CN Calendar 2017

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Region 7 ESC Child Nutrition Program Overview

The Region 7 ESC Child Nutrition Program provides a variety of services, support
and assistance to 96 school districts and 10 charter schools throughout East Texas.
Some of our available services are:

Technical Assistance relating to:
NSLP/SBP
CACFP
Summer Feeding Programs
FDP/USDA Foods
and many other federally assisted programs

Training topics include:
Program Compliance & Regulations for Administrative Review
Nutrition Requirements
Financial Management
Menu Planning
Quantity Food Production/Culinary Techniques
Personnel Management
Standardized Recipes
Nutrition/Food Service Related Technology
Marketing/Merchandising
Safety/Sanitation
HACCP
Child and Adult Care Food Program
Summer Food Service Program

Depending on district or school needs, additional training and/or services
are available upon request.

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices,
and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national
origin, sex, religious creed, disability, age, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or
funded by USDA.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign
Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech
disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in
languages other than English.

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at:
http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the
information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1)
mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
(2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: [email protected]. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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Region 7 ESC Child Nutrition Contact Information

Elaine Revell Region 7 ESC
Child Nutrition Coordinator 1909 N. Longview Street
[email protected] Kilgore, TX 75662
903/988-6782 903/988-6700

Karen Tutt Texas Department of Agriculture
Child Nutrition Specialist P.O. Box 12847
[email protected] Austin, TX 78711-2847
903/988-6818 www.squaremeals.org
877/919-5280


Laurie Stamper
Child Nutrition Specialist
[email protected]
903/988-6764

Geri Barrett Tracie Vineyard

Child Nutrition Technician Child Nutrition Secretary
[email protected] [email protected]
903/988-6832 903/988-6802

Region 7 School Districts & Charter Schools

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Common Acronyms

ADP Average Daily Participation
ARO Administrative Review Official
ASCP After School Care Program
CACFP Child and Adult Care Food Program
CAD Corrective Action Document
CAP Corrective Action Plan
CE Contracting Entity
CN Child Nutrition
CNP Child Nutrition Program
DC Direct Certification
DoD Department of Defense
DV Direct Verification
ESC Education Service Center
ETFSD East Texas Food Service Directors
FBG Food Buying Guide
FDP Food Distribution Program
FND Food and Nutrition Division
FND-101 Certificate of Authority for TXUNPS (form)
FNS Food and Nutrition Service
HACCP Hazzard Analysis Critical Control Points
IEP Individualized Education Plan
LEA Local Education Agency
NSLP National School Lunch Program
OVS Offer vs. Serve
POS Point of Service
SBP School Breakfast Program
SFA School Food Authority
SFSP Summer Food Service Program
SNA School Nutrition Association
SNAP Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
SNP School Nutrition Program
SOP Standard Operating Procedure
SSO Seamless Summer Option
SY School Year
TASN Texas Association for School Nutrition
TDA Texas Department of Agriculture
TMP Total Monthly Participation
TXUNPS Texas Unified Nutrition Programs System
UFBP Universal Free Breakfast Program
USDA United States Department of Agriculture

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AUGUST Monday Tuesday
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MONTHLY REMINDERS 7
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- Download TEA-level DC matches from Check TX-UNPS message
TX-UNPS board to see if new DC 15

- Obtain names of categorically eligible data is available 22
students - use carryover eligibility if
applicable 14

- Prepare for distribution:

Letter of Predetermined Eligibility
Media Release
Free and Reduced-Price Meal Applications
Letter to Households of Approval/Denial of
Benefits

- Schedule Health Inspection
- First USDA Foods Allocation for

new school year
- Plan your NSLW campaign using NSLW

catalogue in Square Meals

Documents:
- Non-profit SFSP’s - submit Year-end

USDA Foods inventory form
- Update SNP Application Packet in

TX-UNPS
- FND-101 - Review and send any

updates to TDA

NOTES

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28 29

Last Day to submit
JUNE claim

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Wednesday Thursday Friday 2017
2 3
Saturday/Sunday
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National S’mores Day

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SEPTEMBER Monday Tuesday

MONTHLY REMINDERS 45

- Upload current enrollment for TDA-level Labor Day Check TX-UNPS message
DC matches ESC Closed board to see if new DC

- Download TEA-level DC matches from data is available
TX-UNPS
11 12
- Obtain names of categorically eligible
students - use carryover eligibility if
applicable

- Prepare for distribution:

Letter of Predetermined Eligibility
Media Release
Free and Reduced-Price Meal Applications
Letter to Households of Approval/Denial of
Benefits

- Conduct 1st ASCP on site monitoring
within the first 4 weeks of operation

- Order resources for NSLW on
Squaremeals.org/nslw

- Local Products Challenge and Farm
Fresh Fridays happening!

