the coming year and recognized that maintaining that policy requires identifying funding to cover the cost. A member said the board had worked to build fund balance as a cushion and preferred a one‑time fund approach this year while reevaluating next year.
Members asked staff to provide further research on legal requirements and the long‑term implications of continuing COVID‑funded positions so the board can weigh continuity of services against fiscal constraints.
