Our district convenes multiple advisory committees to focus on data, analyze problems, and make recommendations to the Superintendent and School Board. Citizens interested in serving on one of our advisory committees must meet the criteria outlined in School Board regulations and submit an application (linked below).
Participation is contingent upon selection by each committee. Selection criteria are based on requirements by state or federal guidelines and the work of the committee. Citizens must apply for appointed membership. Application windows typically open in the spring.
Please email Fallon Graham, Director of Planning, Policy & Research, with any general questions about our Citizens’ Advisory Committees (CAC) at .
Career and Technical Education (CTE) Advisory Committee
The purpose of the CTE Advisory Committee is to advise, assist and provide support and advocacy for high quality programs that prepare students for successful transition to further education and careers.
Contact
Lori Martin, STEAM/CTE Coordinator
Number of Vacant Positions
Zero (0)
Term of Service
Two (2) years
Meeting Schedule
The committee typically meets 3-4 times per school year. Final dates, times, and location are being determined.
Equity Committee
The purpose of the Equity Committee is to engage in discussions that focus on developing innovative solutions for identified equity gaps and celebrate diversity in our learning community.
Contact
Tawana Fortune, Supervisor of Student Support
Number of Vacant Positions
TBD
Term of Service
Two (2) years
Meeting Schedule
The committee typically meets 3-4 times per school year. Final dates, times, and location are being determined.
School Health Advisory Board (SHAB)
The purpose of the SHAB is to ensure the health and well-being of the school community. The SHAB will make recommendations and support policy development as needed.
Contact
Trudy Jelderks, Program Administrator of Health Services
Number of Vacant Positions
Zero (0)
Term of Service
Two (2) years
Meeting Schedule
The committee meets on the Tuesday prior to scheduled School Board meetings from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Local Gifted Education Advisory Committee
The purpose of the Local Gifted Education Advisory Committee is 1) to review annually the local plan for the education of gifted students, including revisions, and 2) to determine the extent to which the plan for the previous year was implemented. This advisory committee is composed of parents, school personnel, and other community members to reflect the ethnic and a broad geographic composition of the different boroughs of the city.
Contact
Andrea Barnett, Supervisor of Gifted Education
Number of Vacant Positions
Six (6)
Term of Service
Two (2) years
Meeting Schedule
The committee typically meets 3-4 times per school year. Final dates, times, and location are being determined.
Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC)
The purpose of the SEAC is to advise the Department of Exceptional Learning and School Board on various matters pertaining to students with disabilities. The composition of this committee includes parents of children with disabilities, persons with disabilities, community representatives, and one teacher representative to reflect a wide variety of disabilities and the broad geographic composition of the different boroughs of the city. School employees and school board members act as consultants to SEAC.
Contact
Clarysa Kelly, Special Education Administrator
Number of Vacant Positions
Two (2)
Term of Service
Three (3) years for parents/guardians of students with disabilities; One (1) year for community and business members
Meeting Schedule
The committee typically meets on the second Tuesday of each month with four (4) general meetings and 6-8 business meetings. Final dates, times, and location are being determined.
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Career and Technical Education (CTE) Advisory Committee
The purpose of the CTE Advisory Committee is to advise, assist and provide support and advocacy for high quality programs that prepare students for successful transition to further education and careers.
| Contact | Lori Martin, STEAM/CTE Coordinator |
| Number of Vacant Positions | Zero (0) |
| Term of Service | Two (2) years |
| Meeting Schedule | The committee typically meets 3-4 times per school year. Final dates, times, and location are being determined. |
Equity Committee
The purpose of the Equity Committee is to engage in discussions that focus on developing innovative solutions for identified equity gaps and celebrate diversity in our learning community.
| Contact | Tawana Fortune, Supervisor of Student Support |
| Number of Vacant Positions | TBD |
| Term of Service | Two (2) years |
| Meeting Schedule | The committee typically meets 3-4 times per school year. Final dates, times, and location are being determined. |
School Health Advisory Board (SHAB)
The purpose of the SHAB is to ensure the health and well-being of the school community. The SHAB will make recommendations and support policy development as needed.
