School Nutrition & Operations
Statewide Fresh Dairy and Juice Contract - Two New Optional Use Contracts
Article: 2024-41-445
Audience: Superintendents, Directors, School Principals
Contact: School Nutrition Programs Policy, [email protected]
Effective September 6, 2024, the Department of General Services awarded two new optional use dairy contracts to cover fresh dairy products and juices. School food authorities may, at their discretion, participate in these contracts without conducting further procurement activities as the contracts have been reviewed by the Virginia Department of Education, Office of School and Community Nutrition Programs for compliance with 2 CFR 200.318-326.
The awarded vendors are PET Dairy (contract #CTR030137-2) and Marva Maid (contract #CTR030138-2). To review the contracts:
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Visit the eVA website
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Hover over the Transparency tab
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Select "Search Orders, Suppliers & Contracts"
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Type in the contract numbers
Virginia SUN Bucks 2024 Program Updates and Next Steps
Article: 2024-41-444
Audience: Superintendents, Directors, School Principals, Teachers, Non-teaching staff
Contact: Nikya Kirnon, Outreach and Communications Specialist, [email protected]or Lynne Fellin, SNP Technical Advisor to the State Director, [email protected]
The federal 2024 SUN Bucks program, which provided a one-time benefit of $120 per child to over 700,000 eligible children across Virginia, concluded on September 30, 2024. The program will relaunch in 2025, giving eligible families the opportunity to purchase fresh and nutritious foods for their children in the summer months. Please review the Virginia Department of Education, Office of School and Community Nutrition Programs Director's Memo #2024-2025-37for more information on next steps for Virginia SUN Bucks.
Since the program call center is now closed, families are encouraged to visit Virginia CommonHelpor call 855-635-4370 for questions about food assistance or applications for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits. If families have questions regarding being denied Virginia SUN Bucks and want to appeal that decision, please refer them to the Appeals FAQs for more information.
Registration Open: December 2024 New Director's Academy for School Nutrition Leadership
Article: 2024-41-453
Audience: Superintendents, Directors
Contact: Kelly Shomo,VDOE-SCNP Training, Program Improvement, and Grants Supervisor, [email protected]
The Virginia Department of Education, Office of School and Community Nutrition Programs is hosting the next New Director's Academy: Introduction to School Nutrition Leadershipon December 9-12, 2024, at ECPI University in Glen Allen, VA. Attendance is mandatory for all new (those who have not taken the training in their new role or division) school nutrition program directors in Virginia and recommended for aspiring directors and interested staff. Registration is openuntil close of business on November 1, 2024.
This year's Academy introduces a new format that includes one day of hands-on training specific to Virginia, followed by three days of classroom training provided by the Institute of Child Nutrition. Additionally, the VDOE-SCNP will offer a mentoring program for newly appointed directors during the Academy.
There is no fee for the course and lunch will be provided each day. Participants are required to register online by the close of business on November 1, 2024, and must attend all sessions in person to receive training credit. Further details, including the agenda, will be shared post-registration.
Awarded Schools Announced for the Fiscal Year 2024 National School Lunch Program Equipment Assistance Grant
Article: 2024-41-443
Audience: Superintendents, Directors, School Principals
Contact: School Nutrition Programs Policy, [email protected]
The Virginia Department of Education, Office of School and Community Nutrition Programs is pleased to announce the following nine schools have been awarded the Fiscal Year 2024 National School Lunch Program Equipment Assistance Grant:
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Radford High School (Radford City Public Schools)
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Heritage Elementary School (Lynchburg City Public Schools)
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Robert S. Payne Elementary School (Lynchburg City Public Schools)
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Fairview Elementary School (Grayson County Public Schools)
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Lakemont Elementary School (Petersburg City Public Schools)
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Sussex Central High School (Sussex County Public Schools)
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Trevilians Elementary School (Louisa County Public Schools)
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James River Elementary School (Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools)
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Critzer Elementary School (Pulaski County Public Schools)
Awarded school divisions will be contacted with detailed information on next steps.
2025 VirginiaSchoolBreakfast Award Application
Article: 2024-41-449
Audience: Superintendents, Directors, School Principals, Teachers
Contact: Katy Harbin, Nutrition and Wellness Specialist, at [email protected]
The Virginia Department of Education, Office of School and Community Nutrition Programs is pleased to announce the 2025 Virginia School Breakfast Award Applicationis open. The deadline to apply for the award is November 15, 2024.
2025 VirginiaSchoolBreakfast Award Application
Each year, in celebration of National School Breakfast Week, the VDOE-SCNP presents the Virginia School Breakfast Award to encourage participation in the School Breakfast Program and recognize schools that promote the nutritional quality of school breakfast. The Virginia School Breakfast Award celebrates schools that demonstrate excellence and implement the following best practices at breakfast:
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Increase protein options
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Lower sugar and sodium content
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Promote local foods
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Incorporate scratch-made recipes
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Remove barriers to breakfast access
To apply, school nutrition directors or designees should complete the 2025 Virginia School Breakfast Award Applicationby November 15, 2024. A VDOE-SCNP committee will evaluate the applications and announce awardees in early 2025. Awardees will be featured on the VDOE-SCNP School Breakfast Program websiteand celebrated during National School Breakfast Week with a visit from a VDOE-SCNP team member. Additionally, schools will receive $500 worth of fun items to help celebrate National School Breakfast Week.
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Refer to Director's Memo #2024-2025-41and Attachment A for the application questions and scoring rubric.
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Submit one application/nominate one school per division.
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Complete the application by November 15, 2024.
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