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Nutrition Services Updates 2012-2013. Immediate Lunch Changes. Fruits Vegetable Subgroups – Weekly minimums Legumes, Starchy, Green, Red/Orange, Other Students must accept ½ Cup of fruit or veg for complete meal or pay extra Whole Grains– 50% this year; 100% next year
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Immediate Lunch Changes • Fruits • Vegetable Subgroups – Weekly minimums • Legumes, Starchy, Green, Red/Orange, Other • Students must accept ½ Cup of fruit or veg for complete meal or pay extra • Whole Grains– 50% this year; 100% next year • Calorie Ranges (Minimums & Maximums) • Grains & Meats (Minimums & Maximums)
Free & Reduced Program • Applications mailed again • Campus copies are for new school • Refer everyone online for faster processing www.applyforlunch.com • New rule • Allows foster to be included in household counts • Reminders • Guardian is not the same as foster
New Online Payment Site www.schoolpaymentsolutions.com • $1.95 transaction fee • Free recurring payments • Immediate posting (Internet required)
New Computer Systems • User-friendly principal accounts • Real time payments • Enhanced reporting • Additional input methods • Scanning, palm readers, etc.
Other Topics • Pizza Parties & Alternate Meal • Review of Guidelines • Free & Reduced • Billing Options • Snacks/Misc. Items • Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Grants • Teachers may consume • Unique items are required • Optional program • After Hour Kitchen Use/Access