Montana School Nutrition Association

Ever find yourself thinking, “There has to be an easier way?” You’re not alone. Based on YOUR survey feedback, MT-PECH partnered with 10 Montana Dietetics Internship graduate students and their expert supervisors to design a practical, creative, and 2027-regulation-ready cycle menu for Montana schools. The result? A menu built to improve kitchen efficiency, lower food costs while still using more Montana foods, meet new sugar and sodium guidelines, all while keeping student favorites and your creativity front and center. Join us for the big reveal of the Montana Cyce Menu, along with taste tests of some brand-new Montana-grown food recipes. We’ll walk you through the survey results, explain why cycle menus matter when it comes to lowering your food costs, share key considerations for choosing your cycle length, show you exactly how we got here and demonstrate how you can still use your own creativity and include your own recipes. If you’ve been waiting for a smarter, simpler approach to menu planning and lowering your food costs — this is the session you don’t want to miss.

PERS Ready to Retire provides a review of members' retirement plan and an opportunity to ask questions. The presentation is intended for all--early, mid, and late-careers employees.

Take the guesswork out of procurement. This hands-on workshop will equip you with clear, actionable strategies to strengthen your contract negotiations, confidently compare pricing, and determine the most effective procurement methods based on purchase amounts. Designed for real-world application, this session will help you protect your program’s resources while maximizing value and compliance. Walk away informed, prepared, and ready to make smarter purchasing decisions.