1. Office of Child Nutrition Updates

2. New from USDA Equipment List USDA Memo SP 31-2014 State Agency prior approval for equipment purchases over $5000 State Agency must “implement debt collection procedures” for any unallowable purchases

3. New from USDA Equipment List, 2 OCN worked with vendors to identify products Developed a list of over 100 pre- approved items On the OCN website under “What’s New”

4. New from USDA Property Management Property management will be a new area of review and focus No guidance or instructions have been issued Be sure to follow district policy Purchases Disposal Equipment tags Inventory list

5. Additional USDA Waivers Concerns over plate waste, increased cost and loss of participation USDA continues to make adjustments to the meal pattern Ex: Whole grain waiver for pasta Any additional changes will be communicated as USDA releases information

6. Safe & Orderly Schools School Buildings and Grounds Conducts school inspections Process Standard #36 Monitoring Tool http://www.mde.k12.ms.us/safe-and- orderly-schools/school-buildings-and- grounds

7. School Buildings and Grounds, 2 a. Are there temperature charts on freezer doors?  This question will be modified to determine if temperature logs are maintained j. Has staff participated in fire safety training annually?

8. Direct Certification Created new folder for SY 2014-2015 Critical for Community Eligibility Program OCN continues to work with pilot districts to improve matching Vicksburg-Warren School District Rankin County School District Lamar County School District Harrison County School District

9. OCeaN (on-line system) Developed 2002, few web based systems available Not feature rich or user friendly by 2014 standards OCN working with ITS to receive bids on a replacement RFP to issue in early 2015

10. 2014 Foodservice Equipment Assistance Grant Improves the safety and quality of food served in the school meal programs Improves the overall energy efficiency of the school nutrition operations Equipment that allows SFAs to support expanded participation in a school meal program

11. 2014 Foodservice Equipment Assistance Grant, 2 25 grants @ $15,000 each Up to 2 awards per district Grant application posts today (7/9/14) Applications due by 3:30 p.m., Thursday August 21, 2014

12. Nutrition Integrity 2015 Additional funding from the Bower Foundation, $360,000 20 grants @ $18,000 Combination Oven-Steamers Application expected to be released August 2014