News from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction http://dpi.wi.gov/fns/nutritionnews.html en-us antonio.ante@dpi.wi.gov School Nutrition Employee Week Proclamation recognizes the significant contributions of school nutrition employees and their dedication to the health, well-being, and education of Wisconsin’s school children. http://fns.dpi.wi.gov/files/fns/doc/school_nutrition_proclamation_2013.doc Wed, 08 May 2013 11:15 CDT The Department of Public Instruction and Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems are collecting data on Farm to School in Wisconsin. We have developed an online survey specifically to get feedback from all Food Service Directors and Managers at schools participating in the National School Lunch Program. Please help us gather state-wide data on your farm to school efforts and barriers. The survey will be open until March 12, 2013. http://go.wisc.edu/ao7hc1 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 06:45 CST We are diligently working with the USDA to help us sort through all of the possible situations that may be happening out there. The original email might be a bit confusing because it doesn’t stipulate who the contract is with: the distributor or Golden Guernsey. http://fns.dpi.wi.gov/files/fns/pdf/gg_email_1_11_13.pdf Fri, 11 Jan 2013 13:30 CST Guidance to schools that are affected by the closing of Golden Guernsey Dairy in Waukesha. http://fns.dpi.wi.gov/files/fns/pdf/gg_email_1_8_13.pdf Tue, 08 Jan 2013 15:45 CST Based on additional guidance provided by USDA FNS, the School Nutrition Team will no longer be conducting CRE reviews for SY 12-13. CRE reviews that have already taken place will be seen as TA visits. http://fns.dpi.wi.gov/files/fns/doc/snt_mail_121312.doc Tue, 18 Dec 2012 11:15:00 CST FNS guidance to SFAs regarding flexibility in the meat/meat alternat and grain maximums. http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/governance/Policy-Memos/2013/SP11-2013os.pdf Tue, 18 Dec 2012 10:35:00 CST The new reimbursement rates for the 2012-2013 School Year have been published. They are now posted on our website. http://www.dpi.wi.gov/fns/doc/reimburse_rates_12_13.doc Wed, 25 Jul 2012 07:35:00 CDT New Guidance from USDA including updated Nutrition Standard and Menu Certification Q and As and RCCI menu planning requirements are now available on our School Programs Child Nutrition Reauthorization webpage. Additionally, USDA Guidance was also issued on crediting of fruit smoothies in Child Nutrition (CN) Programs. See this updated information on our School Breakfast Menu Planning webpage. http://www.dpi.wi.gov/fns/ Fri, 20 Jul 2012 14:05:00 CDT New SNT training is now available for completing Menu Certification workbooks and Simplified Nutrient Assessments. For more information on these “hands on” workshops, go to our training webpage http://www.dpi.wi.gov/fns/training.html#snt Mon, 18 Jul 2012 10:35:00 CDT The long awaited update to the USDA Food Buying Guide separating vegetables (including subgroups) and fruits is here! http://www.teamnutrition.usda.gov/resources/foodbuyingguide.html Mon, 16 Jul 2012 14:05:00 CDT Eligibility determination is based on household size and income. Total income must be at or below the amounts in this table for the period July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013. http://www.dpi.wi.gov/fns/fincou1.html#ig Tue, 2 Apr 2012 15:15:00 CST Questions and Answers on the Final Rule Nutrition Standards in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs. http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/Governance/Policy-Memos/2012/SP10-2012os.pdf Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:30:00 CST Reminder: What’s New in School Nutrition MS Live Meeting, today Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2011 from 2-3 p.m. Go to www.dpi.wi.gov/fns/whatsnew.html to download power point presentation/handouts and to join the meeting. No time to participate today? View the archived