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Solano County Office of Education

Solano County Office of Education

Employee Support, Services & Programs

Compass Award Program

The Solano County Office of Education (SCOE) has created a new award. The SCOE Compass Award is an attempt to recognize employees who exemplify the SCOE culture by following the Guiding Principles of Collaboration, Support, and Leadership.
We value these Guiding Principles and endeavor to recognize our employees who honor our guiding principles throughout their work each day.
We encourage all SCOE employees to nominate any SCOE employee, peer or supervisor who they feel exemplifies our Guiding Principles.
An example of someone worthy of recognition might be a para-educator who works well with the teacher, students, and school site teams to support inclusive practices. Someone who leads under his/her job description. Comes to work every day on time, communicates well with the teacher and staff, anticipates the needs of the classroom and responds appropriately within his/ her role. Collaborates in a positive, supportive and consistent way.
The things we want to see, recognize, reinforce, and acknowledge related to leading, collaborating and supporting from wherever you are in the organization.
To nominate someone, please fill out the SCOE Compass Nomination Form and email it to Lisa Reyes in the Human Resources Department at LReyes@solanocoe.net.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Through its Employee Assistance Program (EAP), the Solano County Office of Education provides employees with services designed to help you manage life’s challenges. You are eligible for up to three counseling sessions per incident, per benefit year, for a wide range of emotional health issues. These include marriage and relationship issues, family problems, stress management, depression, grief and loss, anger management, alcohol and drug dependency, and emotional problems. Telephone consultations are available for legal concerns, financial issues, child and elder care assistance, federal tax consultation, pre-retirement planning, organizing life’s affairs, and concierge services. 

You can also access EAP information and tools online. Go to the Optum Website, click the register button and follow the simple registration process using our access code (Check with SCOE's Human Resources department or your employee manual for this code). EAP services are confidential and your identity is protected according to the limits of the law.

For more information about the Employee Assistance Program through Optum or to schedule an appointment, call 1-866-248-4096.

Employee Handbook

Welcome to the Solano County Office of Education (SCOE). Employees of the county office play a vital role in ensuring the ongoing success of public education in our community. An interesting and challenging experience awaits you as a member of the Solano County Office of Education staff. You join over 400 other county office employees contributing to our organizational mission of fostering student success through service to students, schools, and the community.

This Employee Handbook has been designed to introduce you to our organization, familiarize you with the guidelines and benefits that impact your employment, and answer some of the questions you may have concerning the county office and its personnel practices. The employment policies of the Solano County Office of Education have been developed specifically with the intent of:
 
  • Ensuring high standards in all programs and services
  • Maintaining and developing the professionalism and skill of the staff
  • Reflecting our commitment to fair and equitable treatment of all employees
  • Meeting legal mandates that apply to employment rights and responsibilities

While this handbook is intended to provide you with a general overview of our employment policies and practices, it does not present a complete description of your employment relationship, and should not be read or treated as an employment contract. Where possible, the handbook guides you to the document, person, or department where you can get more detailed information on specific subjects.

Over time, changing circumstances will require that the policies and benefits outlined in this handbook be updated, revised, or altered. Employees will be advised in writing of any changes that occur in employment policy. As you consult the handbook for information in the months ahead, remember that it may be necessary for you to verify that all applicable information is still current.

Other documents that contain information related to your employment at the county office will include applicable collective bargaining agreements and other documents given to you at the time of your new employee orientation. The Human Resources Department’s section of the SCOE website also contains helpful information for employees. In all instances, current policy statements and negotiated contracts take precedence over the information included in this Employee Handbook. For more questions, please contact Collin Bublavi at (707) 399-4426 or cbublavi@solanocoe.net.

Job Postings

The Solano County Office of Education is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active nondiscrimination program. It is the stated policy of the Solano County Office of Education that all employees and applicants shall receive equal consideration and treatment. View current job postings for Solano County Office of Education.

Mandated Reporting/CPS Reporting

Below are links to the Suspected Child Abuse Report (SCAR) Form and the SCAR Instructions:
In Section B of the SCAR form reference the following:
  • "Official Contacted" - Name of the Social Worker III who took the Report Via Telephone
  • Date/Time called
  • Address: P.O. Box 12000, MS 5-230 Vallejo, CA 94590
  • Hotline Phone#: (800) 544-8696
  • Fax #: Depends on which SWIII took the Report, SWIII will provide # at the time of the call
 
TO SATISFY THE MANDATE, THE SUSPECTED CHILD ABUSE REPORT MUST BE PHONED IN IMMEDIATELY AND THE WRITTEN REPORT MUST BE SENT VIA MAIL OR FAX (within 36 hours of your call)
The original SCAR may be retained for your records.
 
Below is the website that may assist you and your organization/colleagues:
Mandated Reporter Information and Training:
California Department of Social Services approved website
You may contact Solano County Child Welfare Services hotline at (800) 544-8696 24 hours a day/7 days a week, anytime you have a question or a report to be made.
Solano County Child Welfare Services
275 Beck Avenue, MS 5-230
Fairfield, CA 94533
Desk: (707) 784-8458 (from a land line)
Fax: (707) 784-8371 (from a fax machine)
Hotline: (800) 544-8696

Workplace Injuries and Workers' Compensation Claims

Employees are responsible for immediately reporting an injury to their supervisor that happens during work.
  • If an emergency, call 911 for immediate treatment, then call Company Nurse after treatment.
  • Non-emergency - the employee/supervisor calls Company Nurse at 1-877-778-2576 before the employee leaves the premises.
  • Company Nurse will determine the following:
    1. First aid advice only or
    2. Medical referral
For more information on workplace injuries and Workers' Comp claims click here.
Human Resources Contacts:
                                            Collin Bublavi                                                   Abigail Hilliard
                                            Human Resources Director                              Coordinator, Risk Management
                                            (707) 399-4426                                               (707) 399-4481
                                            cbublavi@solanocoe.net                                  ahilliard@solanocoe.net