PickupPivot scores backup pickup readiness, not legal permission.

Main score drivers

• Authorization status: a confirmed adult lifts the score sharply; a not-yet-added adult drops it sharply.
• Timing: a change known days ahead is easier to stabilize than a same-day or live-dismissal scramble.
• School policy: strict or unclear release rules create friction, especially when the authorization is weak.
• Handoff complexity: siblings, split exits, and club overlaps make mistakes more likely.
• ID and child readiness: a prepared adult and a prepared child reduce confusion at the exact moment of release.

Status bands

• 76–100: Ready to pivot cleanly
• 56–75: Handoff needs tightening
• 0–55: Release risk — fix before dismissal

How the recommendations are generated

PickupPivot converts the score and the selected conditions into four action zones:

• School-facing priorities focus on what the office or teacher must know.
• Backup adult brief focuses on ID, timing, route, and who to speak to on arrival.
• Child wording focuses on predictability and reducing surprise.
• Watch-outs call out combinations that frequently make dismissal brittle.

What the MVP does not do

The MVP does not verify school policy, store approved adults, read a student database, or guarantee release. It is a planning and communication aid for families, not an administrative system for schools.