Special Education Advisory Council

The St. James Special Education Advisory Council (St. James SEAC) is an opportunity for parents, district staff, and community stakeholders to provide advice and feedback regarding special education policies, procedures, and resources.  The St. James Special Education Advisory Council (St. James SEAC) is an opportunity for parents, district staff, and community stakeholders to provide advice and feedback regarding special education policies, procedures, and resources. 

The members of St. James SEAC shall engage in outreach activities in the community to increase the level of knowledge, support, and collaboration about special education. 

This year’s council will consist of 8 members.  Each member will be appointed for a one-year term and will act as an advisory council to the superintendent and/or designee. 

The St. James SEAC will meet three times per school year. All meetings will be held in the boardroom at the St. James Parish School Board Office.

2025-2026 SEAC COUNCIL MEMBERS:

(From left to right:)
Lynesia Raymond – Principal
Tina Farah– Parent
Ashley Harrell - Parent
Senecca Boudreaux - Director of Special Education/Chair
Kyralyn Shephard - High School Student
Lashana Jackson - Parent
Alisa Dunkin - Representative from St. James ARC
(not pictured) Jennifer Schrichten - Parent

2025 - 2026 SEAC MEETING DATES:
Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 5:00 PM

Topics for discussion consideration can be sent to the following email address: SEAC22@sjpsb.org.

SJPS SEAC Handbook

SJPS SEAC Application