Fort LeePublic Schools

Dear Parents/Guardians,

The 2023-2024 Free & Reduced Meal Status will be expiring on October 18, 2024. As a result, any students who have not yet qualified for Free & Reduced Meal Status by properly completing the 2024-2025 Free and Reduced Meal Application and being deemed eligible will be required to pay for their school meals beginning Monday, October 21, 2024.

We encourage all of our Fort Lee School District families to complete the 2024-2025 Free and Reduced Meal Application online at https://www.payschoolscentral.com/ .  Before you begin, have your child(ren)'s Student ID number(s), income information for all household members, and SNAP/TANF/FDPIR case # (if applicable).  You can find your child's Student ID number by logging into the Genesis Parent Portal. Enter all requested information completely and accurately as errors and omissions may delay the processing of the application.  Please refer to the attached PaySchools instructions for guidance.

Please keep in mind, the Free & Reduced Meal Application should be completed annually between mid-August and September to determine your children's eligibility for free or reduced meals each year.

If you need technical assistance with the online application process, please contact the PaySchools Parent Support Hotline at 1-877-393-6628. 

PaySchools-Central-Full-User-Guide.pdf
PaySchools INSTRUCIONES - Completo - Spanish.pdf

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Re: PaySchools Transaction Fee

Greetings all,

Thank you, parents/guardians, as we work through the transition to our online food services
purchasing program. The following are a few suggestions to limit PaySchools transactional fees upon placing meal pre-orders. Limit transactions to reduce fees, deposit a balance that you see fit for the school year, and pre-order meals in bulk in advance. Please keep in mind that any unused remaining balance will roll over for the following year.

The following are PaySchools transactional costs for the 2023-24 school year.

E-Check: $1.75 flat fee per transaction

Credit card transaction fee rates:
Up to $24.99 Fee $1.65
$25 to $49.99 Fee $2.00
$50 or more Fee 4.50%

Don't hesitate to get in touch with Marilyn Bynum via email at [email protected] or phone
201- 585 - 4612 extension 7505 from the Business Office if you have any questions or
concerns. With your continued support, we look forward to a productive year.

Sincerely,
Business Office
Fort Lee Board of Education

PaySchools Transaction Fee English.pdf

PaySchools Transaction Fee Spanish.pdf

PaySchools Transaction Fee Russian.pdf

PaySchools Transaction Fee Korean.pdf

PaySchools Transaction Fee Japanese.pdf

PaySchools Transaction Fee  Chinese Mandarin.pdf

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https://www.payschoolscentral.com/
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PARENTS ONLY

Please note: Middle and High School students do not need to preorder meals and can select their meal of choice in the cafeteria. Parents/Guardians can place funds on account at www.payschoolscentral.com or with a check payable to the Fort Lee Cafeteria Account.

• English-Important_Updates_About_Elementary_School_Meals.pdf
• Spanish-Important_Updates_About_Elementary_School_Meals.pdf
• Russian-Important_Updates_About_Elementary_School_Meals.pdf
• Korean-Important_Updates_About_Elementary_School_Meals.pdf
• Japanese-Important_Updates_About_Elementary_School_Meals.pdf
• Chinese Mandarin-Important_Updates_About_Elementary_School_Meals.pdf

• User Guides and Support
  • PaySchools_Support_Packet.pdf
  • PaySchools_Pre-Order.pdf
  • PaySchools_Parent-Letter.pdf
  • PaySchools_Education_Support.pdf
  • PaySchools-Central-Full-User-Guide.pdf
    

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Apply Online: https://www.payschoolscentral.com/

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