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Learn Online Classroom
Video tutorials to help users quickly navigate Systems Design programs.
2023-2024 Lunch Money Now Updated Files [April 23, 2023]
*updated LMN English and Spanish Posters2023-2024 Start of Year Checklist [April 23, 2023]
v 23.000 - Instructions to begin the start of yearDC File Transfer using Customer Portal [April 27, 2023]
v 23.001 - Procedure for DC file transfer without HyperTerminalMeal App Now – Attachment B Application Samples (2023-2024) [July 11, 2023]
v 23.000 - (Income, FHMR, All-Foster, SNAP - TANF)Meal App Now – Attachment B Application Samples – Spanish (2023-2024) [July 11, 2023]
v 23.000 - (Income, FHMR, All-Foster, SNAP - TANF)Meal App Now Strategies [April 23, 2023]
v 23.000 - Strategies to promote the use on online apps in the districtPCLP-Customer Portal [May 4, 2023]
v 23.000 - New! PCLP through Customer Portal [view, download, print, pdf, csv, xlsx] InstructionsPCLP-Web Based Report Viewer [May 3, 2023]
v 23.000 - Local web based interface which allows the user to view/print/download reports from the SD software in a web browserSample Press Release [August 8, 2023]
*updated - non-discrim: v 23.000 - Sample press release for advertising Lunch Money Now (MS Word)Start of Year – Manager’s Checklist [July 17, 2023]
v 23.000 - Infographic for Manager's: Starting a new year.Tips to Increase Online Applications [April 23, 2023]
5 ways to increase participation in Meal App Now
- 1 – FOOD SERVICE
[February 26, 2020]
Cashiers Manual [February 23, 2021]
v 21.000 - Manual describing detailed procedures to operate Systems Design Point of SaleCherry Keyboard Practice Page [February 7, 2021]
v 21.000 - Cherry keypad image for practiceUnderstanding Credit Limits in POS [February 6, 2016]
v 21.000 - Description of three credit limits available in the POS system
2017 – Lunch Appl Audit Verification Process [September 22, 2017]
v 17.001 - Procedures for initiating the Audit Verification processApplication – 30 Day Expiration Instructions [September 28, 2020]
v 20.000 - Instructions cover expiring and updating the carryover status from the previous school yearApplication – Print Verification Results Report [September 21, 2020]
v 20.000 - Procedures for printing the Audit Verification report [LEARN Video]Application Verification Process [September 28, 2020]
9.28.2020 - Learn link for the application verification processApplication – Print Verification Results Report [February 9, 2021]
v 21.000 - Procedures for printing the Audit Verification report [LEARN Video Screenshots]Campus End of Day Process [September 28, 2020]
v 20.000 - End of day process instructions for clerksCE Administrative Review Checklist [February 4, 2016]
v16.001 - How to prepare reports for the CE Administrative ReviewClerk – Manual Deposit Sheet [February 5, 2021]
v 20.001 - Clerk deposit sheet to be used when system is downClerk – Shutdown procedures for Thin Clients [February 5, 2021]
v 19.000 - Clerk Posters for proper shutdown of all thin clientsCommunity Eligibility Provision Setup Process [February 5, 2014]
v 14.000 - Steps to set up your district to CEP percentagesCorrecting Cash Mistakes @ POS [February 9, 2021]
v 21.000 - Detailed steps to correct cash mistakes at the Point of SaleCorrecting Deposit Errors [February 11, 2021]
v 21.000 - Instructions to manually record or correct mistakes in managers deposit entriesCorrecting Meal Mistakes @ POS [April 11, 2016]
v 16.000 - How to correct menu item mistakesDC File Transfer using Customer Portal [April 27, 2023]
v 23.001 - Procedure for DC file transfer without HyperTerminalDirect Certification File Processing [November 10, 2017]
v 18.002 - Guide you through the new DC process.End of Day Routine [February 19, 2021]
v 21.000 - End of day steps for clerks and managersEnd of Month Routine [February 23, 2021]
v 21.000 - End of Month stepsHow to Print to a D-Link Print Server using LPR [February 5, 2016]
v 16.000 - InstructionsHow to Print to a Lantronix Print Server using LPR [February 5, 2016]
v 16.000 - How to install a a LPR print queue on Windows XPHow to Program Function Keys [August 27, 2012]
v 12.001 - Instructions for programming Function KeysHow to Record a Managers Deposit [November 23, 2009]
v 09.000 - This document covers the procedure to record the Manager’s Deposit entriesHow To Record a Refused DC Benefit [February 5, 2016]
