Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC)

The Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) is made up of families, community partners and school staff supporting the education of all students. SEAC provides a forum to facilitate the partnership between parents, general education, and the community in Poudre School District. We represent students with disabilities and advise the special education leadership team, including the director of Integrated Services, on special education topics related to student needs, staff development, and parent involvement. See our guiding document >>.

SEAC goals:

  • Advise on issues, ideas, and processes related to special education
  • Provide input and support for parent education opportunities
  • Increase the knowledge for all parents of students with disabilities regarding special education processes, resources and opportunities

 

2024-25 SEAC

SEAC applications are closed for the 2024-25 school year. Applications will re-open in August 2025.

Members of the committee are selected annually at the beginning of each school year. Meetings are working groups and are not open to public participation. Anticipated meeting dates are: Sept. 25, Oct. 23, Nov. 20, Jan. 22,  Feb. 26 and March 26. 

If you have ideas or public comments to share with the committee, please send them to SEAC Coordinator Barb Moreng at bamoreng@psdschools.org or 970-490-3225.

2024-25 committee members and administrative support staff include: 

Parents

  • Amanda Kramer (Early Childhood)
  • Stacey Gumley (Elementary)
  • Erin Camper (Elementary)
  • Devon Beuret (Elementary)
  • Danielle Sutherland (Elementary)
  • Shawna Bendeck (Middle School)
  • Holly Thompson-Bandong (Middle School)
  • Miranda Spindel (Middle School)
  • Tonya Bennett-Kaser (Middle School)
  • Aaron Green (High School)
  • Ashley Lopatowski (High School)
  • Bailey Sharp (High School)
  • Cassandra Ward (High School)
  • Ron Charkowski (Transition Pathways)

PSD School Staff

  • Heidi Shukert (Early Childhood Instructional Coach)
  • Jessica Peacock (Elementary ILS Teacher)
  • Abby Himlie (Elementary Principal)
  • Lisa Owsley (Middle/High School ILS Teacher)
  • Steven Watkins (Middle/High School Assistant Principal)
  • Leslie Smyser (High School Gen Ed Teacher)
  • Alex Anderson (504 Compliance Specialist)
  • Emilie Ring (Transition Pathways Coach)

Community Partners

  • Carisa Clinton (City of Fort Collins)
  • Maddy Neubauer (Respite Care)
  • Willow Cooper-Barton (The Arc of Larimer County)
  • Dustan Dailey (Tender Care Pediatric Services)

SEAC Administrative Support
 
(non-committee members)

  • Jodie Rommel (Director of Integrated Services)
  • Barb Moreng (SEAC Coordinator)

 

2024-25 Meeting Agendas

Meeting agendas and action letters are posted when available.

Contact Information

SEAC Coordinator
Barb Moreng | bamoreng@psdschools.org | 970-490-3225.