Blanchard Valley Center

Helping people with different abilities reach for their stars
Emphasis on Education

Contact Number: 419-422-8173

2009-2010 School Calendar *revised 8-09

Health Department information on H1N1 for parents

On July 2, 2009, the Southern District of Ohio granted the parties’ Second Joint Motion for Preliminary Approval of Partial Class Action Settlement in the case of John Doe, et al., v. State of Ohio, et al., Case No. 2:91-cv-464 (“Doe v. State of Ohio”). The partial settlement, which is reflected in a Consent Order, concerns certain claims regarding the State of Ohio’s procedures for implementing the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Improvement Act of 2004 (IDEA). The Consent Order is attached, as is a notice describing the lawsuit, the proposed settlement and upcoming proceedings on this matter. Ohio students with disabilities and their parents or guardians have the ability to submit written comments or objections regarding the Consent Order. These comments or objections must be submitted by September 16, 2009 to:

Clerks of Courts

United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio

Joseph P. Kinneary U.S. Courthouse

85 Marconi Blvd.

Columbus, Ohio 43215

Attn: Judge Holschuh’s Docket

The Court has scheduled a hearing at 10:00a.m on October 20, 2009 to determine whether the proposed partial settlement is fair, reasonable and adequate, and whether it should receive the court’s final approval.

You are receiving this communication as part of ODE’s obligations pursuant to the court’s order of July 2, 2009. Under the terms of that order, ODE is required to notify all LEAs and ask them to take certain actions regarding the posting of the notice and Consent Order. ODE must also ensure that the notice and Consent Order are available to the State Support Teams (SSTs) and Educational Service Centers (ESCs).

ODE asks that all LEAs post the attached notice prominently in a central location accessible to the public in each of their buildings and make copies of the Consent Order available upon request from each of their administrative offices. In addition, ODE asks that any LEA with a website post a link to the ODE website posting the notice and Consent Order.

Please post a copy of the notice in your office and on your website, and make copies of the Consent Order available upon request.

You are required to post the notice in your building(s) and on your website by July 17, 2009 and maintain the posting until October 20, 2009.

Thank you so much for your assistance with this matter. Should you have any questions regarding this letter or the attached materials, please contact Ann Guinan at (614) 466-2650 or ann.guinan@ode.state.oh.us.

Sincerely,

Kathe Shelby, Ph.D.

Director, Office for Exceptional Children

Last Day for Students is now May 29th due to calamity make-up days

2008 - 2009 School Calendar

The staff and students at Blanchard Valley School would like to offer a special thanks to the Civitan Club for purchasing a Nintendo Wii and Wii Fit for our school. The Wii is a wonderful addition to our already existing fitness room. Being the Adapted Physical Education teacher I am always looking to find ways to get kids moving and participating. The Nintendo Wii is a great motivator and offers the kids a lot of fun and entertainment while they are exercising. We have several students that enjoy the jogging game, while every movement that they make is mimicked on the TV screen. They enjoy watching their little Wii person run and imitate their running movements. This says a lot for the Wii because many of our students lack the motivation to walk for exercise. Some students would rather sit down and watch everyone else exercise, but not when the Wii is around. Our students are improving their balance and coordination as well as building their stamina through Wii skiing, jogging, bowling, tight rope walk, etc…. We can’t thank the Civitan club enough for their generous donation to the students at Blanchard Valley School.

Thanks,

Bob Soellner

Adapted Physical Education

Blanchard Valley School (Students Enjoying the Nintendo Wii)