Whole Grain Rich Exemptions What enriched products does the SFA plan to use? Describe the SFA’s efforts to find ways to comply Academy School District 20 Pasta, Biscuits, tortillas,rice, hamburger/hotdog buns, sliced bread we will continue to use whole grain breads for all Adams 12 Pizza Whole grain requirements are met during regular business, this is only for emergency situations Agate Dinner rolls & pastas Using whole wheat breads and bakery items Akron Tortillas All whole grains, minus tortillas, are acceptable Arriba Flagler C-20 Tortillas, Croissants All items are acceptable except tortillas. We purchased whole grain croissants and the kids did not like them. Plus they are 20 cents more per serving. Ault Highland/ Weld RE-9 Sandwich Hoagies, tortillas, pasta and rice We have tried to use brown rice, wheat tortillas and whole grain pasta but it is thrown away Aurora Tortillas We have served these the past two years and lunch count is down 8 Brush School District Pizza dough, pasta, biscuits, sub rolls, quesadillas We have tried marketing WG items towards athletes 9 Buena Vista R-31 Lasagna, tortillas, noodles Whole grain is used in all of or bread, rice, cereal. Listed products are not acceptable to students 10 Burlington RE-6J Flour, rolls, tortillas We meet 95% of the WGR criteria and will always try to incorporate more Canon City biscuits, bagels, tortillas, cinnamon rolls, pizza Although we have tried innovative ways to comply with whole grain-rich requirements, participation continues to decline Cheraw 31 Macaroni Have ordered whole grain pasta. Andrew's food service is trying to stock whole grain pasta Cherry Creek Mac and cheese, penne, lasagna noodle, spaghetti noodles, tortillas Whole grains have been integrated into menu but a drop in participation has caused hardship Clear Creek School District Flour Tortillas We tried the whole grain rich tortillas and they don't Colorado Springs D-11 Pasta Continue to search for and test new WGR pastas till acceptable to students Cotopaxi tortillas, english muffins, pasta We will look for products and test samples 17 Denver Public Schools Flour tortillas We use 100% whole wheat bread and buns; 51% 18 Delta County 50 Tortillas We can use WGR tortillas when our vendor brings them in. 19 Division of Youth Corrections Rotini pasta, spaghetti, noodles, hoagie rolls, texas toast Tests have been done to gauge acceptability School Food Authority (SFA) Name 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 11 12 13 14 15 16 Exported on February 12, 2019 3:44:55 PM MST Page 1 of 8 Describe SFA’s plan to Justification for request achieve future compliance we will continue to serve whole Unacceptable product quality Supporting documentation SFA contact authorizing request Kate Fowler We will continue to look for Limited product availability foods that are acceptable to our customers while meeting requirements in emergency situations. Molly Brandt Whole wheat items and whole grain flour will be used in the future when an option Unacceptable product quality Diann Feuss We plan to utilize a recipe where tortillas are hidden Poor student acceptability Meghan Camacho We will continue to use whole wheat products daily Poor student acceptability Andrea Witt We are hoping that the decline in lunch participation will be reflected in regulation Poor student acceptability Laura Martin-Baxley When new products are Poor student acceptability developed we will taste test with our students for acceptability Mona Martinez-Brosh We plan to boost participation Poor student acceptability Sarah Pyryt We will keep looking to find a better product Poor student acceptability Tamara Wolf We may change the rolls and tortillas bought Poor student acceptability Linda Rogers We will test new products and scratch made items Financial hardship Heather Williams Find a better buyer that keeps in stock whole grain pasta Limited product availability Anita Watkins CCSD plans to continue looking Financial hardship for acceptable whole grain products. Erika Edwards If there is a new brand of whole Unacceptable product quality Shadow Murphy Once an acceptable product is found, replace non WGR pasta with WGR pasta Unacceptable product quality Kent Wehri Continuously conduct taste tests to incorporate acceptable products. Financial hardship Devin Gulliford We wil continue to do research Unacceptable product quality Theresa Hafner Will search for acceptable products from vendor Limited product availability Rhonda Vincent We will test all 3 items again this year Poor student acceptability Scott Cass Exported on February 12, 2019 3:44:55 PM MST Page 2 of 8 What enriched products does the SFA plan to use? Describe the SFA’s efforts to find ways to comply Douglas County Dry pasta, tortillas, rice, Pierogi, pizza All other items are 100% WGR Eagle Mac pasta, spaghetti, rotini pasta, egg noodles, hot dog bun We will work with our vendor to identify WGR pastas East Grand egg/lasagna noodles Adding a WGR breadstick when noodles not available. Having WG noodles in inventory Eaton RE-2 Rotini, Mac Will use WGR pasta but the macaroni and rotini Ellicott dough cinnamon roll, egg kluski flat, penne pasta, shell pasta,spaghetti noodle, Hamburger/hot dog bun Will wait for more brands to become available Fremont RE-2 biscuits, tortillas, pizza We have used WGR but seen continuous decrease in participation Frenchman RE-3 (Fleming) tortillas, pizza, pasta We are working with manufacturers to develop improved WGR products. Garfield RE-2 pasta, tostada shell We will incorporate all WGR items except for pasta Genoa Hugo pasta, tortillas Have included all WGR but financially the SFA is struggling with poor student acceptance. Greeley 6 Tortilla We have been successful with all WGR items but have worked with numerous WGR tortillas and no success. Haxton tortillas, pizza, pasta We are working with manufacturers to develop improved WGR products. Holly pastas, tortillas Still make the bread with whole wheat and anything that can be disguised in sauces. Holyoke/Merino tortillas, pizza, pasta We are working with manufacturers to develop improved WGR products. 