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August NSLP Webinar
Ed HerreraAugust 20, 2013
Welcome Back Introductions School Policy Memos New Non Discrimination Statement Bad Debt – Unallowable Expense Cornell Smarter Lunchroom
Movement
Agenda
ISNA Award Winners USDA Foods Recipe Contest
Winners High Protein Yogurt Pilot Program Cancelled Fruit Orders
Agenda (cont.)
Welcome Back!!!
Dianne Esplin, RD, LD – Team Nutrition Grant Coordinator
Heather Blume, RD, LD – NSLP Coordinator
Liz Beechler, RD, LD – NSLP Coordinator
New State Agency Personnel
SP 42-2013 School Nutrition Programs Updated Administrative Review Process
We will be implementing the new Administrative Review during the 2013/2014 SY.
USDA will be issuing proposed review regulations this school year and final regulations later after state agency feedback.
USDA School Policy Memos
As parts of NSLP and SBP meal pattern are being phased in over multiple years, this memo and attachment provide guidance for the 2013/2014 SY only
Summary of OVS with examples for NSLP and SBP
SP 45-2013 Updated OVS Guidance for NSLP & SBP for 2013/2014 SY
Menu planner makes determination of components and items
Three components – Grain, fruit/veg and milk
Meat/Meat alternate = grain or extra
2 oz. muffin = 2 items or 1 item
SBP – three items required for reimbursable meal
Only USDA approved software can be used to analyze menus
Specified approval criteria for other software
Attachment: Sample questions to evaluate food purchasing, menu planning, meal preparation and meal service
SP 46-2013 Admin Reviews: Assessing Compliance
SP 30-2012 – with State Approval gave RCCI’s flexibility with the meal pattern during 2012/2013 SY
This memo extends NSLP meal pattern flexibility for those facilities with legitimate safety concerns
SP 48-2013 Extending Flexibility for RCCI’s in NSLP
HHFK stated that frozen fruit served in NSLP contain no added sugar starting in 2012/2013 SY
Waiver granted for 2012/2013 and 2013/2014
This extends that waiver to 2014/2015.
Permanent waiver should be issued by end of school year
SP 49-2013 Frozen Fruit Products in NSLP and SBP for 2014/2015
Beginning in 2013/2014 each State’s direct certification performance rate is 95%
Last year our benchmark was 90% - reached that goal
Need all SFA’s to make sure DC figures are reported correctly and accurately
SP 50-2013 Release of new SA Direct Certification Rate Data Elements
State Agency must continue certification process
Our goal is to have everyone certified by September 30 before scheduled reviews
SP51-2013 Certification and Administrative Reviews-2013/2014 SY
USDA updated the Child Nutrition Database on August 5, 2013
All approved software companies must download this new updated information
Everyone who is currently using USDA approved software should be receiving updates shortly
SP 52-2013 Child Nutrition Database Release 17
Schools participating in the School Breakfast Program must identify a reimbursable meal at, or near, the start of the serving line.
7 CFR 220.8(a)(2) Unit pricing. Schools must price each meal as a unit. The price of a reimbursable lunch does not change if the student does not take a food item or requests smaller portions. Schools must identify, near or at the beginning of the serving line(s), the food items that constitute the unit-priced reimbursable school meal(s).
Meal Pattern Reminders
During SY 2012/2013 battered and/or breaded products offered will not need to be counted towards the maximum weekly grain requirements in the meal pattern
Beginning July 1, 2013, all grains which are part of battered and/or breaded products offered must be counted towards the weekly grain requirement.
SP 30-2012 Grain Requirements for NSLP and SBP
The U.S. Department of Agriculture prohibits discrimination against its customers, employees, and applicants for employment on the bases of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, and where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected genetic information in employment or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the Department. (Not all prohibited bases will apply to all programs and/or employment activities.)
New Non Discrimination Statement(Long Statement -Part 1)
If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, or at any USDA office, or call (866)632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202)690-7442 or email at [email protected]. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800)877-8339; or (800)845-6136 (Spanish).
USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. USDA Child Nutrition Programs recognize the following protected
classes: race, color, national origin, sex, age, and disability.
New Non-Discrimination Statement( Long Statement -Part 2)
USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
New Non-Discrimination Statement(Short)
Do not share user names and/or passwords for MyIdaho CNP, Direct Certification or any program which may contain sensitive information
If new employee is hired, email a completed MyIdahoCNP User authorization form to Melissa Cook
MyIdahoCNP
Cost Principles for State, Local and Indian Tribal Governments
Lists Allowable and Unallowable Costs
Bad Debt is Unallowable
2 CFR Part 225
Simple strategies to help increase participation:
Giving entrees and side dishes interesting names – Big Bad Bean Burrito or Pizza Green Beans
Place salads and subs at eye level for easy access
Ask students “Which vegetable they want”
Cornell Smarter Lunchroom Movement
Cooking Demonstrations filmed in June
11 videos – 1 introductory and 10 meals
Posted to website
Chef Designed School Lunch
Mt. Borah Award – Arlene Hendrix, Kellogg SD
Perfectionist Award – Bruneau-Grandview SD, Filer SD, Snake River SD and Culdesac SD
Friend of Child Nutrition – Chef Brenda Thompson
Community and Public Awareness Award – Peggy Bodnar, Boise SD
ISNA Award Winners
Positively Positive Award – Debbie Timm, Jefferson SD and Scherri Farley, Fruitland SD
Early Bird Award – Eileen Javauxe, Notus SD Exceptional Excellence Award – St. Paul’s
Catholic School
Beat the Clock Award – State Hospital South Teach Me More Award – Rose Lee Evans, Marsh
Valley SD
ISNA Award Winners (cont.)
1st Place – Coeur d’Alene SD, Fernan Falcons Chicken Enchiladas with Rainbow Rice - $1,000 credit and chef’s jackets for site kitchen personnel
2nd Place – Camas County SD, Mexican Rocks - $400 credit from Northwest Distribution
3rd Place – Compass Public Charter School - Mario’s Melt in your Mouth Cheese Pizza - $100 credit
USDA Foods Recipe Contest Winners
Chobani won the USDA bid
Order with October and November USDA Foods order
Strawberry, Blueberry and Vanilla – 24/4 oz. case
Vanilla – 6/32 oz. case
High Protein Yogurt Pilot Program
Bad news - USDA has cancelled several trucks of fruit orders due to poor crop and very high demand
Good news – Some fruit may be replaced by similar product
Cancelled Fruit Orders
Please contact Child Nutrition Programs at 208-332-6820
Disclaimer: Accuracy of the information shared today is accurate as of recording date. USDA may issue more guidance or further clarification regarding items discussed in today’s webinar.
Questions?