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CNAC Agenda for the December 15, 2021, Meeting

Meeting agenda for the State Superintendent of Public Instruction Child Nutrition Advisory Council (CNAC).

Meeting Location and Time

This meeting will be held via Zoom video.
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Zoom Connection Information

Register in advance for the December 15, 2021 CNAC Zoom Meeting [Note: the preceding link is no longer valid]

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Attendees

Council Members

  • Clell Hoffman, Chair
  • Kim Frinzell
  • Cristine Holmer
  • Holly Hungerford-Cocking
  • Jane Alvarado-Banister
  • Carrie Buck
  • Maryam Shayegh
  • Jackie Day
  • Ryan Alvarez
  • Natalie Cole
  • Ronald Little

Guests

  • Mike Danzik, Nutrition Education Consultant
  • Jackie Richardson, Nutrition Education Administrator
  • Frances Tayam, Office Technician

Agenda

2:00 p.m.

CNAC Administrative Activities
  • Call to order
  • Meeting ground rules

Presenters: Clell Hoffman, Mike Danzik

2:05 p.m.

First request for public comment

Presenter: Clell Hoffman

2:10 p.m.

Item 1: Introductions from new CNAC members

Type of Action: Information/Discussion/Action

Presenters: All

2:50 p.m.

Item 2: Overview of CNAC
  • CNAC mission
  • State Superintendent of Public Instruction's (SSPI) vision
  • Priorities and focus of the California Department of Education (CDE) Nutrition Services Division for 2022
  • Roles and responsibilities of CNAC members
  • CNAC web page
  • CNAC Bylaws highlights
  • Bagley-Keene Act requirements
  • Form 700–Statement of Economic Interest

Type of Action: Information/Discussion/Action

Presenters: Mike Danzik, Jackie Richardson

3:15 p.m.

Item 3: CNAC members discuss areas of interest related to the CDE's and SSPI's vision

Type of Action: Information/Discussion/Action

Presenters: All

3:45 p.m.

Item 4: Logistics
  • Agenda items for March 2022 meeting
  • Meeting dates for March, May, September, and November 2022

Type of Action: Information/Discussion/Action

Presenters: Clell Hoffman, Mike Danzik

Last request for public comment

Presenter: Clell Hoffman

4:00 p.m.

Adjourn

Presenter: Clell Hoffman


The Order of Business May Be Changed Without Notice

Notice is hereby given that the order of consideration of matters on this agenda may be changed without prior notice.

Reasonable Limitations May Be Placed On Public Testimony

The presiding officer of the CNAC reserves the right to impose reasonable time limits on public testimony to ensure that the agenda is completed.

Special Presentations May Be Made

Consistent with the requirements of the Bagley-Keen Open Meeting Act, notice is hereby given that special presentations not mentioned in the agenda may be made at this meeting. However, any such presentation will be for information only.

Reasonable Accommodation Will Be Provided for Any Individual with a Disability

Pursuant to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, any individual with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to attend or participate in this meeting of the CNAC may request assistance by contacting the Nutrition Services Division at:

Nutrition Services Division
California Department of Education
1430 N Street, Suite 4503
Sacramento, CA 95814-5901
Telephone: 916-323-7311
Fax: 916-445-5731

Questions:   Nutrition Services Division | 800-952-5609
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