James Caldwell High School Library 7:00-8:30
Part One: Parents Only The meeting began with a review of meeting procedures and the need for confidentiality within our group.
It is important to stick to our agenda, but also give people time to bring up concerns and questions
Meeting dates:
For planning/consistency purposes, meeting will be held the first Thursday of the month
The first half of the meeting will be for parents only
Second half of the meeting, we will be joined by the Director of Student Services (Jessica Abramovich)
Expanding our membership:
Thanks to Danielle Mack for our new Facebook page
Find someone from each school in the district to be a liaison with that school
Washington: Lisa Walter
Lincoln: Coe-ellen Ventura (possibly)
Wilson: Lorraine Caputo
Jefferson: OPEN
Grover Cleveland: Julianne Grosso
JCHS: Julianne Grosso
Harrison: Danielle Mack
Get the word out to join the Facebook page which will provide information for our local SEPAG
For those not on Facebook, join the CWC SEPAG mailing list (for email)
Part Two: Joined by Jessica Abramovich and Krista Grinkin
Reviewed the history of the formation of the SEPAG
Reviewed ideas for expanding membership through HSA, Facebook, etc.
Ms. Abramovich will look into the possibility of establishing a district email for the SEPAG
Discussed upcoming äudit/analysis of Special Services
Will be led by Suzy Wright in the role of a consultant; working out details of timeline, etc.
Members brought up the necessity of parent involvement and input in the process
Some members expressed concerns regarding the analysis procedures
Members asked for information regarding a budget for SEPAG events/speakers; some members suggested grants and other funding options
Ms. Abramovich reported that Student Services has received an Education Foundation Grant for sensory hallways in each elementary school
Meeting adjourned at approximately 8:45
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