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National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
June 2023
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USDA POLICIES & MEMOS
Sponsoring organizations and institutions are required by regulation to keep Bulletins, Instructions, and USDA Policy Memorandums for reference and to apply immediately the appropriate instruction to agency programs. Call Child Nutrition Programs if you need further clarification.
NSLP & School Breakfast Program (SBP) Updates:
For all Policy and Memos from USDA go here .
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Food Nutrition Services Response to COVID-19
On Jan. 30, 2023, the Biden Administration announced that it intends to end the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) declaration on May 11, 2023. To view the collection of Team Nutrition’s COVID-19 Resources, visit fns.usda.gov/tn/covid19-resources.
Community Eligibility Provision (CEP)
Summer Options
Summer Options for Sponsors - NSLP/SFSP/SSO – Please remember to send a request by email if you plan to operate the Seamless Summer Option (SSO) or the NSLP Extended School Year (ESY) for the summer. Include the name of the schools that will be participating and the operation dates.
Food Distribution Program (FDP)
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Updates & Reminders:
2023 School Nutrition Programs Annual Training
REGISTER TODAY: https://www.surveymonkey.co m/r/AKCNP202307Training
We are so excited to start the registration process for the DEED Child Nutrition Program’s 2023 School Nutrition Programs Annual Training that will be held July 25-27, 2023, to include a technical training for all PrimeroEdge users on Friday July 28, 2023. The training will be held at the BP Energy Center in Anchorage, AK, and for your convenience we have blocked rooms at the Residence Inn Anchorage Midtown.
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SERVSAFE TRAINING
We are excited to announce that Alaska CHARR has agreed to host the ServSafe Training for all who need certification. The ServSafe training will be held the day before our School Nutrition Programs Training begins, on Monday 07/24/2023 from 8:30AM to 5:00PM. 1503 W. 31st Ave Suite 101 ANCHORAGE, AK 99503. Click on the following link for more information and to register https://web.alaskacharr.com/events/ServSafeAnchorage-1336/details. There are only 40 seats available, so make sure to register as soon as possible.
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NEW - Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)
Effective immediately, sponsors are no longer required to have a current SAM.gov registration to participate and receive payment for child nutrition, TEFAP, or other USDA reimbursements made through the state. All sponsors must have a UEI number, but do not need to renew and maintain an active SAM.gov registration. All currently active sponsors meet this requirement, so no action is required on your part.
New sponsors and sponsors that have not been active yet in FY2023 must obtain a UEI number if they do not already have one and provide proof of registration, such as a screenshot of the registration page displaying your name and UEI number.
This change is only applicable for reimbursements made through the state for child nutrition/FNS programs. If you receive Federal funds directly, you must have an active SAM.gov registration. If you participate in other Federal grants, you should check with the grantor to ensure you comply with their requirements.
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Grant Opportunities:
STAFF SPOTLIGHT
Waverli Stowe
School Wellness Coordinator
I initially joined the Alaska Department of Education & Early Development as a member of the COVID-19 Team but joined the Child Nutrition Team in early 2023. Before working at DEED I worked with children in a human services setting and spent four years as an Admissions Counselor at Alaska Pacific University. I am a life-long Alaskan having lived in the Mat-Su Valley, Kodiak, and now Anchorage. I enjoy taking my son out on nature walks and playing Dungeons and Dragons. I am eager to work with districts and the CNP team to reinvigorate the Farm to School program. I believe that it is important to understand where our food comes from and hope to help students learn more about Alaska’s unique food system.
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Resources
The Guide to Professional Standards for School Nutrition Programs is a central resource that comprehensively outlines the required USDA Professional Standards for State and local school nutrition program professionals who manage and operate the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and School Breakfast Program (SBP).* The resource supports school nutrition professionals in ensuring they have the knowledge, training, and tools they need to ensure the success of the NSLP and SBP. This updated version includes the four new hiring flexibilities established March 1, 2019, for new school nutrition program directors in small local educational agencies (LEAs) and new State directors of school nutrition programs under the Professional Standards regulations for the NSLP and SBP. It also provides useful information regarding available trainings in the Professional Standards Training Database and tracking training using the Professional Standards Training Tracker Tool (PSTTT).
Master the Professional Standards Training Tracker Tool (PSTTT)! This webinar provides a demonstration of the PSTTT, as well as an overview of the Professional Standards requirements and resources. The webinar can be viewed in English and with Spanish captions at https://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/professional-standards-resources.
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Now available: Professional Standards Summary of Updates Flyer in Spanish! /Ahora disponible: ¡Boletín de resumen de las actualizaciones de los estándares profesionales en español!
The Professional Standards Summary of Updates Flyer provides an overview of the Professional Standards requirements which consist of hiring standards and annual training requirements for school nutrition professionals. This Spanish version, which was released in English in 2021, includes the hiring flexibilities established in 2019.
Access the Professional Standards Summary of Updates Flyer on the Professional Standards Resources webpage. In addition, you can also check out Team Nutrition’s other Professional Standards Resources such as recorded webinars available with Spanish captions and the Professional Standards Training Database that includes trainings available in English and Spanish.
Back to School Success with Team Nutrition’s Menu Planning Tools and Resources
Menu Planning Resource Sheet
The Nutrient Analysis Protocols: How to Analyze Menus for USDA’s School Meals Programs (NAP Manual) is a technical assistance resource for school nutrition or state agency professionals.
This manual provides guidance for the calculation of nutrient analyses of school menus, which allow the school and state agency to provide documentation that the school is meeting the dietary specifications for National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program.
Link to Manual: Nutrient-Analysis-Protocols-Manual
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Access to Food for Homeless and Highly Mobile Students This flyer has a lot of great information on student eligibility for categorically eligible students and what kinds of documentation is required for school meals. You can find this great resource on our Child Nutrition Resources web page at: https://education.alaska.gov/cnp/resources . |
Alaska Department of Education and Early Development
Division of Finance and Support Services
Child Nutrition Programs
P.O. Box 110500
Juneau, AK 99811
Confidential Information
Confidential information should never be shared via email outside of the SFA’s email system. Since email can easily be transmitted to the wrong recipient or intercepted by a third party, it could lead to a breach of confidential information. When emailing Alaska Child Nutrition Programs, sponsors are encouraged to make arrangements with the recipient(s) to email documents with ZendTo (https://drop.state.ak.us/drop/). Please contact DEED CNP for further information.
Contact Us
- Program Manager
- Program Coordinator (NSLP)
- Program Coordinator (FDP, FFVP)
- Program Coordinator (CACFP)
- Project Specialist(SFSP)
- Grants Administrator III
- Project Assistant/CDC Grants (School Wellness)
- Education Program Associate II (Special Milk Program)
- Education Program Assistant (USDA Foods, TEFAP)
- Education Program Assistant (CACFP & SFSP)
- Pandemic EBT Specialist
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