Hopkins School Board Meetings March 11th, 2025
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Special Education 101 foundational overview
Transition Plus program spotlight
Special Education federal governance and settings
Child Find referral process
Staffing structures and itinerant service providers
Budgetary cross-subsidy and third-party billing
Cultural responsiveness in assessment protocols
Expansion of center-based programs
Autism day treatment partnership with St. David's
Budgetary sustainability and legislative advocacy
Notable Quotes (2)
Special education is a mandate from idea which is that we are supposed to provide a free and appropriate education to all students.
Special Education MandatesExplaining the federal legal basis for special education services.
If the Department of Education is undone that would include a loss of federal funding streams... the burden... does not continue to fall on districts because we can't do it.
Budgetary SustainabilityExpressing concern over future federal funding volatility.
People (5)
AndresChair
Presiding over the Hopkins Public Schools workshop.
Dr. Mary PerDr.
Introducing the Special Education leadership team and framing the meeting objectives.
Fonda ContrasDirector of Special Services
Providing details on special education mandates, eligibility, and service settings.
Heather Garabaldi DavisAssistant Director of Special Services
Co-presenting on special education foundations and program spotlights.
Dr. HarlandBoard Member
Participating in the discussion regarding district service sites and budget challenges.
Places Mentioned
Hopkins Public SchoolsAlice Smith ElementaryMetal Brook ElementaryTanglin ElementaryGlenn Lake ElementaryGatewood ElementaryEisenhower ElementaryWest Middle SchoolDistrict 287 (Itinerant/External services)Creative Hearts (Private site)
Events & Meetings (1)
- March 11th, 2025 - Hopkins Public Schools Workshop - 5:05 p.m.