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DECEMBER nslp webinar

DECEMBER nslp webinar. December 17, 2013. Agenda. USDA Policy Memos NSLP Administrative Reviews Processed USDA Foods Meetings. Sp1-2014 – Paid lunch equity: SY 14/15 calculations. Lunch prices must be reviewed annually to ensure the average lunch price is compliant.

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DECEMBER nslp webinar

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  1. DECEMBER nslp webinar December 17, 2013

  2. Agenda • USDA Policy Memos • NSLP Administrative Reviews • Processed USDA Foods Meetings

  3. Sp1-2014 – Paid lunch equity: SY 14/15 calculations • Lunch prices must be reviewed annually to ensure the average lunch price is compliant. • For SY 14/15 - If the average paid lunch price is less than $2.65, then prices must be raised. • USDA will be issuing an updated PLE tool shortly.

  4. SP2-2014 – mobile feeding options in summer feeding programs • Provides guidance for sponsors who use the mobile feeding model for SFSP sites. • Sponsors must deliver reimbursable meals to approved sites within the community during approved service times. • Site supervisor must be present and food safety must be ensured. • State Agency must monitor and review mobile sites as other sites.

  5. SP03-2014 – Census data release: fiscal year 2014 • Census data which is vital for the Child and Adult Care Food Program and Summer Food Service Program was released. • To help with recruitment of sites, USDA will begin releasing data information annually in October. • Food Research and Action Center (FRAC) website – http://www.fairdata2000.com/CACFP and http://www.fairdata2000.com/SummerFood

  6. SP4-2014 – Promoting nutrition in summer meals • This memo reminds sponsors about improving nutritional quality and appeal of summer meals. • Addresses – procurement, use of USDA Foods, purchasing local foods and links to additional guidance for SFSP. • Also lists clarification regarding meal patterns for children under six and for teens.

  7. Sp5-2014 – use of school and census data • Clarifies that this memo supersedes: • SFSP2-1998 Availability of School and Census Data • SFSP5-2007 Area Eligibility Duration in SFSP • CACFP2-2012 Eligibility Based on Census Data • Explains how this information can be used and which programs benefit from census data.

  8. SP6-2014 – Available Flexibilities for CACFP At-risk sponsors and Centers transitioning to SFsp • Clarifies sponsor application requirements, agreements, site eligibility, health and safety inspections, training, monitoring and financial management. • Each program has separate requirements and this memo gives additional guidance regarding how sponsors and state agencies should proceed when transitioning from CACFP to SFSP

  9. Sp7-2014 – expanding awareness and access to summer meals • Gives a timeframe and list of action items for the State Agency to provide outreach to SFSP sponsors.

  10. Sp8-2014 – meal service requirements • Clarifies the requirements for SFSP re: • Meal service times • Number and type of reimbursable meals • Offer vs. Serve • Meals served to adults • Leftover meals • Taking meal components offsite

  11. SP9-2014 – Additional administrative reviews… • USDA reminding State Agencies that Additional Administrative Reviews must still take place. • The procedures for identifying SFA’s for these reviews has not changed.

  12. SP10-2014 – smoothies offered in child nutrition programs • Q&A regarding smoothies that supersedes SP36-2012. • Milk = Milk, Yogurt = M/MA, Fruit = Fruit Juice • If milk is served in smoothies, fluid milk must also be offered. • USDA recommends that additional fruit options are also available. • Commercially prepared smoothies can only credit towards fruit.

  13. Sp11-2014 – effective date of free or reduced price meal eligibility determinations • SFA’s have 10 operating days to approve F/R applications. • SFA’s have the option of establishing the date of submission of an application as the effective date of eligibility. • However, this applies only to completed F/R applications and SFA must have a method to document the date the application was submitted.

  14. Sp11-2014 – effective date of free or reduced price meal eligibility determinations (cont.) • SFA’s must also refund any money paid by or on behalf of the child for a reimbursable meal or milk prior to eligibility determination, including forgiving accrued debt. • SFA’s can also adjust their claim to match the eligibility determination. (See 2nd paragraph in memo for examples.) • SFA’s must notify State Agency if they wish to participate.

  15. SP13-2014 – School food service account revenue from the sale of non-program foods • Clarification has been requested. More guidance will be issued when the Smart Snack regulations are finalized.

  16. NsLP Administrative Reviews • Currently finalizing review schedule • February reviews will need all uploads completed by January 29 • March and April review uploads are due February 18 • Offsite information helps onsite review go more smoothly. Not uploading documents may trigger an in depth review.

  17. Processed usda foods meetings • All SFA’s are invited to attend with a maximum of 4 attendees • February 25 - 8:30 am to 2:30 pm at Red Lion Templin’s Resort in Post Falls • February 27 – 8:30 am to 3:30 pm at Nampa Civic Center in Nampa

  18. Merry Christmas and have a happy new year….. • Please contact Child Nutrition Programs at 208-332-6820 • Disclaimer: Accuracy of the information shared today is accurate as of the recording date. USDA may issue more guidance or further clarification regarding items discussed in today’s webinar.

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