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Mission Impossible: Feeding Kids Better for Less

Mission Impossible: Feeding Kids Better for Less. Micheline Piekarski, MSM, SNS Oak Park & River Forest District 200 Toni Fisher, Secretary NIIPC. Introduction & Overview. Changes in Child Nutrition Growing Need for Professionalism and Continuing Education Who We Are What We Offer

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Mission Impossible: Feeding Kids Better for Less

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  1. Mission Impossible: Feeding Kids Better for Less Micheline Piekarski, MSM, SNS Oak Park & River Forest District 200 Toni Fisher, Secretary NIIPC

  2. Introduction & Overview • Changes in Child Nutrition • Growing Need for Professionalism and Continuing Education • Who We Are • What We Offer • How A Co-op Works • What the Future Holds • Why You Should Join

  3. Changes in School Nutrition • Meeting Dietary Guidelines • Statewide Nutrition Standards • Nutritional Analysis • Healthier Choices • Cycle Menus • Fiscal Accountability

  4. Importance of Professionalism • In Competitive Bidding • In Ethical Purchasing • By Continuing Education

  5. Who We Are • Northern Illinois Independent Purchasing Cooperative • 54 Member Districts and Growing • Our Current Size • 156,000 Student Enrollment • Districts from 500 to 15,000 Students • Pre-K to High School

  6. Who We Are (Cont.) • Experience – 1 to 35 Years • Comprehensive Food and Nutrition Programs • Breakfast • Lunch • Before & After School Snacks • Vending • Catering • Concessions

  7. What We Offer Savings - • Approximately 5% returned in Bid Allowances

  8. There is power in volume! Savings = $103,151.64

  9. Save Time • 4 RFP’s Let with All Costs Absorbed • General Groceries and Supplies • Direct to Manufacturer Bids • Dairy Products • Bread Products • Rebates • Nutritional Analysis

  10. Additional Membership Benefits • Mentoring • Marketing • Professional Development Opportunities • Program Enhancements • Inventory • Networking • Job Descriptions • Pricing Comparisons

  11. How It Works • Call the Chairman • Micheline Piekarski, MSM, SNS • Oak Park&River Forest High School • Phone: 708.434.3142 • E-mail: mpiekarski@oprfhs.org • Review Membership Packet • Sign Intergovernmental Agreement

  12. How It Works (Cont.) • Orientation • Periodic Meetings • Food Orders Online • Phone Support • Email Contact

  13. Dues Structure

  14. Why Should You Join? • Save Money • Save Time • Assistance with Program • Menu Planning • Promotions • Training • Nutrition Education (e.g., Wellness Policy)

  15. Questions? • Micheline Piekarski, NIIPC Chair - Phone: 708.434.3142 - E-mail: mpiekarski@oprfhs.org • Toni Fisher, NIIPC Secretary • Phone: 847.729.2747 - E-mail: tonifisher2@gmail.com

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