The deadline to submit 6 cents certification documentation for October, November or December menus is this Friday, February 15th, 2013. This deadline can not be extended.
Meetings to Discuss Nutrition Standards (11/12) NEW SESSIONS HAVE BEEN ADDED! These meetings are a professional development opportunity for school cooks, cook managers, cashiers, servers and food service workers to better understand how their responsibilites are impacted by the new regulations. Please encourage their attendance.
Disaster Response! (10/12) The eligibility status of many of your children may have changed due to Hurricane Sandy
Prohibition of Separation by Gender during Child Nutrition Program Meal Service (5/12) This recent policy memo from USDA came out re-enforcing the prohibition of separating students by gender in the lunch process. USDA has been inundated with concerns from across the country as to how an exception for religious purposes will work. USDA is currently developing a hopefully simple process, but it will take a couple of weeks to finalize. Please wait for further guidance before contacting them.
"In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.
To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C.20250-9410 or call (866) 632-9992 (Voice). Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer."
