West Orange County Consortium for Special Education

The Regular Meeting of the WOCCSE Superintendents' Council included an organizational segment for the 2017-2018 school year, encompassing elections for Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson, and setting the schedule for future meetings. Reports covered legislative advocacy, including tracking bills such as AB 312, AB 340, AB 1449, SB 191, and SB 304, and updates on Commission Teacher Credentialing. General functions involved the presentation and recommendation for approval of the WOCCSE Budget for 2017-2018, as well as the WOCCSE 2017-2018 Annual Service and Budget Plans. Additionally, there was a discussion regarding WOCCSE Executive Directors' participation in State SELPA and Coalition meetings for the upcoming fiscal year. The Council also held a Closed Session to consider the evaluation of the Executive Director's performance.

The meeting included an update from the Executive Director regarding the retirement of Andrea Townsend, the Local Plan Update, explanations of the Annual Service and Annual Budget Plans, and discussions concerning Low Incidence funding, Shared Programs funding processes, and the proposed transfer of the DHH Shared Program. The Fiscal Manager provided an update on the 2020-21 Estimated Actuals and the proposed 2021-22 budget. Actions taken included the approval of the proposed 2021-22 WOCCSE budget, the Local Plan Sections A, D, & E with attachments, and the transfer of a SELPA Shared Program. The Council also elected the 2021-22 Officers, nominating Dr. Johnson as Chairperson and Dr. Winston as Vice Chairperson, and addressed items under the Consent Calendar.

The meeting included a presentation by the WOCCSE Fiscal Manager providing an update on the 2022-23 first interim budget. The Pathways Shared Program, hosted by the Westminster School District, was presented by a school psychologist and a teacher. The WOCCSE Executive Director provided an update concerning the Learning Loss & Recovery grant and the Dispute Prevention & Resolution grant, along with a personnel update.

Key discussion topics for this meeting included the approval of the agenda and the minutes from the December 14, 2022, meeting. The Fiscal Manager presented an update on the 22-23 second interim budget. The Executive Director provided an update to the Council. The agenda also included a planned Closed Session for the evaluation of the Executive Director, pursuant to Government Code section 54957, followed by adjournment.

Key discussions included the "Above and Beyond" recognition award presented to two individuals for their exceptional service in special education support and student transportation. Items of interest noted the hiring of a new Fiscal Manager for WOCCSE, the hiring of a new Executive Director of Special Education for OVSD, and acknowledged the retirement of a long-time Program Specialist. The Council approved the WOCCSE Superintendents' Council Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for the 2016-2017 school year, and established the meeting schedule for the same period. Discussions on Legislation/Advocacy covered State SELPA Association Legislative Priorities, including advocacy for Senate Bill 1071 regarding preschool funding for students with disabilities. AWOCCSE Strategic Planning Update detailed ongoing activities for the 2016-2017 plan, such as reviewing the prior year's plan and gathering staff/parent input. The Council approved the budget for the Executive Director's participation in State SELPA meetings and the Coalition for Adequate Funding for 2016-2017, and subsequently approved the WOCCSE 2016-2017 Annual Service and Budget Plans. A proposed budget for 2016-2017 was tabled for a later meeting. The meeting concluded with a closed session to discuss the performance of the WOCCSE Executive Director, where no action was taken.