Title
APPROVAL OF STUDENT MEAL PRICES FOR THE 2024/25 SCHOOL YEAR
Description
This item establishes the breakfast and lunch student meal prices for the upcoming school year. It represents an increase in the cost of paid meal prices to cover the increased cost of labor and food.
2024/25 meal prices:
Breakfast
Paid - $2.25 all grade levels
Reduced - $0.30 all grade levels
Free - $0.00 all grade levels
Lunch
Paid
Elementary school - $3.25
Middle school - $3.75
High school - $3.75
Reduce all grade levels - $0.40
Free all grade levels - $0.00
Gap Analysis
If the prices do not increase as requested the costs of meal production will exceed the revenue from sales. This will deplete the fund balance by the end of the school year.
Previous Outcomes
In previous years the Board has approved the proposed meal prices as presented.
Expected Outcomes
That the Board will approve the proposed meal prices as presented.
Strategic Plan Goal
Pillar 4 - Every School Equipped
Priority 4.1 - Maintain Sustainable Financial Practices
Recommendation
That the meal prices for the 2024/25 school year be approved as presented.
Contact Information
SARA DAN sara.dan@sarasotacountyschools.net
JODY DUMAS jody.dumas@sarasotacountyschools.net
MICHAEL KEMP michael.kemp@sarasotacountyschools.net
Financial Impact
$770,000 anticipated revenues