January 7, 2015 at 2:00 PM - SPED Committee Meeting

Discussion:  Staff: David Ludwig, Deb Hericks

Discussion:  Wade Fruhling updated committee on his report.

Discussion:  SRS has been working with NDE and HHSS to update our forms to meet the requirements for the new Rule 52.Based on their feedback, we have undertaken the following tasks. They have created a new forms called “Notice and Consent for Early Intervention Initial Multidisciplinary Evaluation and Child Assessment” which replace our previous Notice of Initial Evaluation form. They are building a new “Notice of IFSP Meeting” form. There has been a couple small changes to the IFSP form Provided trainings for South Sioux City and ESU#1. Our Advisory Board meeting was held on December 18th. New Priority list was established, it includes the following tasks: Focus on Zend Conversions, Indicate Primary Disability on Edit Student Screen, Search by Disability, Add optional section to address transition activities on the Notice of Meeting Form.

Discussion:  Editing tests and activities to upgrade the coding for security.

Discussion:  They continue to maintain the ILCD Staff Survey site. SRS office emails data (along with a summary) to school districts upon request.

Discussion:  AAP Grant for this year has been approved. New funds will go toward report building features and further system improvements. We have made improvements to the printout of the AAP form, and continue to identify and fix bugs

Discussion:  Master Service Agreement - Advisory Board talked about a 5% increase for future years. Executive Director and Wade Fruhling to meet and discuss tier structure and SRS fees.

Discussion:  We interviewed one candidate for the new Systems Analyst position. The candidate seemed very capable but he was essentially our only option. We decided to expand our search by placing ads in additional job websites. Three more candidates have replied. Only 1 of the 3 had PHP experience (which is essential). Advertise in Omaha World Heralds and Lincoln Star Journal for two Sundays with close the following Friday. Recommendation to hire or move forth with Soliant by March 4th meeting.

Discussion:  Executive Director will continue to work with NDE on Medicaid: services and support. Milliken will be invited to meet with SPED Committee in February.

Discussion:  Larianne Polk will discuss with her SPED Director to see if interested.

Discussion:  Invite Milliken to discuss Medicaid Invite someone from NDE from Title III and Migrant Department to speak with group. How are the boundaries determined and the options for ESUs.