204635 NOTICE OF FEE INCREASE HEARING The Whitepine Joint School District 288 in Latah and Clearwater Counties has proposed to increase its meal prices by an amount that exceeds 105% of the fee charged last year. The proposed increase is one dollar above the current year's meal prices. The following table is an estimate of what these changes may mean to the fee user: Child Nutrition Program Meal Prices 2025 - 2026 2026 - 2027 K-6 Breakfast 2.45 3.45 7-12 Breakfast 2.70 3.70 K-6 Lunch 3.45 4.45 7-12 Lunch 3.95 4.95 The last increase in meal prices was for the 2025-2026 school year. All costs to operate the child nutrition program continue to rise each year. The fee increase is needed to maintain the program. The new prices will take effect for the 2026-2027 school year. All community members are invited to attend a public hearing on the increased fee request. The hearing will be held on May 11, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. immediately before the regular board meeting at the Deary School 502 First Ave., Deary ID 83823.