The Orono School Food Service is currrently using a computerized system for payment of school meals.
Students enter their number each day on a key pad at the end of the lunch line.
The system operates much like an instant cash card whereby the student receives food, rather than cash when the code is entered. Students eligible for free and reduced price meals follow the same procedure. By using this system, complete confidentiality is maintained regarding the student's eligibility status. All meals are required to be paid in advance. Checks can be made out for any amount, any unused credits will be carried forward to the next month and throughout the school year.