Texas Association for School Nutrition

10/19/2026

What would make your next TASN Annual Conference even more valuable to you?

In this edition of A Minute with the President, we’re coming to you from our recent Administrative Academy with an invitation to help shape the 2027 conference!

Tell us what you want to learn, which challenges you’d like help tackling and what experiences would make you excited to attend.

Watch the video, then leave your suggestions in the comments. Our planning team will be reading them!

10/13/2026

School lunch deserves the spotlight. So do you!

This week, during National School Lunch Week, we're celebrating the Texas school nutrition professionals who bring nutritious meals, welcoming smiles and a whole lot of heart to students every day.

This year’s “Cafeteria Circus” theme adds extra fun to the cafeteria, but you make the difference all year long. Thank you for the planning, preparation and care behind every meal.

How is your team celebrating? Share a photo in the comments or tag TASN in your district’s post so we can celebrate with you!

10/03/2026

Who comes to mind when you think of a great school nutrition leader? Maybe it’s a colleague who supports your team, shares ideas or encourages others. Maybe it’s you!

In this week’s A Minute with the President, learn how serving on the TASN Board gives you an opportunity to grow, connect with colleagues across Texas and help guide the association that supports your profession.

Nominations are open. Learn more: https://tasn.memberclicks.net/tasn-election

10/02/2026

Texas school nutrition teams, your voice matters. You see how rising costs affect your program and the meals students count on every day.

SNA is calling for the release of Section 32 funds to provide emergency support for school meal programs. Take a few minutes to contact your members of Congress and share what these funds would mean for your schools and students.

Learn more in SNA’s post below and follow its call to action. Your firsthand experience can help federal leaders understand the need for relief.

09/28/2026

09/25/2026

Two updates in this week’s A Minute with the President!

1. You can now apply for or renew your TASN certification online by uploading your documents and submitting payment in one place, with no paperwork to mail. Get started at https://www.tasn.net/tasn-certification-program.

2. Congratulations to the Manor ISD school nutrition team, the first in Texas to earn Eat Real certification! Their work is bringing more scratch-cooked meals and locally sourced foods to students. Read more at https://www.tasn.net/tasnews.

Watch the video for both updates.

09/21/2026

Ready to strengthen the skills you use every day as a school nutrition leader?

The 2026–2027 TASN Administrative Academy offers practical training in financial management, employee retention, program marketing, food service equipment, administrative reviews and more.

You’ll learn alongside school nutrition leaders from across Texas during two in-person sessions in San Antonio and Rockwall.

Registration closes Sept. 30, and enrollment is limited to 30 participants.

Learn more and register: https://www.tasn.net/administrative-academy

09/18/2026

This week’s Minute with the President is all about TASN's upcoming Administrative Academy, featuring special guest TASN Education Chair Ramona Love.

Ramona shares what to expect from the program, including the practical takeaways you'll bring back to your district.

Interested in attending? Act now. Registration closes September 30.

Learn more: https://www.tasn.net/administrative-academy

09/11/2026

¡Hola, TASN! This week’s Minute With the President is en español!

TASN President John Ceballos has good news about certification: We’re moving to a new digital process designed to make things easier for you.

Soon, you’ll be able to submit your documents online, know they’ve been received, and check your certification status through your TASN profile. Plus, Spanish instructions will be available to help guide you through the new process.

One thing you can do today to prepare: Make sure you can log in to your TASN profile!

09/10/2026

If you’re ready to strengthen your leadership in school nutrition, don't miss the 2026–2027 TASN Administrative Academy!

You'll learn alongside other Texas school nutrition administrators, gain new ideas to implement in your district, and be recognized with your fellow Academy participants at the 2027 TASN Annual Conference.

To participate, you must:
• Be a current, active TASN member
• Upload a letter of recommendation from your director or superintendent
• Have either three years of school food service experience, an associate degree plus two years of experience, or a bachelor’s degree in a related field

📍 San Antonio + Rockwall
💲 $575
📅 Register by Sept. 30

Learn more and register: https://www.tasn.net/administrative-academy