Are you looking for a way to highlight the work your school nutrition staff accomplishes? Do you want to share strategies and good practices that your team has adopted to sustain your program? ICN is currently seeking panelists with the following qualities as a speaker:

• Enthusiastic

• Punctual

• Engaging

• Committed

• Communicate effectively

The School Nutrition STAR (Strategies, Training, Action Plans, and Resources) Webinars aim to assist in meeting the unique training, technical assistance, and professional development needs of school nutrition professionals. The webinars are also designed to provide best practices and goal development to improve program administration and operations. The STAR webinars are held on the last Thursday of each month from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. CT.

ICN would like to collaborate with panelists who have expertise in the topic areas listed in the form below. Your commitment will consist of a

• 20-minute presentation

• Short biography

• Clear and visible headshot

• Attendance to a practice run and the live webinar

Please select the webinar(s) you would like to participate as a panelist. The monthly webinar titles and focuses are as follows:

May 2025 STAR Webinar

Title: Maintaining Accurate Inventory and Cost Control and Forecasting the Procurement of Foods

Focus: Recall effective techniques for maintaining accurate inventory records and controlling food costs within school nutrition programs.

June 2025 STAR Webinar

Title: Streamlining the Completion of Production Records

Focus: Identify effective tips to complete production records while enduring accuracy and compliance.

July 2025 STAR Webinar

Title: Back to School: Innovative Tips on Grab-n-Go Breakfast and Lunch Options

Focus: Explore breakfast and lunch grab-n-go ideas that are quick to prepare, nutritionally balanced, and appealing to students.

August 2025 STAR Webinar

Title: Keeping School Meals Safe for All Students: Allergy and Hygiene Awareness

Focus: Identify practical tips to prevent cross-contact during meal preparation and service, and recall personal hygiene techniques to reduce contamination.