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Randolph Field ISD board approves temporary free-lunch option for families affected by government shutdown
Summary
Trustees voted unanimously to modify the district's meal program after a survey indicated some families lost pay during the federal shutdown; the board set aside $25,000 and approved free lunches for families reporting zero income until the next regular meeting.
The Randolph Field Independent School District Board of Trustees on Nov. 3 approved a temporary modification to the district's student meal program to help families affected by the federal government shutdown.
Superintendent Dr. Brian Holt told trustees a district survey showed some families had experienced pay reductions and recommended adjusting meal pricing. He said, "At this point, $25,000 is available to put aside without hurting the overall budget," and outlined that elementary lunch was $3 and secondary lunch $4. Holt proposed a $2 reduction, and that families with zero income due to the shutdown should receive free lunch.
Trustee Robert Bornhauser moved to modify the food service program; Trustee David Megeath proposed an amendment to provide free lunches to families affected by the shutdown and to allow them to apply for free breakfast and lunch. Trustee Vanessa Bowden seconded the amendment. The board voted 5-0 to approve the amended motion; the board agreed the temporary program would continue until trustees receive an update at the next regular school board meeting.
The board did not specify how families should apply for the free meals at the meeting. The motion record in the minutes notes the board will revisit the program at its next regular meeting and did not list a dedicated funding source beyond the $25,000 the superintendent said could be set aside.
