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Questions can be submitted to [snpnewapplicant@isbe.net](snpnewapplicant@isbe.net).  \nStep 1: Review School Nutrition Program Requirements  \nThe School Nutrition Programs are federal programs administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) . Organizations that operate these programs must follow state and federal regulations as described in the following resources. Both resources below are required to be completed as part of the School Nutrition Programs application process. The sponsor must review all required trainings prior to beginning Step 7: Complete Menu Certification Process. Organizations applying for the Special Milk Program or Afterschool Care Snack Program only should communicate with the ISBE Nutrition Department on which resources apply.  \n☐Review all trainings, sign, and return the list of Training Resources for New Applicants ☐Read the SNP Administrative Handbook  \nStep 2: Determine Food Service Director  \nAll School Food Authorities (SFA) must have a dedicated Food Service Director who is responsible for administration and oversight of the meal program. The Food Service Director must be directly employed by the SFA.  \n☐Food Service Director:    \nStep 3: Determine Meal Service Type  \nThe following are general descriptions of the types of meal service options. Mark all that apply. Organizations applying for the Special Milk Program only may skip this step.  \n☐Self-Operated: The School Food Authority employed staff are responsible for managing all aspects of the school food service program including, but not limited to, ordering, preparing, and serving meals.  \n☐ Food Service Management Company (FSMC): The FSMC manages some aspects of the school food service program. Generally, the FSMC conducts product ordering, prepares and serves the mealsand/or manages the school meal program(s) .  \n☐Vended Contract: The Vendor provides the meals only (generally pre-packaged/pre-plated) and does not manage any aspect of the school food service. If the Vendor’s employees are responsible for the management of the program and/orfor the final preparation and/or serving of prepackaged/pre-plated school meals, then the contract is considered a FSMC contract and is no longer considered a vended contract.  \n☐School-to-School Agreement: The School Food Authority contracts with another School Food Authority to provide meals.  \nStep 4: Submit Initial Application Forms  \nTo begin the SNP application process, submit the following forms [to](to snpnewapplicant@isbe.net)[ ](to snpnewapplicant@isbe.net)[snpnewapplicant@isbe.net](to snpnewapplicant@isbe.net).☐ New Applicant Form  \n☐ W-9 Form  \n☐Federal 501(c)(3) tax-exempt letter (non-public entities only)  \n☐Copy of Residential License (RCCIs only)  \nApplicants must also complete the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) registration process and be qualified to do business with the State of Illinois. Questions related to GATA can be directed to ISBE’s GATA Department [at](at GATA@isbe.net)[ ](at GATA@isbe.net)[GATA@isbe.net](at GATA@isbe.net).  \n☐Complete GATA requirements  \nStep 5: Begin Contract Process (if applicable)  \nOrganizations planning to contract for meals must work closely with ISBE Procurement staff to ensure federal and state procurement regulations are being followed. Please note, the contract process must be completed before the Menu Certification Process (Step 7) can begin. Organizations planning to be self-operated may skip this step.  \n☐Begin coordinating with ISBE Procurement staff by emailing [nutritionprocurement@isbe.net](nutritionprocurement@isbe.net)[ ](nutritionprocurement@isbe.net)☐Contract finalized and required documents ","cbCairpKfGooCY5D","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCairpKfGooCY5D","pdf",249323,"English","# Application Overview & Checklist\n## Step 1: Review School Nutrition Program Requirements\n## Step 2: Determine Food Service Director\n## Step 3: Determine Meal Service Type\n## Step 4: Submit Initial Application Forms\n## Step 5: Begin Contract Process (if applicable)\n## Step 6: Complete New Site & Civil Rights Questionnaire\n## Step 7: Complete Menu Certification Process\n## Step 8: Complete Resource Management & Procurement Questionnaires\n## Step 9: Complete Technical Assistance (TA) Visit","[{\"question\":\"What are the main programs covered under the SNP application process?\",\"answer\":\"The checklist applies to the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Special Milk Program, and/or the Afterschool Care Snack Program.\"},{\"question\":\"Who must be designated as the Food Service Director?\",\"answer\":\"All School Food Authorities (SFA) must have a dedicated Food Service Director directly employed by the SFA to administer and oversee the meal program.\"},{\"question\":\"When must menu certification be completed during the application?\",\"answer\":\"Menu certification occurs in Step 7, after required trainings and initial forms. 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