Butte County SELPA

SELPA Governing Board

The SELPA Governing Board is comprised of the superintendents or designees of each member local education agency who is part of the Butte County SELPA Local Plan. Some of the responsibilities of the governing boards of each member school or district include, but are not limited to

Approve the Local Plan and revisions to the Local Plan for the Butte County SELPA.

Participate in the governance of the Butte County SELPA by empowering their superintendent or designee to act as their agent in the approval and amendment of policies and procedures.

Ensure compliance with all elements of the Local Plan.

Cooperate with the governing boards of participating Local Education Agencies to assure the availability of appropriate services to eligible individuals regardless of district of residence.

Operate local programs consistent with state and federal law and regulations and policies and procedures approved for the Special Education Local Plan Area. [EC56195.5(a)]

Develop and adopt policies for the operation of the Local Education Agency, which are consistent with those of the Special Education Local Plan Area, and which promote the concept to ensure access to appropriate programs and services for all children with disabilities.

Appoint members to the Butte County Community Advisory Committee.