Community Advisory Committee 

The Community Advisory Commimittee (CAC) is made up of members representing the community. Members include parents, special and general education teachers, psychologists, consultants, students with disabilities, and various representatives from public and private agencies. These members are nominated and appointed by the school boards of participating local education agencies within WACSEP. 

The CAC hold periodic meetings during the school year to review and discuss all aspects of special education. Guest speakers are provided for parent education. Public concerns are welcomed. The CAC is a place where problems and concerns can be shared, discussed and resolved. The meetings are open to the public and attendance is welcomed. 

The goal of CAC is to involve interested parents, students, teachers, education specialists/consultants and community members in advising the SELPA and district school boards of the educational needs of special education students and to help secure appropriate services for each individual. The CAC: 

• Advises the policy and administrative entity of the district, the SELPA or county office regarding the development, amendment, and review of the Local Plan. The entity shall review and consider comments form the CAC. 
• Recommends annual priorities to be addressed by the plan. 
• Assists in parent education and in recruiting parents and other volunteers who may contribute to the implementation of the plan. 
• Encourages community involvement in the development and review of the Local Plan. 
• Supports activities on behalf of students with disabilities. 
• Assists in parent awareness of the importance of regular school attendance.

Community Advisory Committee (CAC) Brochure
(CAC) Brochure Spanish

Board Members

East Whittier School District
Voting Member - Hilda Lopez
Alternate Voting Member - Alexandria Duchi
District Representative - Charm Johnson

El Rancho Unified School District
Voting Member - Veronica Ramirez
Alternate Voting Member - Not Filled
District Representative - Glenn Edwards

Little Lake City School District
Voting Member - Lorrie Ruiz
Alternate Voting Member - Renee Martinez
District Representative - Lacee Harris

Los Nietos School District
Voting Member - Not Filled
Alternate Voting Member - Not Filled
District Representative - Raymond Tan

South Whittier School District
Voting Member - Cheryl Goodman
Alternate Voting Member - Adriana Franco
District Representative - Tracy Boeltl

Whittier City School District
Voting Member - Joel Escobar
Alternate Voting Member - Marisol Rivera
District Representative - Not Filled

Whittier Union High School District
Voting Member - Gloria Ruiz
Alternate Voting Member - Not Filled
District Representative - Blythe Sayler-Loe
District Representative - Adelina Gamez

Meetings

Meetings are held at WACSEP unless directed otherwise. Please click on the dates below for agenda and minutes information. 

September 25, 2025 (10:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
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November 20, 2025 (10:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
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January 29, 2026 (10:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
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March 12, 2026 (10:00 AM - 11:00 AM) Please note date change from March 19, 2026
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May 28, 2025 (10:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
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For meeting information for previous years, please click here.