Federal and State Updates to the School Nutrition Programs

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1 Federal and State Updates to the School Nutrition Programs Presented to: SNA of MA USDA Foods Conference Presented by Rob Leshin, MPA Director, Office for Food and Nutrition Programs February 1, 2017

2 Overview USDA Transition State of NSLP CNR Current regulations USDA Foods Update Massachusetts National NSLP General Updates Previously mentioned newsletter items Administrative Review Upcoming Training Opportunities

3 USDA Transition Trump Administration appointed a USDA Transition Team shortly after election Team consisted of reps from a state agriculture agency, an agribusiness firm, a rural utilities cooperative and a government regulations law firm Secretary nominated day before inauguration and was last cabinet position filled 3

4 Secretary of Agriculture Nominee: Sonny Perdue Son of a farmer Trained veterinarian Former owner of grain trading and trucking businesses Former governor of Georgia First Southerner in 20 years 4

5 Public Statements as of 2/1/17.he is going to deliver big results for all Americans who earn their living off the land President Trump Perdue pledges to champion the concerns of American agriculture and work tirelessly to solve the issues facing our farm families - Secretary Nominee Perdue Bynum, Russ and Lemire, Jonathan. Trump expects big results from his USDA choice. Washington Post,

6 Child Nutrition Reauthorization (CNR) Update A CNR did not occur before last legislative session ended Start Over: New bills would have to be introduced, hearings, etc Farm Bill: Public hearings Spring 2017 Current NSLP final and published regulations continue 6

7 State of NSLP: What You Can Do Program Integrity Review Accuracy of Income Applications Follow up on non-responses to verification Be Aware of How Your Program is Running Get in front of Misrepresentation General Public Needs to Hear from You (us) Partner Up Promote, promote, promote!! Respond to SNA member survey about legislative priorities for the upcoming year (1/25 ) 7

8 USDA Foods Updates Processed product change for SY17-18 Effective July 1, 2017, the storage and distribution of USDA Foods processed products will go through commercial distributors. Processed Products will no longer go through warehouses 8

9 Why the change? Greater inventory control for limited on-site freezer capacity. On demand ordering and delivering rather through commercial distributor orders. Greater opportunities to efficiently and effectively procure USDA Foods processed products in conjunction with existing procurement of non-usda Foods through commercial distributors. 9

10 Commercial Bid Change! Your SY commercial bid needs to included your processed products with desired volume indicated on your bid. This lets your distributor know what you will need for processed product(s) in SY and in what volume. Also it will assist with your regulatory requirement to bid for process end products. 10

11 Procurement 101 Procurement is a process, not a one-time event Planning Drafting Specifications Advertising the Procurement Awarding a Contract Managing the Contract 11

12 Upcoming USDA Foods Webinars "Entitlement, Brown Box Survey and Department of Defense (DOD) Fresh Produce What's it all about? This webinar covers: Entitlement basics. Completing the improved Security Portal web page based Brown Box Survey: We are moving another step towards your survey becoming your Monthly Offer Sheet. You do not want to miss this important change! DOD Fresh Program eligibility, District responsibilities, ESE responsibilities, DOD responsibilities and the Vendor's responsibilities a four way partnership. 12

13 USDA Foods Webinars "Entitlement, Brown Box Survey and Department of Defense (DOD) Fresh Produce What's it all about? Dates and times: Tuesday, February 7, 2017: 2:30pm 4pm Tuesday, February 21, 2017: 9am 10:30am Tuesday, March 1, 2017: 9:30am 11am. 13

14 USDA Foods Webinars Understanding Important Changes to the Processing Program for SY " This webinar covers: The change from state warehouses to commercial distributors District roles and responsibilities for participating in Net Off Invoice (NOI) and Fee For Service (FFS) through Distributors. The companies and specific products that are state approved for use in SY The district's role in monitoring and ensuring the district receives the full value of USDA Foods entitlement in the approved products purchased by the district. 14

15 USDA Foods Webinars Understanding Important Changes to the Processing Program for SY Dates and times: Wednesday, February 8, 2017: 2:30pm 4pm Thursday, February 23, 2017: 9am 10:30am Wednesday, March 2, 2017: 9:30am 11am 15

USDA Foods = Real Money Can contribute to 15-20% of your food budget Should be considered an asset (balance sheet) Unused entitlement can be taken back by

