Page 19 - 72nd Annual Conference Brochure

FRIDAY, JULY 18 TH
FRIDAY, JULY 18
TH

10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM 2:30 PM - 3:20 PM
2:30 PM - 3:20 PM
703: Purchasing with Purpose: How
603: What you need to know about
603: What y ou need to know about 703: Purchasing with Purpose: How
to Build the Right Equipment
Data and Access to SUN to Build the Right Equipment
Data and Access to SUN
Specs for Your Operation
Bucks Benefits Specs for Y our Oper ation
Bucks Benefits
In this session, participants will build on Making the right equipment purchase
existing knowledge of the AzEDS data re- starts long before the quote request. In
CHILD NUTRITION SESSION AGENDA
CHILD NUTRITION SESSION AGENDA
ported for NSLP participating schools, and this session, we’ll walk through how to
how households apply for SUN Bucks, the build clear, effective equipment specifica-
newest grocery benefit available for eligi- tions that align with your school nutrition
ble children in Arizona. program’s unique needs. From identifying
Presenter your operational goals to translating those
Jennifer Blankenship - Arizona into technical requirements, attendees
Department of Education will gain practical strategies for specifying
equipment that supports efficiency, dura-
bility, student engagement, and long-term
value. Whether you’re preparing for your
next capital investment or evaluating re-
placement options, this session will help
you feel confident and prepared in the pur-
chasing process.
Presenters

Erin Bronner - Creighton School
District
Rachael Sassarini - Delfield
Tyler Baker - The Redstone Group

3:40 PM - 4:30 PM
3:40 PM - 4:30 PM

803: Maximizing Reimbursement:
803: Maximizing R eimbursement:
-Risk Meals
t
At-Risk Meals
A
This session will explore the financial con-
siderations of operating At-Risk meals and
snacks, including comparison of revenue
potential through reimbursement, staffing
and food costs.
Presenter
Adelita Bagley - Arizona Department
of Education