33 Jeffco pasta, biscuit Have not been successful in student acceptance of this whole grain product 34 Julesburg pastas (spaghetti, macaroni, rotini, penne, lasagna noodles) SFA will continue to utilize WGR products such as breads, rice, tortillas, crackers, pizza crust 35 Lake County tortillas As we only have one vendor, we will continue to order WGR unless they are unavailable Lamar RE-2 pizza crust, spaghetti/mac noodles, tortillas, rice, frozen proof sub rolls All other products will continue to remain WGR. School Food Authority (SFA) Name 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 36 Exported on February 12, 2019 3:44:55 PM MST Page 3 of 8 Describe SFA’s plan to achieve future compliance Justification for request Will replace with acceptable products once they become available. Poor student acceptability SFA contact authorizing Supporting documentation request Amy Faricy Will try to incorporate better Poor student acceptability cooking techniques to work with WGR pastas. Should a WG product become available that meets WG/cost/ Oz req's we will transition to that. Tony Cardona Ordering noodles 2 months in advnce to ensure they have time to arrive Limited product availability Kristen McGuan Will continue to try WGR products throughout the school year Poor student acceptability Becky Lawhead Receive more information from companies and labels Poor student acceptability Walter Chisman A year of reprieve will give sufficient time to test products for acceptability Poor student acceptability Mandee Campbell We will continue to develop a menu that tries to incorporate WGR grains Poor student acceptability Traci Berg We will continue to try new recipes with whole grain pasta to eventually incorporate over time Poor student acceptability Mary McPhee We plan to experiment with a variety of these items in the future. Poor student acceptability Leslie Patton We will continue to evaluate WGR tortillas and provide one when they become available. Poor student acceptability Danielle Bock We will continue to develop a menu that tries to incorporate WGR grains Poor student acceptability Traci Berg Continue making whole wheat and disguising it. Poor student acceptability Sue Schenck We will continue to develop a menu that tries to incorporate WGR grains Poor student acceptability Traci Berg The WGR requirement will be Poor student acceptability met with all other grain products Christina Chisler Will continue to search for better quality WGR pastas Poor student acceptability Rhonda Palic Will always order WGR when available Limited product availability Julie Mehle We are working with Chartwells executive chef to explore better tasting WGR products Unacceptable product quality Veronica Anderson Exported on February 12, 2019 3:44:55 PM MST Page 4 of 8 What enriched products does the SFA plan to use? Describe the SFA’s efforts to find ways to comply Lewis Palmer spaghetti We have identified this WGR food is served without success 38 Littleton Pasta, tortillas Several different brands have been tried throughout the school year and are not accepted by students. 39 Mapleton Tortillas Have had WGR tortillas on the menu for the past 2 years and count is down 40 Meeker Pasta, tortillas We will use mostly whole grain but only substitute where quality is not gone Mesa County 51 Waffle, Azteca 8-inch enriched flour tortilla Worked with vendor to source an affordable whole grain product 42 Miami-Yoder pasta, cereal, breads We have tried looking for products that comply but keep losing students off of the program. 43 Moffat County School District RE-1 Barilla Enriched Spaghetti Noodles item #1000354005 First time in year spaghetti with meatballs has been Moffat 2 pasta, egg noodles, pizza dough, hoagies, uncrustables, saltine crackers, corn tostado shells We have tried to work with our vendor but special orders are 3 weeks out. Montrose/Olathe School District Tortillas, Buns, Croissants,Hoagie Roll, Bagel, pizza, pastas We use all snacks whole grain and most breakfast items. 46 Mountain Valley School RE-1 Pasta products such as egg noodles, spaghetti, rigatoni, tri color noodles. Mountain Valley staff have tried whole grain pasta 47 Ouray R-1 pasta We have changed cook times, holding items, scratch sources all with no success Pueblo 60 tortillas, pastas, spaghetti Modified recipes, provided training on preparation, tested multiple products Pueblo 70 tortillas, pasta products, hamburger buns Altered recipes, increased recipe food costs, staff training REVERE SCHOOL DISTRICT Pasta, Bread, and Tortilla-Instead of whole wheat pasta we plan to use Barilla We have tried serving the whole grain rich products Roaring Fork pasta and tortillas SFA will continue to use whole grain breads, buns, dinner rolls Rocky Ford School District Pasta, Biscuits, Tortillas, Rice, Hamburger/Hotdog Buns We will continue to use Whole Grain Breads