NOTES

National Boss / Employee 19
Exchange Day

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Wednesday Thursday Friday 2017

Saturday/Sunday
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27 28 29 30

Last day to submit Summer Program
JULY claim Operating costs for
mandated programs

due to TDA

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OCTOBER

MONTHLY REMINDERS Monday Tuesday
2 3
- Begin Verification process
Determine total number 10
- TLS Update from prior school year in of approved applications
TX-UNPS FDP Module
DV module opens
- Download TEA-level DC matches from
TX-UNPS 9

- Upload enrollment for TDA-level matches TASN Industry - Georgetown (Oct 9-11)
in DC
National School Lunch Week
Documents: Columbus Day
- Update SNP Application Packet in
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TX-UNPS

- FND-101 - Review and send any
updates to TDA

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NOTES Region 7 Food Show
Longview, Texas
(ET FSD Meeting)

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Red Ribbon Week
(23-31)

30 31

Last day to submit Enrollment count for
AUGUST claim SNP Verification

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Wednesday Thursday Friday 2017
4 5
Saturday/Sunday
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Check TX-UNPS message 1 8
board to see if new DC 13 14

data is available

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TASN Industry - Georgetown (Oct 9-11) 15
National School Lunch Week - “Rock the Day with a Healthy School Lunch” 21

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TEA Snapshot Day
Official enrollment count

for PEIMS

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NOVEMBER Monday Tuesday
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MONTHLY REMINDERS 6
14
- Complete Verification process Verification Report in
- Upload enrollment for TDA-level matches TX-UNPS opens

in DC Check for updated
- Download TEA-level DC matches from DC data

TX-UNPS 13

- Texas Summer Mandate notices sent

Documents:
- Special Provision SNAP count to TDA
- Verification Report in TX-UNPS

NOTES

National Pickle Day

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ESC Closed ESC Closed

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Last day to submit
SEPTEMBER claim

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Wednesday Thursday Friday 2017
1 2
Saturday/Sunday
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Complete Verification Form for SNAP count at 19
activities CEP/P2 campuses due 25
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ESC Closed Thanksgiving Day ESC Closed
ESC Closed
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Last day to use prior year
Carry Over Inventory at

Processor Level

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DECEMBER Monday Tuesday

MONTHLY REMINDERS 45

- Upload enrollment for TDA-level matches Check TX-UNPS message
in DC board to see if new DC

- Download TEA-level DC matches from data is available
TX-UNPS
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- Complete NSLP and SBP onsite
monitoring before February 1st

- Carry Over Sweep of prior year USDA
Foods Inventory at Processor Level

Documents:
- Verification Report in TX-UNPS
- Update SNP Application Packet in

TX-UNPS as needed
- Review Certificates of Authority

(FND-101) and make changes,
if necessary

NOTES

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Christmas Day ESC Closed
ESC Closed

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Wednesday Thursday Friday 2017

Saturday/Sunday
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National Eat a Red
Apple Day

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ETFSD Meeting

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ESC Closed ESC Closed ESC Closed 30
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ESC Closed ESC Closed Last day to submit
OCTOBER claim

ESC Closed

JANUARY Monday Tuesday
1 2
MONTHLY REMINDERS
New Year’s Day ESC Closed
- Upload enrollment for TDA-level matches ESC Closed
in DC
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- Download TEA-level DC matches from
TX-UNPS 15 16

- Complete NSLP and SBP onsite SFSP application opens
monitoring before February 1st
MLK Day
- Schedule 2nd Health Inspection ESC Closed
- New School Year opening for FDP
- Plan your SBW campaign using SBW 22

catalogue in Square Meals

Documents:
- Declare Summer Mandate Intent
- Verification Report in TX-UNPS
- Begin to submit FDP Contract
- Begin to complete and submit FDP

surveys in TX-UNPS
- SNP Application Packet in TX-UNPS -

update if necessary
- FND-101 - Review and upate

NOTES

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SNA Industry - New Orleans (Jan 21-23)

National Pie Day

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Last day to submit Texas Summer Mandate
NOVEMBER claim Intent due to TDA

