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Child Nutrition Services
23 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333-0023
(207)624-6842
Fax (207)624-6841

In this September 2009 newsletter

 

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Reorganization and the Food Service Department Maine Department of Education Reorganization Web Page   DHHS Food Handler new license application.  Any schools affected by a change of ownership will be required to fill out the first page of the attached license application.  this refers to creating a RSU for example.  The change of ownership will become effective upon the schools food service licenses next renewal cycle which is typically in September for most schools.   The fee for renewal remains one hundred dollars made out to the “Treasurer State of Maine”. Schools that currently hold a license but need facility upgrades as found during the inspection, will be issued a license however, the inspector will continue to assist the managers towards compliance with the Maine Food Code. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the DHHS Health and engineering office at 287-5671.   The following link will direct you to the forms that need to be filed, new password and ID's, as well as the DHHS Application for a new license. School Nutrition Services Reorganization Page

 

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Tuesday and Wednesday, September 30 & October 1, 2009

Back to Basics

Two day training in the central Ramada Inn, Lewiston,

 

 

Fall Informational Meeting

October 15th

Orono, Maine

Make sure you look at the reorganization page for items that may need addressing for next year.

http://www.maine.gov/education/sfs/reorg.html

 

Everyone will must be using their new ID’s and Passwords.  Do not throw out the old one that will allow you access to the old system.  The new password will only allow you access in the new system.

Schools that are consolidating will need to revisit their policies, including the wellness policy.  Contact Gail Lombardi for resources.  This is also a great time to revisit the district charging policy.

The new allotments ARE AVAILABLE.   The distributors will NOT be back tracking invoices to give you the NOI discount for items ordered between July 1st and the allotments being completed for SY 2010.

USDA Food delivery locations should be reviewed within each District.  Consideration should be given to combining USDA Food deliveries for schools that are close to each other.

Send Amy the number of inspections your school had this school year.  Do not send the forms just the number of inspections.

If you were awarded Federal Equipment assistance money, make sure the district is on track for September 8th deadline.

FFVP schools – amendment to the agreement will be going out to superintendents by email the last week of June.  This one page form will need to be printed, signed by the superintendent and returned to us before funds are released.

 

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Extending Family eligibility based on case numbers USDA Memo SP 38-2009.

§ 245.2 Definitions.

Family means a group of related or non related individuals, who are not residents of an institution or boarding house, but who are living as one economic unit.

 

Milk substitute

Milk Substitution for Children with Medical or Special Dietary Needs (Non-Disability)

Juice or other beverages can no longer be substitute for milk.  please refer to USDA memo sp 35-2009.  Attached to the memo are the Questions and Answers.

School Garden Question and Answer from USDA

Approved Menu Analysis Software

There are now 14 approved software companies for Menu planning.  Schools doing Nutrient Standard Menu Planning (NuMenus) MUST be using one of the approved software programs.

Check out the web page with all the uSDA memos.  We try to keep them current!

MAXIMUM ALLOWED STUDENT LUNCH PRICES

SCHOOL YEAR 2009/2010

Elementary $2.50

High School $2.50

To charge more then these prices in these grade levels REQUIRES a waiver.

 

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Sanitation Courses

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OFFICE HOURS

The DOE/CNS (Department of Education / Child Nutrition Services) office hours have changed for the summer. Coverage is planned for the full work schedule, but on occasions personal appointments and vacations require us to be away from our desks. The office hours are:

 

The main phone lines are 624-6842 or 624-6843. Generally staff that answers the phones can respond to general questions in most areas. Calls to the main line that require further assistance will be redirected to specific staff that would have more information in the area information is needed. All phones have voice mail and we make every attempt to return calls. HAVE A GREAT NEW SCHOOL YEAR!!

