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Board holds first reading of proposed local SELPA plan as parents and CAC flag fiscal and oversight concerns
Summary
At first reading of a proposed local SELPA plan, board members and public commenters asked for a clearer fiscal timeline, risk analysis and phased implementation plan before the April 8 decision; CAC representatives cautioned the draft lacked sufficient operational detail and oversight.
The Santa Rosa City Schools Board on March 25 held a first reading of a proposed local Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) that would restructure special‑education governance and budgets currently administered through the Sonoma County SELPA.
Director John Fisher introduced the draft local plan, describing its governance, annual budget plan and annual service plan components as the California Department of Education template requires. The director said the plan is intended to give the district clearer local control over revenues and expenditures and to align special‑education resources with district priorities.
Speakers representing the Sonoma County SELPA (SCO)…
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