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Board approves Impact Aid transfers, $25,000 supplemental food service budget and modest meal price increases
Summary
The board approved transfers of Impact Aid funds into the general fund and food service fund, a $25,000 supplemental appropriation for food service, and modest meal price increases (elementary lunch to $3.65; middle/high $3.75) for 2026–27.
The board adopted several budget actions related to Impact Aid and school nutrition. Administration presented a resolution authorizing transfers from Impact Aid to the general fund (an example line item shown at $100,000) and a $25,000 transfer from Impact Aid debt into the food service fund. Both motions carried by voice vote.
Following that, the board approved a supplemental budget resolution to add $25,000 for food service and adopted modest meal price increases for the 2026–27 school year: elementary breakfast $2.30, middle/high breakfast $2.35, elementary lunch $3.65, middle/high lunch $3.75, second lunches $2.00, adult lunch $5.40, and extra meals $0.50. Administration noted that recent state reimbursement policy changes (100% reimbursement for reduced lunches) could partially mitigate the food service deficit and that staff will encourage families to complete free/reduced applications where eligible.
Board members discussed the scale of unpaid meal balances and the importance of ensuring children are fed while addressing the program's long‑term solvency.
