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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-09-06-SEPAC-minLexington Special Education Parent Advisory Council Business Meeting Minutes September 6, 2012 Business meeting called to order at 7:09 PM Report of the Officers - Jennifer Williams (JW) has become a co- signer on the SEPAL bank account - First membership has been received (donation and membership) - PayPal not yet established o JW -- Request to amend by -laws to clarify term for document retention ■ ACTIONS: Review PTA bylaws and adhere to their policy (Holly Boker (H B) PAC Bylaw should match the PTA requirements (HB) JW to retrieve the Tax - Exempt certificate and distribute Circulate Tax - Exempt certificate to Executive II. Membership Drive a. Robin Abrams (RA) indicated that she would hold off on the membership drive until after the District Letter may have been received by families. Per JW — mailing should be going out at the end of this week. III. Disability Commission a. JW reported that the Lexington Commission on Disability, Public Facilities and Town Manager's office has prioritized the Clarke Middle School elevator for improvement in the 2014 town budget. The commission would like the support, endorsement and feedback from the LexSEPTA /SEPAC, the school committee the Clarke Community and Central Administration. IV. October 4 Transition Subcommittee Update a. The date of the SEPAC presentation on Transition has changed from October 4th to October 11 so as not to conflict with LHS Back to School night b. Communication to be done via website and alerts V. Liaisons a. Back to School Night i. Option include another SEPAC to attend was mentioned so that the liaison can attend his /her own BTSN classroom presentation ii. JW to update collateral a. Small sign, roster of liaisons and lectures SEPAC Meeting Minutes Approved 09/27/12 Page 1 VI. Potluck a. RA to promote b. Bronte Abraham (BA) to pick -up dishware c. Encourage folks to attend VII. School Committee Presentation a. Proposed for October 30 i. Anne Wolf (AW) to follow -up with committee to finalize schedule VIII. Upcoming Meetings a. October 11 Transition Meeting in Science Lecture Hall b. November l5'— Meet the ETS Team —morning meeting i. SEPAC leadership will engage in some pre -event planning to determine agenda with staff Meeting is adjourned at 7:30 pm SEPAC Meeting Minutes Approved 09/27/12 Page 2