C 223—225
Monday, November 12
9:00 a.m.
Educating and inspiring diverse communities
Discover how the United Way of Central Ohio is educating, inspiring and mobilizing diverse groups of people to work together to champion education and strengthen communities. Learn ways school districts and other organizations can make an impactful commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Speaker:
Janet Jackson, president and CEO, United Way of Central Ohio
2:00 p.m.
Enhancing employee performance
Schools are judged on how effectively they respond to misconduct and substandard employee performance. A consistent approach to evaluation and supervision can have a lasting impact on a district. Learn about management accountability in schools, and answer an important question: “Are you committed to doing the hard work of accountability?”
Speaker:
John Britton, attorney, Britton, Smith, Peters & Kalail Co LPA
3:45 p.m.
Bargaining trends and outlook for 2013
OSBA and Huffmaster Crisis Response examine the bargaining outlook for the upcoming year, including salary and benefit trends, hot topics, and strike and staffing strategies.
Speakers:
Van Keating, director of management services, OSBA
Renee Fambro, deputy director of labor relations, OSBA
Woodie Goodnight, consultant, Huffmaster Crisis Response
Tuesday, November 13
9:00 a.m.
Shared funding — an approach to health care
Shared funding helps an employer reduce health care costs significantly while maintaining a strong benefit program for employees. Berkshire Local (Geauga) discusses its experiences with shared funding and how it allowed the district to keep health care costs under control.
Speakers:
Elizabeth McCaffrey, treasurer, Berkshire Local (Geauga)
Douglas DeLong, superintendent, Berkshire Local (Geauga)
Timothy Honkala, board member, Berkshire Local (Geauga)
Michael Barrett, president,BBG, Inc.
2:00 p.m.
Diversity – closing achievement gaps
School districts share initiatives designed to close achievement gaps between diverse student populations. Learn how to identify achievement gaps, develop strategies to address them and ensure staff members receive the tools and training they need to succeed in their efforts.
Speakers:
Tyrone Olverson, principal, Licking Heights Local (Licking)
Philip Wagner, superintendent, Licking Heights Local (Licking)
Susan McLaughlin, director of curriculum and instruction, Licking Heights Local (Licking)
Monte Brigham, principal,Springfield City
Stacey Freer, curriculum specialist,Springfield City
Mary Ellen Maloney, curriculum specialist,Springfield City
3:45 p.m.
Essential policies for 2013
OSBA explores key policy issues boards can expect to see in the coming year. Topics include new and revised policies from recent legislation, as well as directives from ODE and the state auditor’s office.
Speaker:
Kenna Haycox, policy consultant, OSBA
Wednesday, November 14
9:00 a.m.
The changing retirement landscape
Publicly defined benefit pension systems are committed to providing a stable retirement income for their members. To ensure the long-term viability of their systems, pension reform has become a necessity. Learn how public school districts can help employees change their saving behaviors and overcome obstacles to meet their retirement goals.
Speakers:
James Heagen, assistant director of administration, Ohio Deferred Compensation
Keith Overly, executive director, Ohio Deferred Compensation
Matt Gill, program director, Ohio Deferred Compensation
Gary Russell, director, member services,State Teachers Retirement System