Are you new to the School Meal Programs? This session is aimed at new Food Service Directors and Managers. Join us for a 4-hour, interactive overview of Performance Standard 1: Certification & Benefit Issuance, Performance Standard 2: Meal Pattern Requirements, and General Areas with the goal to set you up for a successful school year. 

Did you get funding to operate the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program for the upcoming school year? Join this pre-con session to review the program. Required for new FFVP operators, this session is appropriate for returning sponsors as well.

What begins on October 1st, ends on November 15th and is reported by February 1st?  If you guessed Verification, you’re right!! Join this session to learn how to complete the Verification process in a step by step format and bookmark the resources you’ll need to ensure success!

Administrative and Procurement Reviews help ensure your program meets USDA requirements. Join us for a session on what to expect, best practices, and what you need in order to prepare for successful reviews. 

Ideal for new staff – discover the USDA Meal Pattern requirements, how to identify components and how they credit for all grade groups, including pre-k.

Join us as we review the USDA’s Resource Management rules and tools for Paid Lunch Equity, Non-Program Food Revenue, Indirect Costs and Maintenance of the Non-Profit Food Service Account to ensure the financial health of your operation.

Never heard of CNPweb? Then this session is for you! Join us to discover more about the Food Distribution ordering system, and how to use it effectively. 

This session reviews menu planning basics to include how to accurately complete daily production records and use supporting product documentation to ensure the meals you plan and serve meet daily and weekly meal pattern requirements.

This session will provide a general overview of procurement requirements including the Buy American Provision. Come with your questions!

What is the difference between direct certification and direct certification-Medicaid? How do you process an application for free meals? Who are you allowed to share student information with? We will review all the answers to these questions and more! Whether you have been an approving official for years, or you are brand new, this session will provide a general overview of how students get qualified for free meals as well as updates to state laws.  

Do you struggle to complete the Nonprogram Foods Revenue Tool (NPFRT) each year?  Do you stumble when asked by your CNS Program Specialist for the supporting documentation to validate the costs and revenues on the Tool? If so, then this class is for you!! 

Join us as we review the USDA’s Nonprogram Foods Revenue Requirements and strategies to complete the NPFRT.  We will go over maintaining the documentation used to calculate the cost and revenue and ensure the documentation to support those calculations can be validated. 

Want to bring Farm to School to your lunchroom? Come learn how you can get your foot in the door with Farm to School and use the initiative to promote your school meal programs.

Join the Food Distribution team as they discuss the changes in processes and general updates.

All things claims and fiscal, including understanding how claim status displays in WINS and late claim exceptions.

Join OSPI’s Child Nutrition to discuss your role in Civil Rights requirements. Also – complete your Civil Rights training requirements for the year!

Discover the benefits and considerations of alternative breakfast models, including innovative Breakfast After the Bell practices and more!

Join us for a refresher on identifying whole-grain rich items, and the current grains requirements.

Are you new to ordering USDA food? Join us for a general overview of USDA foods including what items are offered, how to order, and ordering periods. 

Examine OVS breakfast and lunch requirements and ensure you understand all the nuances and requirements of point of service meal counts, including Breakfast After the Bell practices.

What do you need to consider when a household requests dietary accommodations for their student? This session will review guidance around special diets and civil rights. We will review your responsibilities and assist you in implementing a successful process.

Come with your questions and dive into the world of Procurement where we will discuss requirements regarding Buying Local and using Geographic Preference.

Food waste is a common problem for many districts. But what can you do to reduce waste? This session will provide the basics for analyzing common food waste scenarios and ideas to reduce the amount of waste schools see. Participants will explore how to identify food waste issues and how to plan for a future with less food waste.

Do you want to expand your School Meals Program menus by incorporating more scratch recipes? This networking session is designed to review recipe development basics, share a few resources, and give you the opportunity to connect with and learn from your peers. Come prepared to share your successful strategies and questions about scratch cooking and recipe development. 

Join us as we discuss the federal and state updates from the past year. This session will be recorded and posted at a later date.