2026 School Nutrition Policies & Procedures

Description

• Understand policies and procedures for which the district is responsible versus the food service department
• Determine which activities need written policies and procedures
• Learn what to include in your standard operating policies
• Learn how often to review and revise written policies and procedures
• Learn how to categorize your policies and procedures
• Create a standard operating policy and procedure template
• Learn the differences between Policy and Standard Operating Procedure and how to create and maintain a system that provides organization, order, and meets audit requirements for the financial, nutritional, and other aspects of the USDA meal program
• Learn what standard operating policies and procedures are available through IDOE
• Reviewing unpaid meals, bad debt, wellness, and social media policies in depth