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Common questions on the new "swipe card" system in RCS cafeterias

Why did we institute the new swipe card policy?

Because it allows for a better tracking of our food offerings, creates an easier system for prepayments and provides anonymity to students who receive free and reduced meals.

How does the new system work?

Every student when making a purchase in a cafeteria must swipe their student ID or enter their identification number.

If you have more than one student, can you write just one check to prepay for the meal plan?

No. A check for each student should be made out and the name of the student placed on the memo line of the check.

Who should the checks be made out to?

RCS Lunch Fund.

When the account is overdrawn, will a bill be sent home?

No. The system will identify when a student is overdrawn and the student will be notified when they are trying to make a purchase. If the problem persists for more than a few meals, a notice will be sent with an application for free and reduced meals.

Will parents receive a statement on what their child is purchasing?

No, but those statements can be requested in certain instances by contacting Food Services Director George Dardani at 756-5200, ext. 2037.