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Antioch board creates ad hoc committee to review special-education services and communication
Summary
The Antioch Unified board voted Jan. 24 to form a special-education support services ad hoc committee (two board members through Sept. 30, 2025) to review SIM compliance findings, communication with families, and recommend improvements; Trustees Cobo Smith and Brown volunteered to serve.
The Antioch Unified Board unanimously established a special-education support services ad hoc committee on Jan. 24 to review the district's special-education practices, communication and compliance with state findings.
Interim Superintendent Dr. Matt Wayne and board members framed the ad hoc committee's scope: (1) establish —lay of the land— by reviewing data and the SIM (compliance and improvement monitoring) plan, (2) examine how the district communicates with families and staff (and identify gaps such as teachers lacking IEP access), and (3) make recommendations for improvements and supports. Trustees emphasized family participation, teacher and site representation, labor partners and county/SELPA support.
Board President Antonio Hernandez and Vice President Rocha said the committee should include community representatives and suggested external facilitation if needed; staff noted limits on time and budget for any outside facilitation and recommended completing at least three meetings this school year with an initial report by Sept. 30, 2025. The board recommended inclusions such as parent representation (PAC/DLAC), teachers, classified staff and administrators.
Outcome: Motion to establish the ad hoc committee (no more than two board members) passed unanimously. Trustees Cobo Smith and Brown volunteered to serve as the board's two representatives; the board directed staff to convene meetings starting after spring break and to use the SIM plan and community feedback as the committee's foundation.
Why it matters: Community members and staff have raised concerns about special-education communication and service delivery; the committee is intended to produce targeted recommendations, and could recommend deeper independent reviews (e.g., FCMAT) if warranted.
Next steps: Staff will work with the appointed trustees to finalize membership (including family and labor representatives), schedule meetings and provide SIM and related documentation to the committee.