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Wednesday Thursday Friday 2018
3 4
Saturday/Sunday
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Check TX-UNPS message
board to see if new DC

data is available

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SNA Industry - New Orleans
(Jan 21-23)

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FEBRUARY

MONTHLY REMINDERS Monday Tuesday
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- Upload enrollment for TDA-level matches 5
in DC 13
Check TX-UNPS message 20
- Download TEA-level DC matches from board to see if new DC
TX-UNPS
data is available
- DoD Fresh - Entitlement Allocation in
FDP Module 12

- Order resources for SBW campaign in
SquareMeals.org/sbw

- “You Art What You Eat” art contest
entries accepted next month

Documents:
- Verification Report in TX-UNPS

- CEP report due in March

- DoD Fresh and Farm to School Selections
due in TX-UNPS FDP Module

- Continue to submit FDP contracts in
TX-UNPS

- Continue to submit FDP surveys in
TX-UNPS

NOTES

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Presidents’ Day 27

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Wednesday Thursday Friday 2018
1
Saturday/Sunday
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Final day to submit 9 4
Verification Report to TDA 10

Complete NSLP/SBP
Onsite Reviews

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ETFSD Meeting National Pizza Day 11
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FSMC RFP due

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MARCH

MONTHLY REMINDERS Monday Tuesday

- Upload enrollment for TDA-level matches 5 6
in DC 13
National School Breakfast Week
- Download TEA-level DC matches from
TX-UNPS Check TX-UNPS message
board to see if new DC
- National Nutrition Month
data is available
- International School Meals Day
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- CEP Report

- FDP Surveys due this month in TXUPS
FDP module

- “You Art What You Eat” art contest
entries accepted until 5/14/2018

- TDA Boost Your Breakfast challenge

Documents:
- CEP Report
- FDP Contracts due in TX-UNPS
- FDP surveys due in TX-UNPS
- SFSP application
- Financial Report (due May 1)
- SFSP and SSO Partnership documentation

(due in April)

NOTES

National Girl Scout Day 20

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CEP report due 27

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Wednesday Thursday Friday 2018
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Saturday/Sunday
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Last day to submit 9 4
DECEMBER claim 10

CEP report opens

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National School Breakfast Week - “Dive into a Healthy Breakfast” 11

Daylight Saving Time Begins

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1st due date for
SFSP application
(if seeking advance)

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28 29 30 31

Last day to submit Good Friday
JANUARY claim ESC Closed

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APRIL

MONTHLY REMINDERS Monday Tuesday
2 3
- Upload enrollment for TDA-level matches
in DC Financial Report due 10
SFSP and SSO Partnership
- Download TEA-level DC matches from 17
TX-UNPS documentation due

- Register for ESC Child Nutrition 9
Summer Workshop
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- “You Art What You Eat” entries due next
month 5/14/2018

- TDA Boost Your Breakfast challenge

- Sign up for Local Products Challenge
through September

Documents:
- SFSP application for new CEs

- FSMC Contract

- Financial Report

- SFSP and SSO Partnership documentation

NOTES 2018-2019 NSLP/SBP
application renewal
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opens

SFSP applications for new
CEs due

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30

National Honesty Day

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Wednesday Thursday Friday 2018
4 5
Saturday/Sunday
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Check TX-UNPS message 13 14
board to see if new DC

data is available

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ETFSD Meeting

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Administrative Professionals Last day to submit
Day FEBRUARY claim
Unsigned FSMC
Contract due

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MAY Monday Tuesday
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MONTHLY REMINDERS 7
SFSP Renewal due
- Register for Region 7 ESC Child Nutrition Check TX-UNPS message
Summer Workshop board to see if new DC 8

- Sign up for Local Products Challenge data is available 15
- Summer Promotion - Distribute summer Teacher Appreciation Week

materials by May 15th 14
- Upload enrollment for TDA-level matches

in DC Download TEA-level DC matches
- TDA Boost Your Breakfast challenge
- Summer Outreach materials arriving

soon! Prepare to distribute!

