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High schools have one 24-minute lunch for 1,250 to 1,600 students
What happened
On January 13, 2026 administrators said each high school has a single 24-minute lunch period, which is too short to serve and feed everyone. The district is hiring a food consultant and may bargain for a longer school day or add vending machines.
Why it matters to families
Students told the board about long lines, small portions and little time to eat.
The evidence
The business official said '24 minutes to serve 1600 students in Ramapo High School and 1,250 students at Spring Valley High School is just an inadequate amount of time', tied the schedule to the 6.25-hour teacher contract day, and said the district issued a request for proposals for a food and nutrition consultant.
The source
January 13, 2026 board meeting recording (transcript)See the full record for East Ramapo Central School District.
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