State of Emergency Due to Cache FireOn September 7, 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency for Lake County to support the response to the Cache Fire, which caused major damage to homes and other structures.
SPI Names Mary Nicely as New CDE Chief DeputyState Superintendent Tony Thurmond nominates and State Board approves Mary Nicely as Chief Deputy of the California Department of Education.
SPI Meets with Leaders Affected by the Caldor FireState Superintendent Tony Thurmond delivers donations and meets with educational leaders affected by the Caldor fire.
State of Emergency Due to Caldor FireGovernor Newsom Proclaims State of Emergency in Alpine, Amador, El Dorado, and Placer counties due to Caldor Fire.
CACFP Reimbursement Rates for School Year 2021-22School Year 2021-22 CACFP reimbursement rates. Includes new state meal reimbursement rates for non-LEAs. Updated information for Tier 1 and Tier 2 reimbursement rates.
Verification Process Guidance for SY 2021-22Provides guidance to school food authorities on how to complete the 2021-22 verification process, which must be completed by November 15, 2021.
SPI to Meet with Those Affected by Caldor FireState Superintendent Tony Thurmond to meet with students, families, and education leaders affected by the Caldor fire.
21st CCLC Reader Recruitment21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) and After School Safety and Enrichment for Teens (ASSETs) Programs Reader Recruitment.
SPI Visits Roosevelt Elementary in Long BeachState Superintendent Tony Thurmond visits Roosevelt Elementary in Long Beach to celebrate first day of school.
COVID-19: FFVP Operations for SY 202122 Q and AsOn August 9, 2021, the USDA released Policy Memorandum SP 19-2021 FFVP Operations for SY 202122 during COVID-19, which provides questions and answers intended to clarify the operations of the FFVP during the continuation of COVID-19 for SY 202122.