Alabama State Board of Education Governor Kay Ivey President Jackie Zeigler District I Betty Peters District Stephanie Bell District Ill Yvette M. Richardson, District IV Ella E. Bell District McCarty, District VI Vice President Jeff Newman District VII President Pro Tern Mary Scott Hunter, JD. District Eric G. Mackey, Secretary and Executive Officer STATE OF ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Eric G. Mackey, State Superintendent of Education August 17, 2018 To: Mr. Van Nichols, Child Nutrition Program Director Choctaw County Board of Education . - 31/" [In From. June B. Barrett, Program Coordinat ?out i? 0 y, Child Nutrition Programs 9 Re: 8-19 Request for Exemption from the Whole Grain?Rich Requirement for School Meals Your Request for Exemption from the Whole Grain?Rich Requirement for School Meals for SY18-19 has been reviewed. Your request has been approved. The specific whole grain product(s) approved for exemption in SY18-19 are as follows: Apgroved Whole Grain Hamburger Buns, Whole Grain Hotdog Buns, Whole Grain Bread and Whole Grain Hoagies based on Poor Acceptability (PA). Be advised that the Federal Bid Laws and the Alabama Bid Laws must be followed-inhali- phases of the bidding and procurement process. School Food Authorities (SFAs) approved for an exemption from the current whole grain? rich requirement will have to continue, at a minimum, to meet the whole grain?rich requirement that was in effect for school year 2013?2014 half of the grains offered are required to be whole grain-rich). If you have any questions, please contact the School Nutrition Staff at 334-242?8228. GORDON PERSONS BUILDING - PO. Box 302101 - MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36130-2101 - TELEPHONE (334) 242-9700 - FAX (334) 242-9708 - WEB SITE: Alabama State Board of Education Governor Kay Ivey President Jackie zeigler District I Betty Peters District II Stephanie Bell District ill Yvette M. Richardson, District lV Ella B. Bell District McCarty, District VI Vice President Jeff Newman District VII President Pro Tem Mary Scott Hunter, JD. District Eric G. Mackey, Secretary and Executive Of?cer STATE OF ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Eric G. Mackey, State Superintendent of Education August 15, 2018 To: Ms. Christina Morgan, Child Nutrition Program Director Elba City Board of Education A :2 crux From: June B. Barrett, Program Cberdi: Child Nutrition Programs Re: 8Y1 8?19 Request for Exemption from the Whole Grain-Rich Requirement for School Meals Your Request for Exemption from the Whole Grain?Rich Requirement for School Meals for has been reviewed. Your request has been approved. The specific whole grain product(s) approved for exemption in are as follows: Approved Whole Grain Hamburger Buns, Whole Grain Hotdog Buns, Whole Grain Bread and Whole Grain Hoagies based on Poor Acceptability (PA). Be advised that the Federal Bid Laws and the Alabama Bid Laws must be followed in all phases of the bidding and procurement process. School Food Authorities (SFAs) approved for an exemption from the current whole grain- rich requirement will have to continue, at a minimum, to meet the whole grain?rich requirement that was in effect for school year 2013-2014 half of the grains offered are required to be whole grain?rich). If you have any questions, please contact the School Nutrition Staff at 334-242?8228. GORDON PERSONS BUILDING - 13.0. Box 302101 - MONTGOMERY. ALABAMA 36130?2101 {334) 242-9700 - FAX (334) games - WEB SITE: wwx?aisdecdu Alabama State Board of Education Governor Kay lvey President Jackie Zelgler District Tra cie West District ll Stephanie Bell District Ill Yvette M. RichardsonI District Ella B. Bell District McCarty, District Vi Vice President Jeff Newman District President Pro Tem Wayne Reynolds. District VIJI Eric G. Mackey, Secretary and Executive Of?cer STATE OF ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Eric G. Mackey, State Superintendent of Education February 12, 2019 M. To: Ms. Jenny