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CNAC Agenda for the April 30, 2025, Meeting

Meeting agenda for the State Superintendent of Public Instruction Child Nutrition Advisory Council (CNAC).

Meeting Notice

CNAC
An advisory body to the State Superintendent of Public Instruction

Wednesday, April 30, 2025
9:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

California Department of Education
1430 N Street, Room 4101
Sacramento, California 95814
916-323-7311

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All CNAC members will attend the meeting at a remote location. The California Department of Education (CDE) staff will attend at the physical teleconference location noted above.

Attendees

Council Members

  • Vacant, Chair
  • Vacant, Vice Chair
  • Carrie Buck
  • Maulik Dhakal
  • Kim Frinzell
  • Amber Green
  • Ronald Little
  • Rachel Rothman
  • Maryam Shayegh
  • Yaz Widatalla
  • Anne Wilson

Guests

  • Andrea Bricker, Nutrition Education Consultant, CDE
  • Ellen Sweeney, Associate Governmental Program Analyst, CDE
  • Nina Ortiz, Office Technician, CDE
  • Jackie Richardson, Nutrition Education Administrator, CDE
  • Reema El-Murr, Nutrition Education Administrator, CDE
The Order of Business May Be Changed Without Notice

Notice is hereby given that the order of consideration of matters on this agenda may be changed without prior notice.

Reasonable Limitations May Be Placed on Public Testimony

The presiding officer of the Child Nutrition Advisory Council (CNAC) reserves the right to impose reasonable time limits on public testimony to ensure that the agenda is completed.

Special Presentations May Be Made

Consistent with the requirements of the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act, notice is hereby given that special presentations not mentioned in the agenda may be made at this meeting. However, any such presentation will be for information only.

Reasonable Accommodation Will Be Provided for any Individual with a Disability

Pursuant to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, any individual with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to attend or participate in this meeting of the CNAC may request assistance by contacting the Nutrition Services Division at:

Nutrition Services Division
California Department of Education
1430 N Street, Suite 4503
Sacramento, CA 95814-5901
Phone: 916-323-7311
Fax: 916-445-5731

CNAC Contact Information and Website Address

The agenda may be accessed on the CDE Child Nutrition Advisory Council web page.

Questions regarding the CNAC meeting or the agenda may be directed to:

Andrea Bricker, CNAC Coordinator
Phone: 916-323-2473

Agenda

9:30 a.m.

CNAC Administrative Activities
  • Call to order
  • Pledge of allegiance
  • Welcome and new members swearing in
  • Approve April 2025 CNAC agenda
  • Approve November 2023 CNAC meeting minutes
  • Overview and required forms and training

Type of Action: Information/Action

Presenter: Kim Frinzell, Andrea Bricker

10:45 a.m.

First Request for Public Comment for Agenda Items 1 and 2

Presenter: Andrea Bricker

10:45 a.m.

Item 1

CNAC member roles and responsibilities

Type of Action: Information

Presenter: Jackie Richardson

11:15 a.m.

Item 2
  • Legislative update
  • Nutrition Services Division Director’s Updates

Type of Action: Information

Presenter: Kim Frinzell

11:45 a.m.

Lunch Break

1:15 p.m.

Request for public comment for items 3 through 6

Presenter: Andrea Bricker

1:15 p.m.

Item 3

Overview of Adequate Time to Eat Fact Sheet

Type of Action: Information/Discussion/Action

Presenter: Maryam Shayegh, Ronald Little

1:45 p.m.

Item 4

Governor’s Executive Order N-1-25 Ultra Processed Foods

Type of Action: Information/Discussion

Presenter: Jackie Richardson

2:45 p.m.

Item 5

CNAC 2025 priorities

Type of Action: Information/Discussion/Action

Presenter: All

3:45 p.m.

Item 6

Discuss agenda items and scheduling for next meeting

Type of Action: Information/Discussion/Action

Presenter: All

4:00 p.m.

Last request for public comment

Presenter: Andrea Bricker

4:00 p.m.

Adjourn

Presenter: Kim Frinzell

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Last Reviewed: Friday, April 18, 2025
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