Child Nutrition Advisory Council
Background, bylaws, member information, meeting agendas, and meeting minutes for the Child Nutrition Advisory Council (CNAC).CNAC Invitation to Submit Applications (Posted 16-Aug-2011; DOC; 37KB; 2pp.)
The State Board of Education (SBE) is currently seeking applications for appointment to serve on the Child Nutrition Advisory Council (CNAC).
Apply online by September 31, 2011.
Bylaws | Composition | Term | Members
Meetings | Agendas | Minutes
Background
Education Code Section 49533 establishes the Child Nutrition Advisory Council (CNAC), the members of which are appointed by the State Board of Education. The mission of the CNAC is to provide proactive leadership for the enhancement of health and nutrition education for California’s youth. The CNAC is committed to:
- Ensuring that all youth in California have access to high-quality, nutritious, and
appealing meals and that child nutrition programs promote students’ involvement. - Promoting a plentiful supply of healthful, high-quality food for California’s youth
in its role as monitor of the distribution of donated food commodities. - Advocating the inclusion of nutrition as a strong component of a comprehensive
integrated school health program. - Nominating its members for state and national advisory councils and maintaining
communication with these bodies. - Maintaining a communication network among allied organizations.
- Monitoring federal and state laws and regulations and advocating changes when
appropriate.
Bylaws
The bylaws of the Child Nutrition Advisory Council.
Composition
The CNAC is composed of 13 individuals representing different segments of the child nutrition community, including one representative of each of the following:
- State Department of Education
- School administrators
- School board members
- School food service directors
- School food service supervisors/managers
- Classroom teachers
- Curriculum coordinators
- Nutrition education specialists
- Lay persons
- Child care food program sponsors
- Secondary high school students
- Recognized parent-teacher organizations
- Qualified consultants specializing in nutrition, education, child care, or health and welfare
Term of Office
The CNAC members serve for a term of three years, except the student representative, who serves a one-year term. Members may be re-appointed.
Members
CNAC Members | DOC (Posted 11-Jun-2009; 60KB; 2pp.)
Frequency of Meetings
The CNAC generally holds a one-day meeting every other month. Periodically, the CNAC has a two-day meeting that may include new member orientation, planning, and goal-determination.
Staff support provided by:
Nutrition Services Division
California Department of Education
1430 N Street, Suite 1500
Sacramento, CA 95814
916-445-0850 or 800-952-5609
Principal staff contact:
Cynthia DeBolt
Nutrition Services Division
cdebolt@cde.ca.gov
916-322-7586
