Illinois State Advisory Council on the Education of Children with Disabilities met June 30.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
I. Procedural Business
Call to Order/Roll Call** Elizabeth Campos
Present Virtually: Katrina Anthony, Chevelle Bailey, Katie Blank, Elizabeth Campos, Letitia Doe, Diana Kon, Harrison Littrell, Jennifer Littrell, Dr. Jennifer Naddeo, Carolina Schoenbeck, Nick Tomasso and Cynthia Winfield. ISBE Staff present included Barb Moore, Bess Johnson, and Gina Suszko.
Adoption of Agenda/Roll Call** Elizabeth Campos
Ms. Schoenbeck moved to adopt the agenda with the addition of a Roll Call vote at the end of the closed session. Dr. Naddeo seconded. The motion carried.
Adoption of Prior Meeting Minutes 04/19/23** Elizabeth Campos
Ms. Anthony moved to adopt the previous meeting’s minutes. Ms. Littrell seconded. The motion carried.
III. Presentations
Illinois State Board of Education Update Barb Moore, ISBE
Ms. Moore informed the council that Illinois was one of 13 states to receive the highest designation of Meets Requirements by the Office of Special Education Programs from the US Department of Education. Ms. Moore shared that SELA would continue to offer lunch and learn training sessions for special education administers. Ms. Moore spoke on the success of the Special Education Directors Conference held earlier this month. Ms. Moore informed the council of the posting of official ISBE documents regarding Qualifications for Educational Interpreters, Nonpublic Proportionate Share and Informal Removals. ISBE is currently working on additional guidance documents regarding residential placement, detention center education, the dyslexia handbook and behavioral interventions. Dr. Naddeo mentioned the high cost incurred by districts to provide the required translations of IEPs into the 10 mandated languages. Ms. Moore spoke on the new budget regarding IDEA funding and its purpose to help offset some of that cost to districts.
Old Business
Rules & Procedures Amendment Proposals Carolina Schoenbeck
The proposed amendments to the Rules of Procedure which had previously been shared with the Council were discussed. Ms. Moore raised the issue of changing the language surrounding the involvement of ISBE with the council. Ms. Suszko raised the issue of the language change indicating that the executive secretary and ISBE facilitator were no longer the same position. Ms. Johnson raised the issue of quorum discussion as there was no change made to quorum despite that being the original basis for re-opening the Rules of Procedure for discussion. Ms. Kon and Ms. Anthony both requested additional time to review the changes proposed as well as the written rationale for the changes proposed.
A reminder was given to have OMA and State Mandated trainings completed and turned in to Ms. Suszko.
New Business
Ms. Schoenbeck moved to have the council enter closed session. Ms. Anthony seconded it. The motion carried and the council entered closed session for the topic of Due Process Hearing officers.
After resuming Open Session at the conclusion of discussion, Quorum was no longer present with the departure of Ms. Winfield, negating the ability to vote, thus tabling the endorsement until next meeting.
Discussion was held regarding the need for a Special Business Meeting to conclude the unfinished matters of Due Process Hearing Officer endorsements, Rules of Procedure, Adopting the Calendar, and Elections for Chair and Vice Chair.
VII. Adjournment** Elizabeth Campos
Dr. Naddeo moved to adjourn. Ms. Bailey seconded. The motion carried.
https://www.isbe.net/Documents_ISAC/20230630-Minutes.pdf
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