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At 9:03 a.m. Chair Susan Yankee asked for corrections to the March 21 minutes. A member noted Sean had been present though the minutes listed him as absent and requested a small text correction regarding the listing of \"Unified Sports.\" A member moved to accept the minutes as corrected and a second was recorded; members indicated no abstentions and Yankee announced, \"The minutes for Friday, 03/21/2025 are approved with corrections.\"

The committee adjourned at 9:40 a.m. following a motion to adjourn and voice vote in favor.

Provenance: motions and the verbal approval are recorded in the consent agenda segment and the meeting close.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","CT State Advisory Council for Special Education 4/16/25 (Executive Committee)","oneSentenceSummary","The executive committee approved the March 21, 2025 minutes with corrections and adjourned the meeting at 9:40 a.m.","taxTitle","State Department of Education, Departments and Agencies, Organizations, Executive, Connecticut","taxId",15759,"location","Connecticut","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":42,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6270415,"SAC plans ad hoc review of fully adjudicated dispute-resolution cases at July meeting",2146000,2239000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3034867-c5f717287050b4d896b14bccffbb0847&start=2146&end=2239","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3034867-c5f717287050b4d896b14bccffbb0847/thumbnail_2146000.jpg","/articles/6270415/Connecticut/SAC-plans-ad-hoc-review-of-fully-adjudicated-dispute-resolution-cases-at-July-meeting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6270415-bb428baabc9ef451deabb95c5902a8ef/orig.mp4?Expires=1770440102&Signature=kbXwlQ~CyBSTPMrRWH84AeSYGR4gQY~7MCCBASDAODDmFxUsoJaCgJaPVoCrrrr~OEoS8A3tUoT9i541Of7nGsfuenjq5RDwFXb~zrwLzpFEakZwmFbth6by3m~lm2t5mSkqcA8F6tVzlfY3nzNueBEYpV0cPlDUd66O1alWusMlpAs2-3Zrcpzt40bY~CHlRyZz4dXZYFbk4SaICv38YMlqx~NiHVJVEwFmefenY-5E~-S3xbGrwrXhRGOsjopU1xsQYqppDevCkMtY8Zkw~MAs-urZa0NWjCuzEKynJ~YEOKCCeum5StWSKzX~XdYhMA~XSTirkqYZG9IGvp0SYw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The executive committee agreed April 16 to schedule review of fully adjudicated dispute-resolution cases as part of its ad hoc dispute-resolution committee work and to request CSDE provide case records and summaries at the July meeting.

Committee members noted that one of the ad hoc’s annual functions is to review fully adjudicated cases; the chair asked staff to coordinate with Kirsten Delvinberg, who oversees hearings and mediations at the CSDE, to assemble relevant case information. Sean (CSDE staff) recommended waiting until July to review the past year’s cases so the committee could review a more complete dataset.

Why it matters: reviewing fully adjudicated cases is part of the SAC’s oversight responsibilities and helps the council identify systemic issues in dispute resolution, mediations and hearings.

Next steps: staff will ask Kirsten Delvinberg to prepare case summaries and confirm availability for the July meeting; the committee will add the review to the retreat/July agenda or handle it as a regular meeting item if timing allows.

Provenance: discussion occurred during agenda planning and ad hoc bylaw/policy updates segments.","Members agreed to review fully adjudicated dispute-resolution cases as an ad hoc committee task and to request CSDE staff provide case information for July discussion.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6270420,"SAC follows proposed state study on special education (House Bill 5001); language expected",48,1850000,1898000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3034867-c5f717287050b4d896b14bccffbb0847&start=1850&end=1898","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3034867-c5f717287050b4d896b14bccffbb0847/thumbnail_1850000.jpg","/articles/6270420/Connecticut/SAC-follows-proposed-state-study-on-special-education-House-Bill-5001-language-expected","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6270420-aa94bb3e5111b173782fcdde0fe72e33/orig.mp4?Expires=1770440102&Signature=cG3OSiUhR3UFx-Q1t81vZzIdsQmbKdVY3XGrdWfzMXRqE14zVnjVqQG9rt5eEWoFvgA6zP5DMVVAi5hwhphy9XVywmFPqLHK1~IzYdpmXyrEhQSxLZz72s4UO9BKjasOV0N6Bld3wL4MawRqVjum5uwyBhft-6TnKdRQYH1LbC46c9vxuBDJmfAb-Iqn90jc6regGa8LAGsMVIM5dtZvprFYiJ08voeOOYDAagnLnkGIRiqZ~-KAQcHg479tYx7ahsGoJ2dYhXQtQ91r01mnfpSce4xiC5iFa91zxm6n6DDXz8VRLLEE0tKsvIkJls4t8ewP-NC4Xb7NXODvQxPW0w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Members of the SAC Executive Committee discussed April 16 an unfolding legislative item — House Bill 5001 — described to the committee as a proposed study of special education in Connecticut.

