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Director outlines special‑education improvements, Medicaid billing restoration and two‑year plan
Summary
The district's director of student services reported a drop in out‑of‑school suspensions for special‑education students, reinstated district Medicaid billing (about $15,000 submitted so far), and presented a two‑year plan with five measurable goals for communication, compliance and service optimization.
The district's director of student services presented a detailed update on special education and a newly completed two‑year plan with five trackable goals.
Sean Streck reported building‑level counts and recent improvements: he said some buildings have made "exceptional and wonderful growth" since September and provided data (example: Lakeview reported 49 students receiving IEP or 504 accommodations). Streck reported the district's out‑of‑school suspension rate for students receiving special education services is 5 percent, which he contrasted with national averages.
Streck said the district reinstated Medicaid billing and has "approximately $15,000 of submitted reimbursements already," adding that the district has consent to bill for 100 percent of eligible students. He described operational steps taken this year: a department‑wide parent input survey, consistent monthly department meetings, and an earlier‑than‑ever completion of the annual IEP and 504 review calendar.
Streck also introduced a two‑year special‑education plan organized around five goals: improved communication, streamlined compliance, optimized student services, staff expertise development, and strengthened operations. Each goal includes measures and scheduled check‑ins; Streck said the plan will be adjusted as needed and emphasized family engagement and minimizing instructional disruption.
Board members thanked Streck and asked about training tied to new guides; Streck and board members indicated training and onboarding support will be incorporated.
