Special Education Parents Advisory Council (SEPAC)

SEPACS was formed in May 2005 with following vision: 

Mission:

• Encourage a welcoming school culture throughout Scottsdale Unified School District for students with special needs where their diverse educational, emotional, and social needs are recognized,  respected, and met.
• The students will be fully integrated into the life of the school community.
• Ensure that the education of students with special needs in SUSD will appropriately prepare them to be successful, contributing members of society.

Goals:

• Improve communication between the parents, schools, administration, staff, and organizations within the schools.
• Educate parents, administration, and students concerning issues related to Special Education.
• Support and ensure equity across the district’s Special Education programs.
• Provide sensitivity training to the general school population and teachers for the physical and emotional well-being of the students with special needs.
• Work with legislators and appropriate advocacy and government agencies on issues related to education as they pertain to students with special needs.

2007-2008 Board of Directors

President:  Margaret Corcoran-Smith, Parent

VP Programs:  Pam Murphy, Parent & Pediatrician, Mendy’s Place, John C. Lincoln Hospital - Deer Valley

VP Communications:  Dru Bloomfield, Parent & REALTOR®, John Hall & Associates

Assistant VP Communications:  Julie Schmoker, Parent

VP Strategic Relationships:  Lisa Dee Meyerson Marshall, Parent

Treasurer:  Jason Cowans, Parent & Financial Planner, Cowans Financial Services

Secretary:  Shauna Mattson, Parent