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Anaheim Elementary holds public hearing on SELPA annual plan; vote set for June 18
Summary
The Anaheim Elementary School District presented its Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) annual service and budget plan, detailing nearly $57 million in special education spending and a sizable local contribution; the board closed the hearing and scheduled a vote for June 18, 2025.
The Anaheim Elementary School District on June 11 presented its SELPA annual service plan and budget, detailing how the district funds special education services and notifying the public that a board vote is scheduled for the June 18 regular meeting. Kristen Cinco, senior director of special services, described the required plan elements and the district's role as a single-district SELPA that submits required sections to the California Department of Education by June 30.
Matthew Slusser, assistant superintendent of administrative services, outlined the SELPA's revenue and expenditures, saying total special education revenue projects to just under $57,000,000. He said federal revenue is just under $4,000,000, state revenue is just under $14,000,000 (with AB 602 components largely funded through property tax), and the district's local contribution covers a large remainder — described as just over $39,000,000 — on the expenditure side.
"The first three items, which account for approximately 86% of our special education budget, are invested in our staff to serve our students," Slusser said, describing personnel as the largest expense. He added that some specialized services are provided regionally when the district does not operate a program locally, and that the district has itinerant staff to serve students across sites.
Board members asked how the district is affected by the long-running federal underfunding of IDEA. Slusser explained the historical context: while IDEA's authors intended federal support, the federal share has never met the promise of full funding and the highest national funding year reached around 18% for a time. He said advocacy around IDEA's 50th anniversary this December will include possible board-level resolutions and coordination with statewide SELPA efforts.
After the presentation and questions, the board announced it would adjourn the public hearing and place the SELPA annual service plan and budget on the June 18 agenda for formal action.
