Celebrating the day of freedom! #Juneteenth

Our 2025-26 school year celebrations continue with recognition of the impact of our Cooperative Purchasing programs. With more than 53 vendor partnerships available and more on the horizon, we’re expecting EVEN MORE growth in sales next year!

Up next in our 2025-26 school year celebrations, we’re recognizing the success of our Professional Development opportunities! With nearly 3,000 educators served through our offerings, we’re expanding our impact and supporting educators in an increasing number of ways!

RAZ-32 continues to expand career pathway opportunities for students, thanks to the collaboration among participating districts, community partners & employers. Check out this case study recently released by Empowered Schools
Shout-out to our own Jo Ann McCowan, whose dedication helps connect students with meaningful experiences that prepare them for the future. https://www.empowerschools.org/resource/casestudyraz32
Shout-out to our own Jo Ann McCowan, whose dedication helps connect students with meaningful experiences that prepare them for the future. https://www.empowerschools.org/resource/casestudyraz32
Summer time is the perfect time to celebrate successes from the 2025-26 school year, starting with our Student Experiences!
Nearly 7,500 students explored their strengths and interests through our Forge Your Future student experiences, and participation in work-based learning and apprenticeships is steadily rising, giving students valuable insights into their future pathways!
Nearly 7,500 students explored their strengths and interests through our Forge Your Future student experiences, and participation in work-based learning and apprenticeships is steadily rising, giving students valuable insights into their future pathways!


Cooperative purchasing is saving schools money. Check out the June ECPA newsletter! https://shorturl.at/ls3cr
YES!! Join us in congratulating our Executive Director, Patrick Haney, on being named the inaugural Visionary Leader of the Year by the STARTedUP Foundation, a reflection of his commitment to creating innovative opportunities that help students!
Congratulations to the student finalists and educators recognized at the STARTedUP Summit. Their creativity, problem-solving, and entrepreneurial thinking demonstrate what is possible when students are empowered to turn ideas into action.
Innovation, leadership, and student success go hand in hand!
Congratulations to the student finalists and educators recognized at the STARTedUP Summit. Their creativity, problem-solving, and entrepreneurial thinking demonstrate what is possible when students are empowered to turn ideas into action.
Innovation, leadership, and student success go hand in hand!

Dozens of Indiana schools are already registered for the Student Data Privacy & Registry 2.0 Training on June 22.
This training will help school leaders stay informed on evolving student data privacy requirements and Registry 2.0 updates. It's not too late to register! Registrations are being accepted through the end of the day on Tuesday.
This new consortium is free to all ESC members, and this training opportunity will be hosted at CIESC.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc_8eAbCZ3paPsRrwYvnZ2Q01OquN2Kjohktl190RC1aN_WGw/viewform
This training will help school leaders stay informed on evolving student data privacy requirements and Registry 2.0 updates. It's not too late to register! Registrations are being accepted through the end of the day on Tuesday.
This new consortium is free to all ESC members, and this training opportunity will be hosted at CIESC.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc_8eAbCZ3paPsRrwYvnZ2Q01OquN2Kjohktl190RC1aN_WGw/viewform

Join us in wishing Lori Ward a Happy Work Anniversary!
In her role as Training Support Specialist, Lori works with educators across the region to support literacy initiatives & strengthen teaching & learning.
Thank you, Lori, for your dedication to your work. We appreciate you!
In her role as Training Support Specialist, Lori works with educators across the region to support literacy initiatives & strengthen teaching & learning.
Thank you, Lori, for your dedication to your work. We appreciate you!

Today, ECESC welcomed educational leaders from across the region for our Annual Meeting, a time to reflect on impact, celebrate accomplishments, and look ahead to future opportunities.
The morning included Executive and Governing Board meetings, networking, and an engaging ROI and Impact Panel featuring district leaders who shared how ECESC programs and services are making a difference in their schools and communities.
One of the most powerful takeaways came from Aaron Black, Superintendent of Liberty-Perry Community Schools, who encouraged attendees to fully leverage the partnership ECESC provides: “Your takeaway today should be to collaborate with the ECESC team. If you have a need or idea for service, reach out to them.”
Thank you to our member districts and partners for your continued trust and collaboration. Together, we are creating opportunities and delivering impact for students, educators, and communities across East Central Indiana.
The morning included Executive and Governing Board meetings, networking, and an engaging ROI and Impact Panel featuring district leaders who shared how ECESC programs and services are making a difference in their schools and communities.
One of the most powerful takeaways came from Aaron Black, Superintendent of Liberty-Perry Community Schools, who encouraged attendees to fully leverage the partnership ECESC provides: “Your takeaway today should be to collaborate with the ECESC team. If you have a need or idea for service, reach out to them.”
Thank you to our member districts and partners for your continued trust and collaboration. Together, we are creating opportunities and delivering impact for students, educators, and communities across East Central Indiana.










