Shasta County
Community Advisory Committee (CAC)
Redding, CA 96001
Phone: (530) 225-0100
Fax: (530) 225-0105
Parents are encouraged to be an active member of their child's educational community. The Community Advisory Committee (CAC) acts in an advisory capacity to the Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA). Shasta CAC supports individuals with exceptional needs and their families who live in Shasta County. This committee provides an opportunity for parents, special education teachers, general education teachers, other school personnel, representatives of related public/private agencies, school administrators and other community members to provide important input as it relates to our special education programs.
Shasta CAC meetings are open to the public. All interested parents, teacher, students, community members, and anyone who has an interest in special education are encouraged to attend.
The Shasta CAC has responsibilities under California Education Code 56194 that include, but are not limited to:
- assisting in parent education supporting activities on behalf of individuals with exceptional needs
- recommending annual priorities or focus for the SELPA
- providing input to the Shasta SELPA Local Plan revisions Members include parents of students with disabilities and parents of other students, teachers and administrators of both special education and regular education, and representatives from other interested agencies. At least one-half of the Shasta SELPA CAC is composed of parents.
The Shasta CAC has a seven-member Governing Board. There is also a one-year general membership for any person attending a meeting. The Shasta CAC conducts at least four business meetings held during the school year. The meetings are open to all and are conducted in a facility that meets the American Disability Act standards. The Shasta CAC sponsors events and activities designed to support awareness of parent rights, services available within the community, and general disability awareness. The Shasta CAC provides legislative advocacy on issues affecting services to students with disabilities.
CAC Members
Robert Brown, Chairperson | |
Jean Boggs, Treasurer | |
(Vacant), Co-Chairperson | |
(Vacant), Secretary |
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Susan Hayes, Agency Representative - Rowell Family Empowerment | |
Susan Putnam, Agency Representative - Far Northern Regional Center | |
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Responsibilities of CAC Members
The Community Advisory Committee (CAC) shall have the authority and fulfill the responsibilities that are defined for it in the local plan. The responsibilities shall include, but need not be limited to, all the following:
A. Advising the policy and administrative entity of the district, special education local plan area, or county office, regarding the development, amendment, and review of the local plan. Review of programs under such plan, the selection of the SELPA Director. The CAC participates with the SELPA Director in implementing the CAC’s responsibilities. The entity shall review and consider comments from the Community Advisory Committee.
B. Recommending annual priorities to be addressed by the plan.
C. Assisting in parent education and in recruiting parents and other volunteers who may contribute to the implementation of the plan.
D. Encouraging community involvement in the development and review of the local plan.
E. Supporting activities on behalf of individuals with exceptional needs.
F. Assisting in parent awareness of the importance of regular school attendance.
Would You Like to Become a Member of the CAC?
General membership is open to parents, professionals, agencies, and others interested in assisting individuals with exceptional needs in Shasta County. Persons interested in serving as a CAC Board member must attend at least two consecutive meetings of the CAC prior to submitting their name for a board vacancy. If you would like to become a general member or board member of the Shasta CAC, please contact the SELPA office at (530) 225-0100 during usual business hours and provide the following information:
Name
Address
City, State, Zip
Phone Number
Board or General Member
2022-23 MEETING SCHEDULE
SELPA Conference Room
1524 Magnolia Avenue, Redding, CA 96001
Phn: (530) 225-0100
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Schedule
September 21, 2022
October 19, 2022
November 16, 2022
December 2022 - (no meeting)
January 2023 - (no meeting)
February 15, 2023
March 2023 - (no meeting)
April 19, 2023
May 17, 2023
June 21, 2023
Copies of Agendas including attachments, previous Agendas, or Minutes can be requested from the SELPA Office.