C 120—122
Monday, November 12
9:00 a.m.
Real advice from veteran board members
So you’re a board member; are you a good one? Receive real advice from veteran board members about the basics of good boardmanship, as well as challenges that can trip up even the best leadership teams.
Speaker:
Cheryl Ryan, deputy director of school board services, OSBA
2:00 p.m.
What treasurers want board members to know
What are the questions board members need to ask? Teays Valley Local (Pickaway), Granville EV, Athens City and Norwood City treasurers share questions board members should ask to glean the information that will help them evaluate their district’s finances, including the need for a levy, the impact of state funding, and budget accountability and responsibility.
Speakers:
Stacy Overly, treasurer, Teays Valley Local (Pickaway)
Mike Sobul, treasurer, Granville EV
Matt Bunting, treasurer, Athens City
Ernie Strawser, treasurer,Norwood City
3:45 p.m.
Working with whippersnappers on the board
Across the state, more and more young people have been assuming leadership positions — including on the board of education. However, working with these young board members can be a challenge. A whippersnapper from Northwestern Local (Clark) shares a few ways to welcome and value young board members.
Speakers:
Richard Birt, board vice president, Northwestern Local (Clark)
Russ Steele, board member, Northwestern Local (Clark)
Tuesday, November 13
9:00 a.m.
Leadership challenges — what would you do?
This interactive session shares real life scenarios and YouTube videos to illustrate “teachable moments” and best practices.
Speaker:
Kathy LaSota, director of school board services, OSBA
2:00 p.m.
Confessions of a Race to the Top District
Learn how Wickliffe City harnessed the power of the Ohio Improvement Process and leveraged the focus of their Race to the Top initiatives to pass a levy, engage the community, refine the curriculum and pilot the new teacher evaluation system. Their leadership effots were streamlined and unorthodox.
Speakers: Dr. Rosemary Gornik, superintendent, and Bill Basel, principal, Wickliffe City
3:45 p.m.
Your board meeting — pass the Tums please
Attend this OSBA session, featuring a new mock board meeting video and work with session participants and a facilitator to see how — and how not — to best use your meeting time.
Speakers:
Kathy LaSota, director of school board services, OSBA
Cheryl Ryan, deputy director of school board services, OSBA
Wednesday, November 14
9:00 a.m.
Learning to lead by following the leader
This highly interactive OSBA session focus on preparing educators to lead. Learn how to cultivate a successful working environment by addressing leadership issues.
Speaker:
Kendall Lee, school board services consultant, OSBA