09/25/2010 SCHOOL COUNCIL - KC COOMBS SCHOOL

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DISCIPLINE OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES State and federal law provide additional procedural protections for some students who are suspended from school for more than ten days in a school year. Students who are entitled to additional procedural protections are: • Students with disabilities as defined under state and federal special education laws (34CFR 300.530) • Students who have not yet been determined to be eligible for special education services, but who are in the process of identification for eligibility (34CFR 300.534) • Students who are protected under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act These students are entitled to a"manifestation determination" meeting, where parents/guardians and school personnel determine whether the conduct which might result in suspension is conduct which: • is caused by and directly related to the student's disability, or • is caused by a failure to implement the student's IEP. Alternate services must be provided to all special education students after ten days of suspension. CT 04-12-2010 SPECIAL EDUCATION PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL (SEPAC) GOALS AND PURPOSE 1. To provide representation of all parents/guardians of children eligible to be enrolled in the Special Education Program. 2. To serve as an advocate for all children with special needs. 3. To provide a medium for parents/guardians, professionals, and citizens to exchange information, ideas, and experiences. 4. To recruit volunteer services from parents/guardians and community resources to meet identified needs. 5. To provide input into planning programs for special needs children. 6. To foster a positive attitude toward the Special Education Programs within the community and the individual school district. 7. To inform and educate the public about Special Needs plans and programs. 8. To petition for or against legislation pertaining to children with special needs. 9. To promote the coordination of existing services for children with special needs among local, state and federal agencies. NIENIBERSHIP I. Any parent/guardian whose child is involved in the Special Education Program. 2. Any interested persons who subscribe to GOALS AND PURPOSES above. MEETINGS L Meetings will be held once a month or at least four(4) times during the school year. 2. All officers will be required to attend all meetings. 3. Decisions of the membership will be made by consensus. 4. Voting shall be by ballot. 45