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Arlington Special Education Parent Advisory Council 

Business Meeting Agenda 

Initial Meeting for 2024-2025 Academic Year 

September 17, 2024 at 8:00p* 

*Note: Meetings typically take place at 7:30p. This month’s meeting will take place at 8:00p to allow members of the Ottoson community to attend. 

Location: Zoom Meeting 

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89767425632 

Meeting ID: 897 6742 5632 

Join by phone: 646-931-3860 

1. Welcome and Introduction of Meeting Norms 

a. Board Member Introductions 

b. Member Introductions 

c. APS Administration and School Committee Member Introductions d. Introduction of Meeting Norms 

2. Business Items: 

a. What is SEPAC and review and approve new bylaws 

i. Supporting Materials: 

1. Amended Bylaws 

2. Memo outlining key changes

b. Subcommittee Introductions 

i. Call for involvement 

c. School Liaisons 

i. Call for involvement 

d. Budget Update 

3. Updates: 

a. Special Education in Massachusetts and in Arlington 

i. New IEP Form (Where to find it via DESE) 

ii. New Consent Form (Where to find it via DESE) 

iii. APS Child Find Policy 

b. Helpful Resources for Beginning the School Year 

4. Administrative Points 

a. Next Meeting 

b. Feedback Form 

c. Open House/Breakfast with APS 

5. New Business and Open Discussion