Committee members said the bill initially lacked text but that Representative Comey indicated new language was expected to be released the day of the meeting. Jeff (legislative committee, not present) had circulated a draft and members planned to monitor the posted language and any hearing dates. The legislative committee expects to base testimony (oral and written) on portions of the SAC’s priorities and recommendations; Jennifer said she would address restraint and seclusion in committee testimony and Jeff planned a supporting letter.

Why it matters: the proposed study could shape future statutory or budgetary changes related to special education services and placements. Committee members flagged topics likely relevant to testimony, including the cost of placements and mid-year price increases and dispute resolution issues.

Next steps: staff and committee members will watch for posted bill language and hearing notices; committee members will draft testimony aligned to SAC priorities and circulate drafts for approval. Susan Yankee and others said they would forward any posted language and hearing dates to the group.

Provenance: legislative discussion took place during the legislative updates segment and included references to outreach with Rep. Comey and draft text circulation.","The committee discussed House Bill 5001, a proposed study of special education in Connecticut, and members said text was expected to be released soon; the legislative committee will prepare testimony and written comments tied to the SAC’s priorities.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6270424,"SAC executive committee notes multiple vacancies, student recruitment and reimbursement paperwork",0,1608000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3034867-c5f717287050b4d896b14bccffbb0847&start=1608&end=1608","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3034867-c5f717287050b4d896b14bccffbb0847/thumbnail_1608000.jpg","/articles/6270424/Connecticut/SAC-executive-committee-notes-multiple-vacancies-student-recruitment-and-reimbursement-paperwork","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6270424-adf1beaa71529c9eaa6bd5655f6ea038/orig.mp4?Expires=1770440102&Signature=krIjOUqAqgOTrjmAoXhaPzi0~XRox~UWVfUSTetpzm1Y~sRywqpDRI7KQmdLXrunYdhy6bbHjYZomkvqVL0iL-CE~nhW4T8XkQCS3Cvee3YEVMezkZlqSUoGIcLe7gp4p8CAqqDjhC53vNVdExtutD1UN3IVQOVlqaZpMjkFSNJG3YfhaCP55QCyIwfS5sxM8ij~FkugouheL9Oq1DWOE8Oz51MoleWO0JA~6X8rt6h6lveKD4EZgfansA6-TMDQC~DaLfgvN-eUow~qOXkbLECL~CM-8tV9SjMEFTYdqFoJN30x561WrCKGfuNw0BzTklOMStfij8jqQQLmsRKaiA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The executive committee reported April 16 that the SAC has several open seats, including a paraeducator vacancy and multiple student openings, and discussed steps to recruit replacements and manage reimbursements for new members.

Linda Barr, who led membership updates, said a paraeducator had resigned after missing meetings this year and the council now has three student vacancies because one student member is graduating. Members agreed to recruit additional student members and to invite the incoming chair and vice chair to the May 7 meeting when next year’s meeting dates will be set.

Administrative details: Jolie (CSDE fiscal staff) holds the vendor/payment form new parent and student members must complete to receive travel reimbursement; members asked staff to circulate the form and the standard mileage voucher ahead of the next meeting. Susan Yankee and others said the form is a state template and that staff will forward it to membership leads to distribute to incoming members.

Proclamations: Members discussed issuing proclamations for graduating student members and agreed to coordinate with the student’s school and legislators’ offices to deliver proclamations at award ceremonies when possible.

Provenance: this material was raised in the membership update segment and during housekeeping about onboarding paperwork and proclamations.","Members reported paraeducator and student vacancies, discussed recruiting additional student members, and reminded new members to complete state vendor/payment forms for travel reimbursements.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6270428,"SAC executive committee debates retaining secretary role in bylaws",325,964000,1289000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3034867-c5f717287050b4d896b14bccffbb0847&start=964&end=1289","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3034867-c5f717287050b4d896b14bccffbb0847/thumbnail_964000.jpg","/articles/6270428/Connecticut/SAC-executive-committee-debates-retaining-secretary-role-in-bylaws","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6270428-d242e51b5c158194d7b945987a12493f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770440102&Signature=ewreXB5BAWcYQEfhdVu5c7GrpYTIIV4Iiw6vtFR1wBoWY04BDOVAcNB2VzNb9xUUlHKv87krOPMC2aG6PpPhP6Ruztu3ubYaJOjE48-hu-jiOJPnO6OXjT5YZPBMKDm0L3Qc8ZzBWNphkmzRyjcVwV7EXyHgTMmc7verlxYr7hnDvIVx-k4YIeL-RaBC5KgFnRPlThOaJGJ5dVsi4WlaDoKfTf2P5J9eXuLKr0MPivAQz-z94teLhZDmdYvArOKrYRSxWs2gIPSJl4ekky6EFGCAqbbzYXg4gtvKRqQkOmL6nRPQ0J05WN6u3Sgj4Xi-L8q8FndH1WhFrkIDLLbjmw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Connecticut SAC Executive Committee on April 16 discussed whether to retain a formal secretary role in the council bylaws and how the role should function alongside state administrative staff.

