Outlook: Nutrition programs

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School Wellness Policy Task Force Update
The Illinois School Wellness Policy Task Force continues its work as required by legislation on
the review of local district wellness polices. Several districts were randomly selected and task
force members are currently conducting interviews at those schools. A report that summarizes the
findings on local wellness policies is due to
the Governor and General Assembly no later
than January 1, 2008. In addition, the task
force report on statewide nutrition standards
was submitted to the Governor and General
Assembly in January 2007 and is currently
available online at http://www.isbe.net/
nutrition/pdf/nutrition_standards.pdf. Please
contact the Nutrition Programs Division of the
Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) at 800/
545-7892 or via email at cnp@isbe.net with any
questions regarding the Illinois School Wellness
Policy Task Force and their work.
National Child Nutrition Employee Appreciation Week—
May 7–11
APRIL 2007
Important Dates
• 3-A-Day of Dairy Grant Due April 6
• Illinois HealthierUS School Challenge grant application due
April 13
• Deadline for School Nutrition Association (SNA) scholarship
applications is April 15 (Refer to http://www.schoolnutrition.
org/Index.aspx?id=1043 for further information)
• National Child Nutrition Employee Appreciation Week
is May 7–11
The
OUTLOOK
Nutrition Programs
Illinois State Board of Education
www.isbe.net/nutrition Ailpr 2007
b u l l e t i n
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April 2007 Outlook
In this issue . . . .
National Child Nutrition Employee Appreciation Week—
May 7–11................................................................................ 1
School Wellness Policy Task Force Update..................................... 1
School Nutrition Association’s Legislative Agenda........................ 2
ADMINISTRATION
Barriers to Implementing Breakfast Survey Results........................ 2
Claim Common Cent$..................................................................... 2
FOOD Distribution
Department of Defense Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program—
Unused Funds......................................................................... 3
Print and Save Your April Bulletin Report...................................... 3
New USDA Food and Commodity Connection Website.................. 3
FOOD SERVICE and NUTRITION
Focus on Fiber Needs....................................................................... 3
GRANTS, AWARDS, and HONORS
2007 Breakfast Awards.................................................................... 4
School Nutrition Association’s Awards and Scholarships............... 5
TRAINING, TIPS, and TOOLS
Orientation to Child Nutrition Management Seminars Offered...... 5
Successful Special Events Begin With Early Planning.................... 5
Illinois School Nutrition Association’s Conference, June 19–21.... 6
OTHER
Calendar of Events........................................................................... 6
CHILD NUTRITION EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION WEEK
OFFICIAL PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS nutritious meals at school are an essential part of the school day; and
WHEREAS the staff of the Illinois district’s school meals and nutrition departments are
committed to providing healthful, nutritious meals to the District’s children; and
WHEREAS the men and women who prepare and serve school meals help nurture our
children through their daily interaction and support; and
WHEREAS the week of May 7–11, 2007, is Child Nutrition Employee Appreciation Week;
NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that the Nutrition Programs Division of the Illinois State Board of
Education expresses its deep appreciation to these valuable employees and
commends their good work on behalf of children.