Name: Procurement with Confidence: Contracts, Costs & Smart Strategies for Cost-Effective Menus
Start: 2026-06-23T15:10:00-0600
End: 2026-06-23T17:00:00-0600

Procurement with Confidence: Contracts, Costs & Smart Strategies for Cost-Effective Menus

Tuesday June 23, 2026 3:10pm - 5:00pm MDT

Boulder

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.

Speakers

KayAnn Miller

Co-Founder & Co-Executive Director, Montana Partnership to End Childhood Hunger (MT-PECH)

KayAnn is Co-Founder and Co-Executive Director of the Montana Partnership to End Childhood Hunger (MT-PECH). Formerly with Montana No Kid Hungry, she has advanced Indigenous food systems, Indigenizing school pantries and bringing Indigenous foods to MSU dining. With a background in... Read More →

Lisa Lee

Professional Development Chair, Montana School Nutrition Association

Lisa is Co-Founder and Co-Executive Director of the Montana Partnership to End Childhood Hunger (MT-PECH). A dedicated leader in ending childhood hunger, she previously led Montana No Kid Hungry (2012–2023), securing over $3 million to expand school breakfast and summer meals statewide... Read More →

Erin Benson

Food Distribution Manager for School Nutrition Programs, Montana Office of Public Instruction

Erin is the Food Distribution Manager for School Nutrition Programs at the Montana Office of Public Instruction, where she oversees the ordering and delivery of USDA Foods and USDA DoD Fresh to sponsors of the National School Lunch Program. Prior to coming to OPI, she worked in... Read More →

Tuesday June 23, 2026 3:10pm - 5:00pm MDT
Boulder

Workshop

Montana School Nutrition Association

KayAnn Miller

Lisa Lee

Erin Benson

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