Appendix A: Desert Mountain SELPAAgreement for Participation
Each member of the Governance Council may designate in writing an alternate representative, including but not limited to, another member of the Governance Council (“proxy”), if the Superintendent/CEO or CEO is unable to attend a meeting, which designated alternate representative or designee shall have the full authority of the designating Superintendent/CEO or CEO for the purpose of decision-making. Such designation must be received by the CEO prior to the commencement of a scheduled meeting of the Governance Council and shall be good only for that meeting. One-third of the members, represented in person or by proxy, shall constitute a quorum at a meeting of members. Efforts will be made to ensure the committee has representation in a variety of areas, e.g., various geographical areas of the DMSELPA, single charter, large charter, small charter, original founding members, or new members. Special Education Steering Committee: This Steering Committee serves in an advisory capacity to the DMSELPA Administrator. Each LEA is entitled to select one representative for this committee - either a teacher or an administrator. Representatives commit to a full year of service, which would include meeting regularly for the purpose of advising the DMSELPA Administrator and receiving and disseminating direct program/instructional information. Special Education Community Advisory Committee (CAC): Each LEA shall select a representative to participate in the Special Education Community Advisory Committee to serve staggered terms in accordance with Education Code § 56191 for a period of at least two years. Selected parents will be the parent of a child with a disability. CAC representative must be approved by the DMSELPA governing board. The CAC will advise the DMSELPA LEA members (“Local Plan”) as well as provide local parent training options in accordance with the duties, responsibilities, and requirements of Education Code §§ 56190-56194.
Because of the geographic diversity within the DMSELPA, meetings may be conducted using available technology.
Individualized Education Program (IEP): A plan that describes the child’s current abilities, sets annual goals, and describes the education services needed to implement their goals in accordance with Education Code § 56032. LEAs will use the IEP documents in Web IEP for this plan. IEP Team: A group of team members as defined in Education Code § 56341, who meet for the purpose of determining eligibility for special education and developing, reviewing, or revising a child’s IEP and recommendations for special education services.
BP 2008 - Guidelines for the Provision of Special Education Services in Charter Schools Desert Mountain Special Education Local Plan Area (DMSELPA) (rev. 11/21)
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