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What’s New With School What’s New With School NutritionNutrition

September 8September 8thth Agenda Agenda1. Farewell to SNT staff members2. USDA Memos3. Online Contracts4. USDA Foods Update/Avian Flu5. Equipment Grant6. ServSafe Opportunities and Training Update7. LIVE Tour of the new website!

Farewell to SNT membersFarewell to SNT members

• Maggie Sanna, PHN• Jim Witecha, Contract Specialist

USDA Memo SP 10-2012 (v9)Q&As on Final Rule “Nutrition

Standards in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast

Programs”

In addition to minor changes throughout the document, such as removal of outdated questions, there are three new questions

related to (1) use of bulk and portion packs of roasted legumes may be used in school meals, (2) water not being allowed to be offered in place of milk, and (3) use of CN

labels with watermarks.

USDA Memo SP 42-2015

Service of Tradition Foods in Public Facilities

This memo gives guidance on using donated traditional foods in public and nonprofit facilities,

including tribal facilities. This memo explains what the responsibilities for the

program operators are or SFAs accepting a donation of these foods:

Wild Game Meat, Fish, Seafood, Marine Mammals, Plants, and Berries

Online Contracts

• Please remember to update your online contract for the 15/16 SY if you have not already done so.

• Note: It is very important to download and read the online contract manual as there are significant changes from last school year.

http://dpi.wi.gov/sites/default/files/imce/school-nutrition/contract-manual.pdf

USDA FoodsUSDA Foods

Avian Influenza Outbreak

Supply of Turkeys and Egg-Producing Hens

Turkey and Egg Products for SY 2015-16

USDA FoodsUSDA Foods

Avian Influenza Update

Additional updates provided in August 2015 Wisconsin USDA Foods team back-to-school mailing: http://dpi.wi.gov/sites/default/files/imce/school-nutrition/doc/bts_produpdates_1516.doc.

Original June 5, 2015 mailing: http://dpi.wi.gov/sites/default/files/imce/school-nutrition/doc/pilgrimspride-goldkist-dpi-avianflu.doc.

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USDA FoodsUSDA Foods

• Additional USDA Resources regarding Avian Influenza Outbreak: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?contentid=avian_influenza.html.

Equipment Preapproval Process Equipment Preapproval Process UpdatesUpdates

• The list of preapproved equipment has been updated to include food service delivery vehicleso If other departments share the use of the

vehicle, the dollars taken from Fund 50 should be prorated to reflect less than 100% use

• Find the updated list on the SNT website Procurement Page, look for Equipment Purchase -Prior Approval May Be Needed in the list of topics on the left

• Questions contact Kathryn Lederhause, RDN, CD Phone#: 608-267-9174

2015 USDA Equipment Grant2015 USDA Equipment Grant

• Application letter to be released September 8 -sent to Authorized Representatives

• Due date for grant application is 12/04/15• Application materials and reference material

will be posted on the SNT website under Grant Opportunities, USDA Equipment Grant

• Priority is the schools where enrollment is ≥ 50% free and reduced AND they did not receive funds for equipment in 2009 ARRA, 2010 or 2014 USDA equipment grants

• A SFA may request two (2) pieces of equipment

• A SFA with ≥ 40,000 students may request 4 pieces of equipment

• WI has $344,042 to distribute through the competitive grant process

• Advice to Grant Writers and “A Summary – Writing Specifications for Food Service Equipment” are on the SNT website to help you with applying for a grant.

• Questions contact Kathryn Lederhause, RDN,CD at kathryn.lederhause@dpi.wi.gov or 608-267-9174

ServSafe OpportunitiesServSafe Opportunities• Wednesday, November 4

– Sturgeon Bay, WI

• Friday, November 13– Milton, WI

• Please register online http://fns.dpi.wi.gov/fns_snt_training under “Upcoming Training Opportunities”

• $79.00

Food Safety Certification for Managershttps://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/fsrl/certificates.htm

Small Victories: Fall 2015Small Victories: Fall 2015

“The Administrative Review Tour”

Potential Locations:• Ashland/Superior

• Door County• Green Bay• Milwaukee

• Hudson/St. Croix

Offer versus Serve WebcastOffer versus Serve Webcasthttp://fns.dpi.wi.gov/fns_sntwebcasts#cyc

Smart Snacks Smart Snacks Best Practices WebinarBest Practices Webinar

• Tuesday, October 20 at 2:00 pm• Tune in to hear what schools in

Wisconsin have done to successfully meet standards!

• Link to live webinar will be posted to our training page: http://dpi.wi.gov/school-nutrition/training

Website Updates…Complete!Website Updates…Complete!

dpi.wi.gov/school-nutrition

QuestionsQuestions?

Thanks for ParticipatingThanks for Participating

• Next What’s New with School Nutrition– Tuesday, October 13th at 2:00pm

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