PROJECTPRE-RFP

District-wide Square cashless deployment

Dorchester Public Schools
Detected
Jul 9, 2026
117 days ago
Sector
Information Technology
Detected 117 days agoJul 9

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What's planned

The July 9, 2026 agenda proposes adopting Square as a district-wide cashless transaction option starting in 2026-2027. This signals a shift in how the district handles payments for meals, fees, and events and may require hardware, software configuration, training, and policy updates. EdTech and payment solution providers can discuss integration with SIS, cafeteria systems, and accounting, or offer alternative platforms if the decision is not yet final.

Background

Move aligns with separate policy updates on ACH originations and federal purchasing; indicates broader modernization of financial processes.

From the meeting

Meeting date
July 9, 2026
Agency
Dorchester Public Schools

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