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We will be hosting training as a "mini-conference" once more! But this year we will be going to BOTH sides of the state! Planned training sessions will include a variety of topics for both new and seasoned staff.
Both days will offer the same trainings and Annual Updates.
East Side: Thursday, July 30, 2020 at Central Washington University
West Side: Monday, August 10, 2020 at Puget Sound ESD
Registration information will be released in May. Please keep an eye out for future CNS Updates.
The Orientation to School Nutrition Management training provides an overview of the management components of school nutrition programs.
If you are a school nutrition program staff with fewer than 5 years’ experience as a director, or someone who aspires to be a director, this training is for you!
We would like to host training on dates that work best for the majority of participants. Currently, we are looking to host training at ESD 101 in Spokane for the dates below.
- June 8-12
- July 6-10
- July 20-24
- August 3-7
- August 17-21
Please fill out this Interest Survey by Thursday, February 20 so we can reserve dates as soon as possible.
The Hunger Free Student Bill of Rights (RCW 28A.235 and 28A.300) requires Washington state schools to conduct direct certification at least monthly.
Private schools must conduct direct certification according to the Federal regulations; at least three times each year. Conducting direct certification as often as possible ensures access to school meals for eligible students.
Public school districts have access to a Near Match List. Near matches contain the names of students that may be eligible for meal benefits but are not exact matches.
- Best practice is to check the near match list each time you access direct certification and before accessing the full list.
- Review the near match data and confirm students known to be in your district.
- The student then becomes an exact match and will appear on the full list.
The Hunger Free Students Bill of Rights requires public school districts to set up internal procedures to exhaust all options to directly certify students.
The 'Student Search' function can help meet this requirement. This function allows users to search for students previously matched but not yet appearing on the district list. Additionally you will find unmatched students through the DSHS list for students in which the system cannot make an exact or near match. Private schools may also use the student search function.
The Direct Certification User's Manual is a comprehensive guide for both public and private schools. Other resources available include:
Questions? Please contact your program specialist.
What is the Pre-Order Survey?
The Pre-Order Survey is an annual requirement for all participating USDA Food Distribution sponsors. The survey is your commitment of what you plan to order during the upcoming 2021 school year. The survey also tells OSPI Food Distribution how much and what types of foods to order through USDA for the entire 2021 School Year.
What do you have to do?
Complete your pre-order survey as soon as possible! The survey opens today, February 10 and closes Friday, February 28!
Complete your survey in CNP! Here's some helpful tools:
Product Information Sheets
Questions on completing your survey? Email Marlon Hopkins or call 360-726-6204.
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Do you want to boost meal participation, eliminate student meal debt, and provide meals at no cost to all students?
Join the OSPI and United Way of King County for one of the 2020 Community Eligibility Provision Summits!
Superintendents, school board members, business officials, Title I staff, nutrition staff, and anybody else involved in CEP planning is encouraged to attend! We recommend attending as a cohort from your district to maximize planning time.
All events are from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm and include lunch. Register below!
These half-day summits are an opportunity for school districts to learn more about all aspects of CEP - what it is, how it works, the benefits, the challenges, and any other questions you have!
Join us to learn best practices and tips from local and national champions. We'll cover a range of topics, including:
- An overview of CEP
- Direct certification best practices
- Tips for CEP groupings and partial district implementation
- How it works with federal and state funding programs like Title I, Part A, and LAP.
- Best practices for collecting alternate income forms
- Community Eligibility + Breakfast After the Bell: how to implement both to maximize success
If you were unable to attend a summit or would like to learn more about CEP, you can watch the last week's CEP webinar available at this link.
If the students at your schools learn about and eat nutritious foods, you could receive a grant!
Action for Healthy Kids is offering funding to help students reach their wellness goals - Apply now!
Applications close April 3, 2020.
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.
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.
Districts in Central Washington are encouraged to join the meeting on Thursday, February 27 in Grandview, WA - RSVP Here.
Questions? Contact Chris Iberle, WSDA.
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