SEAC Nomination Form 2013-2014
The purpose of the Kansas State Special Education Advisory Council is to provide policy guidance to the State Board of Education with respect to special education and related services for children with disabilities in the state. The Council meets as mandated by both the State and Federal Legislation. Council membership is made up of stakeholders throughout the state with the majority being individuals with disabilities and parents of children with disabilities. The State Board of Education makes the appointments to vacated positions on the Council during the month of June each year.
Public Input Ground Rules
The following are procedures to follow when providing public input to the State Special Education Advisory Council. Your input can be verbal or written.
Submitting Written Public Comments
- The public may submit comments in written form to be read by the chairperson and/or distributed at Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC) meetings during the public input session, if unable to present in person.
- Written comments can be submitted via email, mail, or fax to the chairperson or State Educational Agency and received at least three business days prior to the scheduled meeting. Any written comments submitted after that time will be read and/or distributed at a later SEAC meeting.
- Written input must include the name, address and county of residence of the person submitting comment. Specific issues about a particular student should be addressed to the Kansas State Department of Education, Special Education Services Team rather than the SEAC.
Your written comments will be taken under advisement by the panel. If anyone needs special assistance to participate in the public input session, every effort will be made to provide the accommodation. When requesting accommodations for public input, please allow no less than three business days notice prior to the scheduled meeting.
Submitting Verbal Public Comment
- In person, only through prior notification to the Council Administrative Assistant
- The public (non panel members) should sit in the guest section.
- Refer to the panel agenda for the designated time period to provide public input.
- The limit for verbal comments is five minutes. You will be given a verbal cue one minute before your time is up. With prior agreement of the SEAC Chairperson, a statement may be extended beyond five minutes.
- You will be asked to share your name, organization, and topic.
- Please keep your comments factual and objective.
- Avoid using names of students or staff members. If your issue is relating to a specific issue with your child, remember you have a right to request mediation, file a complaint with the Kansas State Department of Education, or request a due process hearing. For more information, talk with your local school district director.
- Your comments will be taken under advisement by the panel.
- Through e-mail to SEAC Council Secretary
- Through fax 785-296-6715
Emailed and faxed comments will be shared at a designated time, during regularly scheduled meetings.
Below is the schedule for public comment dates/times for the current year. The members of the council will take comments under consideration. Should public comments indicate the need for a council response or action, members will take comments under consideration and an official response will be made at a later time. A Primer for Public Input is available on this website.
| Date |
Place |
Time |
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July 25 ‘12 (Wednesday)
Orientation & regular meeting in conjunction with KSDE Leadership Conference, July 26-27 ‘12
*Public comment heard @ 5:00 pm |
Wichita Airport Hilton-Doubletree Hotel
2098 Airport Road
Wichita KS 67227
316-945-5272
Reservations: 800-247-4458 |
12:30 pm - 5:30 pm
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September 19 ‘12 (Wednesday)
Regular meeting.
*Public comment heard @ 11:45 am |
KSDE – 2nd floor conference rooms
120 SE 10th Ave.
Topeka KS
785-291-3097 |
9 am – 4 pm |
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November 6 ‘12 (Thursday)
Regular meeting.
*Public comment heard @ 11:45 am |
KSDE – 2nd floor conference rooms
120 SE 10th Ave.
Topeka KS
785-291-3097 |
9 am – 4 pm |
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January 15-16 ’13 (Tuesday-Wednesday)
Host Annual KSBE Breakfast @ 7:30 am (16th)
*Public comment heard @ 11:45 am both days |
KSDE – 2nd floor conference rooms
120 SE 10th Ave.
Topeka KS
785-291-3097 |
15th
9 am – 4 pm
16th
7:30 am - 1 pm
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April 16 ‘13 (Tuesday)
Regular meeting.
*Public comment heard @ 10:45 am |
KSDE – 2nd floor conference rooms
120 SE 10th Ave.
Topeka KS
785-291-3097 |
9 am – 4 pm
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* To schedule time on the agenda for public comment or to submit written comments/materials to the SEAC please contact:
SEAC@ksde.org
Kansas State Department of Education
Special Education Services Team
120 SE Tenth Avenue
Topeka, Kansas 66612-1182
Phone: 785-291-3097
Fax: 785-296-6715