The committee reviewed the bylaws language that defines the executive committee as \"the chair, vice chair, secretary, immediate past chair, and two additional members appointed by the chair,\" and that the secretary \"shall perform duties as may be assigned by the chair and may be assisted by personnel of the CSDE when necessary\" and \"shall maintain a copy of minutes and agendas for the cumulative record of the council's work.\" Members questioned whether the role should remain specified in the bylaws if the duties are routinely performed by staff.

Susan Yankee said the council should consider advertising the role rather than removing it from the bylaws, noting the position could serve as a learning opportunity for members considering future leadership roles. Several members raised practical concerns that members are often time-stretched but agreed that if someone volunteers, the secretary position could help distribute workload and maintain governance records.

Next steps: the committee agreed to raise the matter in the full SAC meeting, include the secretary role in the membership and nominating discussion, and invite interested members to consider the position. Jen volunteered that she would be willing to take on the duties if needed. The nominating committee reported it had candidates for chair, vice chair, and secretary to present at the next full SAC meeting.

Provenance: discussion began under housekeeping and bylaws review and continued through membership and nominating committee updates.","Members discussed whether to keep the secretary position in the SAC bylaws, possible recruitment to fill the role, and how the secretary would work with CSDE administrative staff.",{"_33":123,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":124,"_41":125,"_43":126,"_45":127,"_47":128,"_49":129,"_51":130,"_53":131,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":132,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":133,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6270433,"Connecticut SAC Executive Committee sets July retreat, outlines priorities and agenda planning",491,205000,696000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3034867-c5f717287050b4d896b14bccffbb0847&start=205&end=696","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3034867-c5f717287050b4d896b14bccffbb0847/thumbnail_205000.jpg","/articles/6270433/Connecticut/Connecticut-SAC-Executive-Committee-sets-July-retreat-outlines-priorities-and-agenda-planning","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6270433-da8315c7df39147ed50722ace68940c8/orig.mp4?Expires=1770440102&Signature=Mxmxu3-94Vk6DBtMG9XN7Ohn5PavyFOCbzflLE3YnrevvaoxaQBinihR~jzQMJ27HH5zjrAu8yVfcWSlnkXPenRhni5ksbmI9Py5UMHV16LI0jc8CQHAPUQcmoh-tm~Dnwg1jOX4VEAHo3GarUXML-eTfSW12cFKSjvf84TedShzX4sUkNSoA9dYlUNc~qpcIWBVAP7cgUC7OeF~Ny9eSH~aKH2u2mW4OjDJ6Wp5ZrsOAzwC9H9FfZEn0NXlQw7rqIXSMWdEeUQ3VO4pY~zmUlfRLmjMUXIy9HABESpN0-WQ~-FZFFF7GRAS~GROxLOkhAI26StG4-pDPwRNSEc~Hw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Connecticut State Advisory Council for Special Education (SAC) Executive Committee agreed April 16 to plan a July retreat focused on the council’s priorities and recommendations and other year-end business.

Chair Susan Yankee said the retreat will be held in July and that the committee intended it to run roughly 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; she said Old Saybrook (the Saybrook Inn) has hosted SAC events in the past and has the needed audio-visual and catering capacity. The committee discussed July 9 and July 16 as possible dates and identified July 16 as a backup if July 9 proved difficult for some members. Yankee said she would contact the venue and connect administrative staff to finalize contracting and food arrangements.

Why it matters: the retreat is the council’s annual opportunity to review the year’s special education data, finalize priorities and recommendations for the SAC, and plan committee tasks for the coming year. Members said the priorities and recommendations work should take up the bulk of retreat time.

Committee members asked that the retreat agenda include a data review — dispute resolution totals, restraint and seclusion figures, and other metrics tied to SAC priorities — so deliberations are grounded in current program data rather than opinion. Jen (surname not specified) suggested including a state special-education data update after the school year ends.

Logistics and next steps: Holly, Christine, and Jolie (fiscal staff) were asked to coordinate contracting and meal arrangements if the venue is available; Yankee said Jolie will need to sign the contract. Members asked for a backup date if the Saybrook venue is unavailable. The committee also asked staff to explore whether Freedom of Information Act training could be incorporated into the retreat, either virtually or in person, and to keep the retreat agenda concise.

Provenance: the discussion began when retreat planning was raised during the executive matters segment (committee chair remarks) and continued through logistics and FOIA training discussion.","The Connecticut State Advisory Council for Special Education Executive Committee set plans for a July retreat, agreed to focus the retreat on priorities and recommendations work, and discussed logistics including location, dates and FOIA training.","actionData","errors"]

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