Tuesday, August 13, 2013
HINGHAM SPECIAL EDUCATION PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL (SEPAC)
Hingham Public Schools
Hingham Public Library, Fearing Room, 66 Leavitt St., Hingham, MA 02043
Meeting Agenda
10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. – Informal social – opportunity for attendees to meet and converse
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Monthly Meeting to discuss SEPAC business
(Audience comments are always welcome as agenda items are discussed. Attendees are encouraged to attend the 30-minute social prior to the start of the board meeting to address matters not related to the agenda.)
1. Acceptance of Minutes from July 9th, 2013
2. General Q&A for items that may not be on the agenda
3. Director of Student Services’ Report – adjourned to next meeting due to vacation
4. Treasurer’s Report
5. New Business
a. Fundraiser via Cabi sales event
b. Article for Hingham Journal to kick off the new school year
c. Fall Newsletter
6. Old Business
a. Subcommittees
b. Locale for Parent presentation by Sarah Ward
c. New Logo
d. SEPAC calendar for upcoming school year
7. Other Items as may not reasonably be known within 48 hours of the meeting
8. Communications/General Inquiries
9. Announcements & Adjournment:
a. Next SEPAC meeting – Tuesday, September 10th
Upcoming SEPAC Events:
October 9th, 2013: Sarah Ward Administration (day) and Parent (evening) presentations
The provision of Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) according to federal and state laws and regulations related to the education of children with disabilities includes the following areas: Assessment of Students, Student Identification, Parent and Community Involvement, Curriculum and Instruction, Student Support Services, Faculty, Staff and Administration, School Facilities, Program Plan and Evaluation and Record Keeping.
Meeting Minutes
Present: Board Members: Daniela Andruszkiewicz, Marisa Ronan, Kim Cross, Sonja Finney; School Committee Liaison Edward Schreier.
A thirty minute social preceded the business portion of the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 10:30 a.m.
The minutes from July 9, 2013 were accepted.
Question and Answer Session: Kim Cross announced that she was resigning her office effective at the end of August. SEPAC wishes to extend a warm thank you to Kim for all her work over the years. SEPAC received an email from an out of district parent re: different services available within Hingham’s local public schools. Danie will ask the parent to contact Liz for more detailed information. SEPAC noted that Hingham is currently in the process of filling the Preschool Coordinator position. Hingham will host a presentation on “Chapter 70” funding of special education services on September 10, 2013 at Town Hall. Ed will look into whether the District can fund SEPAC’s Masspac membership. Members who attended the A.P.P.L.E. Institute training received follow-up work plans of other attending districts.
Director of Student Services: Deferred due to vacation schedule.
Treasurer’s Report: Kim reported that there seems to be an error in the District’s spreadsheets concerning the SEPAC account balance which needs to be reconciled. Kim and Marisa are investigating possible missing reimbursements. Reimbursement for the Fun Run t-shirts is outstanding.
New Business:
CAbi Fundraiser: The board accepted Donna Keaney’s offer to host a fundraiser in October with a portion of the proceeds to benefit SEPAC. Thank you Donna! SEPAC may also consider a fundraiser at Chipolte, Panera or the Fruit Center. Marisa presented information on Lockerworks fundraising, which is an organizing system for school lockers. Ed suggested that we ask the Athletic Department at HHS if SEPAC can operate a concession stand during a game as a fundraiser. Sonja will follow up on it. Discussion on fundraising is ongoing.
SEPAC article to the Hingham Journal: Danie will write and submit an article to the Journal for outreach goals.
Fall Newsletter: The SEPAC newsletter is being developed for disbursement in the late September. Marisa and Danie are considering various formats, and will include content on the S. Ward and Basic Rights presentations and other relevant information.
Old Business:
Subcommittees: Nothing to report.
Sarah Ward Presentation (October 9): The presentation should be held be in either HHS Room 103, East Cafetorium, or the auditoriums of HHS or HMS. Marisa will reserve the space.
Rebranding/logo: The new logo is almost finished pending some final technical adjustments.
Upcoming SEPAC Calendar: SEPAC continues to explore options for presentations, including any suggestions forwarded to it. Some possible presentation topics include ADHD, behavior therapy and social skills.
Other items as may not be reasonably known within 48 hours of the meeting: The resignation of Kim Cross was noted.
Communications: Several solicitations and/or informational notices were received via either mail or email.
Announcements/Calendar:
- Next SEPAC meeting is October 8, 2013. Social starts at 10 a.m., business meeting starts at 10:30 a.m.
- Sarah Ward presentation (evening) is October 9, 2013, location TBA
The meeting was adjourned at 11:35 a.m.
