REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS FOR THE
2015-16 STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION STUDENT MEMBER
The California State Board of Education (SBE) is accepting applications for the 2015–16 Student Board Member position. Any student who is a California resident and enrolled in a public high school, will be a senior in good standing in the 2015–16 school year, and will be available to attend a statewide student leader conference November 11-14, 2014 in Sacramento, is eligible to apply.
The estimated time required for the Student Member will be at least two consecutive school days every other month to attend regular State Board meetings, usually in Sacramento; a one-day orientation; sufficient time to study the agenda materials in advance of the meetings which may include consultation with board staff for background information related to agenda issues; additional time for handling other Board-related business; and time to attend selected advisory group meetings, student meetings, workshops, and conferences.
All transportation costs will be paid by the SBE. Lodging and meal costs will be paid in the amount allowed by state regulations. The State Board’s Student Member receives a $100 stipend for each day’s service on official business.
For more information, including the 2015–16 Student SBE Member application, please visit the SBE Student Member Application Web page, or contact the SBE by email at sbe@cde.ca.gov or by telephone at 916-319-0691.
Applications must be received by the SBE by 5:00 p.m., Monday, October 20, 2014.
Applications Invited for Appointment to the
Advisory Commission on Charter Schools
September 2014
The State Board of Education (SBE) is currently seeking applications for three appointments to serve on the Advisory Commission on Charter Schools (ACCS).
The role of the ACCS is to support the SBE. The SBE has policy-making authority on a number of issues related to individual charter schools and the California charter system as a whole. Upon request by the SBE, the ACCS shall advise the State Board on all aspects of the State Board’s duties under the Charter Schools Act of 1992.
One important role of the ACCS involves the consideration of an appeal to the SBE by charter petitioners that have been denied at the local level. ACCS members review charter petitions and analyses presented by the California Department of Education (CDE) Charter Schools Division. ACCS conducts hearings to make recommendations to the SBE based on information from petitioners, CDE staff and local authorizers. In addition, the ACCS reviews and recommends to the SBE appropriate funding levels for non-classroom based charter schools. The SBE may also request that the ACCS advise the SBE on other charter related policies. The ACCS meetings are attended by one or both SBE member charter liaisons to observe the deliberations.
ACCS Composition
California Education Code Section 47634.2 (b) provides that the composition of the SBE's appointments shall include, but is not limited to, representatives from school district superintendents, charter schools, teachers, parents, members of the governing boards of school districts, county superintendents of schools, and others. Any of the SBE appointments may represent multiple categories listed in statute. The ninth member of the ACCS is an appointment made by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction.
The SBE is seeking applicants to fill three positions. Among those selected must be applicants representing county superintendents of schools, charter parents, and teachers.
The SBE encourages applications from individuals with strong knowledge, experience, and interest in effective charter operations and authorization and in other state charter school policy.
Applications from current ACCS members are welcome.
Term of Office
Each of the individuals selected to be ACCS members will start a two-year term beginning in February 2015.
Frequency of Meetings
The ACCS generally meets for one day in Sacramento every other month (Feb, Apr, June, Aug, Oct, and Dec). Depending upon workload, the SBE or CDE may call for additional meetings.
Travel, Lodging, and Other Expenses
Committee members will be reimbursed for travel and per diem expenses related to Committee meetings only, at the same rate applicable for CDE staff. No reimbursement will be made for other activities.
Application Form
The application form may be found at the SBE Application Information Web page.
Please note that the application form requests that applicants provide both a resume and two letters of recommendation. The SBE also requests that applicants provide a letter of one page or less explaining their interest in and qualifications for serving on the ACCS.
Application Deadline
All applications and corresponding materials for appointment to the ACCS should be sent to the attention of Carolyn Pfister at the California State Board of Education, 1430 N Street, Suite 5111, Sacramento, CA 95814. The complete application may also be sent by facsimile to 916-319-0175. All applications and corresponding materials must be received in the SBE Office by 5:00pm on Monday, October 20, 2014, in order to be considered for appointment.
All applications meeting the deadline requirements will be considered by the SBE charter staff and the SBE Screening Committee, which will include both SBE member charter liaisons.
Finalist candidates will be asked to participate in a 15-minute telephone interview, which will be scheduled for one day during the week of November 5-10, 2014.