Documents:
- SFSP application or renewal
- SSO Site application or renewal
- FSMC Contract
- P2 application
- Begin to request USDA Foods for SFSP

NOTES

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28 29

Memorial Day Last day to submit
ESC Closed MARCH claim

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Wednesday Thursday Friday 2018
2 3
Saturday/Sunday
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National Red Nose Day

30 31

SSO Renewal due P2 Renewal due
P2 Application due

FSMC Contract

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JUNE Monday Tuesday

MONTHLY REMINDERS 45

- Conduct SSO onsite monitoring Check TX-UNPS message
board to see if new DC
- Complete annual training hours for
Professional Standards by June 30th data is available

- Upload enrollment for TDA-level matches 11 12
in DC Download TEA-level DC matches

- Download YTD TDA and TEA-level
matches for record retention
requirements and to establish
carrover eligibility for next school year

- Deplete DoD Fresh Entitlement balances
- Sign up for Local Products Challenge

Documents:
- Review Certificates of Authority

(FND-101) and make changes,
if necessary

- Continue to request USDA Foods for SFSP

NOTES

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TASN Annual Conference - San Antonio (Jun 17-20)

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Wednesday Thursday Friday 2018

Saturday/Sunday
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National Best Friend Day

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TASN Annual Conference -
San Antonio (Jun 17-20)

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Last day to submit Special Provision
APRIL claim “Decision” See ARM 5.11

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Basics at a Glance Scoops (Dishers) Cooking or Serving Spoons

Size/No.1 Level Measure Color Code2
6 2/3 cup
Recipe Abbreviations Volume Equivalents 8 1/2 cup Solid Spoons
for Liquids 3/8 cup Perforated Spoons
approx. = approximate 10 1/3 cup
tsp or t = teaspoon 60 drops = 1 tsp 12 1/4 cup Slotted Spoons
Tbsp or T = tablespoon 1 Tbsp 16 3-1/3 Tbsp Spoons vary in length (11", 13", 15", 18", 21") for ease of
c = cup 1/8 cup = 3 tsp = 0.5 fl oz 20 2-2/3 Tbsp use in cooking or serving. Spoons can have plastic handles
pt = pint 1/4 cup 24 2 Tbsp that are heat-resistant. Level scoops, ladles, and portion
qt = quart 1/3 cup = 2 Tbsp = 1 fl oz 30 1-2/3 Tbsp servers provide more accurate portion control than serving
gal = gallon 3/8 cup 40 3-3/4 tsp spoons that are not volume-standardized measure.
wt = weight 1/2 cup = 4 Tbsp = 2 fl oz 50 3-1/4 tsp
oz = ounce 5/8 cup 60 2-3/4 tsp Specialty Spoons
lb or # = pound (e.g., 3#) 2/3 cup 70 2 tsp
g = gram 3/4 cup 100 A thumb notch on a server or spoon handle prevents the
kg = kilogram 7/8 cup spoon from slipping into the pan and prevents hands from
vol = volume 1 cup = 5 Tbsp + 1 tsp = 2.65 fl oz 1 Scoops are left or right hand or squeeze type that can be used for sliding into the food. Triple-edge (solid or perforated)
mL = milliliter 1/2 pint both hands. Number on the scoop indicates how many level scoop- spoons have a flat edge that increases the area where the
L = liter 1 pint = 6 Tbsp = 3 fl oz fuls make one quart. For example, eight No. 8 scoops = 1 quart. spoon touches the bottom of the pan when stirring.
fl oz = fluid ounce 1 quart
No. or # = number (e.g., #3) 1 gallon = 8 Tbsp = 4 fl oz =
in. or " = inches (e.g., 12")
°F = degree Fahrenheit = 10 Tbsp = 5 fl oz
°C = degree Celsius or
= 10 Tbsp + 2 tsp = 5.3 fl oz 2 Use colored dots matching the brand-specific
centigrade color coding of scoop sizes.
= 12 Tbsp = 6 fl oz
Ladles
= 14 Tbsp = 7 fl oz Portion Servers

= 16 Tbsp = 8 fl oz

= 1 cup = 8 fl oz Ladle Approx. Measure Portion Server
fl oz fl oz
= 2 cups = 16 fl oz 1 oz 1/8 cup 1 oz
2 oz 1/4 cup 2 oz
= 2 pt = 32 fl oz 3 oz 3/8 cup 3 oz
4 oz 1/2 cup 4 oz
= 4 qt = 128 fl oz 6 oz 3/4 cup 6 oz
8 oz 1 cup 8 oz
Equivalent Weights 12 oz 1-1/2 cups —

16 oz = 1 lb = 1.000 lb Ladles and portion servers (measuring-serving spoons that are
12 oz = 3/4 lb = 0.750 lb volume-standardized) are labeled “oz.” “Fl oz” would be more
8 oz = 1/2 lb = 0.500 lb accurate since they measure volume, not weight.
4 oz = 1/4 lb = 0.250 lb Use ladles for serving soups, stews, creamed dishes, sauces,
1 oz = 1/16 lb = 0.063 lb gravies, and other liquid products.
Use portion servers (solid or perforated) for portioning solids
and semi-solids such as fruits and vegetables, and condiments.

