Managing student meal programs efficiently is crucial for school Cafeteria and Nutrition teams. Our Food Services Integration streamlines communication with Accounting teams for accurate reimbursement and ensures compliance with state reporting requirements.
Supported Food Service Systems
- Titan (LINQ)
- Meals Plus (LINQ)
- Meal Magic
- eTrition
How Our Integration Works
Our integration synchronizes data between the district's SIS and the Food Service system. Each student’s record is evaluated against predefined business rules established with the district. Key functions include:
- Automatic account creation for eligible students
- Updating student attributes to align with business rules
- Writing back lunch status (Free, Reduced, Paid) to the SIS
For California districts, we manage CALPADS records within PowerSchool, ensuring compliance with state reporting requirements.
Key Benefits
- Automated Account Provisioning & Management: Eliminates manual processes, reducing errors and administrative burden.
- Reliable & Monitored Service: Continuous integration monitoring with proactive issue resolution and unlimited business rule modifications.
- SIS as the Single Source of Truth: Ensures data accuracy and consistency across platforms.
Common Alternatives & Their Challenges
| Alternative | Challenges |
|---|---|
| Manual Account Creation | Time-consuming and error-prone. |
| Direct SIS Integration (Titan) | Requires district management and lacks robust contact data support. |
Integration Considerations
- Student assignments align with SIS structures.
- Allergy data management is often manual.
- Most integrations function as one-way data exchanges (SIS to Meal System), except Meal Magic, which allows API integration.
Supported Integrations
- PowerSchool to Titan (2-way integration)
- PowerSchool to MealsPlus
- CALPADS to PowerSchool (California only)
- PIP (Pupils in Poverty) for South Carolina
- Titan, eTrition, Mosaic, MealsPlus to PowerSchool
- Lunch Status Exception Report (LSER)
System-Specific Notes
- Titan: Requires internal field mapping and scheduled SFTP exports (managed by our team).
- Meal Magic: Supports API-based integration.
- Other Systems: Varying integration levels supported for Meals Plus, eTrition, Mosaic, and LunchBox.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does record processing take?
CALPADS processing takes approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Most other integrations complete in 5-10 minutes.
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