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 beginning at 5:30 PM.

2024-2025 SEAC COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Senecca Boudreaux - Director of Special Education (Council Chairperson)
Kimberly Notto-Lockley – Special Education Compliance Supervisor 
Keion Laurent – Parent
Ashley Harrell - Parent
Jennifer Bye - Parent
LaWanda Carr - Parent
Jai Johnson - High School Student
Kimya Babers – Representative from Opportunity Now (outside agency servicing students with disabilities)

2024 - 2025 SEAC MEETING DATES:
Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 5:30 PM
Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 5:30 PM

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

SJPS SEAC Handbook

SJPS SEAC Application