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Monday, June 22
 

9:00am MDT

ServSafe - 8 hour - Pre-registration Required
Monday June 22, 2026 9:00am - 5:00pm MDT
The ServSafe Food Protection Manager workshop is an 8-hour sessions that includes review, study, and testing. This class is designed for first-time and recertifying participants. 
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Erin Gregory

Extension Agent, Yellowstone County Family & Consumer Sciences
Erin is the Yellowstone County Family & Consumer Sciences Extension Agent. Her area of expertise includes food safety & management, food preservation, nutrition, family financial education, and senior physical fitness.
Monday June 22, 2026 9:00am - 5:00pm MDT
Bighorn
 
Tuesday, June 23
 

11:00am MDT

Free/Reduced Application Verification Process
Tuesday June 23, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT
Learn the process of conducting required annual verification of free/reduced meal applications. Verification is the process to verify household income and check for direct certification. Walk away with the knowledge and resources available to ensure your district is accurately completing the annual verification process.
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Alie Wolf

Data Analyst, Montana Office of Public Instruction
Alie is a Data Analyst at the Montana Office of Public Instruction, School Nutrition Programs.  She works to improve program integrity and access to school meals.  She is a key member of the team that developed and continues to enhance the Direct Certification Application (DCA... Read More →
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Erin Turner

State Agency Chair, Montana School Nutrition Association
Erin is the School Nutrition Programs Assistant Director for the Montana Office of Public Instruction. She is a Registered Nutrition & Dietetic Technician and graduate of Montana State University with a Bachelors of Science in Food & Nutrition. Prior to joining the OPI team in 2018, Erin... Read More →
Tuesday June 23, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT
Bighorn

1:00pm MDT

HACCP & Health Inspections
Tuesday June 23, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm MDT
Co-presented by OPI School Nutrition staff and DPHHS Public Health Sanitarian, Kira Flagstead. This session will outline what sanitarians look for during school kitchen inspections and how food service teams can best prepare. Drawing on her regulatory experience, and her personal connection to school nutrition through her mother’s longtime work as a school cafeteria manager, she offers practical guidance for maintaining safe, compliant operations. 
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Ryan Beaudoin

Executive Chef & Culinary Educator
Ryan holds a Bachelor of Science in Food Service Management and an Associate of Science in Culinary Arts from Johnson & Wales University. He is completing his Master of Science in Dietetics at the University of Vermont, with a concentration in School Nutrition, expected May 2026. Ryan... Read More →
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Kira Flagstead Dierickx

Public Health Sanitarian & Registered Environmental Health Specialist, Montana Department of Public Health & Human Services
Kira is a public health sanitarian and Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS/RS) with the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services. As an FDA Commissioned Inspection Officer and Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI),she provides regulatory oversight... Read More →
Tuesday June 23, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm MDT
Bighorn

3:10pm MDT

Summer Food Service Program & Reviews
Tuesday June 23, 2026 3:10pm - 5:00pm MDT
Join us for a deep dive into the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). Whether you’re new to the program, thinking about starting one, or looking to strengthen your current operations, this session will walk you through the essentials of a successful SFSP program. We will cover topics from eligibility and meal patterns to service models and documentation requirements. We’ll explore the rural non-congregate flexibilities including multi-day distribution, home delivery, and hybrid models. And because nobody likes surprises during review season, we’ll touch on how summer reviews work, what you need to be prepared, and the most common findings with strategies to avoid them!
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Erin Turner

State Agency Chair, Montana School Nutrition Association
Erin is the School Nutrition Programs Assistant Director for the Montana Office of Public Instruction. She is a Registered Nutrition & Dietetic Technician and graduate of Montana State University with a Bachelors of Science in Food & Nutrition. Prior to joining the OPI team in 2018, Erin... Read More →
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Sarah Kuhn

Registered Dietitian - Summer Food Service Program Specialist, Montana Office of Public Instruction
Sarah is a Registered Dietitian joining the OPI team as the Summer Food Service Program Specialist. She received her degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of North Dakota and has 20  years of experience as a Dietitian in several sectors such as clinical nutrition, wellness... Read More →
Tuesday June 23, 2026 3:10pm - 5:00pm MDT
Bighorn
 
Wednesday, June 24
 

10:40am MDT

Student Voice in School Food Choice
Wednesday June 24, 2026 10:40am - 12:30pm MDT
Gathering student feedback is essential for developing healthy and appealing school meals. This input is crucial for creating new recipes that align with current youth trends and preferences, and ultimately encouraging student participation in the school meal programs by fostering a sense of ownership. Join us to discuss how students can be involved in the menu planning, development, & evaluation process.
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Rachel Ariaz

School Nutrition Program Specialist, Montana Office of Public Instruction
Rachael is a School Nutrition Program Specialist with the Office of Public Instruction. She graduated from Montana State University with a B.S. in Food & Nutrition. Rachel has worked a variety of jobs related to food, education, and social work. Some of her favorite opportunities... Read More →
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Ryan Beaudoin

Executive Chef & Culinary Educator
Ryan holds a Bachelor of Science in Food Service Management and an Associate of Science in Culinary Arts from Johnson & Wales University. He is completing his Master of Science in Dietetics at the University of Vermont, with a concentration in School Nutrition, expected May 2026. Ryan... Read More →
Wednesday June 24, 2026 10:40am - 12:30pm MDT
Bighorn

1:30pm MDT

USDA & DOD Fresh & Sensational Salad Bars
Wednesday June 24, 2026 1:30pm - 3:30pm MDT
Join Erin Benson and as we present USDA foods, DOD fresh and Sensational Salad Bars. See what is coming next year for USDA Foods, how to order USDA foods, what you can order through DOD fresh and how to set up a visually appealing salad bar. Ask questions and share advice in this entertaining workshop. Will have a panel of Food Service Directors. If you are a new food service director, you will not want to miss this class.
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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 →
Wednesday June 24, 2026 1:30pm - 3:30pm MDT
Bighorn
 
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