The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) requires all local education agencies (LEA) to calculate their weighted average paid lunch price using the Paid Lunch Equity (PLE) Tool. If the weighted average paid lunch price for 2020-2021 is at least $2.96, then no further action is required. All LEAs must keep a copy of their PLE calculations (either electronic or paper) on file. Ensuring that all LEAs have made this calculation will be part of administrative reviews conducted by OSPI.
If the weighted average paid lunch price is less than $2.96, then there are three options to meet the PLE requirement
Increase the price charged for paid lunches - this is the option we are using. Contribute non-Federal funds to the foodservice account.
Choose a combination of increasing paid lunch prices and contributing non-Federal funds.
Using the PLE Tool:
$2.65
Current Lunch Meal Prices: Elementary Schools: $2.65, Middle School: $2.95, High School: $3.10, Adult: $3.75 (stays the same)
Recommendations: The Board of Directors approve meal prices for the 2020-2021 school year as follows:
Lunch: Elementary Schools: $2.75, Middle School: $3.05, High School: $3.20
Administrative Recommendation /MOTION/ "I move we approve the lunch prices for 2020-2021 as presented"