A ten-cent increase in the price of school lunch is on the horizon for Hays CISD students as district leaders attempt to keep pace with federal mandates regulating the cost.

The move, which was approved by the board of trustees April 27, would add to the cost of school lunch for students who pay full price for their meals.

Michael Thibodaux, Hays CISD director of child nutrition, said the increase would not affect students who are on the free or reduced lunch program.

The increase is the federal mi...