The Special Education Community Advisory Committee (CAC) advises and provides input to the SELPA and districts regarding programs and services for children with special needs. The committee consists of parents of students with special needs enrolled in public or private schools in western Nevada County. Each member is appointed by and represents their respective school district. As part of its role in facilitating communication between schools and parents of children with special needs, the CAC makes recommendations and suggestions to other SELPA committees and discusses problems facing our special education programs. Another important role is supporting fellow parents of children with special needs and assisting in parent education.
CAC 2025-2026 Meeting Dates
All meetings are from 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Meetings will be in person for 2025-2026 at 380 Crown Point Circle.
- August 28, 2025
- October 9, 2025
- December 11, 2025
- February 26, 2026
- April 23, 2026
- May 21, 2026
CAC Committee Members
| Site | Name | Phone Number | Email Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada County Associate Superintendent SELPA/Sp. Ed. | Eli Gallup | 530-478-6400 x2046 | egallup@nevco.org |
| Nevada County SELPA Director | Megan Lukkonen | 530-478-6400 x2052 | mlukkonen@nevco.org |
| CAC Parent Representatives | |||
| Chicago Park | |||
| Clear Creek | |||
| Grass Valley | Julie Kennedy | julieann.kennedy@gmail.com | |
| Bitney Prep | Mary Anne Andersen | maryanne.cac@gmail.com | |
| Nevada Union HS | Danette Davis | 530-273-9763 | ddavis@ridgelinepediatric.com |
| Nevada City | Kirsten Dees | 206-445-4178 | kirsten.dees@gmail.com |
| Penn Valley | Nathan McNamar | 530-788-2355 | nathanmcnamar@gmail.com |
| Pleasant Ridge | Jessica Olson | jgillard11@hotmail.com | |
| Twin Ridges Elementary | Jennifer Jensen | jensenjennifer318@gmail.com | |
| Union Hill | Jenny Miller | jenny.r.miller@hotmail.com | |
| Forest Charter | |||
| Yuba River Charter | Danette Davis | ddavis@ridgelinepediatric.com | |
| Nevada City School of the Arts | Mary Anne Andersen | maryanne.cac@gmail.com | |
| Community Members | |||
| Alta California Regional Center | |||
| Alta California Regional Center 0-3 | |||
| NCADD | Danette Davis | 530-273-9763 | ddavis@ridgelinepediatric.com |
| Sierra College, NC Child Dev. Center | Morgan Best | 530-274-5352 | mbest@nevco.org |
| State Council on Dev. Disabilities | |||
| Disability Advocate |
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