Mission Impossible: Feeding Kids Better for Less

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Mission Impossible Feeding Kids Better for Less

• Coletta Hines-Newell, SFNS
• Arlington Heights District 25
• Constance G. Mueller, MS, RD, SFNS
• Bloomington Public School District 87

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Introduction Overview

• Changes in child nutrition
• Importance of professionalism and continuing
  education
• Who we are
• What we offer
• How it works
• What the future holds
• Why you should join

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Changes in School Nutrition

• Meeting Dietary Guidelines
• Nutritional analysis
• Healthier choices
• Cycle menus
• Fiscal accountability

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Importance of Professionalism

• In competitive bidding
• In ethical purchasing
• By continuing education

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Who We Are

• Northern Illinois Independent Purchasing
  Cooperative
• 46 Districts and growing
• Size
• 156,000 students
• Districts from 500 to 40,000
• Pre-K to High School

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Who We Are (cont.)

• Years of experience 1 to 30
• Comprehensive Food Nutrition Service Programs
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Before After School Snacks
• Vending
• Catering
• Concessions

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What We Offer

• Save money

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Product Description Quantity Perspective District NIIPC Price Difference Difference

Ardmore Kpak 100 Fruit Punch 5,895 9.48 9.33 0.15 884.25
Simplot Conquest French Fries PTV 4,425 15.04 13.76 1.28 5,664.00
Tyson Breaded Chicken Patty PTV 2,745 43.03 42.47 0.56 1,537.20
Ardmore Kpak 100 Orange Juice 2,566 10.41 10.26 0.15 384.90
Lettuce Shredded 1/8" 2,239 12.94 12.25 0.69 1,544.91
Rich's Plain Sliced Bagel 1,676 25.84 10.80 15.04 25,207.04
Ardmore Kpak 100 Grape Juice 1,668 11.70 9.95 1.75 2,919.00
PPI Buttermilk Dressing Fat Free 1,662 21.46 9.81 11.65 19,362.30
Simplot Savory Seasoned Potato Wedge PTV 1,393 21.39 16.07 5.32 7,410.76
Simplot Classic Tiny Triangle 1,356 17.04 13.42 3.62 4,908.72
Briar Turkey Hot Dog 8/1 1,334 11.57 7.00 4.57 6,096.38
Ardmore Kpak 100 Apple Juice 1,232 8.51 8.21 0.30 369.60
Heinz BBQ Sauce Packet 1,216 9.49 5.06 4.43 5,386.88
Azteca 6" Flour Tortilla 1,169 6.30 5.83 0.47 549.43
Philadelphia Cream Cheese Cup 1,102 19.04 15.55 3.49 3,845.98
Heinz Ketchup Pkts 2,385 18.93 14.15 4.78 11,400.30
Tony's Smart Pizza Sausage 78456 740 33.92 28.84 5.08 3,759.20
Tony's Smart Pizza Cheese 78454 401 33.68 28.89 4.79 1,920.79
103,151.64
There is power in numbers!
Savings 103,151.64
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Save Time

• 3 bids
• Rebates
• Nutritional Analysis

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Additional Membership Benefits

• Mentoring
• Marketing
• Continuing Education
• Program Enhancements
• Inventory

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How It Works

• Call the chairman
• Micheline Piekarski, MS, SFNS
• Oak Park-River Forest High School
• Phone [phone]
• E-mail mpiekarski_at_oprfhs.org
• Membership Packet
• Intergovernmental Agreement

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Dues Structure
Enrollment Application Fee Annual Dues
Up to 1999 200 500
2000 4999 225 1000
5000 275 1500
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How It Works (cont.)

• Orientation
• Meetings
• Food Orders Online

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What The Future Holds

• Milk Bid
• Website

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Why You Should Join

• Save money
• Save time
• Assistance with program
• Menu planning
• Promotion
• Training
• Nutrition education
  (wellness policy)

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Questions?

• Micheline Piekarski, NIIPC Chair
• Phone [phone]
• E-mail mpiekarski_at_oprfhs.org
• Coletta Hines-Newell
• Phone [phone]
• E-Mail hinesnewell_at_ahsd25.k12.il.us
• Constance Mueller
• Phone [phone], X-229
• E-mail muellerc_at_district87.org