Our Annual Governing Board Meeting is tomorrow, and we would like to extend our thanks once again to Garmann Miller for serving as an Event Sponsor.
Garmann Miller is a multi-service design and planning solutions firm for architecture and engineering needs.
We’re grateful for their continued partnership and for their commitment to schools across our region. Learn more about Garmann Miller here: https://creategm.com/
Garmann Miller is a multi-service design and planning solutions firm for architecture and engineering needs.
We’re grateful for their continued partnership and for their commitment to schools across our region. Learn more about Garmann Miller here: https://creategm.com/

Our Annual Governing Board Meeting is tomorrow, and we would like to extend our thanks once again to Garmann Miller for serving as an Event Sponsor.
Garmann Miller is a multi-service design and planning solutions firm for architecture and engineering needs.
We’re grateful for their continued partnership and for their commitment to schools across our region. Learn more about Garmann Miller here: https://creategm.com/
Garmann Miller is a multi-service design and planning solutions firm for architecture and engineering needs.
We’re grateful for their continued partnership and for their commitment to schools across our region. Learn more about Garmann Miller here: https://creategm.com/

Our Annual Governing Board Meeting is tomorrow, and we would like to extend our thanks once again to Citizens Bank for serving as an Event Sponsor.
Since 1931, Citizens Bank has been part of our community, helping families buy homes, save, invest, and put their kids through college!
We’re grateful for their continued partnership and for their commitment to schools across our region. Learn more about Citizens Bank here: https://www.mycsbin.com/
Since 1931, Citizens Bank has been part of our community, helping families buy homes, save, invest, and put their kids through college!
We’re grateful for their continued partnership and for their commitment to schools across our region. Learn more about Citizens Bank here: https://www.mycsbin.com/

Our Annual Governing Board Meeting is tomorrow, and we would like to extend our thanks once again to Citizens Bank for serving as an Event Sponsor.
Since 1931, Citizens Bank has been part of our community, helping families buy homes, save, invest, and put their kids through college!
We’re grateful for their continued partnership and for their commitment to schools across our region. Learn more about Citizens Bank here: https://www.mycsbin.com/
Since 1931, Citizens Bank has been part of our community, helping families buy homes, save, invest, and put their kids through college!
We’re grateful for their continued partnership and for their commitment to schools across our region. Learn more about Citizens Bank here: https://www.mycsbin.com/

As we prepare for our Annual Governing Board Meeting later this week, we recognize and thank our 2026 Friend-Level Sponsors for their support of ECESC and the school districts we serve.
We are grateful for the many organizations that partner with us to strengthen educational opportunities across East Central Indiana. Their commitment to public education helps support the work of school leaders, educators, and ultimately, the students they serve each day.
Thank you to our Friend-Level Sponsors for investing in our mission and helping make this year's Annual Meeting possible. We appreciate your partnership and support!
We are grateful for the many organizations that partner with us to strengthen educational opportunities across East Central Indiana. Their commitment to public education helps support the work of school leaders, educators, and ultimately, the students they serve each day.
Thank you to our Friend-Level Sponsors for investing in our mission and helping make this year's Annual Meeting possible. We appreciate your partnership and support!

Next up for our Annual Meeting sponsor recognitions, we have Lebra.
Lebra’s AI-powered leadership platform helps school leaders improve culture and engagement by strengthening the authenticity, consistency, and thoughtfulness of their connections with teachers and staff.
Thank you, Lebra, for your support of ECESC and the school districts we serve. Learn more here: https://www.lebrahq.com/
Lebra’s AI-powered leadership platform helps school leaders improve culture and engagement by strengthening the authenticity, consistency, and thoughtfulness of their connections with teachers and staff.
Thank you, Lebra, for your support of ECESC and the school districts we serve. Learn more here: https://www.lebrahq.com/

As our Annual Governing Board Meeting sponsor recognitions continue, we thank EMCOR for agreeing to serve as our 2026 Golf Sponsor.
Emcor is a provider of critical infrastructure systems, planning, installing, operating, maintaining, and protecting the sophisticated and dynamic systems that create facility environments in virtually every sector of the economy and for a diverse range of businesses, organizations, and government.
Thank you, EMCOR, for your support of ECESC and the school districts we serve. Learn more here: https://www.emcorgroup.com/
Emcor is a provider of critical infrastructure systems, planning, installing, operating, maintaining, and protecting the sophisticated and dynamic systems that create facility environments in virtually every sector of the economy and for a diverse range of businesses, organizations, and government.
Thank you, EMCOR, for your support of ECESC and the school districts we serve. Learn more here: https://www.emcorgroup.com/

As our Annual Governing Board Meeting sponsor recognitions continue, we recognize Blades Audio Video Security!
Blades designs, installs, and supports audio, video, and security systems that keep schools secure and connected.
Thank you, Blades, for your support of ECESC and the school districts we serve. Learn more here: https://www.bladesav.com/
Blades designs, installs, and supports audio, video, and security systems that keep schools secure and connected.
Thank you, Blades, for your support of ECESC and the school districts we serve. Learn more here: https://www.bladesav.com/

Earlier this week, we hosted special education directors from around East Central Indiana for a tour of our Forge Your Future Student Experience. We’re committed to continued collaboration with educators to build career connected learning opportunities for all students.


Up next in our Annual Governing Board Meeting sponsor recognition is Dedicated School Staffing. We thank them for agreeing to serve as a 2026 Table Sponsor.
Dedicated School Staffing partners with K-12 districts to strengthen substitute staffing systems and reduce daily coverage challenges by promoting consistency and reducing administrative burdens.
Thank you, Dedicated School Staffing, for your support of ECESC and the school districts we serve. Learn more here: https://dedicatedschoolstaffing.com/
Dedicated School Staffing partners with K-12 districts to strengthen substitute staffing systems and reduce daily coverage challenges by promoting consistency and reducing administrative burdens.
Thank you, Dedicated School Staffing, for your support of ECESC and the school districts we serve. Learn more here: https://dedicatedschoolstaffing.com/