v 16.000 - To report on refused student and track whether the child was DC or SNAP DCHow to Reload Function Keys [November 9, 2006]
v 06.001 - Instructions for reloading function keysHow to Unlock a Terminal [February 26, 2021]
v 21.000 - Three ways a user may unlock their terminalHow to use the HELP system [January 26, 2009]
v 08.000 - Using the help system to assist the end-user in locating the option to request a reportIntermec Barcode Scanner Reset Sheet [February 23, 2021]
v 21_000 - This reset sheet is ONLY for the Intermec 1800 ScanPlus scannerLow Bal/Neg Bal/Other Notice Maint [September 7, 2012]
v 12.000 - To access the program to modify the notices for Negative Balance, Low Balance and Other NoticesManual FTP of Direct Cert File [October 30, 2007]
v 07.001 - Instructions for Manual FTP of Direct Cert File from PCMemo Maintenance v12-000 [September 25, 2012]
v 12.000 - How to use the Expanded Memo Maintenance FieldMetrologic Barcode Scannner Reset Sheet [February 23, 2021]
v 21.000 - This reset sheet is ONLY for the Metrologic (Honeywell) MS9540 Voyager scannerPCLP-Customer Portal [May 4, 2023]
v 23.000 - New! PCLP through Customer Portal [view, download, print, pdf, csv, xlsx] InstructionsPCLP-Web Based Report Viewer [May 3, 2023]
v 23.000 - Local web based interface which allows the user to view/print/download reports from the SD software in a web browserPOS Clerk’s Notebook [February 26, 2021]
v 21.000 - Each POS station should have a POS Clerk ’s Notebook including these ItemsPreparing the POS System For Recording SSO Meals [September 3, 2021]
v 21.000 - Preparing to use SSO for next School YearProcedures for Administering the Direct Certification Medicaid Reduced Determination [October 18, 2019]
v 19.000Reg 6 Student Status Transfer v07-001 [October 18, 2007]
v 07.001 - Steps for transferring files to Region 6Seamless Summer Feeding – Cashier Instructions [February 23, 2012]
v 12.000 - Cashier instructions for Seamless Summer Feeding ProgramSeamless Summer Feeding Program – Back Office Setup [May 23, 2012]
v 12.000 - Using Systems Design for Seamless Summer Feeding Program Back Office SetupSNP Site Claims [September 19, 2011]
v 11.002 - TX - UNPS State Reimbursement Claim menu and descriptions of the options
Cashier’s Quick Start Card [August 12, 2021]
LEARN site - Quick Start Cards for Cashiers [new version]Free & Reduced Quick Start Card [September 17, 2014]
v 14.000 - Quick Start Card for Free and Reduced Applications
Categorically Eligible (User Codes) [September 17, 2006]
v2005-10-10 - Lunch Application Program Categorically Eligible Students Managing with User CodesFirst Day of School Installation [October 11, 2006]
v 06.001 - Items to be given special attention so that the transition to an automated system is effecientLabor Hours Tracking Setup [June 26, 2018]
v 06.000 - Routine to obtain the meals per labor hour for the Managers Daily Summary ReportSample Letter to Parents [February 6, 2021]
v 16.000 - Sample Letter to Announce Use of Systems Design POS System
Automating Citrix RSCCC Transfer [February 18, 2009]
v 08.001 - Citrix RSCCC Transfer SetupAutomating RSCCC Extract [November 10, 2008]
v 08-0005 - How to automate the RSCCC Extract ProcessChancery SMS Receive [September 10, 2007]
v 07.001 - Chancery SMS Receive SetupChancery SMS Transfer [September 10, 2007]
v 07.001 - Chancery SMS Transfer SetupDemographic File Format [September 17, 2006]
v 1.0 - Demographic File FormatRSCCC Import Setup [November 10, 2008]
v 08.001 - RSCCC Import Setup InstructionsRSCCC SQL Demographic Interface Setup (RSCCC Database Server) [August 31, 2010]
v 10.000 - Steps to install the RSCCC SQL Interface on the Food Service ServerRSCCC Transfer Setup [December 8, 2008]
v 08-001 - RSCCC Transfer SetupTransfer Demographic File Installation Instructions [January 21, 2011]
v 10.000 - Steps to install the software to transfer the demographic data from PEIMS system to SD
- 2 – TIME CARD
[February 26, 2020]
Time Card II Enhancements [April 10, 2007]
v 07.001 - Features of Time CardTime Card II Manual [September 17, 2006]
v 1.2 - Manual for use with Time Card systemTime Card II Sample Reports [March 4, 2010]
v 1.2 - Sample report examples from the Time Card system
Time Card Editor [March 14, 2012]
v 12.000 - How to maintain the Time Card Entries for an employee using the EditorTime Card Logon Information [September 17, 2006]
