1. Northeast Region SMART Goals S Specific – State exactly what you want to accomplish. M Measurable – How will you evaluate if the goal has been met? A Achievable – Is it something you can actually accomplish? R Relevant – How does it align to your objectives? resources? T Time-bound – What timeframe would create a sense of urgency?

2. Northeast Region S – Specific State exactly what you want to accomplish. Goals should be simplistically written and clearly define what you are going to do.. Try to answer the five “W’s”: Who – Who is involved? What – What do I want to accomplish? Where – Where will this happen? When – When will this happen? Why – Why am I setting this goal?

3. Northeast Region M – Measurable How will you evaluate if the goal has been met? Goals can be quantified to a determined amount of a specified unit. It is the indicator of progress. Try to answer questions such as: How much? How many? How will I know it’s accomplished? What is the goal line?

4. Northeast Region A – Achievable Is it something you can actually accomplish? Goals state what results can be realistically be achieved, given available resources – but may stretch the team. Ask yourself these questions: Are you prepared to make the commitment necessary to reach your target? Are you willing to make major changes in your routine and work environment? Is there a more achievable goal you would be willing to work for?

5. Northeast Region R – Relevant How does it align to your objectives? Goals must be ones that you are willing and able to work on and must be based on forecasted needs. Try to answer questions such as: Do I have the resources? Does it make sense for my program? Does it align with my priorities and needs?

6. Northeast Region T – Time-bound What timeframe would create a sense of urgency? Goals should be linked to a timeframe that creates a practical sense of urgency. During your timeframe, ask yourself: What can I do TODAY to reach my goal? What can I do one week from now? What can I do one month from now?

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8. Action Plans Helps you focus your ideas and decide what steps are necessary to achieve your goals. Identifies what you want to achieve over a given period of time. Helps you reach your goals.

9. Northeast Region Developed menus that meet the standards, but having a difficult time identifying a whole grain-rich pasta of choice that students prefer. Problem

10. Northeast Region Employee Training Taste Tests with Students & Staff Contact other districts for ideas & suggestions More nutrition education with students Model behavior by having teachers, student groups (i.e., athletes), administrators, and parents promote food choices Try, Try, Try…and Try Again Best Practices/Solutions

11. Northeast Region Over the next three months, students will taste test three varieties of whole grain-rich pastas to select a student-preferred brand for next school year at a 65% student approval rating. ◦Specific: Students will taste test whole grain-rich pastas. ◦Measurable: 65% of students will prefer the selected whole grain- rich pasta. ◦Achievable: Yes ◦Relevant: Yes ◦Time-Bound: Next 3 months S.M.A.R.T. Goal-Menu Planning

12. Northeast Region Team Up for School Nutrition Success Action Plan Menu Planning Goal: Over the next three months, students will taste test three varieties of whole grain-rich pastas to select a student-preferred brand for next school year at a 65% student approval rating.

13. Northeast Region All cooks will complete the NFSMI’s Culinary Techniques: Preparing Entrees online course by October 2015. ◦Specific ◦Measurable ◦Achievable ◦Relevant ◦Time-Bound Another Simplistic Goal

14. Northeast Region Travel Policies and Procedures Contract (Letter of Agreement) ◦Signed and returned to NFSMI Carpooling ◦Notify NFSMI of the driver and all passengers Hotel Accommodations in Concord, NH o Make reservations and will pay out of pocket o Courtyard by Marriott at 70 Constitution Ave. o Comfort Inn at 77 Hall St. o May 18-20, 2015 (three nights) o Reimburse cost of room charge only

15. Northeast Region Reimbursements Reimbursement requests must be submitted by June 21, 2015. Allow 45 days for payment Rand McNally driving directions must be provided with mileage for reimbursement. W-9’s are required for reimbursements Mail in with reimbursements

16. Northeast Region Receipts Original, itemized receipts Alcohol – not reimbursable – must be on a separate receipt Tips – not reimbursable

17. Northeast Region Pre-Workshop Self-Assessment Three (3) Topic Areas Increasing Participation Menu Planning Financial Management SNA’s Keys to Excellence Best Practice Areas Assess your operation Use a scale of 1 to 5 1 = extremely poor 5 = excellent

18. Northeast Region Attire Business casual Jacket Temperature fluctuates in the building

19. Northeast Region Questions or Comments