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Saturday, September 19, 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




August 25, 2020 Tuesday at 2 Webinar
The CDE NSD hosted the eighth Tuesday @ 2: School Nutrition Town Hall webinar on August 25, 2020 for school food service operators, chief business officials, and community partners.
COVID 19: FFVP School Year 2020–21 Waivers
Effective immediately, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has granted the California Department of Education (CDE) Nutrition Services Division two waivers for the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) for School Year 2020–21.

SEP 14

COVID-19: CNP Response 47 and Q&A
The CDE NSD is pleased to announce that on September 11, 2020, the USDA released a new Nationwide Waiver and Q&A related to the Nationwide Waiver to allow SFSP and SSO through December 2020.

SEP 10

New Seal of Civic Engagement
California State Board of Education approves State Seal of Civic Engagement Award.

SEP 09

Webinar on Public Health Guidance
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond convenes California school leaders to review public health guidance for safe learning.
LivingWorks Virtual Youth Summit
shines a light on mental wellness and suicide prevention.
September 6, 2020 Statewide Emergency: Fires
On September 6, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom issued an emergency proclamation for the counties of Fresno, Madera, Mariposa, San Bernardino, and San Diego County.
Public Safety Power Shutoff Event September 2020
Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) and Southern California Edison (SCE) have announced that public safety power shutoffs are in progress due to extreme weather and fire danger.
Summer Food Service Program Annual Update 2020-21
The California Department of Education (CDE) has opened the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) Annual Update in the Child Nutrition Information and Payment System (CNIPS) for School Year (SY) 2020–21 (October 1, 2020, through September 30, 2021).
California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom Free Two Day Virtual AgVentura
The California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom (CFAITC) is offering a free two day virtual AgVentura in lieu of the 2020 California Agriculture in the Classroom Conference.

  California Department of Education