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Child Nutrition Advisory Council - Commissions & Committees (CA Dept of Education)

Child Nutrition Advisory Council - Commissions & Committees (CA Dept of Education)

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.

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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

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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