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Trustees weigh contingency plans if federal funds for meals and Title I are cut
Summary
Board members reviewed a packet outlining potential impacts if federal funding were reduced — universal breakfast/lunch (about 410 breakfasts and 900 lunches daily), Title I paraprofessional support (~$175,000), and Title VI tutoring (~$14,000) — and discussed options including using general fund reserves, emergency meetings and layoff/recall timelines.
A trustee asked the board to consider a 'what if' scenario in case federal funding priorities change, prompting administrators to review potential impacts on universal free meals and federal academic supports. The packet identified Title I academic supports (about $175,000, largely paraprofessional salaries), Title VI tutoring (~$14,000) and universal free breakfast and lunch (estimated at 410 breakfasts and 900 lunches per day). Chair (the trustee who requested the item) said the goal was to have a board‑level contingency conversation, not to act immediately.
Administrators described the district’s contractual obligations and outlined options if federal dollars were unavailable: cover costs from the general fund or fund balance for the short term, call an emergency board meeting for decisions, or pursue layoffs following policy and collective‑bargaining rules. "The breakfast program is 410 breakfast and 900 lunches every single day," the Chair said; staff estimated meal service at about $4,700 per day. The superintendent said the district would likely have a 45‑day window for personnel actions driven by contract terms and that clear communication with employees would be necessary if cuts materialize.
