Special Education Parent Advisory Committee     (SEPAC)

Purpose and Mission:
United with the district, we as the Rockaway Township 
Special Education Parent Advisory Council will partner to increase the Visibility, Support and Education of the children with special needs and their parents for the benefit of the entire school community.

SEPAC Objectives:

To act as a liaison between parents of children with special needs in the district, the Department of Special Education and the Board of Education by: Advising the Rockaway Township Board of Education, the Rockaway Township Special Education Department, and the Rockaway Township Superintendent of Schools about any and all areas concerning special education.

Fostering and maintaining an effective communication system among Rockaway Township Department of Special Education, the schools, and the community. Fostering and maintaining a close relationship and a mutual understanding between parents of children with special needs and the Rockaway Township Department of Special Education. This school year SEPAC members and district administrators are seeking strengthen the connection between general and special education by inviting parents whose children are not classified, but attend school with children who are receiving special education and related services.

Committee Members

  • Mrs. Lisa Mezik

  • Mrs. Gretel Raibeck

  • Mrs. Tangelin Rivera

  • Vacant

  • Vacant

  • Vacant

Board of Education Liaisons

  • Mrs. Alison McGeary

  • Mrs. Larissa Smith

MEETING DATE

TIME

LOCATION

Tuesday

10/08/2024

6:00pm

7:00pm

Copeland Middle School-  Media Center + Virtual

Tuesday

11/19/2024

6:00pm

7:00pm

Copeland Middle School-  Media Center + Virtual

Tuesday

Cancelled

12/17/2024

6:00pm

7:00pm

Copeland Middle School-  Media Center + Virtual

Tuesday

01/14/2025

6:00pm

7:00pm

Copeland Middle School-  Media Center + Virtual

Tuesday               

02/11/2025                 

6:00pm

7:00pm             

Copeland Middle School-  Media Center + Virtual

Tuesday

03/18/2025

6:00pm

7:00pm

Copeland Middle School-  Media Center + Virtual

Tuesday

04/22/2025

6:00pm

7:00pm

Copeland Middle School-  Media Center+ Virtual

Tuesday

05/13/2025

6:00pm

7:00pm

Community Wellness Fair

2024-2025 SEPAC Agendas

2024-2025 SEPAC Presentations

If you are interested in becoming a member of our SEPAC advisory group, we warmly invite you to explore the link below. There, you will find detailed information about the significance of joining SEPAC, along with the purpose, responsibilities, and benefits associated with your participation.

Should you decide to embark on this journey as a member, please don't hesitate to reach out to Ms. Brianna Bird, Administrative Assistant to Special Education. You can connect with her via email at bbird@rocktwp.net or by phone at 973-627-8200 Ext 6114.

We eagerly anticipate the possibility of collaborating with you and greatly value your potential contribution to our SEPAC community

What is SEPAC?