0. Go to www.harrisonvilleschools.org
0. Click on Parent Link.
0. Enter your username and password in the Parent tab (there are three tabs - Staff, Parent, Student).
   NOTE:  If you do not have a Parent Link username and password, please contact your child's school to enroll.
0. Click on the Meals tab at the top of the screen.
0. Click on Online Payment (under the Attendance & Discipline tabs).
0. Enter the deposit amount in the appropriate box(es).
   NOTE:  You can enter an amount for each child listed or for only one child.
   NOTE:  Each child's balance is available in the Meal Account Balance column on this page.
0. Click on Proceed to Verification Step.
0. The next page will show your transaction, service charge, and total.
0. Click on Proceed to PayPal.
   NOTE:  You do not have to create a PayPal account to use this service.
0. A new screen will pop up.  Enter the requested information.  DO NOT log into a PayPal account or create a new PayPal account.
0. Click on Review Order and Continue.
0. A confirmation screen will pop up.  Click on Pay Now at the bottom of the screen to complete the transaction.
0. A thank you screen will pop up and you will also receive an e-mail receipt.
0. If you return to Parent Link, your deposit will appear in the Meals area immediately.

How much is the transaction fee?
It's a sliding scale based on the amount of the deposit.  For example, if you deposit $10, the fee is $.60 (6%).  However, if you deposit $50, the fee is $1.80 (3.6%).  You can see the fee long before you hit the final button, so you can cancel if you don't want to pay the fee and continue to send the money in with your student. 

Why are we not allowed to log-in on Paypal?
The fees are for credit card processing (interchange fee, transaction processing, etc.). The online lunch program is considered a retail offering and patrons would be charged regardless of whether our portal is bypassed or PayPal is used directly. Additionally, in order for our financial system to interface and be compliant with MasterCard/Visa rules and regulations in regard to privacy in processing credit card transactions, the district must use our portal as a mechanism to record these deposits to the children's lunch account. 

Why did the district choose a service that included a transaction fee?
The system we're offering is the one that is compatible with our Student Information System which tracks our lunch program.  Our current agreement with the company includes this system, so there was no additional cost to use it and it's compatible with our records.