District staff warns of $35,000 food-service shortfall; district to use fund balance and price changes
August 27, 2026 | SHELBYVILLE ISD, School Districts, Texas
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District staff told the board that the food-service program is expected to end the year with an approximate $35,000 deficit and outlined immediate mitigation steps.
"That 1 actually is gonna end up in a deficit of about $35,000," the staff member said, adding that the district has fund balance to cover the shortfall. Staff reported the district had increased adult meal prices and planned further revenue-raising and cost-cutting measures for the coming school year.
Board members did not request a separate motion on the food-service item; staff said they would monitor the program and return with updates as needed.
"That 1 actually is gonna end up in a deficit of about $35,000," the staff member said, adding that the district has fund balance to cover the shortfall. Staff reported the district had increased adult meal prices and planned further revenue-raising and cost-cutting measures for the coming school year.
Board members did not request a separate motion on the food-service item; staff said they would monitor the program and return with updates as needed.
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