February 10, 2025
Dear Anthony Wayne Families,
We are writing to inform you that we recently received notice from PaySchoolsCentral that their service fees for electronic transactions are increasing. This fee increase only affects families who choose to pay for school meals and/or school fees using the PaySchoolsCentral online payment service.
What’s Changing
Families using PaySchoolsCentral currently incur a flat charge to use the online service. This fee structure is changing. Beginning Wednesday, Feb. 12, all PaySchoolsCentral transactions will incur a 3.25% fee, plus a $1.25 per transaction cost. PaySchoolsCentral reports that the increased rates are necessary due to rising costs associated with enhanced cybersecurity and PCI requirements, ongoing product development and other infrastructure maintenance.
CLARIFICATION: Credit and debit card transactions will incur the new fee. The fees for electronic bank transfer payments are not changing.
About PaySchoolsCentral
PaySchoolsCentral.com is a web-based cafeteria management website and mobile app that allows parents to securely send money to school to pay for their child’s cafeteria meals and school fees. While it is not required for parents/guardians to use PaySchoolsCentral, many do find it a convenient way to safely send money to school.
Alternative Payment
If you would prefer to send payment to school with your child, you may send in cash or a check payable to Anthony Wayne Food Service. PLEASE NOTE: Payments should be in a sealed envelope with your child’s name clearly written on the outside. If paying in cash, please indicate it on the envelope. Only one check is necessary for multiple children – simply indicate how much should be allocated to each child.
If you have any questions about PaySchoolsCentral, sending payment to school or your child’s cafeteria balance, please feel free to contact me at 419-877-1229.
Sincerely,Megan Menchaca, Food Service Director
Anthony Wayne Local Schools