Food services recommends raising lunch price to $3.79 to meet federal guidance

Chad Martell, the district director of food services, presented to the board during the superintendent’s recap and recommended raising student lunch prices to meet federal guidance.

Martell said a federal worksheet indicates the district’s target lunch price should be $3.79 and asked the board to consider different prices for different age groups and a small increase for breakfast. The superintendent characterized the $3.79 figure as "extremely high" but said the district has not raised lunch prices since the 2018–19 school year and must show forward progress.

The superintendent’s recap does not record a board vote on meal pricing at this meeting. District officials or families seeking details about proposed rates by grade, effective dates, or impacts on meal programs should consult the official board minutes or contact the food-services office.