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Stark County board approves 10-cent increase to student meals for 2026–27
Summary
The board voted 5–0 to raise breakfast and lunch prices by 10 cents for 2026–27 (e.g., K–5 lunch from $2.90 to $3.00). The district noted CEP currently provides free meals to students.
The Stark County CUSD 100 Board approved a 10-cent increase in breakfast and lunch prices for the 2026–27 school year at its April 20 meeting.
Specific changes recorded in the minutes include K–5 lunch increasing from $2.90 to $3.00 and 9–12 lunch increasing from $3.40 to $3.50. The increase was approved by motion from Emily Leezer and seconded by Ann Orwig; the vote was 5–0. Minutes note that the Community Eligibility Provision currently provides free meals to students, and the price change is to help ensure future affordability for the district.
Administrators did not record an estimated revenue impact in the minutes; implementation would take effect for the 2026–27 school year.
