NSLP

National School Lunch Program

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On the right you can find the latest announcements, request a training, or view the training calendar. Below you can access up-to-date resources, trainings, and more.

Announcements & Townhalls

Request Time with a Child Nutrition Specialist

Annual Training Series Calendar

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Software Access

Forms and Templates Fillable and/or customizable tools	Resources Guides and policy for running nutrition programs	Training Modules Lessons for specific skill building
CNPweb User Access Request Form PrimeroEdge User Access Request Form	CNPweb Login Page CNPweb Manual (Revised July 2024) PrimeroEdge Login Page

My School Does Not Have a Nutrition Program Yet - How Do I Apply?

- - - Application of Intent to Become a Sponsor (Adobe Sign)

Overview of Federal Child Nutrition Programs

Basics of the NSLP

Forms and Templates Fillable and/or customizable tools	Resources Guides and policy for running nutrition programs	Training Modules Lessons for specific skill building
	Commonly Used Acronyms Food Service Director Contact List Introduction to NSLP Overview Slides NSLP Fact Sheet How School Meals Reach Kids Fact Sheet How Meal Programs & Reimbursement Works Fact Sheet NSLP Website FNS Team Nutrition Website Beginning of School Year To-Do List	Introduction to NSLP Video + Slides New Food Service Director Crash Course Video + Slides ICN Learning Portal

Recordkeeping Requirements

Forms and Templates
Fillable and/or customizable tools

Resources
Guides and policy for running nutrition programs

Training Modules
Lessons for specific skill building

Recordkeeping List

Confidentiality
MOVEit Secure File Transfer Instructions

Annual Contract Renewal

Forms and Templates
Fillable and/or customizable tools

Resources
Guides and policy for running nutrition programs

Training Modules
Lessons for specific skill building

How to Fill Out a Sponsor Information Sheet

Administrative Reviews

Forms and Templates Fillable and/or customizable tools	Resources Guides and policy for running nutrition programs	Training Modules Lessons for specific skill building
Corrective Action Plan Template	Corrective Action Plan Example Corrective Action Plan Response Guide Corrective Action Plan vs. Statements of Assurance E-Review Manual Sponsor List of ARs and PRs	Administrative Review Training Video + Training Slides + Training Feedback Survey How to Use the E-Review Module

Meal Pattern and Nutritional Quality

Meal Components and Quantities *Critical Area*

Forms and Templates Fillable and/or customizable tools	Resources Guides and policy for running nutrition programs	Training Modules Lessons for specific skill building
	Steps to Understand the Meal Pattern (Onboarding Packet) Final Rule - Updates to School Nutrition Standards Meal Pattern Chart - Lunch Meal Pattern Chart - Breakfast 3 to 7-day week Meal Pattern Calculations Grain Based Desserts in School Meals ICN Meal Pattern / Menu Component Mini-posters Pre-K Meals Co-mingled Preschool Meals Policy - SP37-2017 CACFP Meal Pattern Fact Sheet CACFP—Pre-K Child Meal Pattern Chart CACFP Infant Meal Pattern Chart CACFP Meal Pattern Training Worksheets CACFP—Sugar Requirements in Breakfast Cereals CACFP—Sugar Requirements in Yogurt CACFP—Serving Grains	Meal Pattern Training Video + Training Slides Breakfast Meal Pattern Training Updated Meal Pattern Video + Slides + Q&A

Crediting *Critical Area*

Forms and Templates Fillable and/or customizable tools	Resources Guides and policy for running nutrition programs	Training Modules Lessons for specific skill building
	Steps to Crediting School Menus (Onboarding Packet) Food Buying Guide + Login Instructions USDA Foods in Schools Product Information Sheets Fruit Whole Fruit Quick Reference Tip Sheet for Fruit Crediting Tip Sheet for Fruit Crediting (Spanish) Vegetable Vegetable Subgroup Quick Reference Tip Sheet for Vegetable Crediting Tip Sheet for Vegetable Crediting (Spanish) Meat/Meat Alternate (M/MA) M/MA Quick Reference Tip Sheet for M/MA Crediting Tip Sheet for M/MA Crediting (Spanish) Grain Creditable Grains Tip Sheet Identifying Grains that are Whole Grain Rich - Tip Sheet Grain Requirements Tip Sheet Tip Sheets for Grains Crediting (Spanish) Exhibit A: Grain Crediting Using Weight of Finished Grain Product When to Use Exhibit A to Credit Grains Exhibit A Ranges (Adapted from Washington State CNP) Worksheet Instruction for Crediting Grains Using Recipe Milk Fluid Milk Requirements Tip Sheet for Milk Crediting Tip Sheet for Milk Crediting (Spanish)	Crediting Training Video Food Buying Guide Crediting Meat & Meat Alternates Crediting Grain in a Recipe Crediting Grain Using Exhibit A

