Name: Child Nutrition 101: Essential Insights for School Administrators
Start: 2025-07-29T11:30:00-0500
End: 2025-07-29T12:15:00-0500

Tuesday July 29, 2025 11:30am - 12:15pm CDT

Fulton (SCC)

This session provides school administrators with a high-level overview of key federal child nutrition programs, including the School Breakfast Program (SBP), the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), and Special Provision Options such as the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) and Provision 2. Participants will gain insights into program implementation, eligibility requirements, and strategies for maximizing participation while streamlining administrative processes.

Speakers

Krista Jackson

Program Operations, Child Nutrition, ADE, Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

Krista Jackson is the Associate Director of Program Operations with the Child Nutrition Unit. Ms. Jackson has 14 years of experience working in Child Nutrition. She currently trains, hires, and supports Area Specialist who administer the Administrative and Procurement Reviews in... Read More →

Sheila Chastain

Associate Director, Finance and Training, Child Nutrition Unit, DESE, ADE

Sheila Chastain is the Child Nutrition Unit, Associate Director Finance and Training. She has been assigned to various positions within the Child Nutrition Unit for the last 28 years. Ms. Chastain supervises a group 5 professionals within the Child Nutrition Unit who will provide... Read More →

Tuesday July 29, 2025 11:30am - 12:15pm CDT
Fulton (SCC)

Finance/HR/Operations, Breakout #2

Company DESE

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Sheila Chastain

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