OSBA http://www.ohioschoolboards.org http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/ohioschoolcomp-program cb9557bf509e79860a7791b537077477 Mon, 09 Aug 2010 15:10:39 -0400 http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/special election results 79b95500135812b3a7bdd325b187de51 Tue, 03 Aug 2010 18:32:52 -0400 nbsp;Special Election Results DatabaseInformation on school distirct levies from the August 2010 Special Election. http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/housingwebinar 6659adda4b4c96360b6a889e5b7989ff Sun, 01 Aug 2010 11:34:55 -0400 Webinar Registration Below is a link for registration to the Housing Webinar. Click on a title to register.- Capital Conference Housing Webinar Aug. 20, 2010 - 1:00 p.m. http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/administrator-accident-insurance 25a40843f7ada15f2c2a2050d1602c6c Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:52:00 -0400 Affordable Business Travel Accident and Personal Accident Insurance for school district administrative personnelnbsp;For decades, the Ohio School Boards Association has provided travel accident insurance to school board members. Beginning Sept. 1, 2010, the OSBA Insurance Agency will also offer coverage to school district administrators. Two types of coverage will be available for purchase: http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/board-member-painsurance 57b3efd863e7bd8b166ccaf14bbb89a0 Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:50:39 -0400 Affordable Personal Accident Insurance for school board members and their dependents http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/pdqwebinar a9f1c3a76a756d034f41af873c494405 Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:01:44 -0400 Webinar Registration Below is a link for registration to the PDQ Webinar. Click on a title to register.- August PDQ Webinar Aug. 13, 2010 - noon http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/osba-s-guiding-principles 86c6481fda4b1a5feef25669c7cbb3bd Tue, 15 Jun 2010 16:16:20 -0400 The Guiding Principles are the attitudes, mind-sets or beliefs about how work should be accomplished within our organization and how people should act as they work toward accomplishing OSBA’s vision. We value and expect effective communication. Therefore: http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/application-process f68a12aaaeb8cdf707a783839c2dad29 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 10:54:19 -0400 Nominations and applications by qualified candidates are encouraged. Candidates are asked to submit: http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/thank-a-boss-commendation-program dd21795f80a265bff015bdc368394a16 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 13:51:41 -0400 Say “Thanks!” to the Boss Does your boss show a constructive interest in your school board work? Are you allowed to keep a flexible schedule to balance work with school board duties? Does your employer deserve special recognition for encouraging you in your school board work? http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/osba-bylaws 437bf4941747232c74e20aaef35506ef Tue, 01 Jun 2010 12:37:05 -0400 Article 1Fiscal Year Effective January 1, 1973, the fiscal year of the Ohio School Boards Association shall be from January 1, to and including December 31. Article 2Dues Schedule The annual dues of city, exempted village, and local boards shall be determined by the following schedule: http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/osba-constitution 5f949b28b201e491cacb9d9199194d1b Tue, 01 Jun 2010 12:32:11 -0400 PreambleRecognizing that the nation’s future is dependent upon the education of its youth, that in unity there is strength, that exchange of ideas is important at all times, that coordination of effort on the part of all educational forces interested in the betterment of education is necessary, and that school boards are in a strategic position to bring about needed improvement of public education, we believe an Ohio School Boards Association should be organized as a state association with a supporting regional structure. http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/legislative-platform-committee 395c89a289b9fd4782ccda1019fc72d5 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 12:19:55 -0400 The Legislative Platform Committee (LPC) was created in May 1996. The purpose of the LPC is to develop a recommended legislative platform for consideration by the OSBA Delegate Assembly. Annually, the LPC reviews resolutions submitted by member boards of education to amend the OSBA Legislative Platform and makes recommendations to the Delegate Assembly accordingly. Other duties of the LPC are: http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/credit-flexibility-toolkit 71cc89be5a3cad139e4b28c71cdee2d0 Wed, 26 May 2010 15:15:55 -0400 Senate Bill (SB) 311, also known as the Ohio Core, was enacted in 2007 and directed the State Board of Education to adopt a plan that would enable students to earn units of high school credit based on demonstration of subject area competency, instead of or in combination with, completing hours of classroom instruction. The State Board of Education adopted Ohio's plan for credit flexibility on March 29, 2009. The State Board's plan for credit flexibility requires all boards of education to comply with the provisions of the State Board's plan by adopting local board policy. http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/ORC-dates 84c9f95d70b255c5d8353e1ffeb7cf67 Wed, 26 May 2010 11:31:35 -0400 Click here to download the 2010-2011 RC Dates and DeadlinesMay 19, 2010 Legal Alert: New Deadlines for School District Elections http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/business-travel-accident-insurance 2cd23a8d4daa95a0d45f2734fbf0bd11 Thu, 20 May 2010 14:58:41 -0400 Free OSBA member benefit: $100,000 Business Travel Accident InsuranceOSBAnbsp;is pleased to provide school board members with no-cost business travel accident coverage while they are on school property or traveling in their capacity as board members. The amount of coveragenbsp;is $100,000. Click here for a copy of the insurance certificate. http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/calendar-of-activities e412449cdf6ae0b129718d86c07d47c9 Thu, 20 May 2010 13:20:11 -0400 http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/osba-bond-program 3fe52be59ea0002764c950b1bf28bbcf Thu, 20 May 2010 11:01:23 -0400 Member benefits http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/ohio-public-schools-speak-video f07fd65f75ce97e0f77d3f35fdc820ca Thu, 20 May 2010 10:43:37 -0400 Public schools across Ohio are doing great things every day. OSBA produced a video, “Ohio Public Schools Speak,” to showcase excellence in Ohio's public schools. Show the video at school, community and civic group events; post it on district Web sites; or air it on public access cable channels to get the word out about our excellent public schools. http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/communicationplus 65a7ae760c8616a203cb6842e94d0e31 Thu, 20 May 2010 10:39:08 -0400 CommunicationPlus is a monthly newletter that provides school communicators, board members and administrators with hundreds of public relations tips, ideas and articles on communication topics. Each issue includes art to use in promoting upcoming events and newsletters suitable for reproducing in staff newsletters.The subscription ratenbsp;is $325 per district. Please contact Melanie Price at mprice@ohioschoolboards.orgnbsp;or call (614) 540-4000nbsp;to learn more about subscribing to CommunicationPlus. http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/databases ea2ef9b0d095bf991f4973633b485340 Wed, 19 May 2010 10:06:01 -0400 Below is a list of informational databases for members:Levy DatabaseInformation on school distirct levys along with the results.Legislative Liaison DatabaseContact information on every school district's legislative liaison. http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/free-webinar-registration 849c2a7329cffb0abe3bb78e57126945 Mon, 17 May 2010 21:12:51 -0400 OSBA Webinar Registration Below is a listing of free webinars offered to members. Click on a title to register.- Management Services Sept. 2010 - noon http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/osba-webinars ff408c7590b980dd57d1bd8134ec6aeb Sun, 16 May 2010 21:55:11 -0400 OSBA offers a variety of free informational webinars. Below are recorded webinars, just click on a title below to view the webinar. If you would like to register for a upcoming free webinar, click here.New Board Member Series http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/other-southwest-region-committees 29d45f973531bb0ecd1cada4fe917d0c Fri, 14 May 2010 10:53:13 -0400 Executive CommitteeTawana Lynn KeelsDistrict: Princeton Citynbsp;nbsp; nbsp;JVSD: Great Oaks ITCDKatie McNeilDistrict: Middletown Citynbsp;nbsp; nbsp;JVSD: Butler Technology and Career Development SchoolsJohn PennycuffDistrict: Winton Woods CityBoard of TrusteesJoAnn W. FeltnerDistrict: Franklin Citynbsp; Catherine D. IngramDistrict: Cincinnati Citynbsp;nbsp;Tawana Lynn KeelsDistrict: Princeton Citynbsp;nbsp; nbsp;JVSD: Great Oaks ITCD http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/southwest-region-executive-committee 88d72bf06395bde4d5ab3a5ef1bffc78 Fri, 14 May 2010 10:52:53 -0400 PresidentDonna J. MyersDistrict: Northwestern Local (Clark)JVSD: Springfield-Clark Career Technology CenterPresident-electJoAnn W. FeltnerDistrict: Franklin Citynbsp;nbsp;Immediate Past PresidentKatie McNeilDistrict: Middletown Citynbsp;nbsp; nbsp;JVSD: Butler Technology and Career Development SchoolsMembersJimmy AllenDistrict: Warren County ESCnbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Laura BagshawDistrict: Hillsboro City http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/other-southeast-region-committees 01158570cc5e2017ee925153ad5436a6 Fri, 14 May 2010 10:52:33 -0400 Executive Committee Sharon E. Mansonnbsp; District: Waverly Citynbsp;nbsp; nbsp; JVSD: Pike County Career Technology CenterBoard of Trustees Sharon E. Manson District: Waverly Citynbsp;nbsp; nbsp; JVSD: Pike County Career Technology CenterRuth M. Nau District: Noble Local (Noble)W. Bryce Watt District: Muskingum Valley ESCLegislative Platform CommitteeRoger A. BrownDistrict: Athens CityJVSD: Tri-County Career Center