Required Menu Documentation *Critical Area*

Forms and Templates
Fillable and/or customizable tools

Resources
Guides and policy for running nutrition programs

Training Modules
Lessons for specific skill building

Breakfast Production Record Templates

Lunch Production Record Templates

Menu Planning

Forms and Templates
Fillable and/or customizable tools

Resources
Guides and policy for running nutrition programs

Training Modules
Lessons for specific skill building

Start Smart Waiver Process

Chef Brenda Breakfast Menus

9-12 Spring Menu, Production Plan Week 1, Week 2
K-8 Spring Menu, Production Plan Week 1, Week 2
9-12 Winter Menu, Production Plan Week 1, Week 2
K-8 Winter Menu, Production Plan Week 1, Week 2

Start Smart Breakfast

Steps to Operate Start Smart Breakfast (Onboarding Packet) | Updated 03/28/2024
Start Smart Breakfast Website
Breakfast Styles vs Models
Breakfast Recipes and Videos

Menu Planning Video + Training Slides

Farm to Fork

The Utah Farm to Fork Task Force supports farm to fork activities across the state. Check out their website for resources, including a list of farmers who sell to schools.

- - - Utah Farm to Fork Website

Requirements for Point of Service and Eating Areas

Counting and Claiming Meals for Reimbursement *Critical Area*

Forms and Templates
Fillable and/or customizable tools

Resources
Guides and policy for running nutrition programs

Training Modules
Lessons for specific skill building

Month-End Validation of Daily Meal Counts

Counting and Claiming Onboarding

Counting

Claiming

Meal Counting & Claiming Video + Slides

Offer vs. Serve *Critical Area*

Forms and Templates
Fillable and/or customizable tools

Resources
Guides and policy for running nutrition programs

Training Modules
Lessons for specific skill building

"Today's Lunch" Fillable Poster

Lunch

Breakfast

Breakfast Offer vs. Serve Training

Accommodating Special Diets

Forms and Templates Fillable and/or customizable tools	Resources Guides and policy for running nutrition programs	Training Modules Lessons for specific skill building
Special Diets Form (English) Special Diets Form (Spanish) Medical Authority Checklist (English) Medical Authority Checklist (Spanish)	Steps to Provide Special Diets (Onboarding Packet) Special Diet Decision Guide Checklist for Managing Food Allergies Accommodating Children with Disabilities in the School Meal Programs Questions & Answers SP26-2017	Special Diets Training

Food Safety

Forms and Templates Fillable and/or customizable tools	Resources Guides and policy for running nutrition programs	Training Modules Lessons for specific skill building
HACCP Plan Template Refrigeration Temp Log Template Freezer Temp Log Template Dry Storage Temp Log Template	Local Health Department Contacts ICN—Food Safety Mini-Posters FNS - Guidance for Developing a School Food Safety Program	ICN—Food Safety in Schools Training

Free and Reduced-Price Benefits

Free and Reduced Applications *Critical Area*

Forms and Templates
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Resources
Guides and policy for running nutrition programs

Training Modules
Lessons for specific skill building

Templates School Year 2024-2025

SY25 Utah Free/Reduced Price Application_English

- Application Instructions (English)

SY25 Utah Free/Reduced Price Application_Spanish

- Application Instructions (Spanish)

Independent Review of Applications

Independent Review of Applications Tracking Sheet

RCCI's

RCCI Statement of Eligibility Template

Steps to Begin the Eligibility Process (Onboarding Packet) | Updated 03/28/2024
Eligibility Manual
Income Eligibility Guidelines (IEG) SY2025
Meal Benefits Hierarchy
Eligibility Letters and Notification Requirements | Last Updated 01/26/2024
Information Letter Requirements | Last Updated 03/5/2024
Foster: How to Process Applications
Strategies to Increase Applications for School Meals (FRAC)
Fee Waiver Eligibility - Guidance on Sharing Eligibility Information
UVU Gear Up Memo 8-7-23 Final

