July 13, 2010 - The price of elementary and secondary school lunches will increase by .25 cents when school begins in the fall.

Commencing in September, student lunches will cost $1.75 at the elementary level and $2.00 at the secondary level.

Rising costs, such as the recently passed Water Bottle Bill and higher prices on fresh fruits, vegetables and reduced fat food products have led to this decision.

Repairing, replacing and the purchasing of equipment are ongoing functions in the Food Service Department. An upgrade in equipment is contemplated to take place in the next two years at Blue Creek Elementary, which services all elementary schools.

“The Food Service Program routinely upgrades its equipment, such as ovens and coolers, in order to have the most efficient operation available,” Assistant Superintendent for Business, Thomas Rybaltowski said.

The district is also planning, at the request of students, to replace styrofoam and plastic products with paper and other “green” products, all of which are more costly than current supplies.

Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please call the Food Services Office, 786-8856.