1. August NSLP Webinar
Ed Herrera
August 20, 2013

2. Agenda Welcome Back Introductions School Policy Memos
New Non Discrimination Statement
Bad Debt – Unallowable Expense
Cornell Smarter Lunchroom Movement

3. Agenda (cont.) ISNA Award Winners USDA Foods Recipe Contest Winners
High Protein Yogurt Pilot Program
Cancelled Fruit Orders

4. Welcome Back!!!
I want to take an opportunity to welcome everyone back. Hopefully you had a chance to recharge your batteries and rest up from a challenging year.
Last year was tough with the new meal pattern, additional 6 cents certification process and validation visits. We are happy to report that over 90% of all Idaho school districts were certified to receive the additional 6 cents reimbursements. Everyone deserves congratulations because that is a huge accomplishment and we know that you have been working hard to change menus and portion sizes to be in compliance.
This year everyone is required to implement the new Breakfast Meal Pattern and those schools that weren’t 6 cents certified have been contacted by our office. It is our goal to have the 16 remaining SFA’s certified by September 30 before we start the new review process this Fall.

5. New State Agency Personnel
Dianne Esplin, RD, LD – Team Nutrition Grant Coordinator
Heather Blume, RD, LD – NSLP Coordinator
Liz Beechler, RD, LD – NSLP Coordinator
We have had some personnel changes in our office and I would like to take this opportunity to introduce our new state agency personnel. Many of you have already talked to met some of the new employees at ISNA, trainings or have had one on one technical assistance visits.
Dianne Esplin is a registered and licensed dietitian. She graduated from BYU and has Child Nutrition experience from the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands at the state agency and local level.
Heather Blume is a registered, licensed dietitian and she graduated from the University of Idaho. She received her M.S. in Family and Consumer Sciences. Heather taught courses at the undergraduate level and was voted Outstanding Master Student Teacher.
Liz Beechler is also a registered, licensed dietitian and graduated from the University of Idaho. Some school districts in Southwest Idaho may be familiar with Liz since she used to be a cadre.

6. USDA School Policy Memos
SP 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.
These will not be in numerical order because not all school policy memos apply to sponsors.

7. SP 45-2013 Updated OVS Guidance for NSLP & SBP for 2013/2014 SY
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
The flexibility with breakfast

8. SBP – three items required for reimbursable meal
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

9. SP 46-2013 Admin Reviews: Assessing Compliance
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

10. SP 48-2013 Extending Flexibility for RCCI’s in NSLP
SP – 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

11. SP 49-2013 Frozen Fruit Products in NSLP and SBP for 2014/2015
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

12. SP 50-2013 Release of new SA Direct Certification Rate Data Elements
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
Lynda brought up an example where an SFA reported 157 DC students when in reality, the actual number was over These reporting errors will cause our state to miss our 95% goal. Please call if you have any questions with new reporting requirements.

13. SP51-2013 Certification and Administrative Reviews-2013/2014 SY
State Agency must continue certification process
Our goal is to have everyone certified by September 30 before scheduled reviews

14. SP 52-2013 Child Nutrition Database Release 17
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

15. Meal Pattern Reminders
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).

16. SP 30-2012 Grain Requirements for NSLP and SBP
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.

17. New Non Discrimination Statement (Long Statement -Part 1)
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.)

18. New Non-Discrimination Statement ( Long Statement -Part 2)
If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at or at any USDA office, or call (866) 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 , by fax (202) or at Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) ; or (800) (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.

19. New Non-Discrimination Statement (Short)
USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

20. MyIdahoCNP
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, a completed MyIdahoCNP User authorization form to Melissa Cook

21. 2 CFR Part 225
Cost Principles for State, Local and Indian Tribal Governments
Lists Allowable and Unallowable Costs
Bad Debt is Unallowable

22. Cornell Smarter Lunchroom Movement
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”

23. Chef Designed School Lunch
Cooking Demonstrations filmed in June
11 videos – 1 introductory and 10 meals
Posted to website

24. ISNA Award Winners 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

25. ISNA Award Winners (cont.)
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

26. USDA Foods Recipe Contest Winners
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

27. High Protein Yogurt Pilot Program
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

28. Cancelled Fruit Orders
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

29. Questions? 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.