RCCI's

Residential Child Care Institution (RCCI) Eligibility Requirements

SY25 Applications Training Video & Slides
How to Check Applications
Processing Income Applications Video
Income Eligibility Guidelines Video
Processing Categorical Applications Video
Other Source Categorical Application Video

Independent Review of Applications

Direct Certification *Critical Area*

Forms and Templates Fillable and/or customizable tools	Resources Guides and policy for running nutrition programs	Training Modules Lessons for specific skill building
	Steps to Complete Direct Certification (Onboarding Packet) \| Updated 03/28/2024 Direct Certification Quick Guide for CNPweb Direct Certification API (Application Programming Interface)	How to Complete Direct Certification Video + Slides Direct Certification - How to Create an Enrollment File

October Survey

Forms and Templates Fillable and/or customizable tools	Resources Guides and policy for running nutrition programs	Training Modules Lessons for specific skill building
	Steps to Complete the October Survey (Onboarding Packet) How to Open the October Survey in CNPweb October Survey Guide	How to Complete the October Survey Video + Slides

Verification *Critical Area*

Forms and Templates Fillable and/or customizable tools	Resources Guides and policy for running nutrition programs	Training Modules Lessons for specific skill building
Verification Tracking Form USDA Eligibility Template Letters (English) USDA Eligibility Template Letters (Spanish)	SFA Verification Type SY2025 Steps to Complete Verification (Onboarding Packet) CNPweb “Verification Summary” Instruction CNPweb “Verification Results” Instruction Verification in 10 Simple Steps & Verification Types Verification Infographic Chart Strategies to Improve Response Rates in Verification USDA Verification Tool Kit	How to Complete Verification Video + Slides

USDA Foods in Schools

Basics of USDA Foods

Forms and Templates
Fillable and/or customizable tools

Resources
Guides and policy for running nutrition programs

Training Modules
Lessons for specific skill building

PrimeroEdge

PrimeroEdge Login Page

PrimeroEdge User Access Request Form

Tools

USDA Forecasting Tool & Instructions for Forecasting Tool | Updated 01/29/2024

Funding for USDA Foods—How it Works | Updated 02/08/2024
Make PAL Your Pal - Basics of Planned Assistance Level | Updated 01/26/2024
Quality Standards of USDA Foods
PrimeroEdge Notifications Guide | Updated 11/20/2023
What Can I Do with Unused Food? | Updated 01/26/2024
Food Rescue in Utah | Updated 01/26/2024
How to Fill Out a Recipient Agency Application for SY26

Policy

USDA Foods Overview
USDA Foods - What's Right for You?
Menu Forecasting for USDA Foods Video + Slides
USDA Foods Live Monthly Updates

PrimeroEdge

Basics of PrimeroEdge Training Videos
Recipient Agency Applications Video + Slides + Scribe + Q&A
SY25 Catalog Training Videos

DoD Fresh Fruit and Vegetable

Forms and Templates
Fillable and/or customizable tools

Resources
Guides and policy for running nutrition programs

Training Modules
Lessons for specific skill building

DoD Funds Request Form

Policy

DoD Fresh Fruit & Veg Program Training

Direct Shipment

Forms and Templates
Fillable and/or customizable tools

Resources
Guides and policy for running nutrition programs

Training Modules
Lessons for specific skill building

Policy

Processing

Forms and Templates
Fillable and/or customizable tools

Resources
Guides and policy for running nutrition programs

Training Modules
Lessons for specific skill building

Processing Contract Submissions Form

Policy

Basics of Processing USDA Foods

Procuring Contracts to Process USDA Foods Video

Info for Processing Companies, Brokers & Distributors

Resources, Policy, and Training Page

Surplus

Forms and Templates Fillable and/or customizable tools	Resources Guides and policy for running nutrition programs	Training Modules Lessons for specific skill building
Surplus at Schools/Districts (Request surplus from other schools)

Annual Value of USDA Foods Received

Forms and Templates Fillable and/or customizable tools	Resources Guides and policy for running nutrition programs	Training Modules Lessons for specific skill building
	"How-to" Pull Reports for Annual Value of USDA Foods Received Value of USDA Foods SY 2021-2022 Value of USDA Foods SY 2022-2023

Procurement Strategies and Requirements

Procurement Rules & Strategies

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Resources
Guides and policy for running nutrition programs

Training Modules
Lessons for specific skill building

Local Procurement

Local food for School Grant (Beef Project)