http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/southeast-region-executive-committees 137c88744d061726b30803be88ca863b Fri, 14 May 2010 10:52:11 -0400 PresidentSharon E. MansonDistrict: Waverly Citynbsp;nbsp; nbsp;JVSD: Pike County Career Technology CenterPresident-electW. Bryce WattDistrict: Muskingum Valley ESCImmediate Past PresidentLarry E. HoldrenDistrict: Ohio Valley ESCJVSD: Washington County Career CenterMembersG. Raymond BelcherDistrict: South Central Ohio ESCJVSD: Scioto County Career Center http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/other-northwest-region-committees cd564b44a59199b510bbd39a99bf5cbd Fri, 14 May 2010 10:51:53 -0400 Executive CommitteeLinda SteinbrunnerDistrict: Coldwater EVBoard of TrusteesKenneth E. AultDistrict: Wood County ESCJackie BrownDistrict: Rossford EVJVSD:nbsp; Penta Career Center Linda Steinbrunner District: Coldwater EVBob Vasqueznbsp; District: Toledo CityDr. Angela ZimmannDistrict: Lucas County ESCLegislative Platform CommitteeKenneth E. AultDistrict: Wood County ESC http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/northwest-region-executive-committees e5c132b14adc09df2e200fb467d69599 Fri, 14 May 2010 10:51:35 -0400 PresidentKenneth E. AultDistrict: Wood County ESCPresident-electDr. Angela ZimmannDistrict: Lucas County ESCImmediate Past PresidentLinda SteinbrunnerDistrict: Coldwater EVMembersBrian BakerDistrict: Northwest Ohio ESCJVSD: Four County Career CenterJackie BrownDistrict: Rossford EVJVSD:nbsp; Penta Career CenterEric GermannDistrict: Lincolnview Local (Van Wert) http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/other-northeast-region-committees ada883eb8ddadc1efaf30bdd81de65ca Fri, 14 May 2010 10:51:14 -0400 Executive CommitteeRoger L. SamuelsonDistrict: Champion Local (Trumbull)nbsp;nbsp; nbsp;JVSD: Trumbull Career amp; Technical CenterBoard of TrusteesReno ContipelliDistrict: Cuyahoga Heights Local (Cuyahoga)nbsp;nbsp;Marie D. DockryDistrict: Mahoning County ESCnbsp;nbsp; nbsp;JVSD: Mahoning County Career amp; Technical CenterAmy Reeves GromDistrict: Akron City Robert M. Heard Sr.District: Cleveland Municipalnbsp;nbsp;nbsp; http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/northeast-region-executive-committee 360c67d687071f08ee48e6f6ab834464 Fri, 14 May 2010 10:50:48 -0400 PresidentRoger L. SamuelsonDistrict: Champion Local (Trumbull)nbsp;nbsp; nbsp;JVSD: Trumbull Career amp; Technical Centernbsp;President-electSusie LawsonDistrict: Tri-County ESCJVSD: Wayne County Schools Career CenterImmediate Past PresidentMarie D. DockryDistrict: Mahoning County ESCnbsp;nbsp; nbsp;JVSD: Mahoning County Career amp; Technical Center http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/stay-informed c5ecacbf1de35c1b210754b867cd14be Fri, 14 May 2010 08:10:17 -0400 The legislative landscape changes quickly, so OSBA provides several ways to keep board members up-to-date. Follow important bills with the OSBA BillTracker database, keep up with what's happening at the Statehouse with the Facts in a Flash weekly e-newsletter and read the daily political headlines on the Ohio Political Pulse. http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/osba-briefcase-issues 7d8612403771bb30d8609a1fc3a2eee4 Thu, 13 May 2010 21:41:21 -0400 Past issues of the Briefcase: http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/ohio-political-pulse ca517590ccdb2d65dd1890d90a3d8d7a Thu, 13 May 2010 21:14:41 -0400 STATE POLITICAL NEWS http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/other-central-region-committees aa99d5e3af9196fb3a790fb1fc669e76 Thu, 13 May 2010 16:57:44 -0400 OSBA Executive Committee Joyce Galbraith District: ESC of Central Ohio JVSD: Eastland-Fairfield Career amp; Technical Schools Cathy Johnson District: South-Western City OSBA Board of Trustees Cindy Crowe District: Westerville CityJoyce Galbraith District: ESC of Central Ohio JVSD: Eastland-Fairfield Career amp; Technical Schools Mindy Garverick District: South-Western City http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/cr-executive-committee 1b1d152bc08cb2f6999b205857a7d816 Thu, 13 May 2010 16:56:24 -0400 President Charlie Wilson District: Worthington CityPresident-elect Cindy Crowe District: Westerville City Immediate Past President Joyce Galbraith District: ESC of Central Ohio JVSD: Eastland-Fairfield Career amp; Technical Schools Members Walter S. Armes District: Whitehall City Dr. Marguerite Bennett District: Mount Vernon City JVSD: Knox County Career Center http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/sw-region 0aa973ff41ada0d97d21ae733000d4a8 Thu, 13 May 2010 16:13:07 -0400 The Southwest Region sponsors two conferences (Spring and Fall), holds executive committee meetings and recognizes Friend of Education Hall of Fame, President's Award, Effective School Board Award, and Outstanding Student Programs, in addition to OSBA recognitions.The Southwest Region of the Ohio School Boards Association is comprised of Darke, Shelby, Logan, Miami, Champaign, Clark, Preble, Montgomery, Greene, Butler, Warren, Clinton, Hamilton, Clermont, Brown, Adams and Highland counties. http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/se-region ad6c2b1a4b1fdcc93e64a0152aff9883 Thu, 13 May 2010 16:12:51 -0400 The Southeast Region sponsors two conferences (Spring and Fall) along with mini-region open houses, holds executive committee meetings, and recognizes Region Recognition Program, President's award and Advocate of Education Hall of Fame award, in addition to OSBA recognition.The Southeast Region of the Ohio School Boards Association is comprised of Coshocton, Muskingum, Guernsey, Belmont, Perry, Morgan, Noble, Monroe, Hocking, Athens, Washington, Vinton, Meigs, Jackson, Pike, Galia, Scioto and Lawrence counties. http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/nw-region b288e58ccb64a8058a1afc5c749f194a Thu, 13 May 2010 16:12:32 -0400 The Northwest Region sponsors two conference (Spring and Fall), holds executive committee meetings, and recognizes Northwest Region Book Grant and Northwest Region Outstanding board District Participation in addition to OSBA recognitions.The Northwest Region of the Ohio School Boards Association is comprised of Allen, Auglaize, Defiance, Erie, Fulton, Hancock, Hardin, Henry, Huron, Lucas, Mercer, Ottawa, Paulding, Putnam, Sandusky, Seneca, Van Wert, Williams, Wood and Wyandot counties. http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/ne-region 02967a444a3996b81f5144097b8c3597 Thu, 13 May 2010 16:12:07 -0400 The Northeast Region sponsors two conferences (Spring and Fall), holds executive committee meetings, and recognizes Superintendent, Treasurer and Principal of the year awards and an annual graduating senior scholarship for students attending a teaching college, in addition to OSBA recognitions.The Northeast Region of the Ohio School Boards Association is comprised of Ashland, Ashtabula, Carroll, Columbiana, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Harrison, Holmes, Jefferson, Lake, Lorain, Mahoning, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, Trumbull, Tuscarawas and Wayne counties. http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/cr-region 0f2a4050992e98c99c88f1b8ea533439 Thu, 13 May 2010 16:11:43 -0400 The Central Region sponsors two conferences (Spring and Fall), holds three executive committee meetings and recognizes Friends of Education and Outstanding District Employees in addition to OSBA recognitions. The region also maintains a web site and publishes newsletters describing regional events.The Central Region of the Ohio School Boards Association is comprised of Crawford, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Knox, Licking, Madison, Marion, Morrow, Pickaway, Richland, Ross and Union counties. http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/urban-commission 164ba8fc110fa4473bf1e3f5cc7bac1a Thu, 13 May 2010 13:05:55 -0400 The Urban Commission's Belief Statement http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/evaluations e4844533efe9ae0bd025a82a26998c3b Wed, 12 May 2010 12:49:43 -0400 OSBA consultants provide initial training and oversight to assist boards in developing a superintendent and treasurer evaluation process that is aligned with district goals and is intended to provide opportunity for rich dialogue and interaction between the board and key administrators. They also provide sample instruments to measure both leadership skills and progress toward goals and objectives. http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/strategic-planning 1056ea32e61274889e2f1b9c48a5a515 Wed, 12 May 2010 12:44:05 -0400 OSBA consultants can help school districts prepare for the future. Consultants can design and customize planning to meet individual district needs, guide districts through phases of their strategic plans, serve as resource consultants and assist with annual review and updates. http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/filling-board-vacancies 36ddb8bc059452e8de7eee24c43de995 Wed, 12 May 2010 11:00:56 -0400 From time to time, a vacancy occurs on a board of education, which requires the rest of the board to act promptly to replace the departed board member. OSBA offers materials designed to assist in choose a replacement board member who will make positive contributions to your school district.The process for filling a board vacancy is not complicated. However, if this is the first vacancy your district has had in a while, you may wish to review our materials to refresh your recollection of the process required by the Ohio Revised Code. http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/osba-groups 24555e85c40bbf07ee1aac4cfcfda761 Tue, 11 May 2010 15:48:35 -0400 OSBA has several statewide groups. These groups allow similar districts to network to solve problems unique to their district type. The groups include:OSBA Black CaucusOSBA Board Member CabinetSmall School District Advisory CommitteeUrban Commission http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/guides-to c401de5ae9ecd03b091d0853a2958028 Tue, 11 May 2010 15:10:50 -0400 OSBA has many resources to help you in your role as a school board member. Below are short guides covering everything from running a meeting to filling a vacancy on your board. If you need additional assistance, contact our board development team at (614) 540-4000 or (800) 589-OSBA. http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/ohio-public-schools-speak 880da760a54b8359d7582d5310497eac Tue, 11 May 2010 