HINGHAM SPECIAL EDUCATION PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL (SEPAC)
Hingham Public Schools
Hingham Public Library, Fearing Room, 66 Leavitt St., Hingham, MA 02043
Meeting Agenda
10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. – Informal social – opportunity for attendees to meet and converse
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Monthly Meeting to discuss SEPAC business
(Audience comments are always welcome as agenda items are discussed. Attendees are encouraged to attend the 30-minute social prior to the start of the board meeting to address matters not related to the agenda.)
1. Acceptance of Minutes from July 9th, 2013
2. General Q&A for items that may not be on the agenda
3. Director of Student Services’ Report – adjourned to next meeting due to vacation
4. Treasurer’s Report
5. New Business
a. Fundraiser via Cabi sales event
b. Article for Hingham Journal to kick off the new school year
c. Fall Newsletter
6. Old Business
a. Subcommittees
b. Locale for Parent presentation by Sarah Ward
c. New Logo
d. SEPAC calendar for upcoming school year
7. Other Items as may not reasonably be known within 48 hours of the meeting
8. Communications/General Inquiries
9. Announcements & Adjournment:
a. Next SEPAC meeting – Tuesday, September 10th
Upcoming SEPAC Events:
October 9th, 2013: Sarah Ward Administration (day) and Parent (evening) presentations
The provision of Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) according to federal and state laws and regulations related to the education of children with disabilities includes the following areas: Assessment of Students, Student Identification, Parent and Community Involvement, Curriculum and Instruction, Student Support Services, Faculty, Staff and Administration, School Facilities, Program Plan and Evaluation and Record Keeping.
Meeting Minutes
Present: Board Members: Daniela Andruszkiewicz, Marisa Ronan, Kim Cross, Sonja Finney; School Committee Liaison Edward Schreier.
A thirty minute social preceded the business portion of the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 10:30 a.m.
The minutes from July 9, 2013 were accepted.
Question and Answer Session: Kim Cross announced that she was resigning her office effective at the end of August. SEPAC wishes to extend a warm thank you to Kim for all her work over the years. SEPAC received an email from an out of district parent re: different services available within Hingham’s local public schools. Danie will ask the parent to contact Liz for more detailed information. SEPAC noted that Hingham is currently in the process of filling the Preschool Coordinator position. Hingham will host a presentation on “Chapter 70” funding of special education services on September 10, 2013 at Town Hall. Ed will look into whether the District can fund SEPAC’s Masspac membership. Members who attended the A.P.P.L.E. Institute training received follow-up work plans of other attending districts.
Director of Student Services: Deferred due to vacation schedule.
Treasurer’s Report: Kim reported that there seems to be an error in the District’s spreadsheets concerning the SEPAC account balance which needs to be reconciled. Kim and Marisa are investigating possible missing reimbursements. Reimbursement for the Fun Run t-shirts is outstanding.
New Business:
CAbi Fundraiser: The board accepted Donna Keaney’s offer to host a fundraiser in October with a portion of the proceeds to benefit SEPAC. Thank you Donna! SEPAC may also consider a fundraiser at Chipolte, Panera or the Fruit Center. Marisa presented information on Lockerworks fundraising, which is an organizing system for school lockers. Ed suggested that we ask the Athletic Department at HHS if SEPAC can operate a concession stand during a game as a fundraiser. Sonja will follow up on it. Discussion on fundraising is ongoing.
SEPAC article to the Hingham Journal: Danie will write and submit an article to the Journal for outreach goals.
Fall Newsletter: The SEPAC newsletter is being developed for disbursement in the late September. Marisa and Danie are considering various formats, and will include content on the S. Ward and Basic Rights presentations and other relevant information.
Old Business:
Subcommittees: Nothing to report.
Sarah Ward Presentation (October 9): The presentation should be held be in either HHS Room 103, East Cafetorium, or the auditoriums of HHS or HMS. Marisa will reserve the space.
Rebranding/logo: The new logo is almost finished pending some final technical adjustments.
Upcoming SEPAC Calendar: SEPAC continues to explore options for presentations, including any suggestions forwarded to it. Some possible presentation topics include ADHD, behavior therapy and social skills.
Other items as may not be reasonably known within 48 hours of the meeting: The resignation of Kim Cross was noted.
Communications: Several solicitations and/or informational notices were received via either mail or email.
Announcements/Calendar:
- Next SEPAC meeting is October 8, 2013. Social starts at 10 a.m., business meeting starts at 10:30 a.m.
- Sarah Ward presentation (evening) is October 9, 2013, location TBA
The meeting was adjourned at 11:35 a.m.
