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President:
Mr. James Gaynor
CEO
Grafton Integrated Health Network
P.O. Box 2500
Winchester, VA 22604
(888) 955-5205
Fax: (540) 542-1721
Email: jgaynor@grafton.org
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Vice-President:
Ron Spears
Director of Programs
Elk Hill
Post Office Box 99
Goochland, Virginia 23063
(804) 457-4866
Fax: (804) 457-2830
Email: rspears@elkhill.org
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Secretary:
Sheila Green
Director
Metropolitan Day School of AES
2824 North Avenue
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 321-2595
(804) 321-2598
Email: sygreen20@verizon.net
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Treasurer:
Mr. Jim McGee
Program Director
Rivermont School
3024 Forest Hills Circle
Lynchburg, Virginia 24501
(434) 947-4697
Fax: (434) 947-4082
Email: jim.mcgee@centrahealth.com
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Past President:
Judith Lemke
Program Director
Inova Kellar Center
11204 Waples Mill Road
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 218-8550
Fax: (703) 359-0463
Email: judith.lemke@inova.com
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At-Large Director:
Michael Farley
Executive Director
Elk Hill
PO Box 99
Goochland, VA 23063
(804) 457-4866
Fax: (804) 457-2830
Email: mfarley@elkhill.org
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At-Large Director:
Brendan Folmar
Principal
Charterhouse School (UMFS)
3900 West Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 353-4461
Fax: (804) 355-2334
Email: bfolmar@umfs.org |
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The Accreditation Committee recommends to the
Board of Directors the criteria for accreditation with VAISEF and makes reports to the Board. The Committee processes all applications
for accreditation.
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Chairperson:
Warren G. Bull
Executive Director
Specialized Youth Services
230 South Crater Road
Petersburg, Virginia 23803
Office: (804) 733-2180
Fax: (804) 733-8502
Email: wgbull@earthlink.net
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The Membership Recruitment Committee is responsible for developing
and administering a process for identifying, recruiting and registering
potential members. The committee recommends to the Board criteria for membership, nomination for membership, renewal of memberships, and makes reports to the Board. The committee receives, investigates and makes recommendations to the Board regarding all applications for membership. |
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Chairperson:
Mr. Mark Mellusi
Principal
Discovery School of VA, Inc
P.O. Box 1160
Dillwyn, VA 23936
(434) 983-5616
Fax: (434) 983-5617
Email: mmellusi@yahoo.com |
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Responsible for collection and analysis of association member facility student outcomes data, as well as continued development and refinement of outcomes survey tool. The Committee also coordinates with institutes of higher learning to develop exclusive cohort programs which enable VAISEF school staff to pursue licensure in special education. The goal of this effort is to improve retention and recruitment of quality professional staff for our schools. |
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Chairperson:
Ms. Pam Simms
Vice President
Gladys H. Oberle School
500 Lafayette Blvd
Fredericksburg, VA 22485
(540) 372-6710
Fax: (540) 373-1791
Email: pamelasimms@verizon.net |
The Health & Safety Committee has the responsibility for reviewing regulations and proposing standards and practices that affect students’ health and safety and make recommendations concerning best practices in risk management policies. The committee also has responsibility and oversight for the quality, accuracy, and currency of the MATY Curriculum and Training program. The committee will maintain relationships with relevant state departments and agencies. |
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Chairperson:
Ms. Lisa Assad
Staff Trainer
HopeTree Family Services
860 Mt. Vernon Lane
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 387-4993 x253
Email: lisaa@hopetreefs.org
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The Government Affairs Committee has the responsibility of reviewing
proposed legislation, available funds and Virginia State Department
of Education regulations to make recommendations to the VAISEF
Board of Directors to develop positions and action plans on these
issues. The Committee also researches and proposes legislation
and regulations, and amendments to both when in the best interests
of persons with special needs and of the public and private facilities
serving those persons.
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Chairperson:
Dr. Gary L. Jones
Chief Executive Officer
10105 Linton Hall Road
Bristow, Virginia 20136-1205
Office: (703) 631-3360
Fax: (703) 361-4335
Email: gjones@yftva.com
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The Membership Services Committee is responsible for proposing
and coordinating the implementation of information exchanges and
cooperative service arrangements between member facilities, as well
as any other means of capitalizing on the collective experience
represented in the Association and sharing it with all members.
The Committee is also oversees the planning and coordination of
all VAISEF conferences, seminars and membership meetings.
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Chairperson:
Karen Tompkins
Director of Quality Assurance
Timber Ridge School
PO Box 3160
Winchester, VA 22604
Office: (540) 888-3456
Fax: (540) 888-4511
Email: tompkins@trschool.org |
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The Ways and Means Committee makes recommendations regarding all
VAISEF budget and financing matters. The Committee also reviews
the by-laws of the Association and makes recommendations regarding
amendments. In each biennial election year, the Committee considers
and submits to the Secretary a list of the nominees for the offices
of the Association. The Committee also monitors and makes recommendations
on the membership of all VAISEF committees.
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Chairperson:
Ron Spears
Director of Programs
Elk Hill
Post Office Box 99
Goochland, Virginia 23063
(804) 457-4866
Fax: (804) 457-2830
Email: elkhill7@aol.com
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