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LIST OF DIRECTORS AND DISTRICTS FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2010

This is a spreadsheet of district -Directors as reported to School Nutrition Programs.  Please report any errors or missing information.  Mangers of single unit school district should also be listed.  this is when there is only one school in the district.  The Director/Manager listed on the spreadsheet will be the Food Service Dept official contact.  All Food Service staff can be on the list serve to remain current. The Director/Manger must be on the list- serve to stay current.   Yes I want the Excel spread sheet.  click here

 

USDA FOODS OFFERING SCHEDULE

These are the planned offerings at this time. Remember things change, orders are not purchased, cold weather freezes shipments some times that are not supposed to be.

This will be updated monthly to include the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable offering and make any additional changes.

Advance Pork Items Fees

Dennis Paper normal delivery fee and Admin fee for billing

Pork Super Rib - $38.00 -200 2.5 oz servings

Pork Breakfast Patty - $35.00 - 438 1.1 oz servings

The EastSdie Entrees Breakfast Breaks will be billed at $25.50 per case. The come packaged with a UHT shelf stable milk.

Offering Month	Delivery Month	USDA Foods
October	November	Canned Pears, Canned Fruit Mix, AP Flour, Vegetable Oil, Strawberry Cups, Caned Corn, Frozen Peas, Salsa, Canned Peaches, Turkey Roast, Ground Beef, Cooked Sliced Ham, Fajita Chicken, Peanut Butter, WW Spaghetti, Mozz Cheese, Cheddar Cheese Tasty Brands - Lasagna, Chicken/Cheese Quesadila & Pizza Bagels - extra processing fee billed from Tasty Brands East Side Entrees: Philly Cheese Steak Stuffer, 4 Differet Breakfast Breaks; Cocoa Roos, Lucky Charms, Cinnamon Toast Crunch and Honey Nut Cheerios. Eastsdie Entrees will send a bill. Processed: (Processing Fee Extra billed by Dennis Paper)-Advance Pork-BBQ Ribs Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Kiwi and Baby Peeled Carrots
November	December	Pork Leg Roast, Spaghetti Sauce, Applesauce, Turkey Ham, Turkey Deli Breast, Ground Beef, Breaded Chicken, Beef Crumbles(fully cooked with soy protein), Diced Chicken, Mozz Cheese BONUS: Apple Slices, Cooked Frozen Cubed Ham Processed: (Processing Fee Extra billed by Dennis Paper)-JTM Beef Products-(meatballs and Beef Patties) Tasty Brands - Lasagna, Stuffed Shells, Cheese Quesadila & Jumbo Pizza Bagels - extra processing fee billed from Tasty Brands
December	January	Canned Pears, Fruit Mix, Tuna Pouch, Sliced Strawberries, Canned Corn, Salsa, Applesauce, Canned Peaches, Ground Beef, Beef Patties, Fajita Chicken, AP Flour BONUS: Apple Slices Tasty Brands - Lasagna, Ravioli, Chicken/Cheese Quesadila & jumbo Breakfast Pizza Bagels - extra processing fee billed from Tasty Brands
January	February	Spaghetti Sauce, Applesauce, Canned Peaches, Orange Juice Singles, Deli Turkey Breast, Cooked Sliced Ham, Diced Chicken, American Sliced Cheese BONUS: Lite Mozz Cheese, American Sliced Cheese Tasty Brands - Lasagna, Stuffed Shells, Cheese Quesadila & Jumbo Pizza Bagels - extra processing fee billed from Tasty Brands
February	March	Canned Pears, Spaghetti Sauce, Strawberry Cups, Canned Corn, Turkey Roast, Beef Patties, BONUS: Lite Mozz Cheese, American Sliced Cheese, Reduced Fat Cheddar Cheese Tasty Brands - Lasagna, Ravioli, Chicken/Cheese Quesadila & jumbo Breakfast Pizza Bagels - extra processing fee billed from Tasty Brands
March	April	Canned Pears, Orange Juice Singles, ---LEFTOVERS Tasty Brands - Lasagna, Stuffed Shells, Cheese Quesadila & Jumbo Pizza Bagels - extra processing fee billed from Tasty Brands

 

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