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Foodservice director: meal prices must cover costs; board keeps adult lunch price at $5.00
Summary
Foodservice Director Bridget Gallagher explained the state and federal reimbursement basis for pricing and the need to cover full meal costs. The board voted to keep non-program adult lunch prices at $5.00 for 2024–25.
Foodservice Director Bridget Gallagher briefed the board on school lunch program finances and how meal prices are calculated using state and federal reimbursement rates plus the USDA Foods value. Gallagher told the board that "the meal price must be set high enough so that the cost of the meal is fully paid by the customer," and noted sponsors contracting with vendors may need to increase prices to cover full costs.
Following the presentation, the board approved a motion to keep adult non-program lunch prices at $5.00 for the 2024–25 school year. The minutes state the motion passed by roll call vote; recorded votes were unanimous in favor.