Fraction to Decimal Metric Equivalents Steamtable Pan Capacity Other Pan Sizes
Equivalents by Weight
Pan Size Approx. Serving Ladle Scoop Approx. # 1/1
1/8 = 0.125 Customary Unit Metric Unit 12" x 20" x 2-1/2" Capacity Size (fl oz) # Servings 2/3 20-3/4" x 12-3/4"
1/4 = 0.250 (avoirdupois) 2 gal 1/2 13-7/8" x 12-3/4"
1/3 = 0.333 Ounces (oz) Grams (g) 12" x 20" x 4" 1/2 cup 4 oz 8 64 2/4 10-3/8" x 12-3/4"
3/8 = 0.375 1 oz = 28.35 g 3-1/2 gal 3/8 cup 3 oz 10 80
1/2 = 0.500 4 oz = 113.4 g 12" x 20" x 6" 1/3 cup 2.65 oz 12 96
5/8 = 0.625 8 oz = 226.8 g 5 gal 1/4 cup 2 oz 16 128
2/3 = 0.666 16 oz = 453.6 g
3/4 = 0.750 Pounds (lb) Grams (g) 1/2 cup 4 oz 8 112
7/8 = 0.875 1 lb = 453.6 g 3/8 cup 3 oz 10 135
2 lb = 907.2 g 1/3 cup 2.65 oz 12 168
Pounds (lb) Kilograms (kg) 1/4 cup 2 oz 16 224
2.2 lb = 1 kg (1000 g)
1/2 cup 4 oz 8 160
3/8 cup 3 oz 10 200
1/3 cup 2.65 oz 12 240
1/4 cup 2 oz 16 320

Approximate Dimensions of Serving Sizes from Different Pan Sizes 20-3/4" x 6-7/16"
6-7/8" x 12-3/4"
Metric Equivalents Pan Approx. Size No. and Approx. Size Servings per Pan 1/3
by Volume 1/4
Baking or 25 50 100
steamtable
12" x 20" x 2-1/2" 2" x 3-3/4" 2" x 2" -----
Sheet or bun 18" x 26" x 1" 3-1/4" x 5" 3-1/4" x 2-1/2" 1-3/4" x 2-1/2"

Customary Unit (fl oz) Metric Unit Cutting Diagrams for Portioning For 100 servings cut 10 x 10 6-3/8" x 10-3/8"
1 cup (8 fl oz) = 236.59 mL
1 quart (32 fl oz) = 946.36 mL For 50 servings cut 5 x 10 1/6
1.5 quarts (48 fl oz) = 1.42 L
33.818 fl oz = 1.0 L 6-7/8" x 6-1/4"

©National Food Service Management Institute 5 10 1/9
The University of Mississippi
800-321-3054 www.nfsmi.org 10 10 6-7/8" x 4-1/4"
For 25 servings cut 5 x 5 For 48 servings cut 3 x 8 then diagonally
EX60-02A Steamtable or counter
Revised 2002, Reprinted 2004 5 3 pans are available in
various sizes. Smaller
This project has been funded by the USDA, Food and Nutrition Service through a grant to The University of Mississippi. 5 8 size pans may require the
The University of Mississippi is an EEO/AA/ADA/ADEA/TITLES VI & IX/SECTION 504 Employer. 04/04 use of an adapter bar.

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United States Department of Agriculture

Professional Standards for All School Nutrition Program Employees

Summary of the Final Rule Effective July 1, 2015

USDA has established minimum professional standards requirements for school nutrition professionals who manage and operate the
National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs.

The standards, another key provision of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 (HHFKA), aim to institute minimum education
standards for new State and local school nutrition directors as well as annual training standards for all school nutrition professionals.
These new standards will ensure school nutrition personnel have the knowledge, training, and tools they need to plan, prepare, and
purchase healthy products to create nutritious, safe, and enjoyable school meals. This final rule will:

• Create minimum hiring standards for new school food authority (SFA) directors based
on a school district’s size;

• Establish minimum hiring standards for new State directors of school nutrition programs
and State directors of distributing agencies; and

• Require minimum annual training for all new and current school nutrition professionals.

