Tuesday, February 14, 2012

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. – noon – Formal Board 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.)

Introduction and Rules

Acceptance of Minutes:   January 10, 2012

Treasurer’s Report:

Communications:  

Old Business:
  ·         Update on SEPAC 2011-2012 calendar
  ·         Update on  fundraising (Antique Show, Can Drive)
  ·         Update on Fun Run for April 2012
  ·         Vacant Co-chair position & board member responsibilities
  ·         A.P.P.L.E. Institute (Advancing Parent Professional Leadership in Education) – May 16 – 18, 2012

New Business:
  ·         Possible SEPAC events for 2012 – 2013 school year
  ·         Discussion regarding policy of future HEF grant requests

Subcommittee Reports:

 HPS Director of Student Services Report:

Announcements & Adjournment:
  ·         Upcoming SEPAC events:
  - “What The Tests Are Testing – Understanding Neuropsychological Evaluations” March 7, 2012, 6:45 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.

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