Special Education Parent Advisory Committee
The Special Education Parent Advisory Committee is committed to working in partnership with parents, the schools, and the district. The committee, which is comprised of parent liaisons from each campus and other community members, meets monthly. Those who have a child receiving special education services and wish to voice concerns or seek information from a parent perspective, please contact the appropriate campus representative.
SEPAC Mission Statement
The Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (SEPAC) shall (1) serve as a liaison between the HPISD and parents and students receiving special education services; (2) work with the HPISD as they develop policies and procedures that will foster the appropriate environment to educate students receiving special education services; (3) assist the HPISD with parent training in areas of particular interest to parents and students receiving special education services; (4) become knowledgeable about special education in the HPISD; and (5) be involved in community and HPISD events relating to the education of children receiving special education services.
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| President | Jane Butler |
| President-Elect | Ashley Blurton |
| Treasurer | Blair Butler |
| Secretary | Kristina Whitcomb |
| Parliamentarian | Caitlin Laughlin |
| 18+ Liaison | Kristin Denman |
| High School Liaison | Carter Bill |
| HPMS Liaison | Alex Renna |
| MIS Liaison | Tiffin Hanna |
| Armstrong Liaison | Melinda Wenk |
| UP Liaison | Michelle Pittari |
| Bradfield Liaison | Laura McCallan |
| Boone Liaison | Whitney Furrh |
| Hyer Liaison | Sarah Bateman |
| ECSE Liaison | Ginny Martin |
| Teacher Appreciation | Rocky Binswanger |
| Valentine Fundraiser Chair | Joska Scekic Soares |
| Secondary Inclusion Co-Chair | Kelly Schorr |
| MIS/HPMS Inclusion Co-Chair | Krystal Mentzer |
| ISW T-Shirt Chair | Leigh Johnson |
| Spotlight | Laura Schieber |
| Special Education Breakfast – Survey | Mary Katharine Gill |
| Special Education Breakfast – Survey | Gina LaBarba |
| Special Education Breakfast – Host | Laura McCallan |
| Peer Tutor Scholarship Chair | Laura Schieber |
| Special Olympics Liaison | Leigh Johnson |
| Family Outreach/Community Fair Co-Chair | Kyle Yohe |
| Family Outreach/Community Fair Co-Chair |
Lauren Jackson |
For more information about the committee and its responsibilities, please contact SEPAC at sepachpisd@gmail.com