Procurement Overview Training Module
Procurement Live Training Video + Slides
Geographic Preference Webinar + Slides

Equipment Purchasing

Forms and Templates Fillable and/or customizable tools	Resources Guides and policy for running nutrition programs	Training Modules Lessons for specific skill building
Food Service Equipment Request Form	Steps for Equipment Purchasing Approved Equipment Under $25,000

Buy American Provision

Forms and Templates Fillable and/or customizable tools	Resources Guides and policy for running nutrition programs	Training Modules Lessons for specific skill building
Buy American Policy Template Buy American Exceptions Tracking Template Buy American Documentation Tracking Tool Buy American Receiving Checklist	Buy American—3 Simple Steps Buy American Provisions Related to the Final Rule Titled, Child Nutrition Programs: Meal Patterns Consistent With the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (SP23-2024) Compliance with and Enforcement of the Buy American Provision in the NSLP Buy American Fact Sheet	Buy American Provision Training Module

Vendors, Food Service Management Companies (FSMC)

Forms and Templates Fillable and/or customizable tools	Resources Guides and policy for running nutrition programs	Training Modules Lessons for specific skill building
FSMC Documentation Checklist	5 Steps to Start Working with a FSMC Best Practices for Contracting with a FSMC Divisions of Responsibilities in Program Operations Division of Responsibilities in Procurement Process	FSMC Overview Training Module FSMC Contract Procurement Video + Slides FSMC Contract Management Video + Slides

Procurement Reviews

Forms and Templates Fillable and/or customizable tools	Resources Guides and policy for running nutrition programs	Training Modules Lessons for specific skill building

Farm to Fork

The Utah Farm to Fork Task Force supports farm to fork activities across the state. Check out their website for resources, including a list of farmers who sell to schools.

- - - Utah Farm to Fork Website

Financial Management

Reimbursement Rates

Forms and Templates Fillable and/or customizable tools	Resources Guides and policy for running nutrition programs	Training Modules Lessons for specific skill building
	Reimbursement Rates

Maintenance of the Nonprofit School Food Service Account

Forms and Templates Fillable and/or customizable tools	Resources Guides and policy for running nutrition programs	Training Modules Lessons for specific skill building
Financial Management Department Plan Utah Net Cash Calculation Tool

Revenue from Nonprogram Foods

Forms and Templates Fillable and/or customizable tools	Resources Guides and policy for running nutrition programs	Training Modules Lessons for specific skill building
Nonprogram Revenue Tool—Adapted from Wisconsin Nonprogram Revenue Tool—USDA Menu Food Costing Tool—Adapted from Wisconsin Adult Meal Pricing Worksheet	Nonprogram Foods Revenue Policy (Policy Memo SP 20-2016) Nonprogram Foods Handout Adult Meal Pricing Information—Non-pricing programs Adult Meal Pricing Information—Pricing programs Adult Meals in the School Meals Program

Indirect Costs

Forms and Templates Fillable and/or customizable tools	Resources Guides and policy for running nutrition programs	Training Modules Lessons for specific skill building
Indirect Cost Calculator Tool	Indirect Cost Guidance

Paid Lunch Equity

Forms and Templates Fillable and/or customizable tools	Resources Guides and policy for running nutrition programs	Training Modules Lessons for specific skill building
	Paid Lunch Equity (PLE) Handout

Options to Provide Meals at No Charge

Forms and Templates
Fillable and/or customizable tools

Resources
Guides and policy for running nutrition programs

Training Modules
Lessons for specific skill building

CEP

CEP Estimator Tool for SY 23-24 | Updated 03/08/2024
Worksheet: Calculating the Identified Student Percentage | Updated 03/08/2024
CEP Enrollment List Template | 03/11/2024
Sample Press Release for CEP
Sample Beginning of Cycle Letter to Parents for CEP

Provision 2

Universal Free Breakfast

CEP

Steps to Start CEP_(Onboarding Packet) | Updated 03/08/2024
CEP Fact Sheet | Updated 03/01/2024
FNS CEP Website
CEP Guidance Manual | Updated 04/03/2024
CEP Q&A (SP09-2024) | Updated 03/01/2024
No Kid Hungry CEP Resources
FRAC CEP Resources (Includes a Grouping Tool & Financial Calculator)
No Kid Hungry CEP Calculator

