1. Welcome! We will begin promptly at 2 p.m. You are welcome to print a copy of the power point prior to today’s presentation from our webpage at http://dpi.wi.gov/school-nutrition/training/whats-newhttp://dpi.wi.gov/school-nutrition/training/whats-new If you will be listening to the presentation from your computer speakers, make sure the volume is turned up loud enough for you to hear. If you will be using a phone connection and either a laptop or PC computer with a speaker and/or microphone, make sure the computer speaker and microphone in the toolbar are turned off. If they aren’t, you will hear feedback. Thank you for your patience. The presentation will begin shortly.

2. What’s New With School Nutrition

3. September 8 th Agenda 1. Farewell to SNT staff members 2. USDA Memos 3. Online Contracts 4. USDA Foods Update/Avian Flu 5. Equipment Grant 6. ServSafe Opportunities and Training Update 7. LIVE Tour of the new website!

4. Farewell to SNT members Maggie Sanna, PHN Jim Witecha, Contract Specialist

5. 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School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs” In addition to minor changes throughout the document, such as removal of outdated questions, there are three new questions related to (1) use of bulk and portion packs of roasted legumes may be used in school meals, (2) water not being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.

6. 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

7. 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

8. USDA Foods Avian Influenza Outbreak Supply of Turkeys and Egg-Producing Hens Turkey and Egg Products for SY 2015-16

9. USDA 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. 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. http://dpi.wi.gov/sites/default/files/imce/school- nutrition/doc/pilgrimspride-goldkist-dpi-avianflu.doc,

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

11. Equipment Preapproval Process Updates The list of preapproved equipment has been updated to include food service delivery vehicles o 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

12. 2015 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

13. 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 608-267-9174kathryn.lederhause@dpi.wi.gov

14. ServSafe 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” http://fns.dpi.wi.gov/fns_snt_training $79.00 Food Safety Certification for Managers https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/fsrl/certificates.htm

15. Small Victories: Fall 2015 “The Administrative Review Tour” Potential Locations: Ashland/Superior Door County Green Bay Milwaukee Hudson/St. Croix

16. Offer versus Serve Webcast http://fns.dpi.wi.gov/fns_sntwebcasts#cyc

17. Smart Snacks Best 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/traininghttp://dpi.wi.gov/school- nutrition/training

18. Website Updates…Complete! dpi.wi.gov/school-nutrition

19. Questions Questions?

20. Thanks for Participating Next What’s New with School Nutrition –Tuesday, October 13 th at 2:00pm 20

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