10:43:57 -0400 Great things happen every day in our public schools. More than 1.8 million students, speaking some 110 different languages, are taught in nearly 4,000 buildings in Ohio's 719 school districts. To share our achievements, OSBA produced a powerful video, Ohio Public Schools Speak. It is the first step of a public awareness campaign to promote the importance of Ohio public education. The video is based upon a story by Frosty Troy, editor of the Oklahoma Observer and focuses on the great things happening in Ohio public schools. http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/ins-and-outs-of-boardsmanship 5d843f4b65cfe0d0cd7e35d37f6049ab Sat, 08 May 2010 17:04:55 -0400 Your successful election to the board of education has set you on an important course. As a representative of your community, you have set off on a new and exciting journey. Think about how you want to be remembered at the end of that journey.nbsp; Hopefully, you will say that you want to be the kind of board member who works diligently with the board and superintendent to make informed decisions that had a positive impact on all students and the community as a whole. Remembering the following five “Ins and Outs” will help you achieve the results you hope to produce.nbsp; http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/board-development-services c09adc50fb9ec27a6c3132e4e3516b0b Sat, 08 May 2010 16:11:56 -0400 The OSBA Board Development Division is prepared to assist you with a wide variety of issues related to the role of the board of education. Whether you are in need of administrative searches, customized workshops, leadership training, strategic planning or individual assistance by telephone, we are the resource you need. http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/award-of-achievement-and-master-board-member-awards 5a969d753e76ed4a77bba88b35454501 Fri, 07 May 2010 15:21:31 -0400 The Ohio School Boards Association annually recognizes board members for their commitment to learning and leadership with the Award of Achievement program.OSBA’s annual Award of Achievement program recognizes Ohio public school board members who work hard to become better board members. They earn credits toward the award by enrolling and participating in workshops and conferences, volunteering for service to their association and working on behalf of their own board. http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/code-of-ethics eeb3090f9a00a736adc848cb1cbca4c9 Fri, 07 May 2010 14:51:13 -0400 While serving as a member of my board of education, I will accept the responsibility to improve education. To that I will: http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/public-participation 3e42150a7e8b3fc94bdeb2bdecede424 Fri, 07 May 2010 14:47:56 -0400 Having a portion of your board meeting devoted to public participation is encouraged, and is something most boards do at every regular meeting. However, public participation is not a required component of the board meeting. Encouraging members of your school community to attend board meetings and to participate is a valuable way to build a larger group of informed supporters. http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/running-a-meeting 82da7350e2ba7e782552c89538be0ced Fri, 07 May 2010 14:37:25 -0400 Running or managing a board meeting is an important part of being a board member. Meetings are important since the board cannot take action except at a regular or special meeting.Whether a regular or special meeting, a quorum, or majority, of members of the board must be present in order to take any official action. All regular and special meetings are public meetings, and therefore subject to the Sunshine Law (Revised Code section 121.22). http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/guide-to-being-a-school-board-member 1a358adfd85f18876d0cab5e63242608 Fri, 07 May 2010 14:21:10 -0400 There are nearly as many philosophical theories about boardmanship as there are board members.nbsp; However, there are some acceptable guidelines. nbsp;Your role is one of governance, not school management. nbsp;Consider adopting the following in your role as a member of the board of education: http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/customized-workshops 71365e3eb57ad57ca001821f36f2b36a Fri, 07 May 2010 14:19:15 -0400 The Ohio School Boards Association has a proud tradition of serving the leadership development needs of its member boards and key administrators. http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/ohio-black-caucus 1fa9f23b4dc3c58e144d7ac371a82067 Fri, 07 May 2010 13:57:20 -0400 The OSBA Black Caucus' mission is to promote and provide education to its members and/or interested parties on unique challenges and opportunities faced by African-American board members through out the state of Ohio. The caucus strives to: • Provide a statewide forum on the practical issues facing black school board members;• Promote, support and build public awareness of issues relating to racial diversity in schools and equity in education; • Support initiatives to enhance academic achievement of African-American students. http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/candidate-for-school-boards d5020e20739febe3ee57f09baad82678 Fri, 07 May 2010 13:54:48 -0400 Community service is a civic duty. It can be very rewarding. Serving on a public board of education requires a commitment of energy, time and talent to work as a team to help the children and adult students in your community.The men and women elected to represent their communities on Ohio’s school boards provide valuable leadership to public schools. School boards are democracy in action — school boards work! http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/administrative-searches e595eaa62db41685d3f2e0d268cfacb8 Fri, 07 May 2010 13:47:40 -0400 The Ohio School Boards Association's search services can help your board and administration organize a search process and find highly qualified candidates for superintendent, treasurer, business manager or principal vacancies. http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/oath-of-office 36e80a14c767007021fb41fe944923ce Fri, 07 May 2010 13:27:50 -0400 Before beginning his or her duties, a member shall take the oath of office, which may be administered by the treasurer, any member of the board, member of the General Assembly, judge of a court or any notary public (Revised Code Section 3313.10, 147.07, 3.24). Following is suggested oath, but other oaths may be used: http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/federal-relations-network 9e46184a0bcab721305ee28eb515b561 Fri, 07 May 2010 10:36:35 -0400 The Federal Relations Network, founded in 1972, has developed into a successful communications network designed to build close local board member contact with each member of Congress and to keep the elected representatives informed about the school board perspective on American public education.nbsp;CHAIRCathy Johnson,nbsp;South-Western City (cjohnson@ohioschoolboards.org)nbsp;OSBA STAFF COORDINATORMichelle Francis, Lobbyistnbsp;nbsp; http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/LAF-FAQ aff65dffff8e7b10d1de2b693307184e Thu, 06 May 2010 08:57:32 -0400 What is the purpose of the LAF?• To provide supportive assistance to boards of education in cases or controversies of statewide significance, primarily at the appellate level.nbsp; It is not structured to provide boards with day-to-day routine legal assistance.• To minimize the financial hardship of costly litigation to individual boards and minimize the tendency of boards to avoid litigation solely on the basis of cost.• To supplement, not replace, legal services available to boards of education. http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/risk-management 7228bb53bb7855d458965d2f15fc6cd7 Wed, 05 May 2010 16:01:20 -0400 OSBA offers a full-service risk management package for school districts in Ohio.nbsp; The program includes unemployment services, workers compensation group rating program, claims management and safety education. At its peak, the program had over 500 districts participating.nbsp; Increased competition has lessened our market share, but OSBA still has over 324 participants, the largest pool of public employers in the state next to the Ohio Township Association. http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/osba-insurance-trust 3be8853828924f3a6da6e661ff348ee3 Wed, 05 May 2010 15:56:37 -0400 From its beginning in 1969, the OSBA Insurance Trust has been dedicated to serving education through a variety of employee benefit programs. Currently, the OSBA Insurance Trust, in partnership with Assurant Employee Benefits and School Claims Service, offers the following employee benefits to members of the association:• group term life• accidental death and dismemberment• voluntary life• dependent life• disability http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/online-safety-compliance-program 9ae8b8d4916bc75b869a4b97f04c5636 Wed, 05 May 2010 15:54:59 -0400 PublicSchoolWORKS, a division of WORKS INTERNATIONAL, provides EmployeeSafe Suite and StudentWatch Suite that includes student safety, accident management and behavior management. http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/ohio-school-plan 0dcae7a2f75ea3221b77ba324f6ad918 Wed, 05 May 2010 15:53:18 -0400 The Ohio School Plan, governed by school officials, is dedicated to meeting the needs of Ohionbsp;public school entities by providing quality, affordable, and innovative insurance and risknbsp;management solutions. The Ohio School Plan’s board and members are exclusively school entities and boards of developmental disabilities.nbsp; In addition to traditional coverage, we have been able to meet member insurance needs by developing specialized coverage, such as violence and fiduciary.nbsp; http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/national-affiliate-program 6df76a63d883640b2ac1273cbf792f6e Wed, 05 May 2010 15:51:24 -0400 The National School Boards Association is a federation of the 49 state school boards associations and the schools boards of the District of Columbia, Guam, Hawaii and the US Virgin Islands.nbsp; NSBA has created the National Affiliate program as a partnership involving local boards, the 53 state associations and the national association.nbsp; In addition to providing information and services to NSBA, the program serves as a tool for expanding NSBA’s