School Liaison Program
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School Liaison Program
The School Liaison (SL) serves as the installation point of contact for local military child education matters (K-12th). The SL assists families with information, resources and referrals regarding local school districts, charter, public, private, virtual and homeschooling.
- Matt Mason: 801-775-5960
- Jan Seachris: 801-775-5959
- 75FSS.HillSchool.Liaison@us.af.mil
- Matthew.mason.9@us.af.mil
- Janet.Seachris@us.af.mil
- 5837 D Ave, Bldg 150, Rm 30
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Mon-Fri 0800-1630
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We Are Your School Liaison Program Managers from Hill Air Force Base
School Liaison Program
Our Services
School liaisons can provide:
- Information on campus-specific programs and courses of study, school districts and boundaries
- Assistance with transferring credits and registering for classes
- Help with locating after-school and extracurricular programs
- Tutoring referrals
- Youth sponsorship referrals
- Support for transitions to elementary, middle and high school and beyond
- Compliance help for Interstate Compact on Education Opportunities for Military Children
School liaisons can provide parents the information they need to decide between all the schooling options available for military children, including private, parochial, charter and homeschool options.
School liaisons can assist with referral to the Defense Department Exceptional Family Member Program, Hill AFB’s EFMP as well as help you navigate your school’s special education department and other local resources.
School liaisons can assist with common deployment challenges for children, youth and teens, including:
- Parental absence coping strategies
- Educator awareness of phases and impact of different deployment cycles (including predeployment, deployment, and reunion and reintegration)
- Compliance help for the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children
- Non-medical counseling referrals to minimize the academic, social and emotional impact of deployment
School liaisons can help students prepare for postsecondary opportunities including:
- Test preparation and scheduling
- Scholarship and financial aid information
- College, vocational and career fairs
School liaisons offer workshops for parents on education-related subjects including:
- Smooth transitions
- Compliance help for the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children
- Special education
- College and career preparation
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Utah currently has 67 Purple Star schools. A Purple Star school is one that meets the criteria of commitment and support to military students (and their families) as they transition to new homes and schools.
**Applications for new schools applying and renewals opens on February 1st, annually**
School Liaison Program
Local School Districts
Military Support Teams
Utah’s initiative to establish Military Support Teams in 4 major school districts near Hill Air Force Base—Davis, Ogden, Weber and Tooele—provides a significant advantage for military families. These teams are specifically designed to address the unique challenges faced by military-connected students, such as frequent relocations, adapting to new school environments, and navigating educational requirements. Contact School Liaison for more information regarding your district.
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Helpful Links
School Engagement: Our lead for school engagement is the 75th Mission Support Group Commander, Col Miller. Initiatives in this focus area partner with local elementary, junior high, and high schools to connect base-affiliated children with resources, bring Air Force representation into the schools, and foster the connection between Hill AFB military/civilian Airmen and our neighborhood communities. Initiatives also include targeted support to families facing challenges in our schools. Both Col Miller and Jan Seachris, Matt Mason, are here as a resource. If you are experiencing any issues with your child’s school please reach out to me.
