ADSB’s Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC)
The Special Education Advisory Committee of the Algoma District School Board holds monthly meetings during the school year.
Meetings take place on Tuesdays between 12:00 and 1:30 p.m. at the Education Centre. A virtual option is available for members unable to attend in-person.
Meetings of the SEAC are open to the public. A live-streaming option is provided through the special education department for anyone that wishes to observe the SEAC meeting. Please contact 705-945-7297 to receive the meeting link.
Two ADSB trustees, as well as an alternate, are members of the SEAC, which enables SEAC members to advise the Board about special education programs and services from the perspective of the association they represent, to bring valuable information from the association, and to work collaboratively with the Board to ensure that the needs of all exceptional students are met.
SEAC meetings also provide the opportunity for Special Education Department personnel to receive ongoing feedback about programs and services for students with special education needs. The System Administrator(s) and Superintendent of Special Education attend all meetings as a resource to the committee and can respond directly to questions from members about pending legislation, new programs, budget questions, or other areas of interest or concern.
SEAC may make recommendations to the Board on a variety of Special Education topics and participates in the annual review of the Special Education Plan, and in the review of the budget and finances for Special Education.
Roles and Responsibilities for SEAC
In keeping with legislation set out in Regulation 464/97 of the Education Act, the roles and responsibilities of the SEAC are:
- To further the interests and well-being of groups of exceptional children or adults;
- To provide important advice on special education;
- May make recommendations to the district school board respecting matters affecting the establishment, development, and delivery of special education programs and services for exceptional pupils of the board;
- To be provided with the opportunity to participate in the annual review of the board’s Special Education Plan; and
- To participate in the board’s annual budget process as it relates to special education.
SEAC Member List 2022-2026 (Updated May 2026)