(KLZA)-- Mound City School Board members adopted a preliminary budget for the 2020-21 school year when they met Tuesday morning. 

The Board amended the final budget for the 2019-20 school year to create the preliminary budget for next year. 

Board members also approved student handbooks for the upcoming school year and increasing lunch prices for students to $2.55 and adult meal prices were set at $3.30.  This price increase was mandated by the Department of Agriculture.

Discussion was held concerning the date for starting school.  No changes were made,  classes will begin for students on Monday, August 24.