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School meal prices went up in January
What happened
The board set new prices starting Jan. 1, 2026: lunch $5.75, breakfast $1.75 and a carton of milk $0.45. The superintendent later reported that milk had already risen from $0.37 to $0.43 over two years and that food service lost $44,584 in 2025-26.
Why it matters to families
Families who pay full price for school meals pay more each day. Food costs are rising faster than the meal program's income, which may lead to more price increases.
The evidence
Nov. 5, 2025 minutes, agenda item 11 (vote 13-0-1). Food-service loss figure is from the superintendent's October 2026 board report.
The source
RSU 74 Board of Directors - November 5th MinutesSee the full record for RSU 74 / MSAD 74 (Carrabec).
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