Mission Impossible: Feeding Kids Better for Less

Micheline Piekarski, MSM, SNS

Oak Park & River Forest District 200

Toni Fisher, Secretary NIIPC

Introduction & Overview Changes in Child Nutrition Growing Need for Professionalism

and Continuing Education Who We Are What We Offer How A Co-op Works What the Future Holds Why You Should Join

Changes in School Nutrition

Meeting Dietary Guidelines

Statewide Nutrition StandardsNutritional AnalysisHealthier Choices

Cycle Menus

Fiscal Accountability

Importance of Professionalism

In Competitive Bidding

In Ethical Purchasing

By Continuing Education

Who We Are Northern Illinois Independent

Purchasing Cooperative 54 Member Districts and Growing Our Current Size

156,000 Student Enrollment

Districts from 500 to 15,000 Students

Pre-K to High School

Who We Are (Cont.)

Experience – 1 to 35 Years Comprehensive Food and

Nutrition Programs Breakfast Lunch Before & After School Snacks Vending Catering Concessions

What We Offer Savings -

Approximately 5% returned

in Bid Allowances

Bid Allowances

$7,820,476

$362,365

Bid

Bid Allowance

Product Description Quantity

Prospective

DistrictNIIPC Price

Difference Potential Savings

Ardmore K-pak 100% Fruit Punch 5,895 $9.48 $9.33 $0.15 $884.25

Simplot Conquest French Fries PTV 4,425 $15.04 $13.76 $1.28 $5,664.00

Tyson Breaded Chicken Patty PTV 2,745 $43.03 $42.47 $0.56 $1,537.20

Ardmore Kpak 100% Orange Juice 2,566 $10.41 $10.26 $0.15 $384.90

Lettuce Shredded 1/8" 2,239 $12.94 $12.25 $0.69 $1,544.91

Rich's Plain Sliced Bagel 1,676 $25.84 $10.80 $15.04 $25,207.04

Ardmore Kpak 100% Grape Juice 1,668 $11.70 $9.95 $1.75 $2,919.00

PPI Buttermilk Dressing Fat Free 1,662 $21.46 $9.81 $11.65 $19,362.30

Simplot Savory Seasoned Potato Wedge PTV 1,393 $21.39 $16.07 $5.32 $7,410.76

Simplot Classic Tiny Triangle 1,356 $17.04 $13.42 $3.62 $4,908.72

Briar Turkey Hot Dog 8/1 1,334 $11.57 $7.00 $4.57 $6,096.38

Ardmore Kpak 100% Apple Juice 1,232 $8.51 $8.21 $0.30 $369.60

Heinz BBQ Sauce Packet 1,216 $9.49 $5.06 $4.43 $5,386.88

Azteca 6" Flour Tortilla 1,169 $6.30 $5.83 $0.47 $549.43

Philadelphia Cream Cheese Cup 1,102 $19.04 $15.55 $3.49 $3,845.98

Heinz Ketchup Pkts 2,385 $18.93 $14.15 $4.78 $11,400.30

Tony's Smart Pizza Sausage #78456 740 $33.92 $28.84 $5.08 $3,759.20

Tony's Smart Pizza Cheese #78454 401 $33.68 $28.89 $4.79 $1,920.79

$103,151.64 Savings = $103,151.64

Save Time• 4 RFP’s Let with All Costs Absorbed

General Groceries and SuppliesDirect to Manufacturer BidsDairy ProductsBread Products

• Rebates

• Nutritional Analysis

Additional Membership Benefits• Mentoring • Marketing• Professional Development

Opportunities• Program Enhancements

– Inventory– Networking– Job Descriptions– Pricing Comparisons

How It WorksCall the Chairman

– Micheline Piekarski, MSM, SNS– Oak Park&River Forest High

School– Phone: 708.434.3142– E-mail: mpiekarski@oprfhs.org

Review Membership PacketSign Intergovernmental

Agreement

How It Works (Cont.)

• Orientation• Periodic Meetings• Food Orders Online• Phone Support• Email Contact

Dues Structure

Enrollment Application Fee

Annual Dues

Up to 1999 $200 $500

2000 – 4999 $200 $1000

5000 + $200 $1500

Why Should You Join?• Save Money

• Save Time

• Assistance with Program Menu Planning

Promotions

Training

Nutrition Education (e.g., Wellness Policy)

Questions?• Micheline Piekarski, NIIPC Chair

- Phone: 708.434.3142

- E-mail: mpiekarski@oprfhs.org• Toni Fisher, NIIPC Secretary

- Phone: 847.729.2747

- E-mail: tonifisher2@gmail.com