Questions
For questions or additional information regarding the Advisory Commission on Charter Schools, please contact Carolyn Pfister in the SBE Office, at 916-319-0399.
2014-15 CNP Reimbursement Rates
Child Nutrition Program meal program reimbursement rates.Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
Reimbursement Rates for
July 1, 2014, through June 30, 2015
| Free | Reduced-Price | Base | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast | $1.62 | $1.32 | $0.28 |
| Lunch and Supper | $2.98 | $2.58 | $0.28 |
| Supplement | $0.82 | $0.41 | $0.07 |
Note: CACFP center rates DO NOT include cash-in-lieu value for commodities. Centers receive cash-in-lieu of commodities equal to $0.2475 for each lunch and supper served to enrolled participants.
Day Care Homes (Child Care Only)
Federal Reimbursement
| Breakfast | Lunch/Supper | Supplements (Snacks) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier I | $1.31 | $2.47 | $0.73 |
| Tier II | $0.48 | $1.49 | $0.20 |
Note: CACFP day care home rates include a cash-in-lieu value ($0.2475) for commodities.
Administrative Reimbursement
for Day Care Home Sponsoring Organizations
| Initial 50 day care homes | Next 150 day care homes | Next 800 day care homes | Each additional day care home | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Rate per Home | $111 | $85 | $66 | $58 |
State Meal Reimbursement for Child Care Centers
Administered by a Public School Food Authority
| Free | Reduced-Price | Base | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast | $0.1674 | $0.1674 | Not Applicable |
| Lunch | $0.1674 | $0.1674 | Not Applicable |
State Meal Reimbursement for Day Care Homes
Sponsored by a Public School Food Authority
| Breakfast / Lunch | Day Care Home sponsoring organizations that are public school food authorities (SFAs) receive $0.1674 state reimbursement for 75 percent of the breakfast and lunches served to participating children. |
|---|
School Nutrition Programs (SNP)
Reimbursement Rates for
July 1, 2014, through June 30, 2015
School Breakfast Program
| Free | Reduced-Price | Paid | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Breakfast | $1.62 | $1.32 | $0.28 |
| Especially Needy Breakfast | $1.93 | $1.63 | $0.28 |
Note: Especially Needy Breakfast is for approved sites that served 40 percent or more free and reduced-price lunches in 2012-2013.
National School Lunch Program
| Free | Free+6 cents* | Reduced-Price | Reduced-Price+6 cents* | Paid | Paid+6 cents* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agencies that served less than 60% free/reduced-price lunches in 2012–13 | $2.98 | $3.04 | $2.58 | $2.64 | $0.28 | $0.34 |
| Agencies that served 60% or more free/reduced-price lunches in 2012–13 | $3.00 | $3.06 | $2.60 | $2.66 | $0.30 | $0.36 |
| Commodity Value | $0.2925 | $0.2925 | $0.2925 | $0.2925 | $0.2925 | $0.2925 |
Note: Payments listed for free and reduced-price lunches include both section 4 and section 11 funds of the National School Lunch Act.
*Certified SFAs are eligible to receive performance-based cash assistance for each reimbursable lunch served beginning October 1, 2012.
Meal Supplements (After-School Snacks) in the National School Lunch Program
| Free | Reduced-Price | Paid | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snacks | $0.82 | $0.41 | $0.07 |
State Meal Program and State Meal Reimbursement for Public SFAs
Serving Breakfasts and Lunches in Federal Programs
| Free | Reduced-Price | Paid | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prop 98 Agencies certified with EC sections 49430, 49430.5, & 49430.7 | $0.2248 | $0.2248 | Not Applicable |
| Prop 98 Agencies not certified with EC sections 49430, 49430.5, & 49430.7 | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| All Other (or non-Prop 98) Agencies | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
Special Milk Program
| Free | Reduced-Price | Paid |
|---|---|---|
Average cost per half pint | Not Applicable | Per half pint: $0.2300 |
Summer Food Service Program
Reimbursement Rates for
January 1, 2014, through December 31, 2014
Total (Combined) Reimbursement
Includes operating and administrative components.
| Type of Meal | Rural or Self-Prep | All Other Site Types |
|---|---|---|
Breakfast | $2.0225 | $1.9850 |
Lunch or Supper | $3.5450 | $3.4875 |
Supplement | $0.8400 | $0.8225 |
Questions: Nutrition Services Division | 800-952-5609