v 1.0 - How to Logon to the Time Card systemTime Corrections Form [April 17, 2007]
v 1.0 - Form for Time Corrections
Time Card Quick Start Card [September 17, 2006]
v 1.0 - Outline of the basic operations required to set up the Time Clock
Time Card Mast File Format [September 17, 2006]
v 1.0 - Employee Master Information
- Customer Portal Link
[March 11, 2022]
Link to the Systems Design Customer Portal Generic Online Income Survey Parent Poster Image [May 25, 2021]
v 21.000 - Call for Customization- ONLINE SYSTEMS
[March 31, 2016]
2023-2024 Lunch Money Now Updated Files [April 23, 2023]
*updated LMN English and Spanish PostersGeneric Social Image – Animated – Lunch Money Now [March 22, 2022]
v 22.000 - 800 x 800 Generic Animated Image for Social NetworkingGeneric Social Image – Lunch Money Now [March 22, 2022]
v 22.000 - 800 x 800 Generic Image for Social NetworkingLMN/MAN Combined – Parent Poster – English [July 20, 2023]
v.23.001 - *updated style & discrim link - call for customizationLMN/MAN Combined – Parent Poster – Spanish [July 20, 2023]
v.23.001 - *updated style & discrim link - call for customizationLunch Money Now – Parent Poster – English [July 20, 2023]
v.23.001 - *updated style & discrim link - call for customizationLunch Money Now – Parent Poster – Spanish [July 20, 2023]
v 23.001 - *updated style & discrim link - call for customizationLunch Money Now Website Banner [March 22, 2022]
2022 - Lunch Money Now banner for websitesSample Press Release [August 8, 2023]
*updated - non-discrim: v 23.000 - Sample press release for advertising Lunch Money Now (MS Word)
2022-2023 Meal App Now Updated Files [August 15, 2022]
*update to NonDiscrim: 5.5.2022 - English & Spanish (mechanical)Generic Social Image – Animated – Meal App Now [March 15, 2022]
v 22.000 - 800 x 800 Generic Animated Image for Social NetworkingGeneric Social Image – Meal App Now [March 15, 2022]
v 22.000 - 800 x 800 Generic Image for Social NetworkingMeal App Now – Attachment B Application Samples (2023-2024) [July 11, 2023]
v 23.000 - (Income, FHMR, All-Foster, SNAP - TANF)Meal App Now – Attachment B Application Samples – Spanish (2023-2024) [July 11, 2023]
v 23.000 - (Income, FHMR, All-Foster, SNAP - TANF)Meal App Now – Generic Parent Poster – English [July 20, 2023]
v.23.001 - *updated style & discrim link - call for customizationMeal App Now – Generic Parent Poster – Spanish [July 20, 2023]
v.23.001 - *updated style & discrim link - call for customizationMeal App Now Strategies [April 23, 2023]
v 23.000 - Strategies to promote the use on online apps in the district
- Customer Portal Link
[March 11, 2022]
Link to the Systems Design Customer Portal
Expedited Cashier Option [September 28, 2020]
2019Online Classroom [February 6, 2021]
Video tutorials to help user quickly navigate Systems Design programs
2022-2023 Income Survey Updated Files [March 15, 2022]
includes updated non-discrimiation statementGeneric Social Image-Animated-Income Survey [March 15, 2022]
2022 - generic social image for income survey - animatedGeneric Social Image-Income Survey [March 15, 2022]
2022 - generic social image for income surveyIncome Survey – Generic Parent Poster – English [July 20, 2023]
v 23.000 - generic parent poster for Income SurveyIncome Survey – Generic Parent Poster – Spanish [July 20, 2023]
v 23.000 - generic Spanish parent poster for Income SurveyIncome Survey Website Banner [March 15, 2022]
2022 - income survey banner for websites
How to Extract Report Data to Excel [February 4, 2016]
v 16.000 - Using HTPE and ZModem to extract data to excel or other programs
Advertise – Social Media [July 1, 2020]
v 20.000 - Infographic - How to use social media to increase deposits and applications.Meal App Now – Email Processing [August 10, 2016]
v 16.000 - Infographic steps for processing apps with email notifications.SSO Income Surveys [June 11, 2021]
v 21.000 - Infographic - Use Meal App Now to collect income surveys during SSO waiversStart of Year – Manager’s Checklist [July 17, 2023]
v 23.000 - Infographic for Manager's: Starting a new year.Tips to Increase Online Applications [April 23, 2023]
5 ways to increase participation in Meal App NowUSDA prototype web application form requirements [February 13, 2016]
Infographic explaining requirements to use USDA prototype online form
Blackboard Transfer Installation Instructions [February 4, 2021]
