School Nutrition Seamless Summer Option Panel Discussion
Recorded Webinar
Description:
Participants learn to evaluate the need in their community and tailor their Seamless Summer Option (SSO) program to fill those gaps, plan sites, and verify eligibility, including both area and rural non-congregate eligibility. They also learn to plan a menu to optimize food quality, including seasonally available foods and strategies to maintain quality while transporting. Additionally, they learn to create a staffing plan to train staff and volunteers to ensure program compliance and food safety. Learn to advertise the availability of your SSO program throughout the community. The discussion panel is led by Program Manager, Christina Nichols, with the Coordinated Support and Services team. She is joined by local school nutrition directors, Dawn Lewis, Randal Dodson, Meredith Potter, and Abby Rowland. Additional presenters include Compliance Specialists, Trae Cown, Sarah Combs, Stephanie Taylor, and Lydia Martin. This training is beneficial for School Nutrition Directors, Coordinators, and Manager/Supervisors who intend to operate the SSO. Learning Code(s): 3220
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Intended Audience: School Nutrition Staff (school and system level), School Nutrition State Staff (state level)
DOE Office: School Nutrition
Topics: School Nutrition
Event Type: Recorded Webinar
Primary Contact: Denise Weir - dweir@doe.k12.ga.us
Secondary Contact: School Nutrition - webtrainhelp@doe.k12.ga.us
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Webinar URL: https://url.gadoe.org/u3xs
Date Recorded: Apr 17, 2025