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Food services participation up; director reports rising food costs

Board of Education of Illini Central School District #189 · October 16, 2025
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Summary

The board heard that breakfast and lunch participation have increased and that rising food costs are prompting the Food Services director to pursue revenue and menu-planning strategies.

Dr. Durbin presented Ms. Harrison’s food-services report, saying the district has seen an increase in lunch and breakfast participation. The report notes rising food costs and that the food-services director is exploring ways to increase revenue and be creative in ordering and menu planning to offset cost pressures.

The minutes do not include specific participation numbers or budget figures for the food-services program; the report was recorded as informational and board members moved on to consent items and other business.