Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 12/16/2021 - 6:30 PM
Category: Consent Calendar
Type: Action
Subject: 2020-2021 Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) End of Year Report
ACPS 2025 Strategic Plan Goal:
Goal 1: Systemic Alignment
ACPS will build a culture of continuous improvement and design equitable systems for school and instructional improvement.
Goal 2: Instructional Excellence
ACPS will ensure that all students have access to and engagement with high-quality instruction.
Goal 3: Student Accessibility and Support
ACPS will ensure students have equitable access to and engagement with programs and supports that reduce barriers to learning.
Goal 4: Strategic Resource Allocation
ACPS will strategically provide differentiated resources and supports to schools and departments.
Goal 5: Family and Community Engagement
ACPS will ensure that all families and community members feel welcomed, respected, and valued.
Policy: BCF - Advisory Committees to the School Board
Funding Source or Fiscal Impact (where applicable)
File Attachment:
211216_Memo_SEAC_End_of_Year_Report_v2.pdf
211216_Att1_SEAC 2020-2021_End_of_Year_Report_v2.pdf
211216_Att2_2020-21_SEAC_Scope_of_Work.pdf
Agenda Item Summary: School Board Policy BFA establishes a Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC). The committee is charged with providing advice to the Board regarding the provision of special education services to students with disabilities served by Alexandria City Public Schools. According to state regulations, the functions of the local advisory committee shall be as follows:

a. Advise the local school division of needs in the education of children with disabilities;
b. Participate in the development of priorities and strategies for meeting the identified needs of children with disabilities;
c. Submit periodic reports and recommendations regarding the education of children with disabilities to the division superintendent for transmission to the local school board;
d. Assist the local school division in interpreting plans to the community for meeting the
special needs of children with disabilities for educational services;
e. Review the policies and procedures for the provision of special education and related
services prior to submission to the local school board; and
f. Participate in the review of the local school division's annual plan, as outlined in subdivision B.2. of this section.
This document was developed to implement a scope of work designed to achieve the committee’s goals.
Background: The Annual Report provides a summary of SEAC accomplishments over the last year. The report identifies plan objectives and the key targets achieved during the report year. The focus areas discussed were designed to provide advice regarding intervention and supports for our students, parents, administrators and faculty so as to achieve effective outcomes for students with disabilities. The report provides descriptions of the activities and recommendations for school board consideration.
Recommendation: The Superintendent recommends that the School Board approve the SEAC 2020-2021 End of Year Report.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Dr. Terri H. Mozingo - Chief Academic Officer
Signed By:
Dr. Gregory C. Hutchings, Jr. - Superintendent
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Ramee A. Gentry Moved, Member Margaret Lorber seconded to approve the Original motion 'The Superintendent recommends that the School Board approve the SEAC 2020-2021 End of Year Report.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 8 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 8 - 0
   
Ramee A. Gentry     Yes
Margaret Lorber     Yes
Veronica R. Nolan     Yes
Meagan L. Alderton     Yes
Christopher A. Suarez     Yes
Jacinta Greene     Yes
Dr. Michelle Rief     Yes
Heather Thornton     Yes

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