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Parents press district on special‑education survey and supervisor credentials
Summary
Parents and board members raised concerns that not all special‑education families received a recent survey and pressed administration to clarify how results will be used; the committee said results will be shared in April and that the district will seek any needed timeline extensions. Board members also questioned whether the special‑education supervisor holds a dedicated special‑education certification; administration said the supervisor was hired for the posted role and will present the plan for public review.
A member of the public and several board members pressed Crestwood School District administrators on whether a recent special‑education survey reached all families and how the results will inform the district's special‑education plan.
"Not all parents received the survey," said public commenter Stephanie Weber of Wright Township, who asked how the district intends to use the results and whether families who indicated interest in focus groups were all invited. Administration responded that the survey was open for 12 days and was distributed through case managers and teachers; officials said they will share the survey results and a draft special‑education plan at the April board meeting and will provide a 28‑day inspection period for public review. District staff said they would check whether any families who indicated interest in a focus group were missed and correct distribution issues if necessary.
At the academic committee, several board members pressed on the supervisor's credentials. One board member noted that materials refer to the position as a 'supervisor' rather than a 'director' and asked whether the current supervisor holds a special‑education certification. Administration replied the supervisor had been a special‑education teacher previously and that the district posted the job as a supervisor to reflect applicant pool realities; officials said the person performs the duties of the role as posted. The board discussed possibilities for supporting the supervisor to obtain a special‑education certification if needed.
Administration said the district plans to present the special‑education plan and survey findings at the April meeting; if a state filing deadline conflicts with that public review window, staff said they will seek an extension from the state to allow community input before final submission.
No formal action was taken; the committee asked administrators to share the survey results and clarify the distribution process and certification status at an upcoming meeting.
