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The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) released SP 07-2020, Paid Lunch Equity: Guidance for School Year 2020-21. The PLE Tool has not yet been updated for the 20-21 School Year.
The Paid Lunch Equity (PLE) tool is used to determine the weighted average paid lunch price. This tool determines the new paid lunch price or amount of non-federal funds that must be contributed to the non-profit school food service account (NSFSA).
Additionally, USDA will offer an exemption from the PLE pricing requirements to local education agencies with a positive or zero balance in the NSFSA as of December 31, 2019.
Keep an eye out for future updates regarding the updated PLE tool.
March orders open Wednesday, February 5, and will close Wednesday, February 12, at 4pm.
Surplus orders will open Thursday, February 13, at 1pm for groups 1 - 3, and 2pm for all other groups. Surplus closes Friday, February 14, at 4pm.
Ordering
- To place an order - log-in to CNP Web.
- Your Food Distribution Application must be completed (including certified and submitted) before you can place an order.
- Ordering Instructions
- Reminder:
The Ordering and Receiving webpage has multiple resources to assist you in placing your ordering including; instructions, order and distribution schedule.
Questions? Please email the Food Distribution Office or call 360-725-6204.
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You've seen messages regarding the Permanent Agreement update coming soon. We are working through School Districts in alphabetical order, and you can expect emails directly from us over the next several weeks.
If you're wondering what the Permanent Agreement is, or what to expect with this update, we recorded a webinar for you to watch at your convenience.
Questions? Email Amber Lopez or call 360-725-6208.
The USDA requires the following reports/ reviews to be completed by February 1.
If you haven’t done so already, please complete these requirements as soon as possible.
Instructions, forms, and tools are available on the Child Nutrition Services website. While completed forms are not required to be submitted, you must keep them on file for Administrative Reviews.
Questions? Please contact your program specialist.
Now's the time to register for Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) annual training! All lead program administrators are required to complete OSPI training each year.
There are additional in-person training opportunities available this year. Read about the training options below for more details and to register.
All Sponsors
All lead program administrators from organizations planning to operate the SFSP in 2020 must watch the Civil Rights* and Procurement recorded trainings annually, prior to program application submission.
New Sponsor/New Administrator Training
This training will take an in-depth look at how to operate the SFSP.
Who Must Attend?
Lead program administrators from organizations that are:
- New SFSP sponsors;
- Returning sponsors with new administrative staff;
- Returning sponsors who did not operate a SFSP in 2019; OR
- Returning sponsors required to attend as part of their corrective action plan.
Before attending the in-person portion of this training, lead program administrators must watch the “Intro to the Summer Food Service Program” recorded training (coming soon).
Register:
March 2nd, 9am– 3pm, Olympia– Register
March 12th, 9am– 3pm, Spokane – Register
Returning Sponsor In-Person Training
This training provides a general overview of SFSP requirements and offers opportunities for peer-to-peer networking and best practices sharing from other existing sponsors. This training can be completed in place of the online returning sponsor training.
Who can attend?
Program administrators who performed an administrator role on the SFSP in 2019 from a returning sponsoring organization.
Register:
March 3rd, 9am– 1pm, Olympia – Register
March 13th, 9am– 1pm, Spokane – Register
Online Training Option for Returning Sponsors
Returning sponsors have the option to watch a 3-hour recorded training in place of attending the returning sponsor in-person training. This training will be available on the OSPI CNS website in March. No registration is necessary.
*NOTE: If your organization operates another federal Child Nutrition Program during the school year and the lead program administrator for the SFSP has already completed Civil Rights training within the last year, the Civil Rights training above does not need to be completed. Please maintain documentation of the alternative civil rights training completed.
National School Breakfast Week (NSBW) starts March 2! Are YOU ready to go Out of this World?
This year, the #NSBW2020 theme is “School Breakfast: Out of this World.” And now is the time to get a head start on promoting your program!
Why should I participate?
Recognizing NSBW in your district or cafeteria helps you:
- Increase student participation in your program.
- Spread the message to parents that you’re serving a healthy, tasty breakfast at school each day.
- Connect with teachers and administrators at your school, and throughout the district, to spread the word that school meals are healthy and delicious.
- Earn media coverage from local papers, blogs, and TV stations.
Promote National School Breakfast Week on your Program’s social media pages: Download our Facebook cover photo (jpg) and add it to your program’s page to increase awareness of #NSBW20! Download our Instagram meme (jpg) and use it to spread the word about #NSBW20!
Visit the School Nutrition Association and USDA webpages for ideas and resources.
The Food Research and Action Center (FRAC) has some upcoming webinars that can help bring insight to your programs:
Is your school or district looking to share more fresh produce with your students? If so, now is the perfect time to connect with local farmers and suppliers!
The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) is hosting two Farmer-School Buyer Networking and Planning Meetings in February.
School Districts in South King and Pierce Counties are encouraged to attend on Thursday, February 13 in Puyallup, WA - RSVP Here.
Districts in Central Washington are encouraged to join the meeting on Thursday, February 27 in Grandview, WA - RSVP Here.
Questions? Contact Chris Iberle, WSDA.
Is your school breakfast program providing the best, brain-boosting energy for students? From planning a nutrient-rich menu to enhancing the accessibility and convenience of your meals, this webinar will provide tips to enhance your program, increase student participation, and nudge students to make healthier choices at breakfast.
During this webinar you will discover:
- What the Smarter Breakfast Scorecard is.
- How to identify and apply strategies using the Smarter Breakfast Scorecard.
•Tips to plan and serve breakfasts that appeal to students, and are nutrient-rich.
Register for the Smarter Breakfasts Boost Brain Power Webinar here!
Date: Wednesday, February 5, 2020
Time: 11am PT
The WSNA 2020 Industry Seminar and USDA Foods Tasting Show on Tuesday, February 18 and 19th at Emerald Downs in Auburn is around the corner!
Register online or download a registration form - But act quickly! The Early Bird registration deadline is tomorrow Tuesday, February 4th.
The USDA Foods Tasting Show includes items that will be on contract for the 2020-21 school year. This is a great opportunity to taste products prior to completing your Food Distribution preorder for the 2020-21 school year!
In addition, there will be an opportunity to attend informational sessions on best practices and tips for managing your USDA Foods entitlement.
For more information about the USDA Foods Tasting Show, contact Marlon Hopkins at 360-725-6209.
For more information about Industry Seminar or the Washington School Nutrition Association (WSNA), visit www.washingtonsna.org or contact Marianne Culligan at 206-714-5832.
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