Governance

Superintendents' Governance CouncilThe Superintendents' Governance Council oversees the activities of the SELPA by developing fiscal and operational policies, procedures and agreements on matters regarding implementation, administration and coordination of special education programs in accordance with state and federal requirements. The Superintendent of each participating LEA shall be responsible for special education programs operated by their respective LEA and for implementing all duties and responsibilities of the Local Plan, ensuring compliance under EC 56205(a)(12)(A)(D)(ii)(IV).

Governance Council Advisory Committee

The Governance Council Advisory Committee (GCAC) is appointed by the Superintendents' Governance Council and is composed of the special education director, or other designee, of each participating local education agency. The SELPA Executive Director serves as chairperson of the GCAC and is responsible for preparing agendas, scheduling and conducting meetings and preparing support documents, as appropriate, for each meeting.

Community Advisory Committee

The Community Advisory Committee (CAC) is a dynamic partnership between parents, educators and community members, and advises the member school districts of the SELPA regarding provision of services, annual priorities, local plan development, parent education and support, and other related special education activities.