Contact
Trudy Jelderks, Program Administrator of Health Services
Number of Vacant Positions
Zero (0)
Term of Service
Two (2) years
Meeting Schedule
The committee meets on the Tuesday prior to scheduled School Board meetings from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Local Gifted Education Advisory Committee
The purpose of the Local Gifted Education Advisory Committee is 1) to review annually the local plan for the education of gifted students, including revisions, and 2) to determine the extent to which the plan for the previous year was implemented. This advisory committee is composed of parents, school personnel, and other community members to reflect the ethnic and a broad geographic composition of the different boroughs of the city.
Contact
Andrea Barnett, Supervisor of Gifted Education
Number of Vacant Positions
Six (6)
Term of Service
Two (2) years
Meeting Schedule
The committee typically meets 3-4 times per school year. Final dates, times, and location are being determined.
Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC)
The purpose of the SEAC is to advise the Department of Exceptional Learning and School Board on various matters pertaining to students with disabilities. The composition of this committee includes parents of children with disabilities, persons with disabilities, community representatives, and one teacher representative to reflect a wide variety of disabilities and the broad geographic composition of the different boroughs of the city. School employees and school board members act as consultants to SEAC.
Contact
Clarysa Kelly, Special Education Administrator
Number of Vacant Positions
Two (2)
Term of Service
Three (3) years for parents/guardians of students with disabilities; One (1) year for community and business members
Meeting Schedule
The committee typically meets on the second Tuesday of each month with four (4) general meetings and 6-8 business meetings. Final dates, times, and location are being determined.
Apply Now
School Health Advisory Board (SHAB)
The purpose of the SHAB is to ensure the health and well-being of the school community. The SHAB will make recommendations and support policy development as needed.
| Contact | Trudy Jelderks, Program Administrator of Health Services |
| Number of Vacant Positions | Zero (0) |
| Term of Service | Two (2) years |
| Meeting Schedule | The committee meets on the Tuesday prior to scheduled School Board meetings from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. |
Local Gifted Education Advisory Committee
The purpose of the Local Gifted Education Advisory Committee is 1) to review annually the local plan for the education of gifted students, including revisions, and 2) to determine the extent to which the plan for the previous year was implemented. This advisory committee is composed of parents, school personnel, and other community members to reflect the ethnic and a broad geographic composition of the different boroughs of the city.
| Contact | Andrea Barnett, Supervisor of Gifted Education |
| Number of Vacant Positions | Six (6) |
| Term of Service | Two (2) years |
| Meeting Schedule | The committee typically meets 3-4 times per school year. Final dates, times, and location are being determined. |
Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC)
The purpose of the SEAC is to advise the Department of Exceptional Learning and School Board on various matters pertaining to students with disabilities. The composition of this committee includes parents of children with disabilities, persons with disabilities, community representatives, and one teacher representative to reflect a wide variety of disabilities and the broad geographic composition of the different boroughs of the city. School employees and school board members act as consultants to SEAC.
Contact
Clarysa Kelly, Special Education Administrator
Number of Vacant Positions
Two (2)
Term of Service
Three (3) years for parents/guardians of students with disabilities; One (1) year for community and business members
Meeting Schedule
The committee typically meets on the second Tuesday of each month with four (4) general meetings and 6-8 business meetings. Final dates, times, and location are being determined.
Apply Now
Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC)
The purpose of the SEAC is to advise the Department of Exceptional Learning and School Board on various matters pertaining to students with disabilities. The composition of this committee includes parents of children with disabilities, persons with disabilities, community representatives, and one teacher representative to reflect a wide variety of disabilities and the broad geographic composition of the different boroughs of the city. School employees and school board members act as consultants to SEAC.
| Contact | Clarysa Kelly, Special Education Administrator |
| Number of Vacant Positions | Two (2) |
| Term of Service | Three (3) years for parents/guardians of students with disabilities; One (1) year for community and business members |
| Meeting Schedule | The committee typically meets on the second Tuesday of each month with four (4) general meetings and 6-8 business meetings. Final dates, times, and location are being determined. |
Please submit a completed application and resume (optional) no later than 4 p.m. on May 1, 2023.
Citizens’ Advisory Committee Application Links
Submit CAC Application online (preferred)
OR
Download CAC Application, print, complete, and mail in
To be considered for a vacant position on a Citizens’ Advisory Committee, applicants must be a Chesapeake resident unless otherwise noted in School Board Policy 5-18. Committee members will be selected by the committee and appointed by the Superintendent.