Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC)

The Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) is composed of representatives from local associations/agencies, parents/guardians and community members dedicated to furthering the interests and well being of exceptional children and adults. In addition, 猫咪AV appoints Trustees to sit on the committee. SEAC is established under Regulation 464/97 s. 2(1).

Our Vision Statement

SEAC members value and promote:

Nurturing the individual child鈥檚 unique potential; and
Allowing full development of each child鈥檚 innate personal integrity, love of learning, and creativity.

The Committee meets monthly to discuss and make recommendations to the Board in respect of matters affecting the establishment, development and delivery of special education programs and services for exceptional pupils. In addition, the committee participates in the annual review of the special education plan, takes part in the annual budget process and reviews financial statements that relate to Special Education. SEAC also provides information and advocacy for parents as requested.

Learn more about SEAC鈥檚 Advocacy Role and Advocacy Information for Families from the links at the bottom of this page.

Committee Members

2022-2026

Wendy Carrol	Anishnawbe Mushkiki
Brandon Robb (Alternate)	Anishnawbe Mushkiki
Anne Antenucci	Autism Ontario
Scott McBean	Children鈥檚 Centre Thunder Bay
Alina Cameron	Community Member
Sarah Niles	Dilico Anishinabek Family Care
Tara Ingram	Easter Seals
Miranda Myers	Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Information Network (FASIN)
Michelle Blackburn	George Jeffrey Children鈥檚 Centre
Andrea Stach (Alternate)	George Jeffrey Children鈥檚 Centre
Liz Tod	Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario
Carey Murphy (alternate)	Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario
Suzanne Posthumus	OPTIONS Northwest
Rosemarie MacLean (Alternate)	OPTIONS Northwest
Trustee Leah Vanderwey	Trustee Member
Trustee Trudy Tuchenhagen	Trustee Member
Trustee Patricia Johansen	Trustee Member (Alternate)
Trustee Donica LeBlanc	Trustee Member (Alternate)
Michelle Probizanski	Superintendent of Education (LDSB)
Maggie Fredrickson	Principal of Special Education
Simona Serrao	Executive Secretary, Office of the Superintendents/SEAC

SEAC Meeting Schedule

猫咪AV and the Special Education Advisory Committee welcome all parents and the public to SEAC meetings. The Committee meets in person at 6:00 p.m. on the following dates for the 2024-2025 school year either at the board office or at one of the special education school locations. All meetings are held on Wednesdays, unless otherwise noted. Those interested in attending the meeting in person can get in touch with SEAC Executive Secretary at simona_serrao@lakeheadschools.ca.

September 17, 2025
October 15, 2025
November 19, 2025
December 17, 2025
January 21, 2026
February 18, 2026
March 18, 2026
April 15, 2026
May 20, 2026
June 10, 2026 (2nd Wednesday)

Meeting Agendas & Minutes

The agenda and minutes will be published as they become available. Please use the links below to access meeting agendas and minutes.

For more information about SEAC:

Please contact the 猫咪AV at (807) 625-5126.
Simona Serrao, Executive Secretary
simona_serrao@lakeheadschools.ca