Provision 2

Universal Free Breakfast

CEP and Provision 2 Video + Slides

Requirements Involving LEA & Community

Local Wellness Policy

Forms and Templates Fillable and/or customizable tools	Resources Guides and policy for running nutrition programs	Training Modules Lessons for specific skill building
Local Wellness Policy Checklist Local Wellness Policy Evaluation Tool (to meet CNP requirements) Model Wellness Policy for Utah Local Wellness Policy Evaluation Tool (To compare to model)	Wellness Policy Final Rule Summary Steps for Local Wellness Policy in NSLP (Onboarding Packet) Local Wellness Policy Resources Farm to School in Local Wellness Policy Sustaining and Strengthening Local Wellness Initiatives—University of Mississippi	Local Wellness Policy Training Video + Slides Wellness Policy Quiz (for New Sponsors)

Unpaid Meal Charge Policy

Forms and Templates Fillable and/or customizable tools	Resources Guides and policy for running nutrition programs	Training Modules Lessons for specific skill building
Alternate Meal Considerations Worksheet Delinquent Bad Debt Policy Worksheet Local Meal Charge Policy Considerations Worksheet Local Meal Charge Policy Communication Worksheet	Unpaid Meal Policy Fact Sheet Preventing Lunch Shaming (USDA) Overcoming the Unpaid Meal Challenge	Unpaid Meal Charge Policy Quiz (for new sponsors)

Smart Snacks & Food Fundraisers

Forms and Templates Fillable and/or customizable tools	Resources Guides and policy for running nutrition programs	Training Modules Lessons for specific skill building
CTE Only—Exempted Fundraiser Application Exempt Food Fundraiser Form Template (Non-CTE) Smart Snacks Calculator (Alliance for a Healthier Generation)	A Guide to Smart Snacks in School Smart Snacks in School (FNS Website) Quick Reference Guide for Smart Snacks & Fundraisers Smart Snacks Definitions and Q&A	Smart Snack Standards Training Video + Slides

Emergency Planning

Forms and Templates
Fillable and/or customizable tools

Resources
Guides and policy for running nutrition programs

Training Modules
Lessons for specific skill building

For emergencies outside of Emergency Meal Pattern Waivers, contact your specialist

Emergency Meal Pattern Waiver Request (Not Supply Chain Related)
Emergency Planning Department Plan

Emergency Guidance for SFAs

Monitoring and Training Requirements for the School Food Authority

Site Monitoring

Forms and Templates Fillable and/or customizable tools	Resources Guides and policy for running nutrition programs	Training Modules Lessons for specific skill building
NSLP Site Monitoring Form Afterschool Snack Program Site Monitoring Form SSO Site Monitoring Form \| Updated 3/5/2024 RCCI Site Monitoring Form

Civil Rights Requirements & Training

Forms and Templates Fillable and/or customizable tools	Resources Guides and policy for running nutrition programs	Training Modules Lessons for specific skill building
Civil Rights Complaint Procedure Template Civil Rights Complaint Form And Justice for All Poster Order Form Civil Rights Department Plan	Meaningful Access for Persons with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) in the School Meals Programs: Guidance and Q&As “I Speak” Document Nondiscrimination Statement for Child Nutrition Programs - English Nondiscrimination Statement for Child Nutrition Programs - Spanish	Civil Rights Training Civil Rights Training for Teachers

Professional Standards

Forms and Templates Fillable and/or customizable tools	Resources Guides and policy for running nutrition programs	Training Modules Lessons for specific skill building
USDA Professional Standards Tracking Tool Food Service Program Director Hiring Qualifications Form Job Description for School Nutrition Directors Competencies for School Nutrition Managers Competencies for School Nutrition Assistants	Professional Standards FNS Website Guide to Professional Standards in School Nutrition Programs Professional Standards Summary Professional Standards Training Topic Codes Professional Standards Final Rule Hiring Flexibilities	Hiring and Training Quiz (for New Sponsors) Staffing Plan Assignment (for New Sponsors)

Child Nutrition Programs in Addition to NSLP

Afterschool Snack Program

Forms and Templates Fillable and/or customizable tools	Resources Guides and policy for running nutrition programs	Training Modules Lessons for specific skill building
Afterschool Snack Production Record Sample Afterschool Snack Sample Count Sheet Afterschool Snack Program Site Monitoring Form	Steps to Begin the Afterschool Snack Program ASP Meal Pattern and Menu Ideas ASP Site Monitoring Form USDA Afterschool Snack Fact Sheet Regarding Athletics