Parent Advisory Council - Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, May 3, 2017
Welcome & Introductions
Dr. Volpe & Nan Diamond welcomed and thanked everyone for coming. Then they asked everyone to
introduce themselves.
Parent Reps -
Amy Jo Wierenga – District #34
Whitney Murphy – District #58
Solange Pilizota – District #202
Beth Rosales – DHH Program
SASED -
Dr. Michael Volpe – Executive Director
Nan Diamond – Director, Programs & Services
Denise Hildebrand – IST/School Improvement Coordinator
Andy Hubble – Program Administrator, Southeast School & Directions
Neil Perry – Director of Technology
Lynne Mennel – Administrative Assistant, Programs & Services
Behavior Management Advisory Committee Update (presented by Nan Diamond, Denise
Hildebrand, Andy Hubble)
Parent Participation
 Review policy & procedures in terms of behavioral interventions to assure:
o Student dignity & privacy in use of behavioral interventions;
o Practices in the use of behavioral interventions are maintained at a high level of fidelity/standards;
o Ways parents can participate & be involved in the IEP process, PD parents may want, identify
ways that parents can be informed about behavioral intervention practices (e.g. reengagement after
school removal).
 Parent notification of disciplinary actions.
Reviewed the Manual Table of Contents
I.
Introduction to SASED’s General Policy
II.
Behavior Management Advisory Committee
III.
SASED Staff Development on Behavior Strategies & Behavioral Interventions
This is required & SASED uses the both the CPI & Menta methods.
IV.
Multi-tiered System of Supports for Behavior (which are RtI based)
a. Tier 1 Behavioral Strategies
b. Tier 2 Behavioral Interventions
c. Tier 3 Behavioral Interventions
d. Prohibited Interventions
V.
Appendices
FBA/BIP Template
Documentation for the Use of Restrictive Interventions Form: Non-Physical Management
Still updating.
Notification Forms
State Board of Education Guidelines for Dissemination of Policy
SASED Student Discipline Policy (7:190)
SASED Student Suspension Procedures (7:200)
SASED Student Expulsion Procedures (7:210)
SASED Student Bus Conduct (7:220)
SASED Misconduct by Students with Disabilities (7:230)
SASED Use of Isolated Time Out and Physical Restraint Policy (7:232)
Multi-Tiered System of Supports for Behavior Management – SEL Standards (Mindfulness)
Tier 3: Restrictive & Highly Restrictive Strategies - Tiers 1 & 2 not effective; ABS classroom; additional
support (BIP); lunch detention; deny field trips; suspension; expulsion.
Tier 2: Non-Restrictive Strategies – additional support (BIP); reteach strategies; ignore behaviors;
calming techniques; target interventions.
Tier 1: Proactive Strategies – implemented with all students; CHAMPS in all classrooms; PBIS at
Southeast School; Administrators will do quarterly walk-throughs to make sure strategies are being
Used/followed.
Parent/Guardian Sample Letters
The parents in attendance were given a copy of a sample letter to be sent to parents in the fall describing the
framework for Behavior Management. The Committee asked the parents to work in groups for approximately 10
minutes to review this letter and provide input. They were advised to ask questions and highlight any statements
that may need to be deleted or modified. Parent comments and input were great. The letter will be updated with
the parent recommended changes.
Parent Notification Letter(s) of School Suspension
The Committee shared two suspension letters with the parents, one for 1-3 days and one for 4-10 days. One of
these letters would be sent to a parent as required by Illinois law if their student is suspended from school due to
an act of gross disobedience or misconduct. For the student to gain reentry into the program/school, a parent will
be required to come w/the student the first day back. The result of this procedure is to cut down on future
suspensions and/or expulsions.
Website Update/New Parent Portal (presented by Neil Perry, Director of Technology)
Under the
tab of the SASED website, next to the Search bar, there is a multi-colored square.
This is the added language translation, which currently is only Spanish. Other languages will be added as needed.
We are still working on the ADA update, and plans for the immediate future include a Discussion Board and a
Resource List. The parents requested a social networking link, i.e. Facebook, which could potentially include
teachers.
There could be a potential for a Parent Portal on MySASED, which is user name and password protected. They
might be able to link or tie it in with the student’s registration.
Parent Training for Member Districts (Nan Diamond)
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3.
Legal Overview for Parents
Transition Planning
Losing Benefits for their Child
Other
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Special Needs PTA?
It was advised if the parents enjoyed being on the Advisory Council, and wanted to do it again next year,
to please contact their Special Education Director and let them know you would like to on the Council
again for the 2017-2018 school year.
 In addition, when Lynne Mennel sends out the Nomination notices to the Districts, she will mention
that their parent is interested in continuing their membership on the Council.
Have a great summer!
Next Meeting:
November 1, 2017 at 6:30 pm
SASED Administrative Center, 2900 Ogden Avenue, Lisle, IL