District recommends raising student meal prices to meet federal equity and cover rising costs

The board was presented with a recommendation to adjust student meal prices to comply with federal meal equity requirements and to address rising food and operating costs.

The president introduced the proposal, stating it "reflects federal meal equity requirements, rising food and operating cost, and our commitment to maintaining a financially sustainable food service program." The transcript notes the district has seen approximately $32,000 in unpaid meal costs this year and that the recommendation proposes raising breakfast and lunch prices to improve long-term program sustainability.

Board members asked clarifying questions and staff reiterated the proposal is intended to preserve meal service while meeting federal equity rules. The transcript does not include a recorded motion or vote on the price adjustment in the provided excerpt; the item was presented for board consideration.