WAI Executive Meeting April 13, 2026

WorkAbility I (WAI) State Advisory Executive Committee Meeting Agenda.

To obtain information to access the WAI Advisory Committee Meeting virtually, please contact the WAI inbox at WorkAbility1@cde.ca.gov.

WorkAbility I State Advisory Executive Committee Members

Ray Bueche, Chair
Linda Osborn, Chair Alternate
Lisa Fettig
Jorge Aleman
Ginny Martineau
Dane Cangro

Guidelines for Public Input Sessions

The WAI Advisory welcomes public involvement. Opportunities for public comment are provided at every meeting.

Reasonable Accommodation for Any Individual With a Disability

Pursuant to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, any individual with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to attend or participate in a meeting or function of the WAI Advisory Committee (WAI Advisory) may request assistance by contacting the California Department of Education (CDE) Special Education Division (SED), 1430 N Street, Suite 2401, Sacramento, CA 95814; telephone: 916-445-4602; fax: 916-327-3706.

Agenda Items

Agenda times are approximate and are provided for convenience only.

Items may be re-ordered or heard on any day of the noticed meeting or on a subsequent agenda. The order of business may be changed without notice.

Monday, April 13, 2026, 11 a.m. to noon Pacific Time ±

Esperanza Education Center
25121 Pradera Drive
Mission Viejo, CA 92691

Time	Item
11 a.m. to 11:05 a.m. 5 minutes	Item 1–Welcome
11:05 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. 45 minutes	Item 2–Agenda Planning: The WAI Advisory Executive Committee will develop the agenda for the April WAI Advisory Committee Meeting.
11:50 a.m. to noon 10 minutes	Item 3–Public Comment: General public comment is invited on any matter, including items not on the agenda. Issues raised by the public may be referred to a future meeting agenda. Chair reserves the right to establish time limits on presentations.
Noon	Adjournment of April 13, 2026, WAI Advisory Executive Committee Meeting.

Questions: WorkAbility I | WorkAbility1@cde.ca.gov | 916-327-0878

Last Reviewed: Friday, July 17, 2026

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