Cash registers will be used at the Warren School, Mindess School, Middle and High schools. Students will be required to go through the cashier station, as this is how USDA requires us to ensure each child is getting only one reimbursable meal. This is the only way we can offer a la carte items, including second meals, for which we must charge students. There are no second meals available at the Warren school; the only a la carte item that is available is a carton of milk for $0.50. Because everyone will be eligible for a free meal, there will be no need to charge for meals.
In order to keep the lines moving quickly, we will not be accepting cash at the register. Students can prepay for a la carte items by going to www.myschoolbucks.com and paying online, or they can drop off cash or a check in a sealed envelope with their name clearly written on it to the cafeteria manager at the start of the school day. Since breakfast is free as well, this would be a perfect time to drop it off and get a free breakfast! Again, funds are only needed for a la carte sales, which includes second meals, which the USDA will not cover.
MySchoolBucks is our online payment service that provides parents the ability to securely pay for meals, monitor student cafeteria purchases and receive email notifications for low account balances.