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Community Advisory Committee (CAC)

May 4, 2026

Internet access:

VCOE Conference

Password: conference

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Welcome

Introductions

Roll Call

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Approve Agenda

Approve Minutes

January 26, 2026

March 2, 2026

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Public Comments

The Ventura County SELPA Community Advisory Committee (CAC) offers anyone with an interest in Special Education an opportunity to ask questions, voice concerns, share information, express opinions, or otherwise bring matters to the attention of the members of the CAC. Matters discussed in this meeting may need further inquiry or verification in order for the committee members to have a more complete understanding of the issues involved. The CAC may direct the speaker to various avenues of recourse, or it may ask a member of the Special Education administration to follow up, or a member of the committee may be assigned to make inquiries. In most cases, an update on the issue will take place at the next CAC meeting.

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Jasmine Duron

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What’s new in your agency/district/organization that supports students with disabilities and their families?

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Committee Reports

Executive Board

  • National Mental Health Awareness Month
  • Vote for Slate of Executive Board 2026-2027

CAC Committees

Ad Hoc Committees

Engagement & Outreach

By-laws Committee

  • Update of recommendations

Standing Committees

Parent Education & Training

  • Results of Parent Survey

Public Information

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SCDD Orange County Mental Health Presentations

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CAC Executive Board Officer Positions

Chair: Preside at all Committee meetings. Appoint chairs of subcommittees. Serve as Committee spokesperson to the school districts.

Vice Chair: Assist the Chair and, in his or her absence, serve as Chair.

Secretary: Record minutes of all Committee meetings. The SELPA staff will provide clerical services.

Parliamentarian: Assist the Chair in keeping the meeting focused on the agenda and to follow parliamentary procedures and those required by the Greene Act.

Treasurer: Work with SELPA staff in preparing a financial report to the Committee as needed.

Membership Secretary: Assist Committee in filling all membership positions and to keep records of dates of approvals by school boards and terms.

Public Information Officer: Create a monthly newsletter during the school year to share items of interest with the community. Lead the Public Information Committee.

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Vote for Executive Board CAC 2026-2027

CAC Bylaws, Section 5.09: The Officer Nominating Subcommittee will develop a slate of officers in April of each year or one month prior to the election of officers. In addition, there will be a provision for nominations from the floor. The slate of officers will be elected at the annual meeting in May or two months following a resignation. The officers will be elected by a plurality of the votes cast.

2026-2027 Nominating Committee: Denise Benic, Lee Ann Holland & Trina Rodriguez

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Public Information

Flavia Seawright

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Presentation, Q&A, & Discussion

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Discussion question

How can the CAC increase awareness of SELPA Mental Health Resources?

SELPA Webpage: Your Child's Mental Health

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SELPA UPDATES

PD Padlet

Events for 2026-2027:

Amanda Morin: Neurodiversity

Chronic Absenteeism-TBD

Rainbow and SELPA Collaboration: Coffee, Tea and My First IFSP; Coffee, Tea and My First IEP

Asst Superintendent Update

Governor’s Budget – AB 602 Special Education Base Rate

AB 2555- (Patel) English Learners: Reclassification

AB 2490 - (Valencia) Teacher credentialing: substitute teachers: days of service.

AB 2241 - (Boerner) Inclusive playgrounds

AB 2191 - (Quirk-Silva) High school graduation requirements: alternate pathways for individuals with exceptional needs: statewide resources

AB 2468 - (Patel) School accountability: pupils with disabilities: inclusion

AB 2526 - (Muratsuchi) Special education local plan areas: apportionments: alternate assessments.

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Upcoming trainings

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Amanda Alfred

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  • Potential CAC Priorities for 2026-2027

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Next Meeting:, 4:00 pm

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Meeting adjourned

Thank you for a great year!

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Community Advisory Committee (CAC)

Executive Board

May 4, 2026

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Approve Agenda

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Approve Minutes

November 3, 2025

March 2, 2026

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Public Comments

The Ventura County SELPA Community Advisory Committee (CAC) offers anyone with an interest in Special Education an opportunity to ask questions, voice concerns, share information, express opinions, or otherwise bring matters to the attention of the members of the CAC. Matters discussed in this meeting may need further inquiry or verification in order for the committee members to have a more complete understanding of the issues involved. The CAC may direct the speaker to various avenues of recourse, or it may ask a member of the Special Education administration to follow up, or a member of the committee may be assigned to make inquiries. In most cases, an update on the issue will take place at the next CAC meeting.

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Committee Reports

Ad Hoc Committees

  • Engagement & Outreach

  • By-laws Committee

Standing Committees

  • Parent Education & Training: Events for 2026-2027:
  • Amanda Morin: Neurodiversity
  • Chronic Absenteeism: TBD
  • Rainbow and SELPA Collaboration: Coffee, Tea and My First IFSP & Coffee, Tea and My First IEP

  • Public Information

Logo Committee

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  • Key Takeaways

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How well did we meet our

2025-2026 priorities?

  • Engagement and Outreach
  • Inclusive, Affirming and Equitable Practices
  • Transition to Adulthood and Career Technical Education (CTE)
  • Mental Health

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  • Potential CAC Priorities for 2026-2027
    • Ideas
    • Retreat Date

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  • Future Topics/Guest Speakers

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Meeting adjourned