effectiveness as an advocate before Congress, federal agencies and the courts. http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/emergency-notification 02295845aded1aacc7c0af84159c2cb2 Wed, 05 May 2010 15:33:18 -0400 Leader Alert is a scaleable, two-way, rapid-deployment alert system that is designed to fill a critical gap in the Department of Homeland Security's plan for responding to terrorist threats by notifying key personnel in federal, state and local agencies the moment a threat is detected. Leader Alert is as simple as 1-2-3. It enables clients to:• Pre-record alerts or to create alerts as needed• Select the appropriate group of people to notify• Click the Send Alert Now button http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/electronic-governance e219bed382a3f16ae16d3b580e7d12a5 Wed, 05 May 2010 15:28:47 -0400 OSBA has partnered with BoardDocs to offer paperless agenda services that give governing bodies turn-key electronic solutions for processing virtually any type of governance document, including agenda items, supporting documents, policies, procedures and more. These services alleviate the enormous task of assembling, printing, distributing and revising board packets. The remarkably powerful, easy-to-use solutions enable organizations to maximize the effectiveness of their board meetings while dramatically increasing productivity and saving thousands of dollars annually. http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/electricity-purchasing 4d4012bf1f1080f04f51b35557c7b0d4 Wed, 05 May 2010 15:23:44 -0400 SchoolPool is a subsidiary of OSBA, created in 2001. It was created to administer programs and services that might be considered as unrelated business. To better control rising utility costs, SchoolPool contracted with Direct Energy Business, a leading supplier of retail electricity. For more than 20 years, Direct Energy Business has been dedicated to helping companies implement effective energy management strategies. It is one of the largest competitive retail electricity providers in the United States for large, multi-site school consortia such as SchoolPool. http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/submit-vacancy 9201228047fbb6735b7ba971eddedd5a Wed, 05 May 2010 11:55:14 -0400 Posting a search on the OSBA Web site: The cost to post a superintendent or treasurer listing is $200. The cost to post a principal or other administrative search is $50.Search information posting on the Web site includes: district name; application deadline; postition start date; district type (urban, suburban, rural or ADM); salary; additional space for descriptive paragraph or qualifications, etc. (400 character limit); search contact name, title, e-mail and phone number; link to district Web site; and a link to download the brochure. http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/out-of-state-openings b33acd94507e4839bde71cf61d5de78d Wed, 05 May 2010 11:53:58 -0400 Arizona ConnecticutIndiana Illinois Kentucky Maryland Michigan http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/current-principal-searches e742072c31dd6caed1db1101871ac6f4 Wed, 05 May 2010 11:46:57 -0400 Bexley City Middle School Assistant PrincipalClosing date: Until filledSalary: $85,000 - $89,000 http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/current-administrative-searches 4561a76767b83d9a7f9743b724751c87 Wed, 05 May 2010 10:52:47 -0400 Madison Local (Lake) Director of Special Education http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/current-treasurer-searches 4363545031ddd63e662fa6e5f77cbaaa Wed, 05 May 2010 10:17:35 -0400 Cleveland Municipal Chief Financial OfficerClosing date: until filled http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/current-superintendent-searches c35a12abed0b16abc8f383f6273b37a1 Wed, 05 May 2010 10:16:46 -0400 Clear Fork Valley Local (Richland)Closing date: October 1, 2010Salary: NegotiableContact: Larry W. Lifer, treasurerPhone: (419) 886-3855E-mail: LiferL@clearfork.k12.oh.usDownload brochure visit http://www.clearfork.k12.oh.us/SuptBrochure.pdf http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/vendorlink-attorneys d4f318990a381bc83607ada2ca3117af Tue, 04 May 2010 07:49:24 -0400 If you are looking for attorneys to provide your district with services, here is a list of Web sites to browse:Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan amp; Aronoff - Catherine Swartz, Cleveland Bricker amp; Eckler LLP - Jerry E. Nathan - Proud of our service to public education in Ohio from offices in Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati-Dayton. Brindza McIntyre amp; Seed LLP - David A. Rose, Daniel M. McIntyre, David H. Seed, Robert A. Brindza, Cleveland http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/vendorlink 2f8f663310b71fbbc27e224acf281217 Mon, 03 May 2010 15:08:14 -0400 If you are looking for vendors to provide your district with products and services, here is a list of Web sites to browse. The sites are listed alphabetically by company name. Click here to view the list of attorneys. http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/government 18450de39aceed82b26abe218d377740 Mon, 03 May 2010 13:47:38 -0400 OhioHouse of Representatives Senate Ohio Department of Education Auditor of State Bureau of Workers' Compensation STRS Employer site STRS Member site http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/associations 0063394f0497bfd610ebac0aee7cfc34 Mon, 03 May 2010 13:47:16 -0400 OhioEducation Tax Policy Institute Buckeye Association of School Administrators National School Public Relations Association-Ohio Chapter North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement Ohio Association for Career and Technical Education http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/ohio-school-districts f343e634541944aa241fa501a492b043 Mon, 03 May 2010 13:46:34 -0400 School district Web sites are listed alphabetically. A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/osba-mentors 8e0b288d0cf96c090756189fd973ecbc Mon, 03 May 2010 11:31:02 -0400 OSBA has created a mentor program for board members. The goal of the program is to provide support and assistance to newly elected and appointed board members throughout the state to ensure success at the local level. Mentors are available to help fellow board members through challenging situations, or to serve as a sounding board for new ideas. http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/osba-ambassadors-for-education 15408d8ac15fd6da9c8ae0efe1e5382e Mon, 03 May 2010 11:30:37 -0400 The OSBA Ambassadors for Education Program spreads the good news about Ohio public education and OSBA activities. Ambassadors participate in regional events, seminars, meetings and other activities. They are also available to participate in local school board meetings on behalf of the association.The 2010 Ambassadors for Education are: http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/important-links 95c40c5fd29756e49438b61eea3f8f12 Mon, 03 May 2010 10:45:37 -0400 Connect to other organizations, school districts or school board members with these links and directories.LinksOhio school districtsAssociationsGovernmentDirectoriesOSBA Staff DirectoryOSBA Regional Managers http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/veteran-board-members 35e045b68db1d81c27bd7b7adbcd2b54 Mon, 03 May 2010 10:45:13 -0400 There are 3,415 school board members in the state of Ohio. Each of these men and women has dedicated a significant portion of their life to the improvement of public education and the betterment of their community. The Ohio school Boards Association is proud to say thank you to a very special group of these members. Since 2002, OSBA has recognized board members completing their twenty-fifth year of service at the Capital Conference.Below are some extremely dedicated individuals who have gone above and beyond in donating their time as citizen servants. http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/all-ohio-school-board-award-winners 5c608fd931b57a47ef74c84c62631a8c Mon, 03 May 2010 10:43:35 -0400 2009Centralnbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; Joyce Galbraith, ESC of Central Ohoi amp; Eastland-Fairfield Career amp; Technical Schools Northeastnbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; Marie D. Dockry, Mahoning Valey ESC amp; Mahoning County Career amp; Technical Center Northwestnbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; Keiran Menacher, Springfield Local (Lucas) Southeastnbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; Allen E. Mann, Union Local (Belmont) amp; Belmont-Harrison Career Center http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/all-ohio-school-board-award 9c3aee1453809ed2a21ca1847460b6f8 Mon, 03 May 2010 10:41:23 -0400 Five Ohio board members will take center stage this November to receive the association’s most prestigious honor, the All-Ohio School Board Award.Earning the All-Ohio School Board Award is not an easy feat. Competition is heavy and the qualifications are considerable. But the board members who receive this award benefit greatly, both in their personal and professional lives. http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/organizational-structure cce6892a9e2560d22557fe303b938519 Mon, 03 May 2010 10:36:42 -0400 The OSBA staff is organized in divisions charged with fulfiling the directions of the governing bodies. The responsibilities of each division are below.Executive director's office? member relations? governance and regional activities? liaison to other organizations? National School Boards Association (NSBA) liaison? Student Achievement Leadership Team ? Small School District Advisory Committee? Thank-a-Boss program http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/administrative-openings 463ad32df13ab8558c64681749cdf39a Mon, 03 May 2010 08:50:26 -0400 Recruiting and selecting a superintendent, treasurer or other key administrators takes time and expertise, which is why the selection procedure and process must be planned carefully. OSBA has developed a service to help boards prepare for that decision. The service includes processing applications; providing complete, confidential administrative support; making interview appointments; facilitating input sessions with stakeholders and the community; and critiquing board interview techniques. The following links will help both districts and candidates in the search process: