Tuesday, July 8, 2014
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.
1. Acceptance of Minutes from June 10, 2014
2. General Q&A for items that may not be on the agenda
3. Update from Director of Student Services
4. Sharing with School Committee Liaison
5. Treasury Report
6. New Business
a. Foster Liaison Opening
7. Old Business Follow-Up
a. Event planning for 2014-2015 school year – suggestions, delegation and planning
8. Communications/General Inquiries
9. Other Items as may not reasonably be known within 48 hours of the meeting
10.Announcements & Adjournment:
a. Next SEPAC meeting will be on Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Meeting Minutes
Present: Marisa Ronan, Sonja Finney, Donna Keaney; Special Services Director Liz Flynn and School Committee Liaison Ed Schreier.
A 30 minute social preceded the business portion of the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 10:35 a.m.
The minutes from June 10, 2014 were accepted.
General Q&A for items that may not be on the agenda: There was no discussion.
Director of Student Services:
ESY Update: High School transportation pick up in the afternoon will move closer to noon time, students still receiving required 3 hour programming. SNAP and HHS are not coordinating transportation between programs this year due to logistical challenges. Parents will arrange for transportation to SNAP programming. The matter will be reconsidered for 2015 ESY.
Hiring New Staff: HPS has 2 solid candidates for the BCBA role, and 3 candidates for the school psychologist position. Liz O’Neil was hired as the Out of District Coordinator.
The group discussed meeting with the new adjustment counselor to talk about the position’s role in implementing social programming/culture of respect in the district. Liz will miss the August meeting.
School Committee Liaison: Ed reported that HPS agreed that it will not charge SNAP fees for programming held at school property during open hours for the buildings (there may be a fee for Saturday programming).
HPS is working to assist SNAP in identifying the best school to host a Dance program.
September 20 will be the dedication for the new Athletic Fields.
Treasury Report: The SEPAC account balance is $11,124.50. The new fiscal year started July 1.
New Business: SEPAC is looking for a person to represent SEPAC at Foster School.
Old Business:
Event Planning for 2014-15: SEPAC is looking to shape its strategy to serve parents of students with disabilities. SEPAC may ask Leslie Leslie to join a meeting and provide guidance. One idea is to have leaflets at the SNAP picnic scheduled for August 1. The community’s positive response to SNAP may open pathways to more involvement in SEPAC.
Communications/General Inquiries: No report
Announcements
Next SEPAC meeting – Tuesday, August 12th at 10 a.m. at Hingham Public Library, Fearing Room
The meeting was adjourned at 11:37 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.
1. Acceptance of Minutes from June 10, 2014
2. General Q&A for items that may not be on the agenda
3. Update from Director of Student Services
4. Sharing with School Committee Liaison
5. Treasury Report
6. New Business
a. Foster Liaison Opening
7. Old Business Follow-Up
a. Event planning for 2014-2015 school year – suggestions, delegation and planning
8. Communications/General Inquiries
9. Other Items as may not reasonably be known within 48 hours of the meeting
10.Announcements & Adjournment:
a. Next SEPAC meeting will be on Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Meeting Minutes
Present: Marisa Ronan, Sonja Finney, Donna Keaney; Special Services Director Liz Flynn and School Committee Liaison Ed Schreier.
A 30 minute social preceded the business portion of the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 10:35 a.m.
The minutes from June 10, 2014 were accepted.
General Q&A for items that may not be on the agenda: There was no discussion.
Director of Student Services:
ESY Update: High School transportation pick up in the afternoon will move closer to noon time, students still receiving required 3 hour programming. SNAP and HHS are not coordinating transportation between programs this year due to logistical challenges. Parents will arrange for transportation to SNAP programming. The matter will be reconsidered for 2015 ESY.
Hiring New Staff: HPS has 2 solid candidates for the BCBA role, and 3 candidates for the school psychologist position. Liz O’Neil was hired as the Out of District Coordinator.
The group discussed meeting with the new adjustment counselor to talk about the position’s role in implementing social programming/culture of respect in the district. Liz will miss the August meeting.
School Committee Liaison: Ed reported that HPS agreed that it will not charge SNAP fees for programming held at school property during open hours for the buildings (there may be a fee for Saturday programming).
HPS is working to assist SNAP in identifying the best school to host a Dance program.
September 20 will be the dedication for the new Athletic Fields.
Treasury Report: The SEPAC account balance is $11,124.50. The new fiscal year started July 1.
New Business: SEPAC is looking for a person to represent SEPAC at Foster School.
Old Business:
Event Planning for 2014-15: SEPAC is looking to shape its strategy to serve parents of students with disabilities. SEPAC may ask Leslie Leslie to join a meeting and provide guidance. One idea is to have leaflets at the SNAP picnic scheduled for August 1. The community’s positive response to SNAP may open pathways to more involvement in SEPAC.
Communications/General Inquiries: No report
Announcements
Next SEPAC meeting – Tuesday, August 12th at 10 a.m. at Hingham Public Library, Fearing Room
The meeting was adjourned at 11:37 a.m.