A comprehensive Professional Standards Web site provides a database of training options. School nutrition staff can search for training
that meets their learning needs in one easy-to-use location: http://professionalstandards.nal.usda.gov/

Training Standards for All School Nutrition Program Employees (All Local Educational Agency Sizes)

All Directors For School Year 2015-2016 ONLY: at least 8 hours of annual continuing education/training.
Beginning school year 2016-2017: at least 12 hours of annual continuing education/training. This
required continuing education/training is in addition to the food safety training required in the first year
of employment.

All Managers For School Year 2015-2016 ONLY: at least 6 hours of annual continuing education/training.
Beginning school year 2016-2017: at least 10 hours of annual continuing education/training.

All Other Staff For School Year 2015-2016 ONLY: at least 4 hours of annual continuing education/training.
Beginning school year 2016-2017: at least 6 hours of annual continuing education/training.
Other than the Director
or Manager who works Each year, at least 4 hours of annual continuing education/training, regardless of the number of
an average of at least part-time hours worked.
20 hours per week Note: If hired January 1 or later, an employee must only complete half of the above required training hours.

Part-Time Staff

Work <20 hours
per week

Training Requirements for All State Agency Directors

State Director of School Nutrition Programs State Director of Distributing Agencies

Each year, at least 15 hours of annual continuing education/training. Each year, at least 15 hours of annual continuing education/
training.
Must PROVIDE, or ensure that State agency staff receives,
annual continuing education/training. Must PROVIDE, or ensure that State food distribution staff
receives, annual continuing education/training.*
Must also PROVIDE a minimum of 18 hours of training to
SFAs each year.*

*Training is an approved use of State Administrative Expenses (SAE) funds and a variety of training formats are allowed.
States may use contractors or partner with other organizations (School Nutrition Association and National Food Service
Management Institute, etc.) to provide training.

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Hiring Standards for New School Nutrition Program Directors

New directors — those hired on or after July 1, 2015 — are subject to the new education requirements below. Existing directors
will be grandfathered in their current positions as well as in the Student Enrollment category where they currently are working.
(School Nutrition Program Directors are the individuals responsible for the operation of school nutriton programs for all schools
under the local educational agency (LEA).)

Minimum Student Enrollment Student Enrollment Student Enrollment
Requirements for 2,499 or less 2,500-9,999 10,000 or more

Directors

Minimum Education Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent Bachelor’s degree, or
Standards educational experience, with
academic major in specific areas;* educational experience, with equivalent educational
See the final rule for OR
additional preferred Bachelor’s degree in any academic academic major in specific areas;* experience, with academic
educational standards major, and State-recognized
for new directors certificate for school nutrition OR major in specific areas;*
directors;
OR Bachelor’s degree in any academic OR
Bachelor’s degree in any academic
major, and at least 1 year year of major, and State-recognized Bachelor’s degree in any
relevant school nutrition programs
experience; certificate for school nutrition academic major, and State-
OR
Associate’s degree or equivalent directors; recognized certificate for
educational experience, with
academic major in specific areas,* OR school nutrition directors;
and at least 1 year of relevant school
nutrition programs experience; Bachelor’s degree in any academic OR
OR
High school diploma (or GED) and at major and at least 2 years of Bachelor’s degree in any
least 3 years of relevant experience
in school nutrition programs. relevant school nutrition programs academic major and at least

(For an LEA with less than 500 experience; 5 years experience in
students, the State agency may
approve a candidate who meets OR management of school
the educational standards but has
less than the required 3 years Associate’s degree or equivalent nutrition programs.
experience.)
educational experience, with

*academic major in specific Specific majors/areas of

areas,* and at least 2 years of
relevant school nutrition programs concentration: food and
nutrition, food service
experience.
management, dietetics,

family and consumer

sciences, nutrition

education, culinary arts,

business, or a related field.

Minimum Prior At least 8 hours of food safety training is required either not more than 5 years prior to their starting date or

Training Standards completed within 30 days of the employee’s start date.

Hiring Standards for New State Directors State Director of Distributing Agencies
State Director of School Nutrition Programs

Education Bachelor’s degree with an academic major in areas
including food and nutrition, food service management,
dietetics, family and consumer sciences, nutrition Bachelor’s degree with any major.
education, culinary arts, business, or a related field.

Knowledge & Experience Extensive relevant knowledge and experience in areas such as institutional food service operations,
management, business, and/or nutrition education.