Newton, Child Nutrition Program Director Hartselle City Board of Education From: June B. Barrett, Program Coordin tor\/ Child Nutrition Programs Re: Request for Exemption from the Whole Grain-Rich Requirement for School Meals Your Request for Exemption from the Whole Grain?Rich Requirement for School Meals for SY18-19 has been reviewed. Your request has been approved. The specific whole grain product(s) approved for exemption in are as follows: Approved Whole Grain Hamburger Buns, Whole Grain Hotdog Buns, Whole Grain Loaf Bread, Whole Grain Rolls and Whole Grain Biscuits based on Unacceptable Quality (UQ). Be advised that the Federal Bid Laws and the Alabama Bid Laws must be followed in all phases of the bidding and procurement process. School Food Authorities (SFAs) approved for an exemption from the current whole grain- rich requirement will have to continue, at a minimum, to meet the whole grain-rich requirement that was in effect for school year 2013-2014 half of the grains offered are required to be whole grain-rich). If you have any questions, please contact the School Nutrition Staff at 334-694?4657. ORDDN PERSONS BUILDING - PO. Box 302 I 01 . MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36 30-2 1 0] . TELEPHONE (334) 69441900 . FAX (334) 694-4990 WEB SITE: \vn-?walsdeedu Alabama State Board of Education Governor Kay lvey President Jackie Zeigler District Betty Peters District II Stephanie Bell District Yvette M. Richardson, District IV Ella E. Bell District McCarty, District VI Vice President Jeff Newman District VII President Pro Tem Mary Scott Hunter, JD. District Eric G. Mackey, SecretaryI and Exacutive Officer STATE OF ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Eric G. Mackey, State Superintendent of Education December 17, 2018 MEMORANDUM To: Ms. Sealey, Child Nutrition Program Director Satsuma City Board of Education From. June B. Barrett Program Coordina?mrgin?nj .523,ch Child Nutrition Programs Re: Request for Exemption frOm the Whole Grain-Rich Requirement for School Meals Your Request for Exemption from the Whole Grain- Rich Requirement for School Meals for SY18- 19 has been reviewed Your request has been approved. The specific whole grain product(s) approved for exemption in 19 are as follows: Aggroved Whole Grain Hamburger Buns, Whole Grain Hotdog Buns, Whole Grain Sandwich Bread, and Whole Grain Brown Rice based on Poor Acceptability (PA). Be advised that the Federal Bid Laws and the Alabama Bid Laws must be followed in all phases of the bidding and procurement process. School Food Authorities (SFAs) approved for an exemption from the current whole grain? rich requirement will have to continue at a minimum to meet the whole grain- -rich requirement that was in effect for school year 2013? 2014 half of the grains offered are required to be whole grain-rich). If you have any questions, please contact the School Nutrition Staff at 334?694-4657. 0RDON PERSONS BUILDING a PO, Box 30210] - MONTGOMERY, ALARM-IA 36130-210] . TELEPHONE (334) 694-4900 . Fax (334) 694?4990 - WEB SITE: wxnvalsdeedu Alabama State Board of Education Governor Kay Ivey President Jackie Zeigler District Tracie West District ll Stephanie Bell District Ill Yvette M. Richardson. District Ella 3. Bell District McCarty, District Vi Vice President Jeff Newman District VII President Pro Tem Wayne Reynolds. ECLD. District Eric G. Mackey, Secretary and Executive Of?cer STATE OF ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Eric G. Mackey. State Superintendent of Education February 11, 2019 MEMORANDUM To: Ms. Kelley Javinett, Child Nutrition Program Director Tarrant City Board of Education From: June B. Barrett, Program Coordi?W/b Child Nutrition Programs Re: SY18-19 Request for Exemption from the Whole Grain-Rich Requirement for School Meals Your Request for Exemption from the Whole Grain-Rich Requirement for School Meals for 9 has been reviewed. Your request has been approved. The specific whole grain product(s) approved for exemption in are as follows: