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Board appoints Special Education CAC after parents call for more transparency
Summary
The Natomas Unified board voted 5-0 to appoint nine members to the Special Education Community Advisory Committee after public comment urging that the CAC be an active, independent advocate for families and that membership and materials be transparent.
The board appointed nine members to the Special Education Community Advisory Committee (CAC) following public comment that urged stronger parental voice and clearer transparency in CAC operations.
Ryan Digman, a parent and special education advocate, told trustees that a CAC must be an active, independent advocate: "A CAC is not intended to simply receive information from staff. It is intended to elevate parent voices, identify barriers facing students with disabilities, provide feedback on special education programs and services, and advise district leadership on areas needing improvement," he said. Digman urged the board to ensure meeting materials are accessible and that selection processes are transparent.
Staff said the most recent selection used a blind screening of applications and increased membership from seven to nine, with five of the nine members described as parents of students with disabilities. Trustees asked questions about staggered terms and bylaw updates intended to align the committee with current education code requirements. Trustees voted to confirm the appointments by roll call (motion carried 5-0) and said they would monitor CAC performance going forward.
