SOESC CONNECTION
MARCH 2025
SOESC Connection
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March 2025
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SOESC Board Updates
Celebrations of Past Meeting
The most recent SOESC board meeting took place on February 25, 2025, where Amanda Perkins was asked to present to our board members about her role as a school social worker. Amanda serves students at Fairfield Local Schools as a SOESC team member. We thank you, Amanda, for sharing!
March 25, 2025
The SOESC Governing Board meeting for March will take place of the 25th day at the Region 14 Hopewell Center.
Location: 5350 W. New Market Road Hillsboro, Ohio 45133
Time: beginning at 6:30 PM
The upcoming SOESC governing board meetings will take place on
April 22, 2025 - 7 pm
May 27, 2025 - 7 pm
June 24, 2025 - 7 pm
July 22, 2025 - 7 pm
For more information on our governing board, please visit soesc.org/GoverningBoard
Celebrations
Claudia Martini, LISW
Tara Walker, LISW
Commitment Award
π What a success!
Linda Allen shared a thank you to the incredible generosity and support from SOESC staff and the State Support Team, for supporting SATH's recent fundraisersβraising over $7,000 at the Sweetheart Charity Ball silent auction and setting a new record of $19,000 at the 26th Charity Auction! π
A special shoutout goes to SOESC employee and SATH Director, Linda Allen, whose hard work, passion, and all-in commitment to KAMP Dovetail continue to make such a meaningful impact. Linda, you truly go above and beyond! ππππππ
Have you seen the latest releases of Awards and Recognitions from ODEW?
We have shared celebration and recognition for these award across our social media outlets and we hope you've been seeing those.
We extend our congratulations to:
2024 Overall 5 Star-Buildings:
Fairfield Middle School
Hillsboro Intermediate School
2024 Overall 5 Star-Career Tech:
Great Oaks Career Campuses
2024 Momentum Building:
Blanchester High School
2024-25 Exempt District:
Fairfield Local Schools
How about the Auditor's Science of Reading Awards?
Extending Our Congratulations to:
Belle Aire and Cherry Hill of Washington Court House City Schools
and Putman Elementary of Blanchester Local Schools
Upcoming Events
April 9:
Legal Updates Session | Hopewell Center
April 25:
Superintendent Network Meeting | Hopewell Center
April 22:
SOESC Governing Board Meeting | Hopewell Center
April 30:
Superintendent Network Meeting | Hopewell Center
You can view the district calendar online here.
SATH Annual Celebrity Golf Benefit
SCHEDULE FOR THE DAY
9:00 a.m. Celebrities/Golfers Arrive
10:00 a.m. Celebrity Introduction
Shot Gun Start
3:00 p.m. Golf Concludes Dinner
3:30 p.m. Sports Memorabilia Auction/Autographs
4:30 p.m. Winners Announced
Monday, Apr 28, 2025, 09:00 AM
Snow Hill Golf Course, New Vienna, OH, USA
The 14th Annual Highland County Baby Shower is coming up in May! We would like to invite expecting mothers or anyone with a baby six months or younger. The Baby Shower will take place on May 9th from 10:00am-11:30am.There will be many resources in attendance, refreshments, raffles, and more.
Please continue to watch the Highland County Family and Children First Council Facebook page for more updates throughout the coming months.
PBIS Recognition
Upcoming Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Recognition Award application period for the 2024-2025 school year and to offer our support in your preparation.
As outlined by the Department of Education and Workforce, the application process for the 2024-2025 PBIS Recognition Awards has been streamlined for greater efficiency. Schools and districts will now submit their applications directly to the Department for review and scoring.
Key Dates and Information:
- Application Period: April 1, 2025, to April 30, 2025.
- Application Location: The PBIS Recognition Award Application Form will be available on the Department's PBIS Recognition webpage.
- Remediation Period: May 1, 2025, to May 31, 2025 (for ensuring complete application materials).
- Award Notification: Applicants will receive an email notification by October 15, 2025, regarding their application and award status.
- District Applications: District application availability will follow the completion of the building award process.
Important Preparation & Support:
- We strongly encourage all schools to review the Ohio PBIS Recognition Application Manual thoroughly. This manual contains crucial details about the recognition process, application questions, and the scoring rubric. You can access the manual here: Link to Manual
- Please be aware that when the application survey is started, it must be completed and submitted at that time. Unlike previous years, it can not be saved and returned to at a later time.
- Please pay close attention to the Documentation and Data Requirements for Recognition Award Applications for the Bronze, Silver, and Gold awards as there are changes for this year.
- State Support Team (SST), SOESC & BCESC Assistance: Please let us know how we can support your application for recognition. To further support your efforts, please consider the following:
- Self-Assessment Survey (SAS) Facilitation: To schedule your SAS administration, please provide us with your desired survey window (opening and closing dates). We will then provide you with the survey link and, following the survey's conclusion, generate and deliver the necessary reports.
- Tiered Fidelity Inventory (TFI) and Walkthrough Tool Support:
- If you would like us to facilitate the TFI (as recommended by the tool) or assist with completing the Walkthrough Tools, please let us know.
- Alternatively, if you are conducting these assessments independently, please send us your data. This will allow us to generate the reports to support your recognition applications.
- Tier 3 Student Support Plan Worksheets : Please feel free to send us any Tier 3 Student Support Plans for feedback with the Student Support Plan worksheet.
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