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Board approves 2025–26 school fees; discusses lunch pricing and reimbursements
Summary
Trustees approved the district's 2025–26 school fees as submitted and discussed paid-lunch pricing and reimbursement shortfalls; staff noted paid meals remain subsidized by district funds even after proposed price adjustments.
The board approved the 2025–26 school fee schedule on a motion and roll call. Staff focused discussion on school lunch pricing and related reimbursements, explaining the district loses money on each meal under current contracts and reimbursement rates. "We're charging $3.25 for lunch. If we get 40¢ back, you're at $3.60," a staff member said, explaining that the district's weighted average remains below the target of $3.89 and that the district would have to allocate additional funds if fees are not raised.
Board members asked clarifying questions about which fees would change; staff emphasized that the adjustment applied only to lunch prices and that registration or other fees would not increase. The board voted to approve the fees and staff said they would post updated materials on the website.