for Sangre de Cristo RE-22J Spaghetti We are nearly 100% WGR with a mostly scratch facility Sheridan 2 pasta & tortillas We have tried several different brands that don't hold well South Routt RE-3 Enriched Bowtie Pasta for Chicken Alfredo; Enriched Spaghetti for LoMein; Mission flour tortilla for Street Taco; Egg Noodles for Chicken Noodle Soup We have highlighted our menu where these options are not acceptable 56 Steamboat Barilla Pasta This is the only product not a WGR 57 Strasburg Leon's Texas Cuisine Sausage n Pancakes Kids like the sausage better in this one, they love School Food Authority (SFA) Name 37 41 44 45 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 Exported on February 12, 2019 3:44:55 PM MST Page 5 of 8 Describe SFA’s plan to achieve future compliance Justification for request SFA contact authorizing Supporting documentation request We will continue to identify acceptable products by product number and label Unacceptable product quality Katie Dubois We will continue efforts to find compliant WGR products. Unacceptable product quality Carlynn Fitzgerald Will taste test all new products with students Poor student acceptability Lindsay Hull We will apply when we can see a difference in participation Poor student acceptability Cindy Nelson All information received from vendor will be assessed for whole grain compliance Limited product availability Laurie King, Dan Sharp Will continue to look for new products in the future. Poor student acceptability Brenda Howetter With the noodles being cooked Unacceptable product quality Laura Mouriquand We are working with the BOCES and our vendor to rectify this situation. Limited product availability Charity Gallegos Try some new products and sample to see if kids like them try and order Whole grain that looks lighter in color. Poor student acceptability Hannah Grady Mountain Valley will look for a Poor student acceptability Cindy Archuleta Only a cold pasta with pasta salad will work. Unacceptable product quality Shannon Williams SY 17-18, Amy Madaris SY 18-19 Will wait for manufacturers to develop better products or USDA provide additional funding Unacceptable product quality Jill Kidd Will discuss our needs with manufacturers in hopes for new product formulations. Unacceptable product quality Dan Witt We could try mixing whole grain Poor student acceptability Tammy Schneider, Food SFA plans to test new whole grain pasta and tortillas when they become available. Michelle Hammond Poor student acceptability We will continue to serve Whole Unacceptable product quality Rocky Ford School District We will continue to do our research and taste test for products that work with our student Poor student acceptability Barbara Grandell Continue efforts to find acceptable products. Unacceptable product quality Kim Butler Will need to discontinue these Unacceptable product quality items if the exemption no longer is available Susan Hart Once pasta that is acceptable to Unacceptable product quality our standards is available Max Huppert I would like to go on using it Janet Maupin Poor student acceptability Exported on February 12, 2019 3:44:55 PM MST Page 6 of 8 What enriched products does the SFA plan to use? Describe the SFA’s efforts to find ways to comply Summit Bagel, pizza, sub roll, biscuit, pancake, pastas, rice, tortilla, waffle We have used 100% WGR for the past two years and continued to see de Thompson bagels, pasta, tortillas We have tried WGR products that do not meet our standards 60 Valley RE-1 tortilla We have tried WGR tortillas but poor student acceptance 61 Weld RE 3J pasta, pizza, tortillas WGR has shown financial hardship and poor student acceptability 62 Weld County RE-5J Pasta, Tortillas, Rice, Hamburger & Hot Dog Buns & Biscuits We have tried several different products of each Weld RE-8 pasta, rice, pizza, tortillas, sub rolls, waffles Certain products will remain whole grain rich Westminster 50 Spaghetti We have moved to 100% WGR compliant but the spaghetti has not been successful Woodland Park Spaghetti Students accept all pasta but the spaghetti Wray School District RD/2 Wray Elementary / High school Dry Mixes Cornbread / Cake / Brownie / Muffin Whole grain mixes are not available at this time School Food Authority (SFA) Name 58 59 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 Exported on February 12, 2019 3:44:55 PM MST Page 7 of 8 Describe SFA’s plan to Justification for request achieve future compliance Supporting documentation SFA contact authorizing request We will continue to look for full Poor student acceptability WGR products that our students accept. Cynthia Baucom We will keep testing and trying new formulations/cooking methods Unacceptable product quality Lisa Kendall Continue to look for a product that meets student acceptance Poor student acceptability Kay Wernsman Will continue to search for compliant products Poor student acceptability Melissa Welham Working with our vendors to find Poor student acceptability William Pickering We will promote WGR and work Poor student acceptability with the executive chef of Chartwells. Akiko Miyagi We will continue to search for a better product. Unacceptable product quality Irene Conde We will get feedback from other SFAs for better whole grain pastas Poor student acceptability Tanya Williams Discontinue desserts / breads from mixes / Reapply in the Limited product availability kcampos@wrayschools.org / johlson@wrayschools.org Exported on February 12, 2019 3:44:55 PM MST Page 8 of 8