District business manager Justin Dahlheimer explained that the increase is based on the local optional revenue, which was set at $575 per student but will now go up to $724 after Monday's action.
Backpack Attack is a program of United Way of Douglas and Pope Counties that provides supplemental bags of food to students who register through their participating school.
The presentation was given by special education teacher Kaylie Waldvogel, who explained how the program worked and encouraged the district to get involved.