http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/Services-for-Board-Members 29d8cdd46b90dfad13b1cb0a44bd6775 Thu, 22 Apr 2010 15:57:01 -0400 OSBA's highly skilled and experienced staff provide free and fee-based services. Board governance solutions include working with consultants who specialize in board development and strategic planning.Consultants also can assist with superintendent and treasurer searches and evaluations. Visit our Board Development Services section to learn how OSBA can strengthen your school board. http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/osba-governance e297adf0ad20b4c8f8b1834468145ce0 Thu, 22 Apr 2010 15:13:20 -0400 Governing officialsOSBA is governed by a Board of Trustees and an Executive Committee. Along with the Delegate Assembly, the governance team is responsible for ensuring OSBA operates effectively and meets the needs of its members.OSBA’s governing bodies include elected officers; the Delegate Assembly; the Board of Trustees; the Executive Committee; regional executive committees; and statewide committees. http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/labor-relations 4180b0f47136dade85fccb35e391b110 Thu, 22 Apr 2010 13:38:48 -0400 A school board's ability to provide sound educational programs is directly affected by its ability to successfully negotiate labor agreements. The obligation to negotiate with a union over terms and conditions of employment and the ability to administer the contract allows the board to govern efficiently and effectively. http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/school-management-news c8a20c83b1bd3a3e7736cfc62d249c1d Thu, 22 Apr 2010 13:23:37 -0400 School Management News (SMN) is a monthly school management update designed to provide districts with the latest news affecting day-to-day operations. Topics include labor relations, human resources, business, finances, arbitrations, State Employment Relations Board decisions, contract settlements, Web site reviews and relevant commentary. http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/grassroots-initiatives fbeae5cf89cba3b8ac87c8d15e2655c2 Thu, 22 Apr 2010 12:26:36 -0400 Why do we need grassroots advocacy?School board members need to get involved because they represent the education experts. Legislators are often called upon to make important decisions in the education arena. With the advent of term limits, legislators with institutional knowledge are gone and have made way for a majority of members that will be relying more on what they hear from constituents. http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/delegate-assembly ae587693bae420c7fc00a8d2c480e5e7 Thu, 22 Apr 2010 09:38:42 -0400 Each member board of education shall be entitled to appoint one of its members as a delegate to the annual business meeting, or other called meeting, with power to vote. These appointees comprise the body known as the OSBA Delegate Assembly and must be present to vote. nbsp;The Delegate Assembly: http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/board-of-trustees f04492529003420eca173c25210cef94 Thu, 22 Apr 2010 09:35:35 -0400 Duties of the Board of TrusteesThe OSBA Board of Trustees has general charge of the affairs, funds and property of the association. It has full power to carry out the purposes of the association according to the OSBA Constitution. As specified in the OSBA Constitution, the Board of Trustees: http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/executive-committee de82e94b429fe20109a72e1d870c56fb Thu, 22 Apr 2010 09:23:23 -0400 Duties of the Executive CommitteeOSBA’s Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees serves as the governing body of the association between meetings of the Board of Trustees, and conducts any business as needed. The committee: http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/osba-officers abe674ea93de6d392f107232811e12b5 Thu, 22 Apr 2010 08:38:55 -0400 OfficersPresident: John Pennycuff, Winton Woods CityPresident-elect: Cathy Johnson, South-Western CityPast President: Tawana Lynn Keels, Princeton City amp; Great Oaks ITCD http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/osba-strategic-plan 5cef6162d1c3c7417260d9a9899af494 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 14:49:53 -0400 OSBA unveiled its new strategic plan, “Visionary Initiatives for Strategic Action” (VISA) in September 2008 in a presentation to the Board of Trustees.The VISA plan is the product of thousands of hours of effort by association members and staff. Board-member driven, the plan is a living document designed to guide OSBA now and into the future as it works to support Ohio’s public school boards in the 21st century. http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/strike-assistance 9a1b2239fffd4ebf0633bf8b317c518b Tue, 20 Apr 2010 15:37:29 -0400 While no one is a proponent of school strikes, they are a fact of life for Ohio's public schools. Ohio law specifically allows public school employees to strike, following a proper 10-day notice. However, State Employee Relations Board (SERB) decisions can have an important impact in determining exactly how and when a strike can take place. http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/arbitration-ulp-assistance b57db73d8eb5a693e4fdc2d45828fbae Tue, 20 Apr 2010 14:46:56 -0400 Apart from negotiations, arbitrations and unfair labor practice (ULP) charges represent the other primary challenges a district faces regarding employee relations. While arbitrations and ULPs are distinct proceedings, each can have tremendous implications on how a district administers its personnel and costs. Therefore, a district should carefully consider each and every grievance or allegation and how best to respond. http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/contract-analysis-service df96d66c258dc5f53d3f71b0da36d19a Tue, 20 Apr 2010 11:43:49 -0400 One of the first steps in preparing for negotiations is deciding exactly what needs to be proposed. The best place to start is by reviewing your current collective bargaining agreement.This is the perfect time to look at existing language and update or remove old provisions, add new language that may be required by recent law changes or revise language that just isn't working for the district any more. Also worth considereing is the impact any recent arbitration decisions may have had on the contract or board policy changes that need to be reflected in the contract. http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/collective-bargaining-services 1d797f30cd772ab4c66e175df3daf812 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 11:24:40 -0400 For public school districts, collective bargaining is an important and very serious process. The results can have a profound and long-term impact on the administrative and educational structures surrounding a school. Additionally, the way in which bargaining occurs can impact the climate and culture within a school. Therefore, negotiations must be approached with care by all parties. http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/policy-development-quarterly c99f2ee85d3417e26fc8846dcd0ec700 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 07:17:41 -0400 Four times a year, your district can receive seven copies (superintendent, treasurer and board members) of OSBA's Policy Development Quarterly (PDQ). This publication contains articles on new laws or rules, both state and federal, which have policy implications. http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/Regions 51e6f5ce48c6251ec07667bff09a1744 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 22:54:01 -0400 The Ohio School Boards Association is divided into five regions.nbsp; http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/osba-briefcase-newsletter 3c88525452450b22c85e343870373040 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 16:37:51 -0400 The OSBA Briefcase is a semimonthly newsletter covering a variety of subjects related to school operations on state, local and national levels. A Briefcase subscription provides important information on board and legal issues; grants and funding; unique programs in school districts; legislative information; technology; and other topics pertinent to schools. http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/past-regional-secretaries caaf3b165e876076a838354063ac112c Mon, 19 Apr 2010 16:22:19 -0400 Following are a half-century of OSBA region secretaries, their years of service and their professional affiliations. http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/Journal 0e8535801392c329e916c9b9b556a1a7 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 16:07:31 -0400 The Journal — OSBA’s flagship publication — features association activities, innovative articles, pictures and reports of direct interest to Ohio’s public education management teams. Published 10 times a year as a membership service, the Journal has a circulation of nearly 7,000. Recipients include school board members, superintendents, treasurers, business officials, legislators, State Board of Education members, other Ohio education associations, state school boards associations around the nation, college and university officials, and the news media. http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/media-honorroll 1aca2c82e9b6e50caf7eb7a758ea26d1 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 14:25:54 -0400 OSBA launches 2010 Media Honor Roll programby Gary Motzmanaging editor nbsp;In an effort to promote the fact that Ohio public schools are excellent places to educate the state’s children, the Ohio School Boards Association launched its Media Honor Roll program in 2002. Now it’s time to select honorees for the 2010 OSBA Media Honor Roll. nbsp; http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/immediate-past-president ae7197d5371f9757112a34ee9dca1ff8 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 12:36:49 -0400 Included in his/her duties, the immediate past president: gives counsel to the president;serves as the chair of the Nominating Committee;serves as a member of the Capital Conference Planning Committee;attends the NSBA Leadership Conference and the NSBA FRN Conference;serves as delegate to the NSBA Delegate Assembly at their annual conference;attends meetings of Ohio’s education management organizations; andperforms such other duties as the Board of Trustees may assign. http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/president-elect 