Skills & Abilities Additional abilities and skills needed to lead, manage, and supervise people to support the mission
of school nutrition programs.

Food and Nutrition Service | FNS-486 | May 2015 USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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CONTACTS Barrett Geri Technician [email protected] 903-988-6832
Region 7: Revell Elaine Coordinator [email protected] 903-988-6782
Stamper Laurie Specialist [email protected] 903-988-6764
Other: Tutt Karen Specialist [email protected] 903-988-6818
Personal List: Vineyard Tracie Secretary [email protected] 903-988-6802

Brewer Perry Labatt [email protected] 800-324-5252 x7294
Lakey Martha Purchasing [email protected] 903-988-6859

District List: L/Name F/Name Position E-Mail Phone
Alba-Golden ISD Marshall Shelia Director [email protected] 903-768-2472 x1110
Alto ISD Lucas Donnita Director [email protected] 936-858-7126
Arp ISD Wood Kim Director [email protected] 903-859-4917 X2229
Beckville ISD Brown Ruby Director [email protected] 903-678-4754

Big Sandy ISD Ford Joan Director [email protected] 903-636-5287 ext 230
Broaddus ISD Williams Sheila Director
Brownsboro ISD Weinkauf Ronald Director [email protected] 936-872-3041 x 305
Bullard ISD McFarland Tonya Director
Carlisle ISD Wilson Margaret Director [email protected] 903-852-3131
Carthage ISD Ballard Kathy Director
Cayuga ISD Lenoir Amy Director [email protected] 903-894-2803
Center ISD Byrnes Tina Director
Central ISD Brink Heather Director [email protected] 903-861-3801ext 802
Central Heights ISD Bryant Tanya Director
Chapel Hill ISD Gary Juanita Director [email protected] 903-693-3806
Chireno ISD Evans Amber Director
Cross Roads ISD Boyd Samantha Director [email protected] 903-928-2102 x057
Cumberland Alsheikh Kelly Director
Cushing Derby Denise Director [email protected] 936-598-1599
Diboll ISD Sanford Kerri Director
Douglass ISD Johnson Tammy [email protected] 785-817-3741
Director
Edgewood ISD Haney Sharon Director [email protected] 936-552-3435
Elkhart ISD Ripp Joseph Director
Elysian Fields ISD King Michelle Assistant Director [email protected] 903-566-2311 x 1469
Etoile ISD Jones Robin Director
[email protected] 936-362-2132 x 114

[email protected] 903-489-1530

[email protected] 903-504-5393 x2108

[email protected] 936-326-4890 x 232
[email protected] 936-829-6262
[email protected] 936-569-9804

[email protected] 903-896-4332X8029
[email protected] 903-764-8538
[email protected] 903-633-1514
[email protected] 936-465-9404X4483

