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MINUTES Your link to the Child and Adult Care Food Program
I N S I D E
www.isbe.net/nutrition 1
October 2006
Illinois State Board of Education Nutrition Programs
Visit Our Improved Division Website
Add a little more color and a lot more links and what do you get? An easier-to-use
Nutrition Programs Division website! In an effort to keep you updated on the latest
information and resources, we strive to improve our website on a regular basis. Please
visit our improved division website and check out some of the newest additions, including
updated forms. Please make sure to always use the most current format available for any
form. To access forms online, go to http://www.isbe.net/nutrition, then click on the blue box
titled Child and Adult Care Food Program, then choose the link Forms, Documents, and
Resources.
Forms are updated through the year and updates will be announced in the Mealtime
Minutes newsletter. And do not miss out on what is happening—remember to visit our
newsletter, electronic calendar, and workshop/training pages regularly!
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Free KidsFest!—Event Just Days Away
Q. What do you get when you mix 5,000 children K–8 graders, over 50 exhibitors and
sponsors, and fun and entertainment for three days?
A. KidsFest-Chicago at the DuPage Expo in St. Charles, October 12–14, 2006.
Want to learn more about nutrition and physical activity for kids? Then do not miss this
fun and free exposition for K-8 graders and their families this October at the DuPage Expo
in St. Charles, Illinois being held October 12–14, 2006. It is not too late to plan to attend
this non-stop fun and entertainment event coordinated by the Illinois Nutrition Education
and Training Program (NET). This three-day event features exhibits, food tasting,
demonstrations, and more! This year’s primary sponsors include Sodexho and Radio
Disney. Over 3,500 persons attended last year’s event. Visit
http://www.kidseatwell.org/kidsfest/ for further information.
Visit Our Improved Division Website.............1
Free KidsFest!—Event Just Days Away.........1
ADMINISTRATION
Fiscal Year 2007 Child and Adult Care Food
Program Application Is Due....................2
Department of Child and Family Services
License Status ........................................2
The Serious Deficiency Process in the Child
and Adult Care Food Program: Part 3—
Responsible Individuals and Responsible
Principals and the Appeal Process..........2
The Question and Answer Corner..................3
Claim Common Cent$ ...................................3
POLICY BULLETIN BOARD
Income Determination: Family Subsistence
Supplemental Allowance.........................4
Training Topics for Monitoring Staff..............4
State-Wide Public Release ............................4
Annual Financial Report Due Before
December 15 ..........................................4
TRAINING
Refresher Training for Institutions.................4
FOOD SERVICE AND NUTRITION
Fruit and Veggies—More Matters!................5
USDA Recipes for Child Care Available
Online......................................................5
Healthy Snacks for Any Mood .......................5
Three Great Ways to Boost Students’ Calcium,
Magnesium, and Potassium Intake.........5
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
A giant pizza adorns the KidsFest entrance
Marshal arts exhibit
Jr. Chef Challenge
participants