Lunch Prices for Acton Public Schools on the Rise

Acton parents are going to have to dig a little deeper in their pockets when it comes to their students buying lunch.

After a presentation from Director of Food Services Kristen Nelson who requested an increase in cost for elementary school lunches, the Acton Public School Committee voted unanimously to increase the price of school lunches by 25 cents to $2.75.

"This will bring us into compliance with regulations," Nelson said.

The meeting was taped on SudburyTV.

The increase, which goes into effect July 1, will help stabilize revenue and expenses.

Acton's five elementary schools received the Department of Agriculture HealthierUS School Challenge Award. Douglas, Conant, McCarthy-Towne and Merriam schools earned the bronze award and Gates received silver.

"We also received funding which is a nice benefit," Nelson said.

Acton Public Schools will receive $2,000 for the bronze-level schools and $1,000 for the silver-level school.

The HealthierUS School Challenge (HUSSC) is a voluntary certification initiative recognizing those schools enrolled in Team Nutrition that have created healthier school environments  through promotion of nutrition and physical activity. Only 5 percent of all schools in America are certified.