5eff26ff6c775e9ac709853a7e5b41e9 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 12:35:10 -0400 Included in his/her duties, the president-elect: http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/president 791301f9aa89552b0e68e6670d80cd25 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 12:30:34 -0400 The president represents the association in a variety of ways during the course of the year. The extent of involvement depends on the availability of the president and requires coordination with the executive director. It is important for the president and the executive director to maintain close and continuous communication throughout the year. Included in his/her duties, the president: http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/osba-governing-bodies 193e0c5c7e0c40b325e3069896737b0b Mon, 19 Apr 2010 12:25:27 -0400 OSBA's governing bodies are listed below: http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/administrator-contracts 325d06612927c58d955436d1d75a6474 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 11:14:44 -0400 Written contracts must be issued to each assistant superintendent, principal, assistant principal, or other administrator employed or reemployed by the board of education. nbsp;Specific statutory procedures govern both the renewal and nonrenewal of administrator contracts.OSBA Journal Article, February 2004, Read Owner's Manual on ContractsRC 3319.02 http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/board-member-cabinet a58b74391b37a846c5e3a2516ac2c41b Mon, 19 Apr 2010 11:09:03 -0400 The OSBA Board Member Cabinet was formed in 2008 to increase OSBA's efforts in collaborating with the governor and the Ohio Department of Education.nbsp; Eighteen veteran board members serve on the cabinet, which meets three or four times per year with the superintendent of public instruction and the governor's executive assisant for policy education. http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/SSDAC adb04f9b1633d55e1e17247cba5aac37 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 10:11:02 -0400 Formed in 1971, the OSBA Small School District Advisory Committee (SSDAC) consists of at least ten but no more than 15 small school districts that are representative of all small district interests.nbsp; The purpose of the SSDAC is to exchange information concerning the education problems of small districts; develop programs and policies to meet the educational needs of small districts; and make recommendations to the OSBA executive director concerning the educational needs of small districts. http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/get-involved 1feb464492c1988932fea94ec78c01e9 Sat, 17 Apr 2010 13:56:56 -0400 School board members need to get involved because they represent the education experts. Legislators are often called upon to make important decisions in the education arena. http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/OSBA Mission and Vision 7edf0b5239af464c72fc267480808281 Sat, 17 Apr 2010 13:31:08 -0400 OSBA missionOSBA leads the way to educational excellence by serving Ohio’s public school board members and the diverse districts they represent through superior service and creative solutions.OSBA visionOSBA is the recognized and respected voice of public education, leading through demonstrated expertise, active and engaged membership, and superior service in a competitive, global environment. http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/sponsorships c0b9070fadc9b442c784a117f7ac84be Thu, 15 Apr 2010 14:26:32 -0400 OSBA offers your company many opportunities each year to get your name in front of Ohio’s public education market. Why sponsor an OSBA event?• A sponsorship guarantees extra publicity for your company and maximizes your visibility among those who have the purchasing power for schools• OSBA members appreciate the companies that support their association Sponsorship opportunities http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/advertise-with-osba 5fb29d2c503b64886fe81eed953408e3 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 14:21:37 -0400 Increase your company’s visibility by advertising with OSBA. We provide print and Web-based advertising options to help your company meet your advertising needs. http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/osba-endorsed-programs 5e0c0f1f77f3c1c525acff4e5eb19f98 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 14:15:24 -0400 OSBA’s endorsed programs provide districts with services they need for effective school management. Endorsed programs at a glance:Board Members' business travel accident insurance - a free member benefit that provides school board members with business travel accident coverage while they are on school property or traveling in their capacity as board members. http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/Special Education Law c423a9aedea062411e473bac229cbf7a Thu, 15 Apr 2010 14:13:13 -0400 A school district is required to provide a free appropriate public education (FAPE) to a student who has been identified as disabled under IDEA and who requires special education. The term special education means specially designed instruction, at no cost to the parents, to meet the unique needs of a child with a disability (34 CFR 300.39).Special Education Law in Ohio (available for purchase) http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/student-records b0116f855be37006d6503885dd5efa43 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 14:11:31 -0400 Student records are subject to state and federal law. Generally, the legislation is designed to provide access to records by a student or his/her parent(s), to ensure the accuracy of the information maintained and to provide reasonable notice of information disclosed to others. Further, Ohio law strictly limits the disclosure of personally identifiable information about students by districts.RC 3319.321 http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/truancy b6dab036e52eb19b82dba1af08732a34 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 14:10:50 -0400 Ohio law provides several procedural steps which must be followed by school districts in dealing with violations of Ohio's compulsory attendance laws (truancy). Provisions of the law apply to both students and parents. http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/work-permits f7b2692965ccc34e5e6637a492548234 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 14:04:50 -0400 Student work permits, also known as age and schooling certificates, may be issued by the district superintendent to students who are at least 14 years of age. Age and schooling certificates may not be issued without a written pledge from the student's employer verifying the lawful employment, promising to permit the child to attend part-time or evening school (if required), and promising to return the certificate to the district's superintendent within five days after the termination of the student's employment. http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/school-construction 786bbdb64ff8c526fa0bef6ba982b21e Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:52:09 -0400 Boards of education have the authority to select sites, purchase property, and modify and construct school buildings in accordance with the district's needs. nbsp;While school boards have broad authority with regard to school construction projects, there are a number of specific statutory procedures that school boards must follow.nbsp; http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/competitive-bidding 74f0a643252824e0268961519bf6cc63 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:51:51 -0400 In general, when a board of education elects to build, repair, enlarge, improve, or demolish any school building, the cost of which would exceed $25,000, the board must engage in the competitive bidding process. nbsp;There are certain exceptions, including cases of urgent necessity, the security and protection of school property, or other special circumstances for which competitive bidding is not required. http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/treasurer-contracts 6e15a6cfcd485cf71f2ff1fdd78a9873 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:48:06 -0400 The contract for a school treasurer begins on the first day of August and ends on the thirty-first day of July. Specific statutory procedures govern both the renewal and nonrenewal of treasurer contracts. http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/teacher-tenure de0326d53fe0b93abe6603de9123bf84 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:47:48 -0400 A continuing contract is a contract that remains in effect until the teacher either resigns, elects to retire, or is terminated or suspended. nbsp;Teachers who have attained continuing contract status, or tenure, have a constitutional right to due process of law before their employment may be terminated.RC 3319.08RC 3319.11Ohio Attorney General Opinion 2007-015 http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/supplemental-contracts b58a12673db9ad84d30d851de8311814 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:47:31 -0400 Boards of education are required to issue supplemental contracts to teachers who receive additional compensation for the performance of duties which are in addition to the teacher's regular teaching duties. http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/superintendent-contracts c91334638025f63497f2f4d6b5bde7f8 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:47:13 -0400 The contract for a school superintendent begins on the first day of August and ends on the thirty-first day of July. Specific statutory procedures govern both the renewal and nonrenewal of superintendent contracts.RC 3319.01For more information, please contactnbsp;Susan Czeh, Administrative Assistant of Legal Services, at (614) 540-4000. http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/sports-law---coaching 9bc45edb13a26ddb2cf2ba253ecc6f3c Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:46:55 -0400 Teachers may be employed as coaches under supplemental contracts. nbsp;These contracts provide teachers with additional compensation for the performance of duties beyond their regular teaching duties. nbsp;A school board may not award a supplemental contract to a non-teacher, but it may hire non-teachers to direct, supervise or coach a