The Operational Steering Committee (OSC) is composed of a Superintendent from each of six areas within the Marin County. OSC will approve major operational decisions in the SELPA such as, but not limited to the following:

• Set policy and direction for the SELPA
• Approve SELPA financial actions including: distribution of special education funding to districts that operate special education programs and services; development of cost containment agreements and procedures; approval of the Regionalized Services budget
• Monitor the appropriate use of federal, state and local funds allocated for special education programs
• Approve the SELPA-wide annual service and budget plans, and subsequent modifications
• Approve other agreement including, but not limited to Inter SELPA and interagency agreements, facility agreements and billback agreements.
• Approve operations manual and handbooks to assist in the implementation of the Local Plan. These implementation tools are not considered a permanent portion of the Local Plan and are included in the Local Plan as reference materials only.

OSC shall elect, each year, a superintendent who may or may not be an OSC member to serve as chairperson. If the OSC chairperson is unable to attend an OSC meeting, the OSC will elect a substitute chairperson for the meeting.

The SELPA Director will serve as the Executive Secretary to the OSC and will provide staff assistance to the OSC and serve as liaison with the Adminstrative Unit Board.

The Advisory Steering Committee (ASC) is composed of the superintendent or his/her special education designee from each school district with the Marin County SELPA. The SELPA Director serves as the chairperson of the ASC. ASC serves as the advisory committee to the Operational Steering Committee (OSC) and carries out those functions specified in state law and the local plan. ASC performs duties such as but not limited to the following:

• Recommend programmatic decisions and decisions regarding the operation of special education in the Marin SELPA;
• Recommend policies, procedures and financial actions to OSC;
• Review and recommend needed modification of this agreement and the Local Plan, with input from the Special Education Advisory Committee, to OSC;
• Provide program/services and coordination within the SELPA so at to assure the availability of appropriate special education to all eligible individuals with disabilities;
• Review and recommend all procedural handbooks developed for us in the Marin SELPA to OSC; and
• Recognize the importance of mutual cooperation and the value of parent input, by encouraging the Special Education Advisory Committee to send a nonvoting liaison to the ASC.

The Business Advisory Committee (BAC) made up of the chief business officers from each district serving on Operational Steering Committee (OSC). The BAC advises the SELPA Director, Advisory Steering Committee (ASC) and OSC on all special education budgets and special education fiscal policies and procedures.  The BAC makes recommendations regarding the allocation of special education funds to the OSC.

What is the Purpose of SEAC?

The purpose of the Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) is to provide school districts with input on the development and implementation of the Local Plan for special education. The SEAC offers a forum for addressing the needs of all students with disabilities. Through participation on the SEAC, members will become informed regarding special education policies and procedures, learn to advocate for the needs of children with disabilities, and have an opportunity to participate in making decisions that impact the delivery of special education services in Marin County. 

Why Does SEAC Exist?

The Special Education Advisory Committee serves as a forum to actively participate and learn about the delivery of special education services in Marin County. 

When Does SEAC Meet?

The Special Education Advisory Committee meets from 9:30 am - 11:00 am. The meetings are held at the Marin County Office of Education or virtually by video conference or by tele-conference. 

Resources:

Marin SEAC Brochure

Marin County SELPA SEAC Bylaws

Meetings and Agendas