Approved . Whole Grain Hamburger Buns, Whole Grain Hotdog Buns, Whole Grain Loaf Bread, Whole Grain Rolls and Whole Grain Biscuits based on Poor Acceptability (PA). Be advised that the Federal Bid Laws and the Alabama Bid Laws must be followed in all phases of the bidding and procurement process. School Food Authorities (SFAs) approved for an exemption from the current whole grain- rich requirement will have to continue, at a minimum, to meet the whole grain?rich requirement that was in effect for school year 2013-2014 half of the grains offered are required to be whole grain?rich). if you have any questions, please contact the School Nutrition Staff at 334-694?4657. GORDON PERSONS BUILDING - Box 302101 . ALABAMA 3.6 I 30-2 I 01 - TELEPHONE (334) 694-4900 - FAX {334) 694-4990 . WEB SITE: Alabama State Board of Education Governor Kay Ivey President Jackie Zeigler District I Betty Peters District ll Stephanie Bell District Yvette M. Richardson, ECLD. District lV Ella B. Bell District McCarty, District Vi Vice President Jeff Newman District VII President Pro Tem Mary Scott Hunter, J.D. District Eric G, Mackey, Secretary and Executive Officer STATE OF ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Eric G. Mackey, State Superintendent of Education July 25, 2018 .U. To: Ms. Melissa Donaldson, Child Nutrition Program Director Trussville City Board of Education ?H?xy/f?H .. 3 7 From: June B. Barrett, Program Coo dispatch/{132 Child Nutrition Programs Re: SY18-19 Request for Exemption from the Whole Grain-Rich Requirement for School Meals Your Request for Exemption from the Whole Grain?Rich Requirement for School Meals for SY18-19 has been reviewed. Your request has been approved. The specific whole grain product(s) approved for exemption in are as follows: Approved Whole Grain Grits and Whole Grain Biscuits based on Financial Hardship (FH). Be advised that the Federal Bid Laws and the Alabama Bid Laws must be followed in all phases of the bidding and procurement process. School Food Authorities (SFAs) approved for an exemption from the current whole grain? rich requirement will have to continue, at a minimum, to meet the whole grain?rich requirement that was in effect for school year 2013-2014 half of the grains offered are required to be whole grain-rich). If you have any questions, please contact the School Nutrition Staff at 334-242?8228. GORDON PERSONS BUILDING - PO. Box 302101 - MONTGOMERY. ALABAMA 36130-2101 - TELEPHONE (334) 242-9700 - Fax (334) 242?9?08 - WEB SITE: Alabama State Board of Education Governor Kay Ivey President Jackie Zeigler District I Betty Peters District ll Stephanie Bell District Yvette M. Richardson, District IV Ella B. Bell District McCarty, District Vi Vice President Jeff Newman District VII President Pro Tem Mar}.r Scott Hunter. J.D. District Eric G. Mackey, ECLD. Secretaryr and Executive Of?cer STATE OF ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Eric G. Macks-y, State Superintendent of Education December 12, 2018 M. To: Ms. Stephanie Overstreet, Child Nutrition Program Director Blount County Board of Education From: June B. Barrett, Program Coordinator; . A?Eir. 5., if Child Nutrition Programs AM ?it/"t Re: SY18-19 Request for Exemption gem/the Whole Grain-Rich Requirement for School Meals Your Request for Exemption from the Whole Grain-Rich Requirement for School Meals for SY18-19 has been reviewed. Your request has been approved. The specific whole grain product(s) approved for exemption in SY18-19 are as follows: Approved Whole Grain Biscuits based on Poor (PA). Be advised that the Federal Bid Laws and the Alabama Bid Laws must be followed in all phases of the bidding and procurement process. School Food Authorities (SFAs) approved for an exemption from the current whole grain? rich requirement will have to continue, at a minimum, to meet the whole grain?rich requirement that was in effect for school year 2013?2014 half of the grains offered are required to be whole grain-rich). If you have any questions. please contact the School Nutrition Staff at 334-694-4657. UORDON PERSONS BUILDING - P.O. Box 30210] . MONTGOMERY. ALABAMA 36130?2 I 0] - TELEPHONE (334) 694-4 900 - FAX (334) 694-4990 - WEB SITE: \nnvalsdecdn Alabama State Board of Education Governor Kay Ivey President Jackie Zeigler District Betty Peters District II Stephanie Bell District Yvette M. RichardsonI District IV Ella E. Bell DistriCt McCarty, District VI Vice President Jeff Newman District VII President Pro Terri Mary Scott Hunter. J.D. District Eric G. Mackey. Secretary and Executive Of?cer STATE OF ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Eric G. Mackey, State Superintendent of Education October 18, 2018 To: Ms. Robyn Bragwell, Child Nutrition Program Director Franklin County Board of Education From: June B. Barrett, Program coordiEBELL/ui? A Child Nutrition Programs Re: 8-19 Request for Exemption from the Whole Grain-Rich Requirement for School Meals Your Request for Exemption from the Whole Grain-Rich Requirement for School Meals for SY18-19 has been reviewed. Your request has been approved. The specific whole grain product(s) approved for exemption in SY18-19 are as follows: Approved Whole Grain Biscuits based on Poor Acceptability (PA) and Unacceptable Quality (UQ). Be advised that the Federal Bid Laws and the Alabama Bid Laws must be followed in all phases of the bidding and procurement process. School Food Authorities (SFAs) approved for an exemption from the current whole grain- rich requirement will have to continue, at a minimum, to meet the whole grain-rich requirement that was in effect for school year 2013?2014 (is, half of the grains offered are required to be whole grain-rich). If you have any questions, please contact the School Nutrition Staff at 334-694-4657. GORDON PERSONS BUILDING I PO. BOX 30210] I MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36130-2101 I TELEPHONE (334) 694-4900 . FAX (334) 694-4990 I WEB SITE: i Alabama State Board of Education Governor Kay lvey President Jackie Zeigler District Betty Peters District ll Stephanie Bell District lli Yvette M. Richardson. District IV Ella El. Bell District McCarty! District \i'l Vice President Jeff Newman District VII President Pro Tem Mary Scott Hunter, J.D. District Eric G. Mackey, Secretary and Executive Officer STATE OF ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Eric G. Mackey, State Superintendent of Education July 17, 2018 To: Ms. Juanita Riley, Child Nutrition Program Director Clay County Board of Education 3?3 x. . From: June B. Barrett, Program Coordinatdiiw re Child Nutrition Programs Re: SY18-19 Request for Exemption from the Whole Grain?Rich Requirement for School Meals Your Request for Exemption from the Whole Grain?Rich Requirement for School Meals for SY18-19 has been reviewed. Your request has been approved. The specific whole grain product(s) approved for exemption in are as follows: Approved Whole Grain Hamburger Buns, Whole Grain Hotdog Buns, Whole Grain Sub Rolls, Whole Grain Sliced Bread, Whole Grain Biscuits and Whole Grain Pasta based on Poor Acceptability (PA). Be advised that the Federal Bid Laws and the Alabama Bid Laws must be followed in all phases of the bidding and procurement process. School Food Authorities (SFAs) approved for an exemption from the current whole grain- rich requirement will have to continue, at a minimum, to meet the whole grain?rich requirement that was in effect for school year 2013-2014 (Le, half of the grains offered are required to be whole grain-rich). If you have any questions, please contact the School Nutrition Staff at 334?242?8228. GORDON PERSONS BUILDING - PC. Box 302101 361309101 - TELEPHONE (334) 242?9?00 - FAX (334) 242?9708 - WEB SITE: STATE OF ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Eric G. Mackey. State Superintendent of Education July 23, 2018 Alabama I State Board I of Education MEMO Governor Kay lvey President I To: Ms. Sonja Anthony, Child Nutrition Program Director Jefferson County Board of Education {rm?H 33:. From: June B. Barrett, Program Cop?rdtn?aq {it} f:3_ Child Nutrition Programs Jackie Zeigier District i i Re: Request for Exemption from the Whole Grain?Rich Requirement for School Meals Betty Peters District if Your Request for Exemption from the Whole Grain?Rich Requirement for School Meals for Siamese? ,l SY18-19 has been reviewed. Your request has been approved. The specific whole grain D'Str'ct'? product(s) approved for exemption in are as follows: ABM Whole Grain Buns, Whole Grain Biscuits and Whole Grain Rolls based on Poor Acceptability (PA). Be advised that the Federal Bid Laws and the Alabama Bid Laws must be followed in all phases of the bidding and procurement process. Ella 8. Bell District School Food Authorities (SFAs) approved for an exemption from the current whole grain- McCarty,Ph.astray. .- rich requrrement Will have to continue, at a minimum, to meet the whole grain?rich V'M?es'de'? requirement that was in effect for school year 2013?2014 half of the grains offered are required to be whole grain-rich). Jeff Newman District If you have any questions, please contact the School Nutrition Staff at 334-242?8228. President Pro Tern Mary Scott Hunter, J.D. District Secretary and I Eric G. Mackey. Executive Of?cer GORDON PERSONS BUILDING - PO. Box 302101 - MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36130?2101 - 242-9700 - FAX (334) 242?9703 - WEB SITE: mvw.alsde.cdu 1 STATE OF ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Eric G. Mackey, State Superintendent of Education July 17, 2018 Siltibaglaard ofEducation A Li. M. Gwii?i'id?li?iw To: Ms. Keri Rogers, Child Nutrition Program Director Lamar County Board of Education . Mg 4. Aggregate From: June B. Barrett, Program Coordi?gmj_q . [gzv?y Child Nutrition Programs Lil Re: SY18-19 Request for Exemption from the Whole Grain?Rich Requirement for Betty Peters Districtll Meals Your Request for Exemption from the Whole Grain-Rich Requirement for School Meals for seam Bell - 8Y1 8-1 9 has been reviewed. Your request has been approved. The specific whole grain product(s) approved for exemption in 9 are as follows: Approved Whole Grain Hamburger Buns, Whole Grain Hotdog Buns and Whole Grain Biscuits based on Unacceptable Quality (UQ). Era a. Bell Be advised that the Federal Bid Laws and the Alabama Bid Laws must be followed in all ?mm? phases of the bidding and procurement process. School Food Authorities (SFAs) approved for an exemption from the current whole grain- rich requirement will have to continue, at a minimum, to meet the whole grain-rich requirement that was in effect for school year 2013-2014 half of the grains offered are required to be whole grain-rich). if you have any questions, please contact the School Nutrition Staff at 334-242-8228. President Pro Tem 88/ Mary Scott Hunter, J.D. District Eric G. Mackey. Secretary and Executive Of?cer GORDON PERSONS Buuomc PO, Box 302101 - ALABAMA 36130?2101 - TELEPHONE (334) 242?9?00 - Fax (334) 242-9?08 - WEB SITE: Alabama State Board of Education Governor Kay Ivey President Jackie Zeigler District I Betty Peters District ll Stephanie Bell District Yvette M. Richardson, District IV Ella B. Bell District McCarty. District Vl Vice President Jeff Newman District VII President Pro Tem Mary Scott Hunter. J.D. District Eric G. Mackey. Secretary and Executive Of?cer STATE OF ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Eric G. Mackey. State Superintendent of Education October 29, 2018 To: Ms. Julie Bone, Child Nutrition Program Director Morgan County Board of Education if 64/ M. From: June B. Barrett, Program Child Nutrition Programs Re: Request for Exemption from the Whole Grain?Rich Requirement for School Meals Your Request for Exemption from the Whole Grain-Rich Requirement for School Meals for SY18-19 has been reviewed. Your request has been approved. The specific whole grain product(s) approved for exemption in are as follows: Approved Whole Grain Hot Dog Buns, Whole Grain Hamburger Buns, Whole Grain Biscuits, Whole Grain Rolls and Whole Grain Loaf Bread based on Unacceptable Quality (UQ). Be advised that the Federal Bid Laws and the Alabama Bid Laws must be followed in all phases of the bidding and procurement process. School Food Authorities (SFAs) approved for an exemption from the current whole grain- rich requirement will have to continue, at a minimum, to meet the whole grain-rich requirement that was in effect for school year 2013-2014 half of the grains offered are required to be whole grain-rich). If you have any questions, please contact the School Nutrition Staff at 334-694?4657. GORDON PERSONS BUILDING - R0. Box 302101 . MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36130-2101 . TELEPHONE (334) 694-4900 - Fax (334) 694-4990 - WEB SITE: Alabama State Board of Education Governor Kay ivey President Jackie Zeigler District! Tracie West District Stephanie Bell District Ill Yvette M. Richardson, District IV Elia E. Bell District McCarty, District VI Vice President Jeff Newman District VII President Pro Tem Wayne Reynolds, District Vlii Eric G. Mackey, Secretary and Executive Officer STATE OF ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Eric G. Mackey. State Superintendent of Education January 25, 2019 To: Ms. Margie Murphy, Child Nutrition Program Director Randolph County Board of Education From: June B. Barrett, Program Coordinator-Sim. 3" 5?39th Child Nutrition Programs Re: SY18-19 Request for Exemption from the Whole Grain-Rich Requirement for School Meals Your Request for Exemption from the Whole Grain-Rich Requirement for School Meals for 9 has been reviewed. Your request has been approved. The specific whole grain product(s) approved for exemption in 8Y18-19 are as follows: Approved Whole Grain Hamburger Buns, Whole Grain Hotdog Buns, Whole Grain Bread, and Whole Grain Biscuits based on Poor (PA). Be advised that the Federal Bid Laws and the Alabama Bid Laws must be followed in all phases of the bidding and procurement process. School Food Authorities (SFAs) approved for an exemption from the current whole grain- rich requirement will have to continue, at a minimum, to meet the whole grain-rich requirement that was in effect for school year 2013?2014 (Le, half of the grains offered are required to be whole grain-rich). if you have any questions, please contact the School Nutrition Staff at 334-694?4657. GORDON PERSONS BUILDING - PD. Box 302 101 - MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36i 30-2 i 0! - TELEPHONE (334) 694-4900 . Fax (334) 694-4990 . WEB SITE: Alabama State Board of Education Governor Kay lvey President Jackie Zeigler Districtl Betty Peters District Stephanie Bell District Ill Yvette M. RichardsonI ECLD. District IV Elia E. Bell District McCarty, District VI Vice President Jeff Newman District VII President Pro Tem Mary Scott Hunter. JD. District Eric G. Mackey. Secretary and Executive Of?cer STATE OF ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Eric G. Mackey, State Superintendent of Education November 14, 2018 MEMORANDUM To: Ms. Janell Aultman Child Nutrition Program Director Walker County Board of Education From: June B. Barrett Program Child Nutrition Programs Re: Request for Exemption from the Whole Grain-Rich Requirement for School Meals Your Request for Exemption from the Whole Grain-Rich Requirement for School Meals for 9 has been reviewed. Your request has been approved. The specific whole grain product(s) approved for exemption in SW 8-1 9 are as follows: Approved Whole Grain Loaf Bread and Whole Grain Biscuits based on Poor Acceptability (PA). Be advised that the Federal Bid Laws and the Alabama Bid Laws must be followed in all phases of the bidding and procurement process. School Food Authorities (SFAs) approved for an exemption from the current whole grain- rich requirement will have to continue, at a minimum, to meet the whole grain?rich requirement that was in effect for school year 2013-2014 half of the grains offered are required to be whole grain-rich). if you have any