The Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) advises the local school division of unmet needs and assists the division in formulating plans for improving the performance of children with disabilities in the division’s school and the community.
We seek to promote educational excellence for students with disabilities by encouraging collaborative partnerships, supporting an inclusive educational environment, and highlighting recommended best practices that will prepare students for productive citizenship.
Throughout the year, the HCPS SEAC conducts public meetings. The SEAC encourages and welcomes public comment during the public meetings from individuals or organizations about suggestions, concerns, or experiences regarding the education of students with disabilities. Written public comment is also welcomed and may be sent to Diane Brown, director of special education.
Application
The SEAC of Hanover County Public Schools is always looking for interested parents and community members to join in its mission of promoting educational excellence for students with disabilities.
For more information about SEAC, or if you would like to talk about becoming a member, please refer to the SEAC contacts listed below.
SEAC Contacts
The HCPS SEAC members for 2024–2025 are:
Catherine Ambrosino, Hank Foley, Holly Jackson-Conrad, Jennifer (Jenny) Rice, Sandra Rucker, Terese Urban, Anne-Marie McGreen, Kelley Webb, Kimberly Witcher, Suzi Tapper, Kelley Brown, Monica Dabney, Kristy Shaffer, Torrie Goodman, Nia Gibson, Preston Main, Jennifer Trumbower, Kelly Shaffer, Carly Gourley, Joel Fravel, Alayzia Coney, and Katie Putnam.
The consultants for the HCPS SEAC for 2024–2025 are:
Candice Bowler, Sarah Billups, Diane Brown, Brian Ford, Jennifer Greif, Jaime Hanks, Karen Lynne, Tom McIntyre, Katy Wilde, and Kristina Williams-Pugh.
SEAC Advisory Committee Meetings
Location:
- Hanover School Board Office
200 Berkley Street
Ashland, VA 23005
Please visit
BoardDocs, a web-based tool for publishing meeting agendas, minutes, and support documents, and select "Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC)" on the top right of the page.
2024–2025 Meeting Calendar
Meeting |
Date/Time |
Agenda Topic/Activity |
Orientation |
Monday, August 26 at 6:30 p.m. |
Orientation |
Business
Subcommittees |
Monday, September 16 at 6:30 p.m. |
Review of Annual Reports
Establish Subcommittee Structures
|
Business
Subcommittees |
Monday, October 7 at 6:30 p.m. |
Planned Topic: See Agenda
|
Subcommittees |
Monday, October 28 at 6:30 p.m. |
|
Business |
Monday, December 2 at 6:30 p.m. |
Discuss public comment during budget hearing.
Planned Topic: See Agenda
|
Subcommittees |
Monday, February 3 at 6:30 p.m. |
|
Business
Subcommittees |
Monday, March 3 at 6:30 p.m. |
Review Part B Application
|
Optional Subcommittees
|
Monday, April 7 at 6:30 p.m. |
|
Business |
Monday, May 5 at 6:30 p.m. |
First Review of Annual Report
|
Business |
Monday, June 2 at 6:30 p.m. |
Annual Report
New Officer Election
|
Planning |
Monday, July 7 at 6:30 p.m. |
SY 2025–2026 SEAC Planning
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SEAC Annual Report to the School Board