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Sec. 2, Administration / Cafeteria Policies 
 
 
The Cafeteria Policies module presents a 'pick list' of Cafeteria Alerts and Restrictions.  From this list specific Balance, Quantity and Spending Restrictions may be enabled with or without district-wide default values. Policies without district values may be customized later (in the Accounts module) on a per consumer basis.  In addition, each alert and restriction may be associated with optional audio - in other words, when a food line alert is triggered for a consumer, an associated sound may be played.
 
 

2.1 Available Restrictions and Alerts -

Restrictions
       Balance restrictions - Triggered when consumer account balances fall below a specified amount

Minimum Allowable Balance
Minimum Balance for Meals
Minimum Balance for ala Carte

Daily Meal count limit
Daily ala Carte item limit
Breakfast Meal count limit
Lunch Meal count limit
Breakfast ala Carte item limit
Lunch ala Carte item limit

Daily Spending limit (daily total)
Daily Meal Spending limit
Daily ala Carte Spending limit
Breakfast Spending limit
Breakfast Meal Spending limit
Breakfast ala Carte Spending limit
Lunch Spending limit
Lunch Meal Spending limit
Lunch ala Carte Spending limit
 

Message / Warning:    Lost or Stolen Meal Card
Meal line alert:            Breakfast not allowed
Meal line alert:            Lunch not allowed
Food Item alert:          Food Item alert
Event Notices            Birthdays and Half-birthdays for students and faculty

Default 'Worker' status for Breakfast and/or Lunch (Accounts, Settings)
Default Breakfast and Lunch Meals (Accounts, Settings)

 2.2 How Cafeteria Policies works
The intent is to provide a broad spectrum of choices to allow fine tuning.  Fine tuning is optional - one enabled restriction is provided to allow Cafeteria operation with a 'no charge' policy, adjustable in the food line.

2.2.1 Synopsis
Avoid enabling too many restrictions with district values.  For example, if 'Minimum Allowable Balance' = 0.00, it is unnecessary to use additional minimum balance restrictions.
 
1. Enable a Restriction or Alert to make it available for use.
2. Set a Value for the Restriction or Alert - this sets a database-wide default value.  The consequence in the food line when a consumer meets the policy value is controlled by the Cafeteria Settings for that line.  For example, the Restriction 'Minimum Balance for ala Carte' value is '0.00' (no ala Carte charging).  Cafeteria Settings controls how this event is handled when it is encountered in the food line, provided Preference management rights have been assigned to the cash drawer level.
3. Enable a Restriction or Alert, but check 'No District Value' - this makes the restriction or alert available without setting a database-wide default value.  You may customize this value for individuals in the Accounts module, 'Settings' tab.

1. Example - a parent has contacted the school and stated they will be responsible for one lunch per day only.  First enable this restriction in the Policies module.  Then locate this student in Accounts, 'Settings' tab and add the restriction 'Maximum Lunch Meals'. Enter a value of '1'.  Other consumers will not be affected.
2. Example - a parent has refused to pay Breakfast charges, stating that the student eats breakfast at home, and that the school has provided Breakfast without parent authorization.  First enable this Alert in the Policies module. Then locate the student in Accounts, 'Settings' tab and add this alert.
 
 2.2.2 Installation Default Values and how the Cafeteria food line is affected
 
1. The Balance Restriction 'Minimum allowable Balance' is enabled with a default value '0.00'. No other Restrictions or Alerts are enabled.

 This sets a default district policy of 'no charging' which may be adjusted in each food line.  If this is actual district policy with no exceptions allowed, manage this Cafeteria Preference at the District level.
2. Cafeteria module Policy Settings are set to 'Ask'.
 

This default configuration will process service without interruption for Free students and all other consumers with adequate funds to cover today's service.  Cafeteria service stops and displays the message 'Minimum allowable balance has been reached' with ALLOW or DENY for consumers with insufficient funds to cover today's service.

1. Microsoft Windows Media Player ^(c) must be installed.  The Player is included in \ snet\ Data\ media\ mpstd.exe.
2. Sound card
3. Speakers

Each workstation has the option to enable/disable sound.  Each workstation has a local volume control. Audio for a specific Restriction or Alert may also be controlled for an individual in Accounts, 'Settings' tab.