The next school year, Northborough's school lunches will increase slightly, the first increase since February of 2009.
Based on conversations between Maura Feeley, food service director, and Superintendent of Schools Charles Gobron, prices for student, staff, milk and deli prices will increase for the 2012-2013 school year.
Presently, the prices are: $2.50 student lunch; $3.25 staff lunch, $.50 milk; and $2.75 for the deli.
According to a letter addressed to The Northborough School Committee, due to increases in food costs, materials and labor, recommendations were made.
Student lunches will be $2.75, staff lunches $3.50, $.50 for milk and $3 for the deli.
"It is important te note that the last lunch price increases were in March 2004 and February 2009," read the letter. "The recommended price increases
enabìe our food service programs to continue to operate without a deficit and keep our student lunch cost in the same range as neighboring communities."
Presently, Grafton and Framingham middle and high schools charge $2.50 for student lunches. Shrewsbury charges $3.25 at the high school and $3 at the middle school. Westborough charges $3 for student lunches at both the high school and middle schools.
The Northborough School Committee voted unanimously on the price increase.