EduTrak Server Core (ESC1000)
Powering Smarter, Simpler School Food Service
The EduTrak Server Core (ESC1000) is the next-generation engine behind your school’s Food Service operations. Built specifically for K-12 districts, ESC1000 is designed to streamline meal management, reduce administrative time, and create better experiences for students, families, and staff. This new server will replace the LCS1000. But don't worry, it will still have all of the great features you're used to, plus some great new features that our customers have asked for.
🔑 Key New Features
1. Smarter Free & Reduced Tracking
Automated State-Sponsored Meal Status
ESC1000 stores student Free & Reduced eligibility — including approval codes and methods — directly in the transaction data. This means every POS transaction can be accurately tied to a student’s eligibility status, making it easier than ever to generate precise reimbursement and compliance reports.
2. One-Click Line Closure by Meal Type
Save Time Across All Serving Lines
Schools with multiple serving lines can now close all lines for a meal period with a single click. This batch “force close” eliminates repetitive tasks, ensures timely transaction processing, and helps busy staff move on to their next duties faster.
3. Cash Til Counter Report
Better Cash Tracking, Fewer Headaches
Now you can track beginning and ending cash totals at each register. Staff can enter the exact number of coins and bills in the til before and after service, helping identify overages or shortages and simplifying end-of-day cash reconciliation — a feature districts have been asking for!
4. New Roster Select Mode
Perfect for Daycare, Pre-K, and Off-Site Programs
When students aren’t using a traditional serving line, ESC1000 makes it easy to charge meals using a roster. Simply pull up a class or group, and select students by name and photo. This saves significant time and makes non-standard meal service fast and efficient.
5. “Happy Birthday!” Serving Line Messages
Celebrate Students in Small, Meaningful Ways
Brighten a student’s day with an automatic “Happy Birthday!” message as they go through the serving line. This small gesture brings joy to students and builds stronger connections between kids and cafeteria staff — something many schools and their students enjoy.
6. Email-Based Family Registration Invites
Go Paperless, Go Faster
Ditch the printed family key letters. ESC1000 lets schools email secure registration invitations directly to families. This accelerates onboarding, reduces errors, and supports a more modern, eco-friendly workflow.
7. Pause Auto-Refill for Family Accounts
Control Meal Account Settings for Summer or Breaks
ESC1000 allows Food Service admins to pause automatic lunch account refills during non-school periods, like summer. This gives districts more control and avoids unnecessary charges when students aren’t in session.
🚀 Why ESC1000?
- Built for K-12 districts by experts in school Food Service
- Responds directly to real-world needs from schools using our platform
- Streamlines operations, increases accuracy, and enhances student and family experience
Register during our early window for access to these features for the start of the 2025-2026 school year. Early registration allows you complete control over the timing of the upgrade process. The window is May 15th thru June 30th. The cost is $1,000. Once the window closes we may not be able to upgrade until late in 2025 or even 2026. Time is and space is limited. Reach out to our support team and request a proposal today!
There are many more features, fixes, and enhancements packed into this new system. For a full list, please click here.