v 16-000 - Steps to install the software to transfer the file for Blackboard from SDBlackboard Transfer Installer [February 4, 2021]
v 15.000 - Executable Installer for Blackboard TransferCreate Retrieve Download from CSDI Setup Instructions v12-001 [April 30, 2012]
v 12-001 - Instructions for installing our Retrieve Download File from CSDI to your Windows PCCreate Retrieve Download from CSDI Setup Program [April 12, 2012]
v 1.01r78 - Executable Installer to create shortcut for downloads from SDCreate Retrieve LnchStat from CSDI Setup Program v1.01r31 [September 6, 2009]
v 1.01r31 - Executable Installer to create shortcut to retrieve Lunch Status file from SDCreate TxEIS Xfer to CSDI Setup Program v1.00r35 [September 20, 2012]
v 1.00r35 - Executable Installer to create shortcut for TxEIS demographic updateDirect Certification FTP Setup Instructions [August 21, 2013]
v 13.000 - Instructions for installing our Direct Certification Automated FTP software to SDDirect Certification FTP Setup Program [August 9, 2011]
v 1.08r62 - Executable Installer to create shortcut for Direct Certification FTP to SDEnabling EZ-Client on XP [November 16, 2006]
v 06.002 - How to Enable EZ-Client on an XP machineEZ Client [November 14, 2008]
v 3 v 3.1 - Executable Installer for EZ ClientHyperTerminal Settings [January 19, 2006]
v 1.0 - Settings file for HyperTerminalHyperTerminal Setup Instructions [January 28, 2020]
v 20.000 - Setup Instructions for a shortcut to HyperTerminal Private Edition ( HTPE ) in WindowsHyperTerminal Setup Program [January 19, 2006]
v 6.3 - Executable Installer for HyperTerminalInstall CafExpSql (TxEIS) [September 11, 2009]
v 1.01r46 - Executable Installer for TxEIS exportInstall CafImpSql (TxEIS) [September 6, 2012]
v 1.00r00 - Executable Installer for TxEIS importInstall ScanPal [July 1, 2011]
v 1.00r70 - Executable Installer for ScanPal Barcode reader softwareInstall ScanPal Installation Instructions [July 1, 2011]
v 11.000 - ScanPal Installation InstructionsPuTTY Download [February 4, 2021]
Download link for PuTTY Installer (redirects to external site)PuTTY Download – Microsoft Store [September 20, 2022]
Download link for PuTTY Installer from Microsoft StorePuTTY Icon [December 8, 2022]
PuTTY ico iconPuTTy installation instructions for MS Windows [February 17, 2022]
v 22.000 - PuTTy installation instructions for MS WindowsScanPal File Processing [July 1, 2011]
v 11.000 - To transmit the data from the ScanPal 2 unit to your PCSchool Messenger Interface Installer [May 19, 2014]
v 1.000 - Executable Installer for File Transfer from SD to School MessengerSchool Messenger Transfer Installation Instructions [June 16, 2014]
v 14.000 - Installation Instructions for School Messenger TransferSchool Messenger Transfer Manual Setup [June 15, 2009]
v 09.000 - School Messenger Transfer Setup InstructionsSD Mono Font [June 19, 2006]
v 1.0 - Systems Design Monospaced Font DownloadTxEIS Installation Instructions [July 8, 2014]
v 14.000 - Steps to install the software to extract/transfer demographic data from TxEIS to SDUSB Cherry Keypad Configuration File [April 26, 2011]
v 11.000 - Configuration file
Maintenance Policy [September 22, 2020]
v 16.000 - Document Explaining Hardware & Software Maintence Policies
Customer Portal Login [February 4, 2021]
Customer Portal Login for End of Year accessEnd Of Year Instructions – INVENTORY [April 27, 2023]
v 23.000 - Instructions for closing the 2022-2023 school yearEnd Of Year Instructions – POS [April 27, 2023]
v 23.000 - Instructions for closing the 2022-2023 school year
2022-2023 Start of Year Checklist [April 18, 2022]
v 22.000 - Instructions to begin the start of year2023-2024 Start of Year Checklist [April 23, 2023]
v 23.000 - Instructions to begin the start of year
American Diatetic Association [February 4, 2021]
Eat Right. Academy of Nutrition & DiateticsFood & Nutrition Service (USDA) [February 4, 2021]
USDA websiteInstitute of Child Nutrition [February 4, 2021]
Resources, Training, ResearchMy Plate (USDA) [February 4, 2021]
MyPlate is a reminder to find your healthy eating styleNational School Lunch Program (NSLP) [February 4, 2021]
Resources for the NSLPTeam Nutrition (USDA) [February 4, 2021]
Team Nutrition is an initiative of the USDA Food and Nutrition ServiceTexas Association for School Nurtition (TASN) [February 4, 2021]
Resources that enhance and promote non-profit child nutrition programs