CommunicationPlus - March 2022

An informed staff is essential to crisis communication

School staff is among the most important — but often overlooked — audiences to inform during a crisis or times of change, like adjusting to a pandemic.

If staff members learn about an incident or decision from the media or online before hearing news from the district, it will erode trust. And trust is essential to counteracting bad press and rumors.

Key concepts for effective internal communications:

Southeast Region 2022 Spring Conferences

The Southeast Region will host two conferences. Choose the date and location that best fits your schedule; click the links below to register:

Tuesday, March 15 • Vinton County High School, 63910 US Hwy 50, McArthur • (740) 596-5258

Tuesday, March 22 • Belmont-Harrison Career Center, 68090 Hammond Rd., St. Clairsville • (740) 695-9130

New Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Mask Guidance

Earlier today, the CDC updated its guidance regarding masks and other face coverings. For many counties in the state, CDC is no longer requiring universal indoor masking in public settings, including schools. Although masks are no longer required in certain counties, CDC notes that people should wear them if they have symptoms, a positive test result, or exposure to someone with COVID-19.

Week of February 21, 2022

Ohio Redistricting Commission
The Ohio Redistricting Commission voted to approve the state legislative district maps by a 4-3 vote. The approved maps did not receive bipartisan support, which makes the approved maps effective for only four years. Click here to view the approved maps.

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