questions, please contact the School Nutrition Staff at 334-694?4657. GORDON PERSONS BUILDING - PO. Box 30210] . MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36130-210I . TELEPHONE (334) 094-4900 . FAX (334) 694-4990 . WEB SITE: Alabama State Board of Education Governor Kay lvey President Jackie Zeigler Districtl Betty Peters District Stephanie Bell District Ill Yvette M. Richardson, District IV Ella E. Bell District McCarty, District Vl Vice President Jeff Newman District Vii President Pro Tem Mary Scott Hunter. JD. District Vlli Eric G, Mackey, Secretary and Executive Of?cer STATE OF ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Eric G. Mackey, State Superintendent of Education August 6, 2018 To: Mr. Danny Springer, Child Nutrition Program Director Winston County Board of Education K. . I i June B. Barrett, Program Occiglir?arto?b/LL /3 @1424 Child Nutrition Programs 5/ From: Re: Request for Exemption from the Whole Grain?Rich Requirement for School Meals Your Request for Exemption from the Whole Grain?Rich Requirement for School Meals for SY18-19 has been reviewed. Your request has been approved. The specific whole grain product(s) approved for exemption in SY18-19 are as follows: Approved Whole Grain Biscuits, Whole Grain Hotdog Buns, Whole Grain Hamburger Buns, Whole Grain Hoagie Buns, Whole Grain Rolls and Whole Grain Sandwich Bread based on Unacceptable Quality (UQ). Be advised that the Federal Bid Laws and the Alabama Bid Laws must be followed in all phases ofthe bidding and procurement process. School Food Authorities (SFAs) approved for an exemption from the current whole grain- rich requirement will have to continue, at a minimum, to meet the whole grain?rich requirement that was in effect for school year 2013-2014 half of the grains offered are required to be whole grain?rich). if you have any questions, please contact the School Nutrition Staff at 334?242?8228. GORDON PERSONS - P.O. Box 302101 - MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36130-2101 - TELEPHONE (334) 242-9700 - FAX (334) 242?9703 - WEE SrrE: ?mm-.alsderclu Alabama State Board of Education Governor Kay lvey President Jackie Zeigler District Betty Peters District Stephanie Bell District Vice President Yvette M. Richardson, District I'v' Ella B. Bell District McCarty, District VI President Pro Tem Jeff Newman District VII Mary Scott Hunter, J.D. District Ed Richardson Interim Secretary and Executive Of?cer STATE OF ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Ed Richardson Interim State Superintendent of Education January 16. 2018 MEMORANDUM To: Ms. Shaun Strickland, Child Nutrition Program Director Alabama Institute for Deaf Blind r. {2 From: June B. Barrett, Program Coordinat??r?iy?M" Child Nutrition Programs . iv Re: SY17-18 Request for Exemption from the Whole Grain-Rich Requirement for School Meals Your Request for Exemption from the Whole Grain-Rich Requirement for School Meals for SY17-18 has been reviewed. Your request has been partially approved. The specific whole grain product(s) that are approved and denied for exemption in SY17-18 are as follows: Belted. Whole Grain Breakfast Pastries: 1.) Due to lack of specificity regarding the product. Approved Whole Grain Dinner Roll, Whole Biscuits, Whole Grain Buns and Whole Grain Pasta based on Poor Acceptability (PA). Be advised that the Federal Bid Laws and the Alabama Bid Laws must be followed in all phases of the bidding and procurement process. School Food Authorities (SFAs) approved for an exemption from the current whole grain? _rich requirement will have to continue, at a minimum, to meet the whole grain-rich '1 requirement that was in effect for school year 2013-2014 half of the grains offered are required to be whole grain?rich). If you have any questions. please contact the School Nutrition Staff at 334-242?8228. GORDON PERSONS BUILDING - PO. BOX 302101 . MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 30130?2101 - TELEPHONE (334) 242?9700 - FAX (334) 242-9708 - WEB SITE: