Community Advisory Committee (CAC)
Community Advisory Committee
The Community Advisory Committee (CAC) serves in an advisory capacity to the Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA). Our goal is to raise community awareness about the needs of students and their families regarding Special Education Programs; to actively review the Local Plan for Special Education; and to provide a forum that facilitates parent communication with other parents and with the school district. The CAC shall provide information, training, and resources to help ensure that quality programs educate the student with special needs in mind, body, and spirit.
In addition, the CAC sponsors two annual events, the "Exceptional Person Awards" ceremony and the "Student Voices" luncheon.
The "Exceptional Person Awards" ceremony recognizes individuals within Clovis Unified School District who have worked hard to support and encourage students with special needs.
The "Student Voices" luncheon is an interesting and heartfelt event opportunity for CUSD students who have an IEP to share their experiences in high school. These students talk about their highs and lows and also give advice to incoming freshman.
Please see the CAC calendar for event dates, times and link to join meetings virtually, if preferred.
Connect with the CAC
Follow us on social media:
CAC Facebook
Questions or suggestions?
Email: CUSDCACChair@gmail.com or specialed@cusd.com
General CAC membership:
25-26 SY Meeting presentations
9-18-25 CUSD CAC Programs presentation
9-18-25 CVRC IDEA Specialist presentation
11-20-25 Best Buddies presentation
11-20-25 CUSD Nursing presentation
11-20-25 CUSD Qtr 1 Data presentation
11-20-25 We Rock The Spectrum presentation
2025-26 SY Executive Committee
|
Position |
Name |
Title |
|---|---|---|
|
Chairperson |
Melissa Bailey |
Parent |
|
Vice-Chairperson |
Vacant |
Parent |
|
Treasurer |
Kelsie Igasan |
Parent |
|
Secretary |
Desiree Stumpf |
CUSD - Program Specialist |
|
SELPA Representative |
Meaghan Young |
CUSD - Director Special Education |
|
FRC Representative |
Leann Gajarian Keeler |
CUSD - Coordinator Family Resource Center |
Community Advisory Committee
2025-2026 SY Calendar
|
Date |
Meeting Topic |
Time |
|---|---|---|
|
Thursday, September, 2025
|
Overview of CUSD Special Education Programs |
11:30 AM–1:00 PM |
|
Thursday, November 20, 2025
|
Nursing Services |
11:30 AM–1:00 PM |
|
Thursday, February 26, 2026
|
Mental Health |
11:30 AM–1:00 PM |
|
Thursday, May 21, 2026
|
Annual Service Plan Review SPED Budget & Student Voices Luncheon |
11:30 AM–1:00 PM |
|
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 EXCEPTIONAL PERSON AWARDS
|
Exceptional Person Award Reception |
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM |
ALL EVENTS WILL BE HELD AT:
CUSD Professional Development Building (PDB)
1680 David E. Cook Way - Board Rooms 1 & 2
Clovis, CA 93611
Reminders:
- All events are free of charge and open to everyone
- To secure an interpreter for the meeting, please call 559-327-0300 at least one week prior
- Updates and/or schedule changes will be posted on this page.
- Meetings are hybrid. For those wishing to join virtually: Join Zoom here
2025-26 SY Executive Committee:
|
Position |
Name |
Title |
|---|---|---|
|
Chairperson |
Melissa Bailey |
Parent |
|
Vice-Chairperson |
Vacant |
Parent |
|
Treasurer |
Kelsie Igasan |
Parent |
|
Secretary |
Desiree Stumpf |
Program Specialist CUSD |
|
SELPA Representative |
Meaghan Young |
Director, Special Education CUSD |
|
FRC Representative |
Leann Gajarian Keeler |
Family Resource Center CUSD |
Archived Agendas & Minutes
This podcast series is brought to you by the SELPA Administrators of California and the Coalition for Adequate Funding for Special Education. We will explore key aspects of the work SELPAs do behind the scenes across every region of California to improve student outcomes. Our first segment is entitled, “Making It Count: The Role of SELPA in Special Education Finance,” and it features three extremely talented special education finance experts.
Now available on:
