Howard’s News From MDE June 5, 2018

The information in this document helps support Goal 4, Strategy 4.1, of MDE's Top 10 in 10 Initiativei by helping to ensure students receive important nutritional resources to help them learn and grow.

New Phone Numbers for School Nutrition Programs The main phone line number for School Nutrition Programs (SNP) has changed to 517-241-5374 and the new fax number will be 517-241-5376. Some SNP staff will also have new phone numbers. Attached is an updated SNP Contact List.

Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) Intent to Participate Deadline June 30 is the deadline for informing the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) that your school is planning on participating in the CEP. You can let us know by, at a minimum, checking the Box for question #12 on the Sponsor Information page. Fully completing the application, specifically the CEP portion, is preferred.

2019 National School Lunch Program (NSLP) Equipment Assistance Grant The application for the 2019 NSLP Equipment Assistance Grant was opened on May 24, 2018, and is available through the Michigan Electronics Grants System Plus (MEGS+). Applications must be submitted by the close of business June 15, 2018.

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) awarded funds to Michigan in the amount of $634,132. It is expected that grant funds will be awarded on or around June 30, 2018.

To date, we have had a number of applications that have been completed but have not been submitted by the Level 5 authorized official. Please remind your authorized officials to submit the application.

Questions regarding the equipment grant can be directed to Cheryl Schubel at 517-241-5152 or email at schubelc@michigan.gov.

Meet Up and Eat Up, Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) The Meet Up and Eat Up, SFSP is gearing up around the state! Remember, it is a requirement for all NSLP sponsors to do outreach to their school communities for this program. There are many ways to do this outreach, for example, if not an SFSP sponsor, you can contact your neighbors to share their media release information, send home the attached flyer, or post the Meet Up and Eat Up SFSP Map.ii Contact MDE-SFSP@michigan.gov with questions.

SFSP Calendar of Events Be sure to check out our SFSP Calendar of Events.iii Park parties, kick off events, and other fun festivities are planned around the state in conjunction with the Meet Up and Eat Up Summer Food Service Program. If you have an event in your area, let the SFSP team know by emailing us at MDE-SFSP@michigan.gov so we can add your information to the calendar.

Food Safety Basics for the SFSP Training The Michigan Department of Education’s SFSP will be offering a free 3-hour food safety basics course for SFSP monitors and site staff. This training is intended for those with minimal food service and/or food safety training. The training will follow The Institute of Child Nutrition’s Food Safety for Summer Meals Training Guide. See the attached memo for registration information.

Professional Standards Training Tracker Tool Webinar USDA will have updated information presented in the Professional Standards Training Tracker Tool Webinar on Wednesday, June 6. For more information and to register visit Webinar Registration.

Upcoming Webinar - 10 Cents a Meal: Tips for Being a Strong Applicant and Grantee There will be a webinar on June 13 from 12:30 -2:00 p.m. to learn tips from three current grantee food service directors on how to apply for and succeed with funding from 10 Cents a Meal for School Kids & Farms.iv This state program provides matching grants up to 10 Cents a Meal for schools to purchase Michigan grown fruits, vegetables, and dry beans. Both the House and Senate draft budgets include continuing the program for the 2018-2019 school year. Final funding may not be known until later in June, but now is the time to learn about this popular program that helps schools use Michigan’s agricultural bounty to meet USDA school food requirements. The Michigan Department of Education, which administers the program, and Groundwork Center for Resilient Communitiesv will share program and application requirements, and three current grantees will answer FAQ's about the program.

To join, visit Zoom.vi

School Nutrition Association of Michigan (SNAM) “Back to School” Training Opportunities For a list of SNAM training sessions coming up over the next few months, visit SNAM Back to School Training. There is a wide variety of topics that are covered….I’m sure you’ll find a session of interest to you and your operation.

Howard Leikert, MBA, SNS Supervisor, School Nutrition Programs 517-241-5375

Did you know most Michigan educator certificates expire June 30th of any given year? Educators can check expiration dates and renew or progress certificates using the Michigan Online Educator Certification System at www.michigan.gov/moecs. Not your year for renewal? Use MOECS to manage your education-related professional learningvii for future renewals, view effectiveness ratings and update personal information!

i https://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,4615,7-140-80635---,00.html ii http://www.mcgi.state.mi.us/schoolnutrition/ iii https://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,4615,7-140-66254_34491_79010---,00.html iv https://www.tencentsmichigan.org/tools_for_schools v http://www.groundworkcenter.org/ vi https://zoom.us/j/631952855 vii https://www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/Education_Related_Professional_Learning_604294_7.PDF

STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION

CASANDRA E. ULBRICH – CO-PRESIDENT • RICHARD ZEILE – CO-PRESIDENT

MICHELLE FECTEAU – SECRETARY • TOM MCMILLIN – TREASURER

NIKKI SNYDER – NASBE DELEGATE • PAMELA PUGH

LUPE RAMOS-MONTIGNY • EILEEN LAPPIN WEISER

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www.michigan.gov/mde • 833-633-5788

RICK SNYDER GOVERNOR

STATE OF MICHIGAN

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION LANSING

SHEILA A. ALLES INTERIM STATE SUPERINTENDENT

May 30, 2018

Re: Food Safety Basics for the Summer Food Service Program

The Michigan Department of Education’s Summer Food Service Program will be

offering a free 3-hour food safety basics course for Summer Food Service Program monitors and site staff. This training is intended for those with minimal food service and/or food safety training. The training will follow The Institute of Child Nutrition’s

Food Safety for Summer Meals Training Guide. Registration for the training is required via the links below the training dates. Trainings will be offered at the

following locations:

• Detroit June 15, 2018 9:00 am – 12:00 pmhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/food-safety-training-detroit-tickets-46449209837

• Detroit June 15, 2018 1:00 pm – 4:00 pmhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/food-safety-training-detroit-tickets-46450363287

• Grand Rapids June 22, 2018 9:00 am – 12:00 pmhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/food-safety-training-grand-rapids-tickets-46450638109

• Flint July 12, 2018 9:00 am – 12:00 pmhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/food-safety-training-flint-tickets-46450860775

• Traverse City July 30, 2018 1:00 pm – 4:00 pmhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/food-safety-training-traverse-city-tickets-46451040312

• Escanaba July 31, 2018 10:00 am – 1:00 pmhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/food-safety-training-escanaba-tickets-46451350239

This training aligns with Michigan’s goal of becoming a Top 10 education state in 10 years. Goal 4 addresses integrated student support, including nutrition. The Office of

Health and Nutrition Services offers support by assisting stakeholders in implementation of all Child Nutrition Program breakfasts, lunches, afterschool snacks,

and dinners.

Persons with disabilities needing reasonable accommodations for effective

participation in the training should contact the School Nutrition Programs office at 517-241-5374. All requests for accommodations must be made ten days before the

training.

Michigan Department of Education

Office of Health and Nutrition Services

School Nutrition Programs

Contact List

Effective May 22, 2018

FAX: 517-241-5376

Title Name Phone Email Address

School Nutrition Programs Office 517-241-5374 mde-schoolnutrition@michigan.gov Supervisor Howard Leikert 517-241-5375 leikerth@michigan.gov Consultant Manager Melanie Brummeler 517-241-5354 brummelerm@michigan.gov Consultant Manager Nick Drzal 517-241-5380 drzaln@michigan.gov Consultant Manager Stephanie Willingham 517-335-4289 willinghams@michigan.gov Secretary Linda Bushong 517-241-5373 bushongl@michigan.gov Secretary Angela Bolan 517-335-4608 bolana1michigan.gov Secretary Kristi Packer 517-241-5381 PackerK1@michigan.gov

Analyst Daniel Carlson 517-241-5379 carlsond7@michigan.gpv Analyst Kari Day 517-335-0711 DayK@michigan.gov Analyst Heather Holland 517-241-8339 hollandh3@michigan.gov Analyst Dawn Madison 517-241-5377 madisond2@michigan.gov Analyst Natalee Mickelson 517-241-5372 MickelsonN@michigan.gov Analyst Emily Purves 517-241-5357 purvese@michigan.gov Analyst Robin Scheffler 517-335-0667 schefflerr@michigan.gov Analyst Nichole Somerville 517-241-4951 somervillen@michigan.gov Analyst Caitlyn Wood 517-241-5371 woodc15@michigan.gov

Consultant Pam Baker 517-241-2096 BakerP8@michigan.gov Consultant Adrienne Davenport 517-241-1762 davenporta1@michigan.gov Consultant Sara Harmon 517-241-5356 harmons7@michigan.gov Consultant Cheryl Schubel 517-241-5152 schubelc@michigan.gov Consultant Linda Stull 517-241-3884 stulll@michigan.gov

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When school lets out for summer, Meet Up and Eat Up kicks off! At Meet Up and Eat Up, we believe lunchtime should be healthy and fun! Meals are available Monday through Friday for children 18 and younger. At no cost to your family, these meals are full of healthy fruits and veggies to help fuel kids all summer long.

Summer should be a time for kids to play, grow and learn – and a Meet up and Eat Up Summer Food Service Site is the perfect place to do all three. No sign-up is required – join us for food and fun!

Call 211 or text Food to 877877 for a location near you!To find a nutritious meal near you go to: www.michigan.gov/MeetUpEatUp

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Lunch is on us this summer!