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District weighs cashless cafeteria pilot to speed lines and reduce on-site cash handling
Summary
Administration proposed a soft rollout in semester two to pilot a cashless cafeteria model, saying it could reduce line wait times, improve security, and lessen the Bursar's cash-handling burden; the committee agreed to include the proposal on the November Board agenda for further review.
Justin Krueger relayed a staff request to consider moving the cafeteria to a cashless model. He summarized the stated benefits: "Transitioning to a cashless cafeteria would reduce wait times in the lines, enhance security by reducing cash on the premises, and streamline operations by eliminating the need for a kitchen manager to serve as custodian of funds." Krueger proposed a soft rollout in the second semester to assess whether the change increases processing burdens on the Bursar.
Committee members supported bringing the proposal to the November Board agenda so the Board can consider potential policy changes, implementation steps, and any accommodations for families who do not use online payment methods. The proposal did not include a formal implementation plan or timeline beyond the soft-rollout concept.
