LINDEN — North Montgomery students and staff will have an increase in the cost of meals in the upcoming school year.
On Monday, the school board approved the increases.
“The reason for the increases is because the cost of food has gone up,” Director of Curriculum and Business Offer Craig Reich said. “The increased pricing will help cover the food costs.”
Beginning this year, the cost for an elementary school breakfast will be $1.70 and lunch will cost $2.25. Breakfast will cost $1.70 and lunch will carry a $2.40 price tag at the middle school and high school. The cost for adult lunches will be $3.
With the aid of East Central Educational Service Center, a property and casualty insurance trust, North Montgomery School Corporation will be paying $204,060 for property insurance from June 26 to Jan. 26, 2027. The cost for property insurance from Jan. 27, 2027, to Dec. 31, 2027, will be $402,709.
The board approved $63,228 for new kitchen equipment at Pleasant Hill Elementary, including a gas oven, tilting skillet and accessories. Reich said the current equipment is original to the building and has become obsolete, making replacement parts difficult to find.
Longtime teacher and teaching assistant Pam Crull’s retirement was announced effective May 26.
New hires approved included Kelly Rosen as receptionist/data entry at the central office effective June 16. Rebecca Guthrie will be the Pleasant Hill Elementary Media Specialist/Librarian effective Aug. 3.
