Latest NewsStarting in May - Farm to School Technical Assistance (TA) Office HoursSNIP Conference Rescheduled to October 27-29, 2021COVID-19 Waivers, Free School Meals Extended to Sept. 30MDE Minnesota Harvest Recipe Contest AnnouncedProposed Relief Package Could Include Additional Time for Schools to Collect Free and Reduced Applications
Governor Tim Waltz Signs Safe Learning Executive Order For Minnesota School Districts20-21 Executive Board Installed Virtually August 32021-22 MSNA Election CandidatesThe 2021 election to be held between May 1-15, 2021. MSNA will be conducting the election through online voting, via a Survey Monkey link that will be emailed to all MSNA school members (no Industry members). When the election opens on the morning of May 1, members should look for an email sent from Survey Monkey. If not found in "Inbox," first check “Spam,” “Clutter” and “Other” folders. For election rules and candidates bios, click here. Slate of Candidates Vice PresidentMichele Hawkinson, Tracy ISDNutrition ChairKimberly Hinrichs, Buffalo/Montrose/Hanover ISDJennifer Walters, Winona ISDLeadership Development CommitteeKathy Faust, Cross Lake Community SchoolsValerie Johns, Eden Prairie ISDGlen Ritter, Inver Grove Heights/So. St. PaulChristina Wirtz, St. Paul Public SchoolsSNIP Conference Rescheduled to October 27-29, 2021The MSNA Executive Board has made the decision to reschedule the SNIP Conference from May 5-7 to October 27-29th at Breezy Point Resort in Brainerd, MN, due to the uncertainty of the coronavirus. We are following all CDC and state guidelines and are looking forward to meeting safely, in person in the fall. Conference and hotel registration will open in August! For more details, click here. SNA Annual National Conference Will Be Virtual This YearGiven the uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic and especially due to continued concerns for the health and safety of all members, industry partners, volunteer leaders, staff, and other stakeholders, SNA has announced its Annual National Conference (ANC) will be held virtually during the week of July 12, 2021. For more details, click here. COVID-19 Waivers, Free School Meals Extended to Sept. 30The non-profit School Nutrition Association (SNA) applauded the announcement by U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack of the extension of key COVID-19 Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) and Seamless Summer Option (SSO) waivers through September 30, 2021. SNA has called for waiver extensions to address ongoing challenges of school meal service during the pandemic and to ensure all hungry students continue to have safe access to healthy school meals whether they are learning in school or from home. SNA supports extending COVID-19 waivers through School Year 2021/22 to maintain grab-and-go meal options and pandemic safety measures for students and staff. |
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