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Food service director outlines possible small increase to paid meal prices
Summary
The district’s food service director explained that, because of fund‑balance changes, the district may need to raise paid meal prices (breakfast +52¢, lunch +35¢); the increase would affect paid second meals and the board approved a recommendation to set new prices subject to state guidance.
The district’s food service director explained how the state pricing tool determines paid‑meal prices and said the district has maintained stable prices for two years thanks to a positive general‑fund balance. Because the district used carryover funds this year, the director said the tool indicates a minimum increase is now necessary: a 35¢ increase for lunch and a 52¢ increase for breakfast. She emphasized that, for most students in the universal‑free scenario, the first meal for eligible students would not change; only paid second meals or paid students would see the new price.
Board discussion noted the district will wait to implement changes until the state clarifies universal‑free program details for the fall. The board approved the recommended price schedule (breakfast $2.50; lunch $4.00) by voice vote, with the chair adding the district will monitor state guidance before charging families.
