August 9, 2026
August has a particular kind of pressure in school nutrition. The school year is close; there are still open positions to fill, menus to finalize, compliance […]
July 2, 2026
Training is one of the most powerful levers a school nutrition supervisor has. School nutrition training planning is also one of the easiest to deprioritize when […]
June 5, 2026
Summer feels like breathing room. But for program leaders, summer planning for school nutrition is actually one of the most critical work seasons of the year. The cafeteria may be quiet, but your […]
May 9, 2026
For many school nutrition directors, the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) sounds promising on paper. No more collecting and verifying household applications. No more chasing meal debt. […]
April 9, 2026
School nutrition training is often measured in hours. Directors track USDA Professional Standards requirements. Staff complete modules. Certificates are filed. The box is checked until the next training cycle. But education that […]
March 15, 2026
Finalizing Contracts and Preparing for Administrative Review Once a bidder has been determined to be responsive and responsible, the final step is award and contract execution. When […]
March 15, 2026
After reviewing bids, the next step in the school nutrition commercial bid process is determining responsibility, price, and award decisions. After confirming that bids are responsive, the […]
March 13, 2026
Completing the Procurement Cycle In Part One, we covered planning, preparation, and bid solicitation in the school nutrition commercial bid process. Now we move to the next phase: reviewing school nutrition […]
February 1, 2026
Why Procurement Preparation Matters in School Nutrition As the school nutrition director, there are many responsibilities, meetings, and tasks that pull you in different directions. Mastering the school nutrition commercial bid process, however, is one of the most essential […]