Laurel Oaks will implement a new lunch accounting system beginning on April 29th, 2008.  This new system allows students to pre-pay lunch money and then use their six digit ID number to get their lunch.  Please call 1-800-752-5480 with questions you may have about the new lunch procedure.  

LUNCH ACCOUNT

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Q:        What is this?

A:        It is a new computerized debiting system that allows parents to pay for student lunches in advance  by depositing money to an account through the cafeteria cashier, in essence giving your child an electronic lunch ticket.

Q:        How much can I pay in advance?

A:        The account is activated with any amount.   You can pay for as many lunches in advance for your child as you wish up to an entire school year. These funds will be deposited into a debit account for your child to use at lunchtime.

Q:        How does my child use his account?

A:        Computer terminals/registers have been installed at the end of each line. When your child selects his lunch, he pushes in his 6-digit ID number into a key pad right at the terminal. His name comes up with a balance amount available. The cashier enters what has been purchased and the program automatically subtracts and computes the new balance for the following day.

Q:        Does my child have to use this system?

A:        No, it is strictly up to you. Your child can pay cash at the register each day. The system has been installed as a convenience for children who no longer will have to tote money to school each day and lose all or part of it. It reduces the hassle for parents to remember to give kids their lunch money each day as well.

Q:        What happens if someone else uses my child’s ID number?

A:        Students may use ONLY their assigned numbers. Using someone else’s or trying to randomly generate a number will be considered THEFT and dealt with according to School and District Policies and Procedures.

Q:        My child receives lunch at a “reduced rate”. Does the system know?

A:        Yes, all information regarding students receiving free or reduced lunches had been downloaded into the system and accounts will be handled the same as others. Students will need to enter their ID numbers just like everyone else which helps to insure they are not singled out in any way. Only the cashier knows who are receiving federally subsidized lunches.

Q:        What if I move and have money in the system?

A:        You may request a refund.