Increasing Participation Good morning etc. By: Shannon Almand Director of Child Nutrition Quitman ISD

Where do you start? Evaluate your demographic numbers and participation. Set a goal for the coming year. Make a plan for how you will meet your goal. Use any and all resources available. Don’t be afraid of changing things. Educate and train you team to help you reach the Goal.

Demographics 2015-2016 Quitman ISD Student population……1189 Free & Reduced………..61.89% CN Employees…………13 Budget………………….$508,400.00 Schools………………….3 schools Participation Breakfast……64,111 Student Meals Lunch……...101,987 Student Meals Overall Increased Breakfast by 11,133 Meals 17% Overall Lunch Increased at HS & Elem 5%...Decreased 5% at JH

Best Practices Tips for Increasing Participation: Provide More Options Run Promotions Try Themed Days Student Sampling of New Foods Survey The Students Improve Meal Appeal

Second Chance Breakfast for JH & HS Provide More Options: 2015-2016 Additional Options Grab & Go Breakfast Second Chance Breakfast for JH & HS

Provide More Options: Bulldog Cafe Offer More Entrée Choices Vegetable and Fruit Variety Bulldog Cafe Today’s Menu Pepperoni Pizza Chicken Quesadilla Chef Salad Provide More Options:

Try new foods and get a sticker Run Promotions and Theme Days: St. Patrick’s Day Thanksgiving Feast Try new foods and get a sticker Easter Week

Student Sampling of New Foods Our Student Sampling: Homemade Pickles Spaghetti Squash Elementary Students were so excited to get to sample for free and the participation increased following this sampling.

Improve Your Meal Appeal

“TAKE HOME MOMENT” 1. Focus on what you can control 2. Build strong teams 3. Serve better 4. Sell more 5. Practice 'habitual consistency 6. Focus on execution 7. Continuous improvement is key