Specifications include, but are not limited to: icensing requirements and capacity to support 84 school sites, 400 plus users. Capability of integrating with current Student Information Systems (Focus School Software) and District Accounting Systems (Harris Software’s – Quintessential School Systems.) Importing/rostering of students from FOCUS School Software. One roster API is preferred method of integration. Preference given to vendor that would use the assigned student ID as the ‘lunch number’ for continuity across systems. (This would be wonderful for our students in our opinion) System must be able to export lunch balances to the districts mass notification system. Current mass notification system is Blackboard. Nonproprietary hardware (front/back of house) - 100 % Cloud based with no software to install. Must be USDA approved/compliant Nutrient Analysis Software; Lunch Fee Portal for Families; Implementation, Training and Support Implementation and training: Provide implementation timeline to begin December 2023 or early January 2024 with full implementation ready to launch by August 2024. Must include at least five in person trainings before launch of new system. Ongoing support structure. User friendly – parents should be able to easily submit applications online using any device. Ability to back date eligibility in accordance with federal regulation. Generate eligibility letters, verification notifications, electronically - customize letters easily. Able to process Direct Certification - Ability to automatically identify direct certification and extend benefits to other students in the household. Allow District to conduct verification - Provide notifications, reports to complete state submission. Applications in multiple languages. Reports for Free and Reduced Student Information. Point of Service Module Operational on or offline. Integrates across all modules to provide real-time system updates. Customizable to best meet District and staff needs. Menu Planning Module User friendly and flexible. Central Kitchen Recipes Special Diets Integrate with Production Records and Inventory.