16 USDA Foods = Real Money Can contribute to 15-20% of your food budget Should be considered an asset (balance sheet) Unused entitlement can be taken back by state and transferred to another district Integrate into menu planning Convert a portion of entitlement to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables through DoD Fresh 16

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18 NSLP Entitlement Usage 70% % 18% 90-94% 6% 89-85% 6% 84% and below 18

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21 USDA Foods: Need help? DoD Fresh: Contact Rick Finnigan or if you need help with orders. Processed Product at state warehouses: Check your ticket for accuracy before scheduling your delivery! If it does not match your order, contact Belinda Wilson or for resolution before product leaves the warehouse! 21

22 USDA Foods: Need help? Brown Box Products and your Offer Sheet: Contact Ahmed Bilimoria or if you have questions on products or the amount offered on your offer sheet. 22

23 ESE Quarterly Newsletter 23

24 New Teaching Tools to use with MIC! Group based training guides, self study worksheets, site based activities, tracking sheet and certificates of completion Resources -> Teaching Tools 24

25 MIC: Teaching Tools 25

26 Group Based Training Guide 26

27 Group Based Training Guide 27

28 School Offers Carrot Sticks Hot Dog on WG bun Pineapple Cup Student Selects Sweet Potato Fries Pear WG Oatmeal Cookie

29 School Offers Carrot Sticks Pineapple Cup Student Selects Pear WG Oatmeal Cookie Sweet Potato Fries Hot Dog on WG bun Is this meal reimbursable?

30 School Offers Carrot Sticks Pineapple Cup Student Selects Pear WG Oatmeal Cookie Sweet Potato Fries Hot Dog on WG bun Is this meal reimbursable? YES

31 School Offers Mixed Fruit Cup Salad with chicken and shredded cheese Student Selects Salad Dressing Banana

32 School Offers Mixed Fruit Cup Student Selects Banana Salad Dressing Salad with chicken and shredded Is this meal reimbursable? cheese

33 School Offers Mixed Fruit Cup No Grain Offered Student Selects Banana Salad Dressing Salad with chicken and shredded Is this meal reimbursable? cheese NO

34 School Offers Sunbutter & Jelly on WG Bread Apple Juice Celery Sticks Student Selects Kiwi Slices Carrot Sticks

35 School Offers Apple Juice Celery Sticks Student Selects Kiwi Slices Carrot Sticks Sunbutter & Jelly on WG Bread Is this meal reimbursable?

36 School Offers Apple Juice Celery Sticks Student Selects Kiwi Slices Carrot Sticks Is this meal reimbursable? YES Sunbutter & Jelly on WG Bread

37 Review Questions 37

38 Professional Standards 38

39 Administrative Reviews (ARs) SY16-17 AR schedule posted online under FNP News Archives 154 reviews this year Reviews are once every three-year cycle not once every 3 years Three-Year Cycle Three-Year Cycle SY13-14 Year 1 SY16-17 Year 1 SY14-15 Year 2 SY17-18 Year 2 SY15-16 Year 3 SY18-19 Year 3 39

40 Administrative Review Transparency Requirement AR Final Rule requires State Agencies to post summary of review findings on public website no later than 30 days after sent to district SY16-17 review summaries will start to be posted on ESE OFNP website end of month Noteworthy observations will be included 40

41 AR Transparency Requirement 41

42 Share Tables/Reduce Food Waste 42

43 Share Tables/Food Waste 43

44 2016 Nuts and Bolts of SN Programs: Continuation Series Ongoing in person and online trainings offered by ESE 2/15/17 Special Dietary Needs (online) 3/22/17 Production Records/standardized recipes/cn labels/product Formulations Statements (in person) 4/12/17 Outreach and Community Engagement (online) 44

45 JSI and ESE Coming in May 23-24, 2017! Healthy Kids, Healthy Programs 2-day Summit Four Points by Sheraton in Norwood Agenda TBA! 45

46 Breakfast Challenge Update Tracking avg. breakfast participation October through October Over 50 districts and over 150 schools met their participation percentage challenge Asking for superintendent and school committee breakfast ambassadors National School Breakfast Week: March

47 Get in Front of Misrepresentation! 47

48 Thank you! 48

Presider: Barry Sackin, SNS B. Sackin & Associates, L.L.C. ACDA Member

USDA Foods 101 USDA Foods Presider: Barry Sackin, SNS B. Sackin & Associates, L.L.C. ACDA Member Speaker: Laura Walter, MPH, RD Food Distribution Division Food and Nutrition Service, USDA SNA ANC 2009