Outlook: Nutrition programs

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School Food Service Forum Wrap-Up
Three School Food Service Forums were held in late October and early November
2007. Thank you to the over 125 persons who attended and shared thoughts on the
food and beverage requirements set forth in the current rules and the School Wellness
Policy Task Force Report. Thank you also to those who provided written comments.
As we look forward to a possible revision of the School Food Service Rules-Part 305,
Nutrition Programs Division staff will review all comments. Materials will be presented
to the Illinois State Board of Education in the near future for their consideration. Please
watch our website (www.isbe.net/nutrition) for announcements of the next steps.
Training Opportunities
Looking for training on your school meal program or to hear some great new
ideas for your school? Check out some of the workshops, online trainings, and
training materials available:
Summer Food Service Program–Getting the Scoop on the Summer Mandate
for 2008—This workshop provides participants an overview of Public Act 095-
0155 signed into law on August 14, 2007, which requires a school district, in all
schools in which 50 percent or more of the student population is eligible for free or
reduced-price meals AND has a summer school program, to implement a summer
breakfast and/or lunch program for the duration of the summer school program. This
workshop includes information on the Summer Food Service Program and National
School Lunch Program’s Seamless Summer Option. Districts can evaluate their
needs on how to meet this mandate and which program will work best for receiving
meal reimbursement. The dates and locations follow:
• December 6, 2007—Herrin
• December 7, 2007—Fairview Heights
• December 13, 2007—Willowbrook
• December 14, 2007—Peoria
DECEMBER 2007
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OUTLOOK
Nutrition Programs
Illinois State Board of Education
DECEMBER 2007
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Important Dates
• January 9, 2008—Processed Commodity
Taste Test—Springfield, Prairie Capitol
Convention Center (www.ilsna.net)
• January 18, 2008—Verification Summary
Report Due January 18, 2008
December 2007 — The Outlook
In this issue . . .
School Food Service Forum Wrap-Up......................................... 1
Training Opportunities................................................................. 1
ADMINISTRATION
Verification Summary Report Due January 18, 2008.................. 2
Wellness Policy Evaluation.......................................................... 2
Claim Common Cent$—State Breakfast Incentive Payments..... 3
FOOD DISTRIBUTION
Fiscal Year 2009 Annual Commodity Order Approaching.......... 3
FOOD SERVICE AND NUTRITION
Important Food Safety Tips for the Holiday Buffet..................... 3
Other
Calendar of Events—January 2008............................................. 4
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