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A Dollars and $ense Approach to Financing Wellness

A Dollars and $ense Approach to Financing Wellness . CNIC 2007. Disclaimer. Economics. Choice. “And we still need the cash”. “But our students are used to a choice of products”. Nutrition. “We want better health for our students”. School’s Dilemma. SND must juggle these three …

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A Dollars and $ense Approach to Financing Wellness

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  1. A Dollars and $ense Approach to Financing Wellness CNIC 2007 Disclaimer

  2. Economics Choice “And we still need the cash” “But our students are used to a choice of products” Nutrition “We want better health for our students” School’s Dilemma SND must juggle these three … … without dropping any one of the balls. The School Nutrition Director’s Juggle

  3. School Wellness Policies PHYSICAL ACTIVITY NUTRITION STANDARDS NUTRITION EDUCATION OTHER SCHOOL RELATED ACTIVITIES FOOD GROUPS TO ENCOURAGE Determine Financial Implications No Added Costs Added Costs

  4. Costs Increase Over Time

  5. Reimbursement Rate Increases

  6. DETERMINING FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS OF FGTE • Fresh fruits and vegetables • Individual packaging • Apple slices ↑$13,728 • Baby carrots ↑$20,580 • Orange slices ↑ $24,450 • Increased frequency – menu 2X as often • Kiwi ↑ $5,440 • Broccoli crowns ↑ $6,250 • Estimated added costs = $70,448

  7. DETERMINING FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS OF FGTE • Whole grains • Brown rice ↑ $ 3,255 • Frozen foods • Burrito ↑ $ 8,910 • Corn Dog Nugget ↑ $10,728 • Pepperoni Pizza ↑ $45,480 • Bakery products • Loaf bread ↑ $ 60 • Sub Rolls ↑$ 5,400 • Estimated added costs = $73,833

  8. DETERMINING FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS OF FGTE • Implementing New Look of School Milk • Using the online tool developed by ADADC MidEast • www.drink-milk.com/nlsm • Determines whether additional costs are incurred • Example: Added Costs = $104,612

  9. School Wellness Policies PHYSICAL ACTIVITY NUTRITION STANDARDS NUTRITION EDUCATION OTHER SCHOOL RELATED ACTIVITIES FOOD GROUPS TO ENCOURAGE Implement in Phases: High Schools Middle Schools Elementary Schools Determine Financial Implications No Added Costs Added Costs Considerations and Options Increase Meal Prices Increased Revenue from Participation Increased Commodity Allocations Increase A la Carte Prices

  10. 1. Increase Meal Price(s) Example: • Served 2,005,858 lunches previous year • Increase lunch $.05 • Generates $100,293 • If breakfast is also increased $.05 • Served 221,440 previous year • Generates $11,072

  11. 2. Increased Revenue from Participation • Example: Participation increased 1.5% in elementary and 5% in secondary schools with New Look • Increased federal revenue could increase: • Elementary schools $20,047 • Secondary schools $60,247

  12. 3. Increased Commodity Allocations • Commodity allocations are based on previous years total lunches served • Elementary 1.5% ADP increase, secondary 5% • Participation increases results in 158,956 more lunches served • $.20 commodity rate • Results in $31,791more allocated dollars the following year

  13. 4. Increase A la Carte Prices • Select top sellers previous year • Lowfat cookie – sold 691,200 • Baked chips – sold 192,000 bags • Canned fruit juice – sold 288,000 cans • Increase unit price $.05 each • Examples: • Lowfat cookie from $.55 to $.60 • Baked chips from $.70 to $.75 • Canned fruit juice from $.50 to $.55 • Generates $58,560

  14. School Wellness Policies PHYSICAL ACTIVITY NUTRITION STANDARDS NUTRITION EDUCATION OTHER SCHOOL RELATED ACTIVITIES FOOD GROUPS TO ENCOURAGE Implement in Phases: High Schools Middle Schools Elementary Schools Determine Financial Implications No Added Costs Added Costs Considerations and Options Increase Meal Prices Increased Revenue from Participation Increased Commodity Allocations Increase A la Carte Prices

  15. Revenue Generated With Implementation • Lunch price increased $100,293 • Breakfast price increased 11,072 • Commodity allocation increase 31,791 • A la Carte price increased 58,560 TOTAL $201,716 Added Implementation Costs $248,893

  16. Additional Considerations • Lunch and breakfast participation increases may result in higher meals per man hour • Gain positive media attention

  17. Summary • Not one solution fits all • Analyze all options available • Communication with wellness committee is critical • Bid specifications are important • All are important steps towards improving student’s overall nutrition

  18. Disclaimer • The information presented is general in nature and does not take into account the specific or unique circumstances that affect any particular school district or geographic region. • The numbers used are used for illustrative purposes only and do not necessarily reflect the results that would occur at any specific school district or location. • The foregoing material is not intended to be a substitute for legal or other advise that would address the particular facts and circumstances effecting individual school districts.

  19. “When we make our decisions in the best interest of children, we will always make the right decision.” -Dr. W. Randolph Nichols, Superintendent of Schools

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