Annual Conference
Conference Session
2020-10-30
"Administrative Review Strategies for a Successful Remote Review"Key Areas: Administration
Session: Session C - Friday, October 30th, 2020: 8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
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Speaker(s): Jennifer L. McNeil, RDN, SNS - Fonder, LunchAssist, LunchAssist
Melissa Manning, RDN, LunchAssist
Objectives: Participants shall improve their understanding of how to meet or exceed expectations during the SY 20-21 Administrative Review - with the remote review process and USDA waiver flexibilities. Participants will learn organizational tips and tricks for managing required documentation, and following a timeline for review success. Participants will evaluate their department for preparedness and identify gaps that need to be completed prior to their next review.
Description: This session will share a variety of helpful hints, tips, and tools for a successful Administrative Review. Melissa and Jennifer have a combined experience of well over 100 Administrative Reviews through their work as consultants in California schools, including recent experience with the new remote AR. This session had standing room only during CSNA 2019, and has been updated for 2020 to include the new realities of an AR during COVID-19. They have built a wide variety of reliable resources for streamlining preparation and reducing stress during an AR year. They will walk you through what to expect during the remote Administrative Review from the Off-site Assessment, the virtual Cafeteria Visit, the Menu Review process in light of the meal pattern waiver. Together they will discuss common audit findings and how to avoid these mistakes during your next review. A question and answer session will be held at the end and printable checklists will be provided.
Speaker Bio(s):
Jennifer L. McNeil, RDN, SNS - LunchAssist
LunchAssist
Speaker Bio:
Jennifer McNeil, RDN, SNS is the Founder of LunchAssist and a former award-winning Child Nutrition Director. She previously worked with Encinitas and Hemet Unified School Districts, both in Southern California. In 2016, Jen founded LunchAssist, an organization that provides inspiration, support, and guidance to school nutrition professionals so they can focus on what matters most - feeding children well. Jen and her team are dedicated to empowering school nutrition professionals to succeed through an extensive collection of innovative tools and training, curated resources, customized consulting, and an online community where school districts and community partners have access to all their professional needs, in one place. Jen and her team have completed over 75 Administrative Reviews in 3 states, including several remote ARs during the Spring and Summer of 2020. Visit the LunchAssist virtual booth to learn more and say hello!
Melissa Manning, RDN - LunchAssist
LunchAssist
Speaker Bio:
Melissa has a deep-rooted passion for school nutrition. She is owner and founder of My School RD, a consulting company with the vision of creating healthier school lunch menus. As a former School Meals Initiative Audit Specialist with over 20 years experience in school foods, Melissa worked on an average of 10 Administrative Reviews each year for the last decade. She approaches the task of recipe standardization, nutritional analysis, audit preparation, and record keeping with an eye for detail and meticulous organization. She sincerely values the relationships she carries with her clients, who are lifelong customers. Melissa rounds out her days trekking across the globe in search of authentic flavors to add to her school menus and new trails to conquer. In her "spare time" she is on the CSULB Dietetic Internship Advisory Board and serves as a preceptor for seven dietetic internships, encouraging and empowering a diverse range of students to reach their highest potential through one-on-one mentorship.
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