How do I work with my vendor to change the beverages offered in my school and/or district now?

• The contracts with my beverage suppliers don’t expire until the end of this or future school years.  What can I do now to align my contracts with the Guidelines?
• What should I expect from my food and beverage distributor?
• Is amending my contract as simple as changing the list of beverages in it?
• What does the term “financial fairness” mean?
• Won’t my school or district lose money if we make changes to the beverages we offer for sale to students?
• Do you have any tips for amending my current beverage contract or negotiating a new one?
• Who is responsible for making changes to the vending machines in order to vend smaller containers?
• There is limited availability from vendors of appropriate beverages and portion sizes that meet the Guidelines. What should I do?
• The Guidelines state that the flavored milk I offer should have less than 150 calories/8 oz., but I can’t find a vendor that meets this standard.
• Can’t I just wait until the 2008-2009 school year to implement these School Beverage Guidelines?