presentation later at your convenience. Questions? Contact Cindy Loechler at cynthia.loechler@dpi.wi.gov or at 608-266-5185. http://dpi.wi.gov/fns/whatsnew.html Tue, 11 Oct 2011 09:00:00 CDT SP 41-2011: Indirect Cost Guidance (Effective July 7,2011). http://dpi.wi.gov/fns/cnrsnp.html#indcost Thu, 21 Jul 2011 12:00:00 CDT SP 42-2011: Local School Wellness Policies (LEAs should begin reviewing their local wellness policies during School Year 2011-2012 and, to the extent practicable, begin moving forward on implementing the new requirements.) http://dpi.wi.gov/fns/doc/gm_sp_42_2011.doc Wed, 20 Jul 2011 09:30:00 CDT SP 40-2011: Outreach to Households on the Availability of the School Breakfast Program http://dpi.wi.gov/fns/doc/gm_sp_40_2011.doc Thu, 23 Jun 2011 08:03:00 CDT Memo from June Paul regarding SP 28-2011: Water Availability during NSLP Meal Service and SP 29-2011: Nutrition Requirements for Fluid Milk http://dpi.wi.gov/fns/doc/snt_mail_062111.doc Thu, 23 Jun 2011 08:02:00 CDT SP 39-2011: Guidance on Paid Lunch Equity and Revenue from Nonprogram Foods; Account Revenue Amendments Interim Rule; Paid Lunch Equity Pricing Tool http://dpi.wi.gov/fns/cnrsnp.html#cnrsnplp Thu, 23 Jun 2011 08:01:00 CDT SP 31-2011: Frequency of Direct Certification Matching Activities Beginning in School Year 2011-2012 (Effective: July 1, 2011) http://dpi.wi.gov/fns/doc/gm_sp_31_2011.doc Thu, 23 Jun 2011 08:00:00 CDT Free and Reduced price meal applications, income eligibility guidelines, and public releases are now available on our website for the 2011-2012 school year. Agencies may print the application but may not distribute it until after July 1, 2011. Agencies wishing to modify this application must obtain prior approval from the School Nutrition Team. Please note: there have been some modifications to the application for the 2011-2012 school year. A memo about these changes is forthcoming. http://www.dpi.wi.gov/fns/fincou1.html#apps Thu, 18 May 2011 08:30:00 CDT The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 (the Act), Public Law 111-296, modifies requirements for fluid milk in the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. The purpose of this memorandum is to provide guidance on the implementation of these modifications. http://www.dpi.wi.gov/fns/doc/gm_sp_29_2011.doc Mon, 14 Apr 2011 15:01:00 CDT The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 (the Act), Public Law 111-296, establishes a requirement for making water available to children in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP). The purpose of this memorandum is to provide guidance on the implementation of this provision. http://www.dpi.wi.gov/fns/doc/gm_sp_28_2011.doc Mon, 14 Apr 2011 15:00:00 CDT The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 (the Act), Public Law 111-296, clarifies requirements for participation in evaluations and research in the Child Nutrition Programs. The purpose of this memorandum is to provide guidance on the implementation of this provision. http://dpi.wi.gov/fns/doc/gm_sp_22_2011.doc Mon, 29 Mar 2011 08:30:00 CST SP 17-2011: Child Nutrition Reauthorization 2010: Categorical Eligibility of Foster Children (Revised Guidance SP 17-2011 to include Q&A's). http://dpi.wi.gov/fns/pdf/sp_17_2011_s_ud.pdf Mon, 21 Mar 2011 09:30:00 CST Summary of Child Nutrition Reauthorization Memo from June Paul, Director School Nutrition Team . http://dpi.wi.gov/fns/doc/snt_mail_030411.doc Mon, 21 Mar 2011 09:00:00 CST Equity in School Lunch Pricing Fact Sheet. http://dpi.wi.gov/fns/pdf/pric_equity_s.pdf Mon, 07 Mar 2011 11:30:00 CST SP 19-2011: Child Nutrition Reauthorization 2010: Privacy Protection and the Use of Social Security Numbers in Child Nutrition Programs (More information and clarification to follow prior to the 2011-2012 school year). http://dpi.wi.gov/fns/pdf/sp_19_2011_s.pdf Tue, 16 Feb 2011 09:15:00 CST Health, Hungry-Free Kids Act of 2010. http://dpi.wi.gov/fns/cnreauthorization.html#cnreauth Tue, 01 Feb 2011 10:01:00 CST