Cafeteria Funds Panel Discussion

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1 Cafeteria Funds Panel Discussion Mark Chavez, Director of Nutrition Services Alan Giles, Asst. Superintendent, Business Services Denise Jaramillo, Asst. Superintendent, Business Services Harold Sullins, Director of Nutrition Services Vivien Watts, Director of Business Services 2016 CASBO Annual Conference April 14, 2016 Pasadena, CA THESE MATERIALS HAVE BEEN PREPARED BY THE CASBO CHILD NUTRITION PROFESSIONAL COUNCIL. THEY HAVE NOT BEEN REVIEWED BY STATE CASBO FOR APPROVAL, SO THEREFORE ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT OF CASBO

2 Student Debt What is New? The Issue Some believe that kids should be fed at school no matter what so they can continue their day of learning. Who pays when they don t pay? What is your policy and how to enforce your policy?

3 Student Debt Alhambra s Experience Introduced the Issue at Principals Meeting Discussed Alternatives Result (Revised Policy on Meal Charges) Communication with Parents

4 Direct Costs - Reference: What are direct costs? Direct costs are those costs that provide measurable, direct benefits to particular programs. Typical direct costs that may be charged to the cafeteria fund/account include salaries of food service directors, supervisors, managers, cooks, kitchen helpers, and clerks; employee benefits for all employees in this program; food; laundry; costs of purchase and operations of vehicles used in the delivery of food to various locations; insurance on vehicles used solely for food service; repair and maintenance of equipment used in the program (with approval); and acquisition and replacement of related equipment (with approval).

5 Direct Costs Reference: Allowable Expenses Department personnel salaries that benefit the meal program Food, Paper Goods, Office Supplies, Computer Hardware and Software Large and small kitchen equipment, warehouse equipment, meal transport equipment Vehicles used for the program only Maintenance and Repair Services, Consulting Services Unallowable Expenses Personnel that does not benefit the meal program such as Lunch or Activity Supervisors Purchase of land or buildings (**central kitchen projects need approval from CDE/USDA) Construction costs or modernization that adds value to the structure **without prior CDE/USDA approval Air conditioning, heating systems, ventilation, intercommunication systems, phone, internet, sewer and sanitary systems, and utility infrastructure (gas, electric, water)

6 Maintaining Self Supporting Fund Internal Pressures a. District Expectations b. Bargaining Units/Negotiations c. Enrollment and Program Changes

7 Maintaining Self Supporting Fund External Pressures a. Regulatory Requirements/Changes b. Economic Outlook c. Public Perceptions

8 Identifying New Revenue Streams Do you need a cash cow? Look no further than these two options 1. Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) a. Provides highest reimbursement rate for all meals served b. Reduces the meal application burden for parents and district c. Potentially adds more indirect dollars to the general fund d. Enroll a cluster(s) of schools, single school, or entire district

9 Identifying New Revenue Streams 2. Supper Program (aka Super Snack) a. After school meal service b. Program administered under the Child and Adult Care Feeding Program c. All meals claimed under free rate if your district meets area eligibility a. $3.07 per meal reimbursement rate d. Meal is larger than afterschool snack, which students feel is greater value e. Meal preparation, storage, delivery, and record keeping important factors

10 Identifying New Revenue Streams..but if you re only looking for a cash calf, here are a couple of good options too! 3. Provision 2 a. Able to establish fixed claiming percentages for future years claiming b. Reduces administrative burden in cycle years c. Provides for continuity in program planning and budgeting d. Enroll by school or district e. Utilize monthly or annual claiming percentages

11 Identifying New Revenue Streams 4. Seamless Summer Option (SSFO) a. Provides meals to community children, 18 years and younger, when school is out! b. May provide two types of meal service under SSFO (Breakfast/Lunch, Lunch/Snack, etc.) c. All meals claimed under free rate for NSLP a. $3.07 per meal reimbursement rate d. Partner with city and community programs to maximize participation. Outreach is key! e. Reduced administrative burden and great public relations

12 Thank You!