# WSEAC Recording 9 30 26


**Body:** WPS Video
**Date:** October 02, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Education


The WSEAC meeting (metadata date: October 2, 2026; the recording title references September 30) covered the start of the school year, special education staffing and services, and committee business. The director reported that a new assistant director had joined and that the district had filled most vacancies. For a remaining speech-language pathologist gap, the district arranged temporary coverage through an agency while a newly hired speech provider is expected to start October 19; the agency provider and new hire are intended to help make up missed service time. No contract amount, vendor name, award, or procurement vote was reported. The committee reviewed the prior meeting minutes, but no vote on their acceptance was clearly captured.

The director also discussed exploring ways to expand behavior services and reviewing autism programming. Three schools—Pilgrim, Hollowman, and Park—were selected for a federal review of how special education financial resources are used; no spending decision or funding award was announced. Other topics included facilitated-IEP training, staff recognition, and a possible connection with RIPEN. No other procurement activity was identified.

**Source:** WPS Video