Saturday, August 29, 2020

SSPI THURMOND STUFF THIS WEEK FROM THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

   California Department of Education


SSPI THURMOND
STUFF THIS WEEK FROM THE
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION




Meal Reimbursement Rates 2020–21
Federal and State Meal Reimbursement Rates for School Nutrition Programs, Child and Adult Care Food Program, and Food Distribution Program for School Year 2020–21.
COVID-19: USDA Q&A for CNPs SY 2020-21, 5
On August 21, 2020, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released Policy Memorandum SP 24–2020, CACFP 13–2020, and SFSP 13–2020 Questions and Answers for the Child Nutrition Programs during School Year (SY) 2020–21, #5.
SBE Agenda for September 2020
Agenda for the California State Board of Education (SBE) meeting on September 10, 2020.
FAQs Regarding COVID-19 Pandemic Relief
These FAQs are intended to provide details regarding the Prop 98 COVID-19 disaster claim application, review, and payment processes, as well as information regarding COVID-19 pandemic relief, such as CARES Act reimbursements.

AUG 27

School Year 2020–21 Annual Update—Fourth Notice
The California Department of Education (CDE) has opened the School Nutrition Programs (SNP) Annual Update in the Child Nutrition Information and Payment System (CNIPS) for School Year (SY) 2020–21 (July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2021).
CDE CACFP Web Page for Program Operators
The California Department of Education (CDE) Nutrition Services Division (NSD) is pleased to announce the new Child and Adult Care Meal Program (CACFP) web page—an easy-to-use program hub for new and current California CACFP Operators!
CARES Reimbursement Tool for March 2020
The March 2020 CARES Reimbursement Information Tool is available for program operators to submit their March meal counts in order to receive the additional CARES rate for meals served during statewide school closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
FBG Calculator Resources for CNP Operators
The California Department of Education Nutrition Services Division is pleased to announce two new Child Nutrition Programs (CNP) resources—the Food Buying Guide (FBG) Calculator web page and the Navigating the FBG Calculator online training course.

AUG 26

Support for Schools Amid Wildfires and Emergencies
Letter to County and District Superintendents and Charter School Administrators regarding support for schools impacted by wildfires and emergencies.
SBE August 2020 Information Memoranda
Background information and updates on issues of interest to the State Board Members.
RFA-20: Culturally Linguistically Teaching
Request for Applications for the 2020-21 and 2021-22 Migrant Education Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Teaching Professional Development
SSPI Affirms Support for Schools Amid Wildfires
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Affects Support for Schools Impacted by Wildfires and Offer Guidance on Distance Learning
COVID-19 Food Safety: Three-Part Webinar Series
The Office of Food Safety and Institute of Child Nutrition (ICN) recently completed a three-part webinar series on COVID-19 Food Safety.
FFVP Operations SY 2020-21: Questions and Answers
On August 21, 2020, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released Policy Memorandum SP 23-2020 Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) Operations for School Year (SY) 2020–21 during Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).

AUG 24

SBE Student Board Member Recruitment
State Board of Education student member information.
Career Technical Education Incentive Grant 2020-21
The California Career Technical Education Incentive Grant (CTEIG) is a state education, economic, and workforce development initiative with the goal of providing pupils in kindergarten through grades twelve, inclusive, with the knowledge and skills necessary to transition to employment and postsecondary education.
August 11, 2020 Tuesday at 2 Webinar
The CDE NSD hosted the seventh Tuesday @ 2 School Nutrition Town Hall webinar on August 11, 2020 for school food service operators, chief business officials, and community partners.
New Tool to Strengthen Distance Learning
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Announces Additional Tools to Support Educators in Strengthening Distance Learning Instruction.

AUG 19

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