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District List: L/Name F/Name Position E-Mail Phone
Eustace ISD [email protected] 903-425-5119
Excelsior ISD Abbott Rosemary Director [email protected] 936-598-5866
Frankston ISD [email protected] 903-876-5955
Fruitvale ISD Mercer Debbie Director [email protected] 903-896-4363
Garrison ISD [email protected] 936-347-7027
Gary ISD Owen Tina Director [email protected] 903-685-2291 X2503
Gilmer ISD [email protected] 903-841-7422
Gladewater ISD Taylor Brenda Manager [email protected] 903-845-4207
Grand Saline ISD [email protected] 903-962-8208
Hallsville ISD Hammack Kathy Director [email protected] 903-668-5990 x 5552
Harleton ISD [email protected] 903-777-4092 x106
Harmony ISD Raulston Michelle Director [email protected] 903-725-5492 x 128
Harrison County [email protected] 903-535-4890
Hawkins ISD Jones Roberta Director [email protected] 903-769-0584
Hemphill ISD [email protected] 409-787-3371 X2518
Henderson ISD Allen Darla Director [email protected] 903-655-5014
Hudson ISD [email protected] 936-875-9204
Huntington ISD Vaughn Tricia Director [email protected] 936-876-4287 x 2110
Jacksonville ISD [email protected] 903-589-3587 x 9350
Joaquin ISD Talley Pam Coordinator [email protected] 936-269-4092 x 335
Karnack ISD [email protected] 903-679-3117
Kilgore ISD Burrell Connie Director [email protected] 903-988-3900 x 2042
La Poynor ISD [email protected] 903-876-5293 x 205
Laneville ISD Ward Terry Director [email protected] 903-863-1221
Leveretts Chapel ISD [email protected] 903-834-3181
Lindale ISD Rudd Donald Director [email protected] 903-881-4120
Longview ISD [email protected] 903-381-2355
Lufkin ISD Gibson Lesa Director [email protected] 936-630-4202
Malakoff ISD [email protected] 903-489-0313 x304
Marshall ISD White Margaret Director [email protected] 903-702-7718
Martins Mill ISD [email protected] 903-479-1103
Martinsville ISD Davis Tanya Director [email protected] 936-564-3544 x 115
Mineola ISD [email protected] 903-569-6880 x 260
Mt. Enterprise ISD Hutto Karen Director [email protected] 903-822-3545
Murchison ISD [email protected] 903-469-3636 x 25
Nacogdoches ISD McElroy Samantha Director [email protected] 936-569-3125
Neches ISD [email protected] 903-584-3443
New Diana ISD Carter Clay Director [email protected] 903-663-8006
New Summerfield ISD [email protected] 903-726-3306 x 731
Ore City ISD Strong Judy Director [email protected] 903-968-3300 ext 4
Overton ISD [email protected] 903-834-3041
Palestine ISD Griffin Joe Director [email protected] 903-731-8042
Pine Tree ISD [email protected] 903-295-5087
Hammerbacher Jennie Director [email protected] 939-634-5515 x 227
Pineywoods Academy [email protected] 903-763-5000 x 6149
Robertson Janeva Director [email protected] 903-473-2222 x 2124
Quitman ISD [email protected] 903-683-5080
Rains ISD Harper Carmelia Director [email protected] 903-984-6917
Rusk ISD [email protected] 936-275-9603 x 216
Sabine ISD Cross Caronda Director [email protected] 936-598-2641 x 237
San Augustine ISD
Shelbyville ISD McClenny Cindy Director

Dozier Phyllis Director

Calk Amanda Director

Berry Tanya Director

Brandon Cindy Director

Morris Tina Director

Walker Elizabeth Director

Myers Kim Director

Baird Christopher Director

Baeza Kim Director

Thacker Robin Director

Clayton Stephanie District Manager

Druschke Toni Director

Sutlive Dawn Manager

Denton Donna Director

Wilson Michelle Director

Spreen Mary(Mimi) Director

Mitchell Michelle Director

Haden Darcy Director

Hawes Laura Director

Bass Vinnie Director

Collins Sandy Director

Caldwell Sunnie Director

Taylor Sharon Director

Hogue Brenda Director

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District List: L/Name F/Name Position E-Mail Phone
Slocum ISD Mersiovsky Traci 903-478-362 x 3
Spring Hill ISD Albright Janet Director [email protected] 903-323-7736
Tatum ISD Goodwyn Kathyrn 903-947-6482 x 0316
Tenaha ISD Duncan Melanie Director [email protected] 936-248-5000 x 505
Timpson ISD Lee Ginger 936-558-4106
Trinidad ISD Boggas Kristi Director [email protected] 903-778-2415
Troup ISD Gillespie Teresa 903-842-5147
Tyler ISD Olivares Victor Director [email protected] 903-262-1104
Union Grove ISD Vance Cynthia 903-844-3921
Union Hill ISD Nelms Hilda Director [email protected] 903-762-2140 x 211
Van ISD Dutton Penny 903-963-5256
Van Zandt County Snellings Jo Director [email protected] 903-962-6292
Waskom ISD Fullen Cathy 903-687-3361 x1001
Wells ISD Pinkston Camille Director [email protected] 936-867-4466
West Rusk ISD Alexander Steve 903-392-7850 x 1112
West Sabine ISD Rogers Tammy Director [email protected] 409-584-2655
Westwood ISD Satcher Sheree 903-723-9379
White Oak ISD Ferguson Lori Director [email protected] 903-291-2090
Whitehouse ISD Wilson Teresa 903-839-5658
Willow Bend Center Coleman Inger Director [email protected] 903-283-7869
Winnsboro ISD Smith Kisha 903-342-5716
Winona ISD Nick Angela Director [email protected] 903-939-4891
Woden ISD Moses Keith 936-564-7903*4504
Yantis ISD McLane Mitzi Director [email protected] 903-383-2463 x106
Youth & Family Glasscock Connie 903-534-0414
Zavalla ISD Fletcher Sue Director [email protected] 936-897-2291

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