Port Angeles board approves 2025–26 fee schedule; second-meal price rises 25 cents

The Port Angeles School District Board of Directors on Aug. 7 approved the 2025–26 student fee schedule, including a 25-cent increase for second breakfasts and second lunches at elementary, middle and high schools.

Karen Casey, a district staff member presenting the recommendation, said the only change from the 2024–25 schedule was the 25-cent increase for second meals and reminded the board that “the first meal our kids get is free.” A motion to approve the fee schedule was made and seconded; the board responded with three “ayes” and the motion carried.

The increase applies only to additional paid meals beyond the complimentary first breakfast or lunch. The district did not provide figures at the meeting on how many students purchase second meals or the projected revenue impact; staff offered to provide that information on request. The board did not attach conditions to the approval.

The district said other fees remain unchanged from 2024–25 and that principals and food-service staff will continue to operate meal programs under existing district policies.