1. Child Nutrition Program Summer Food Service Program Review 2015
Breakfast, Lunch and
Summer Food Service Program Review 2015
Michelle Zirnis
Child Nutrition Director
September 23, 2015

2. Child Nutrition Director
Michelle Zirnis
Child Nutrition Director `
Began Employment with Huntsville City Board of Education on 9 July, 2015
Previously served as Director of Child Nutrition Program(s) at Dickson County Board of Education in Dickson, TN
13 years of experience in K12 Child Nutrition Program(s) and Dietary Sciences
Looking forward to increasing student participation rates across the District through improved menu options and enhanced customer service

3. Child Nutrition Program Review:
From 2010 to 2015, Lunch Program participation
remained flat (on a cumulative basis)

4. Child Nutrition Program Review:
Over same period, Breakfast in Classroom (BIC) resulted in a dramatic increase in breakfast participation

5. Child Nutrition Program Review:
Cumulative meal counts increased as result of BIC participation

6. Child Nutrition Program Review:
Total increase in cumulative meal counts attributed to consistent increase in BIC participation

7. Child Nutrition Program Review:
Total increase in cumulative meal counts attributed to consistent increase in BIC participation
Growth

8. Summer Food Service Program
Program Review 2015 `

9. Summer Food Service Program
Program Review 2015 `

10. Summer Food Service Program 2015 Program Review (continued)
Participant Groups
Boys & Girls Club
North AL Center for Educational Excellence
Girls Inc.
Richard Showers Recreation Center
YMCA
The Freedom Schools
Appleton Learning
Pinnacle Schools
Numerous local churches
Partnerships
Durham Transportation
Huntsville Shuttle Bus
United Way

11. Program Improvements Fiscal Year 2016
Improved menu options driven by program participation (to include a new ‘grab and go meal’ option)
Installation of wireless kiosk cart for high schools (in heavy traffic and/or student drop-off areas)
Monthly taste testing and quality control reviews performed by Internal CNP administration
Student surveys and enhanced direct student/parent communication through utilization of an application (“App”)

12. Fiscal Year 2016 (continued)
Program Improvements
Fiscal Year 2016 (continued)
Culinary training classes offered to all program supervisors
Model Best in Class Breakfast-in-Classroom and Supper programs across the District.
Professionalization of food service operations (to include standard uniforms for kitchen staff)
Provide essential resources for all kitchens while maintaining fiscal sustainability and growth

13. Questions