The following is a list of possibilities your District may want to implement for the upcoming school year. If your District does not utilize an operation/function listed, skip that item. In the event you have any questions or are unsure how to proceed before or during this process it is recommended that you contact your District's point of contact (POC) for this application.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I run my Beginning of Year?
Newton Beginning of Year process is recommended after End of Year is complete in all systems and prior to start of service for any cafeteria.
Do I need to be running a particular version to perform a Beginning of Year?
Version number 9.0 or higher is recommended.
I see critical alerts when I login to the system. How do I handle this?
It is normal to see critical alerts once the End of Year process has completed. This occurs because the system's Scheduled Jobs have not yet been completed for the new database. The critical alerts will clear once the scheduled jobs have completed (typically at midnight) or you may choose to manually run Scheduled Jobs.
What should I do if I am unsure how to proceed?
In the event you have any questions or are unsure how to proceed before or during this process, it is recommended that you contact your District's point of contact (POC) for this application. If the District's POC has questions or needs assistance, they should contact Support for assistance.
Beginning of Year Checklist (Not All Suggestions May Apply to Your District)
Click on the links below for documentation on how to perform the function. Instructions will not print. To print these instructions you must go to the linked pages and print them once you're on those pages.
| Operations/Function | Completed Y/N |
| Perform Housekeeping - This must be completed by all Districts | |
| Update Reimbursement Rates – This must be completed by all Districts | |
| Establish Claim Periods – This must be completed by all Districts | |
| Establish/Update Provision 2 Schools/Menus | |
| Add/Edit Items | |
| Add Menus | |
| Update Severe Need Information | |
| Adjust Price Categories | |
| Clear "See Manager" Messages (if not cleared during EOY) - Optional |