Tuesday, November 30, 2010

[Ohio] Middle school to get finger scanners

Modern technology utilized at the high school will soon be installed at the middle school as well (TallmadgeExpress.com)
"So far, parents and students have embraced it," Wood said. "It's gone very, very well."
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DeCapua said the scanners are helpful to faculty and students because the lunch lines move much quicker without tangible dollars and cents exchanging hands, which also promotes sanitation.
It's about people and ROI.

I've read in other places that cafeteria staff and other school officials can spend up to three hours per day addressing the needs of students who have forgotten their paper lunch coupons.