C 220—222
Monday, November 12
9:00 a.m.
Sharing makes good cents
Since the 1980s, Wyoming City has shared services with the city of Wyoming, and it recently began sharing with other school districts. This session provides information about current shared services, joint grant opportunities, and other initiatives that benefit both the district and taxpayers with better services and efficiencies.
Speakers:
Susan Lang, superintendent, Wyoming City
Todd Levy, board member, Wyoming City and Great Oaks ITCD
Ronda Johnson, treasurer, Wyoming City and Oak Hills Local (Hamilton)
Terry Marty, former board member,Wyoming City
Lynn Tetley, city manager,City of Wyoming
2:00 p.m.
The many benefits of school breakfast
Learn how Toledo City overcame barriers to improve behaviors, academic achievement and the financial viability of its school breakfast program. The district transformed schools K-8 and is now transforming breakfast. Hear how they are setting the conditions for children to learn and moving toward a financially self-sustaining breakfast program.
Speakers:
Ann Cipriani, coordinator, Health Services, Toledo City
Debra Boardley, Professor Health Education and Public Health, University of Toledo
3:45 p.m.
Ohio’s new generation of assessments
ODE shares an update on Ohio’s new generation of online assessments, including details on the timeline and development of procedures; an update on technology-enhanced questions, performance-based assessments and related test components; and information on Ohio’s governing membership in the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Career.
Speaker:
Paula Mahaley, assistant director, ODE
Tuesday, November 13
9:00 a.m.
Ohio’s oil and gas opportunity
Speakers:
Fred Graft, president, Worthington Energy Consultants, LLC
Steve Shumacher, assistant professor, OSUE County Operations, OSU extension
J. Richard Emens, attorney, Emens & Wolper Law Firm
Harry Schurr, general manager, Utica,Consol Energy, Inc.
2:00 p.m.
New lawmakers — building strong relations
A new Ohio General Assembly will convene in January, with fresh faces in both the House and Senate. Learn from legislators, lobbyists and board members how to use grassroots advocacy and contacts to cement relationships as we enter a new biennium.
Speakers:
Damon Asbury, director of legislative services, OSBA
Michelle Francis, deputy director of legislative services, OSBA
Jay Smith, lobbyist, OSBA
3:45 p.m.
From innovation to action
During 2011, Hudson City engaged staff and community members in the process of implementing the Hudson City Schools Innovation Think Tank. Hear an overview of the process, results and lessons learned from this unique partnership.
Speakers:
Steve Farnsworth, superintendent, Hudson City
Phillip Herman, assistant superintendent, Hudson City
Doreen Osmun, director of curriculum and instruction, Hudson City
Jill Campen, president,Campen Group, Inc.
Wednesday, November 14
9:00 a.m.
From bill to law to policy
OSBA legal, legislative and policy staff explain the collaborative process of bill introduction, legal interpretation, and policy development and implementation. Learn about your role in the process and practical ways you can get involved and make a difference.
Speakers:
Candice Christon, staff attorney, OSBA
Kenna Haycox, policy consultant, OSBA
Damon Asbury, director of legislative services, OSBA