pupil-activity program under an agreement called public-activity program contracts. http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/rehiring-retirees 55a369dd33f2e65b9225323c53b9ce08 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:46:27 -0400 A former teacher receiving retirement benefits from the State Teachers Retirement System may be employed again as a teacher in the public schools. nbsp;However, special procedures must be followed when a school board proposes to reemploy a retired teacher in the same position he or she previously held in the district. http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/criminal-records-employee-misconduct 20703b9e20fa1a5f0071d065d2bb3dfb Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:45:53 -0400 A criminal records check must be conducted for every job applicant under final consideration for employment with the school district. nbsp;If the criminal records check shows that the applicant has been convicted of or pled guilty to certain offenses, the school district may not employ the individual (unless the offense is one which is eligible for rehabilitation.) nbsp;Boards of education are also required to report employee misconduct to the Ohio Department of Education in certain situations. http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/military-children b23356c592f032455c5758d84b081756 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:30:40 -0400 Children in military families may be subject to special rules adopted by Ohio pursuant to the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children. http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/discipline 1f12849bacf84abd035b5b37fea45880 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:23:49 -0400 Student discipline presents a variety of legal issues for school districts. It is vital for district administrators to comply with Ohio law regarding permissible types of punishment and procedural requirements.Student Discipline in Ohio (available for purchase) http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/attendance-and-tuition 045a9958c2a75f0e027667844a1cdcfe Wed, 14 Apr 2010 16:02:46 -0400 Ohio's compulsory attendance law requires all children between the ages of six and 18 to attend school. Special education laws have extended the right to an education to students with a disability ages three through 21. Ohio's attendance law (RC 3313.64) provides that a child who is at least five, but under 22 years of age, must be admitted to school. In most cases, the child must be admitted to the schools of the district in which his or her parent resides. The law does however provide a list of exceptions to the general rules for entitlement to enroll and attend school tuition-free. http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/home-instruction 3a691de3361bcfaa65e74e52e881727b Wed, 14 Apr 2010 14:59:20 -0400 A child of compulsory school age may be excused from school attendance if he/she is being instructed at home by a person qualified to teach the subjects required by law and such other subjects as the superintendent may require. The decision as to whether to allow home instruction is made by the district's superintendent. http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/adult-students 40f2dcc981e792d374b193f787407cce Wed, 14 Apr 2010 14:32:26 -0400 Issues of residence, attendance and tuition, and rights of emancipated minors and adult students often present unique problems for Ohio's public schools. Once a student reaches the age of 18, he/she is an adult in the eyes of the law and acquires the right to consent to release of their school records, sign own permission slips and write excuses for own absences. Emancipated minors are students under the age of 18 who are independent from their parents or other legal guardian. http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/athletics 2ed05cb10093c52443e365f2e4786520 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 14:01:17 -0400 Boards of education are required to adopt a board policy requiring students in grades seven through 12 to attain a minimum grade point average, as established by the board, as a condition for participation in interscholastic extracurricular activities. Boards are also required to adopt a policy either prohibiting student participation or allowing student participation in the event a student has received a failing grade for any class during the previous grading period. http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/osba-newsclips 45caf2998b7add763e816991b0f8a4cd Tue, 13 Apr 2010 15:40:03 -0400 The following news articles appeared on news media Web sites across Ohio today. Appearance on this Web site does not indicate endorsement by OSBA of any editorial or news item. OSBA does not filter the news, but simply provides a reporting of educational news sent to us by NewspaperClips.com. http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/terms 6f1bf85c9ebb3c7fa26251e1e335e032 Fri, 09 Apr 2010 08:37:48 -0400 Workshop cancellation and refund policy Cancellations received by OSBA at least four workdays before the date of the workshop will receive a full refund or no charge to the district. Cancellations received less than four workdays before the date of the workshop will have one-third of the fee charge to the district.No-shows and cancellations the day of the workshop will be charged the full registration amountPublication/plaque refund policy http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/kids-pac aa7aef295d9c20b2605a4726901bec9e Thu, 08 Apr 2010 15:22:42 -0400 What is Kids PAC?Political Action Committees (PACs) are accounts from which contributions to political campaigns can be made. Kids PAC is a way for us to focus attention on our legislative agenda and to support lawmakers who believe in our goals.Kids PAC was established by the OSBA Executive Committee to give board members the opportunity to belong to a PAC whose membership was aware of the problems facing boards of education and whose goals were aimed at dealing with those issues. http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/board-member-programs 501db37ad2b0d74f9261affcb94d133f Tue, 06 Apr 2010 08:11:39 -0400 OSBA has programs that recognize school board members for the time they spend improving their boardmanship and leadership skills; honor the media for presenting an evenhanded view of local education; and thank employers who support board members http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/online-policy-hosting 29d63487787b2194111283b7eb5321a3 Mon, 05 Apr 2010 16:25:59 -0400 Let OSBA Policy Services help put your district's policy manual on the Web!Many Ohio school districts are staying on the cutting edge of technology by making their district's policy manual available to staff, students, board members and the public! OSBA's Policy Services Department provides this service to Ohio school cistricts that have used our services in the past and also to school district's that have not worked with us. http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/esc-leadership-academy 602c363502cea258e681b4e6fc77f889 Fri, 02 Apr 2010 14:52:03 -0400 The ESC Leadership Academy is a cosponsored program between OSBA and any of Ohio's Educational Service Centers (ESCs) that choose to participate. The program began in 2009.Cosponsoring ESCs serve as sites for each of the Academy's four sessions, which feature content chosen by the ESC and its member districts. OSBA contributes professional facilitators for each session. Each ESC Leadership Academy consists for four, three-hour sessions, which take place during the course of the calendar year. http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/osba-staff-resources 63dfb96f7bab2cfdb3e5eef004d0f998 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 10:47:01 -0400 To reach OSBA staff members, call (614) 540-4000 or (800) 589-OSBA. Individual staff member’s phone extensions are listed following each name. You can click on a name to send an e-mail to that staff member.nbsp; http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/resources-for-reporters 3c37359ffce5733db9e4c4e47e5fa13b Tue, 30 Mar 2010 15:35:41 -0400 OSBA staff members are experts in most areas of school operations and state education policy. To learn who can answer your questions, visit the Staff Resources page. To learn more about OSBA staff members or download a photograph, go to the Staff Directory. http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/policy-services-at-a-glance f986212b56afede728403aab6511cb48 Tue, 30 Mar 2010 11:31:49 -0400 Premium service• policy development with district staff and 25 hours of on-site consultation• review of current policy manual; all collective bargaining agreements; all student, parents, staff handbooks; and three years of board meeting minutes• provide legally required regulations• provide Policy Development Quarterly (PDQ), a quarterly newsletter containing sample policies and regulations, as well as articles on new and revised laws, rules and regulations that have policy implications http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/legislative-platform adff16057a746a3e8a79d1ec7f6918a8 Tue, 30 Mar 2010 11:28:14 -0400 IntroductionThe purpose of this Platform is to publicly state the positions of the Ohio School Boards Association (OSBA) on a variety of issues facing public education. This Platform will convey to legislators, policymakers, the public and the media where we stand. The Platform also will guide the association’s advocacy efforts. Each item in the Platform has been approved by at least 75% of the voting delegates in the OSBA Delegate Assembly, where every member board of education has a vote. http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/legislative-liaisons 4a33ea5fb12a1314e57cafcdbd78e3e2 Tue, 30 Mar 2010 11:17:36 -0400 Each of Ohio's public school boards should appoint one member, at the January organizational meeting, to serve as their district's legislative liaison. (Each school district should inform OSBA of the appointment, as soon as possible. This appointment should be reflected on the OSBA roster form.) The legislative liaisons are a vital part of OSBA's legislative advocacy program because local board members are uniquely positioned to communicate to their legislators the local impact of the decisions made in the legislature. Each legislative liaison has four main objectives: http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/Policy-Services 2fbd2428300eba8ec3d0045cf2ebb25e Tue, 30 Mar 2010 10:59:13 -0400 The school board is ultimately accountable to its citizens for the way schools are governed and managed, and for the results achieved. Ironically, board members often find that little of their time is devoted to the important and difficult job of crafting policy.When we speak about board policy, we speak about ideas with the power to set directions for the schools that will bring about prudent action by the administration, staff and board. The truest thing ever said about policy development is that it never ends. http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/osba-publications 5ea6232f3463809f0253fba7d72e9a25 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 15:21:34 -0400 OSBA keeps its members informed in print and online through a wide range of books, periodicals, and electronic newsletters. Click on the links below to learn more.OSBA Journal magazine - the association's flagship publicationSubscription publications http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/working-with-the-news-media 775fc4d964736190b4242f93a7d799f3 Thu, 25 Mar 2010 16:38:07 -0400 Dealing with the news media can be an intimidating, but important, role of school board members and administrators. Knowing how to work with the media can mean the difference between positive and negative news coverage.Unfortunately, not everyone is comfortable dealing with reporters and editors from TV, radio and newspapers. http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/levy-information-and-resources-center a882b4cea4c0422aa07af9f084209498 Thu, 25 Mar 2010 16:06:07 -0400 Research toolsCompare your district's financesOSBA school levy database (since 2003) School levy basicsUnderstanding School Levies brochure http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/school-board-recognition-month c45c14c45d5121f1c9c7ecfe8fb8f4d1 Thu, 25 Mar 2010 15:36:55 -0400 As citizens who serve children and represent their communities, individual school board members face complex and demanding challenges. Yet, few people fully understand the scope and far-reaching implications of board members' responsibilities. http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/improving-student-achievement 3b308332b111e782be8f580659ccc22b Thu, 25 Mar 2010 15:05:24 -0400 Public education has changed since OSBA created the Student Achievement Initiative to focus efforts on improving student achievement in November 1998. Academic reform legislation from the Ohio General Assembly and Congress increased accountability and raised student success. http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/nominate-a-program-for-the-student-achievement-fair 41f4194c9a0d868b8294c565f4fb5020 Thu, 25 Mar 2010 14:35:13 -0400 OSBA is seeking fresh, innovative programs or practices your district is willing to share with thousands of school district representatives from around Ohio at the 2010 Capital Conference and Trade Show. The Student Achievement Fair will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2010, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Programs and practices will be selected based on creativity and impact on school achievement. Student performing groups will also be showcased during the fair. OSBA is accepting applications through May 14, 2010. http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/college-and-scholarship-information 6e41e66e4ca414298ddc2b9b757b12bf Thu, 25 Mar 2010 14:27:09 -0400 Preparing for a child to go to college can be a daunting task. Choosing the right college and then finding a way to pay for it can be very intimidating and confusing. There are many methods of paying for college. There are multiple loan options and hundreds of scholarships. To help you with your search for information, OSBA has provided a list ofnbsp; Web sites that provide scholarship, loan and college resources. This is not a complete list but a place to start. http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/student-achievement-resources-and-links 7bcc8b40d8a7268e5888ffedb3759d4d Thu, 25 Mar 2010 14:13:59 -0400 Student achievement databases Student Achievement Liaison Database Contact information on every school district's student achievement liaison. http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/student-achievement-liaison-job-description b74f7f185753c660d7b0f6702e970425 Thu, 25 Mar 2010 13:43:02 -0400 Each of Ohio's public school boards should appoint one member, at the January organizational meeting, to serve as their district's student achievement liaison. (Each school district should inform OSBA of the appointment, as soon as possible. This appointment should be reflected on the OSBA roster form.) The student achievement liaisons are a vital part of OSBA's Student Achievement Initiative as the links between individual school boards and the Student Achievement Leadership Team (SALT). Each student achievement liaison has four main objectives: http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/student-achievement-leadership-team fc78dd247882e207310d7bec2397ef8b Thu, 25 Mar 2010 11:38:54 -0400 PresidentJohn Pennycuff, Winton Woods City (jpennycuff@ohioschoolboards.org)President-electCathy Johnson, South-Western City (cjohnson@ohioschoolboards.org) http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/success 505a83f220c02df2f85c3810cd9ceb38 Wed, 24 Mar 2010 13:20:25 -0400 Success offers OSBA members timely tips to improve student achievement. OSBA publishes the monthly e-newsletter as a free member service. Click on the month below to download that month's issue. If you are not receiving Success by e-mail and would like to, please visit your personal account page and select Success under My subscriptions. http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/region-managers e7da0c5162a1eabbf904a6692d79d4d6 Tue, 23 Mar 2010 08:40:49 -0400 CentralDr. Michael Grote - (614) 527-4915 ormgrote@ohioschoolboards.orgNortheastRussell McKenzie - (330) 296-2892, ext. 551003 orrmckenzie@ohioschoolboards.orgNorthwestDr. Judy Jackson May - (419) 372-7373 orjjacksonmay@ohioschoolboards.org http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/osba-fact-sheets-and-brochures 042530f72a2527d9c9dec28248060ddc Mon, 22 Mar 2010 17:19:18 -0400 Fact SheetsQuick references for your most frequently asked questionsCriminal records check http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/external-resources c1c0ab40d63844348853c2cb6488d013 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:47:57 -0500 Ohio Revised CodeOhio Administrative CodeOhio Attorney GeneralOhio Ethics CommissionOhio Secretary of StateOhio Auditor of StateOhio General AssemblyRegister of Ohio http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/sunshine-law d2bff5ac4d96f0acc41b1ca686635afd Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:41:24 -0500 Resources available for members concerning Ohio's Sunshine Law:Fact Sheet: Understanding Ohio's Sunshine LawOhio School Sunshine Guide (available for purchase) http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/grandparent-caretaker 5a3fffd7c1b2df6ccc71b46e1f8220dd Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:35:54 -0500 Ohio's Grandparent Caretaker Law was enacted in 2004 and it simplifies the transfer of legal caretaker rights from parents to grandparents and empowers grandparents to independently assert caretaker rights when the parent cannot be located or has lost parental rights. The law creates two documents: (1) Grandparent Power of Attorney; and (2) Grandparent Caretaker Affidavit.RC 3109.53RC 3109.66 http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/board-vacancies 765cdcc18b2b00bb4b369c1f50d9c391 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:17:34 -0500 Board Vacancy ToolkitFilling Board of Education Vacancies Fact Sheet http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/resources-by-topic ffd480244712654151f734286482c768 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:11:22 -0500 Student Resourcesnbsp;nbsp;Adult Students and Emancipated Minorsnbsp;nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp;nbsp;Student RecordsAttendance http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/ocsba 0d416c00b98c9d5be117bd704e3a691a Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:02:56 -0500 The Ohio Council of School Board Attorneys was established in 1976 as an affiliate of the Ohio School Boards Association.The purposes of the council are to provide a statewide forum on the practical legal problems faced by school attorneys, to promote a closer relationship between school attorneys and their client school board members and to improve legal services available to boards of education through the collection and dissemination of school law information.The major activities of the council consist of two day-long seminars held annually, one during the Oh http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/E-newsletters 3926a70d9c94efec585a9a8e9c269073 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:00:52 -0500 Trying to remain current in the ever-changing world of education is difficult. OSBA offers several free e-newsletters that provide the information board members need in an easy-to-read format. These e-newsletters are free. To subscribe to any of the e-newsletters, visit your personal account page and check the box next to the e-newsletter under My subscriptions.Facts-in-a-Flash: a weekly legislative update, providing information on education issues, a synopsis of weekly committee hearings and a list of bills introduced that impact education. http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/legislative e011590071a45d0a46804fc41fb130b1 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:53:47 -0500 The association maintains a high profile at the state and federal levels. OSBA lobbyists attend General Assembly hearings, as well as all meetings of legislative committees that consider bills affecting education. In addition, they meet with state legislators regularly to advise them of association positions.Members can stay up-to-date on important legislative issues in a variety of ways:Track important bills with OSBA's BillTracker database http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/school-finance 6c20cc2dd4f60fec1546bd69542843da Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:51:59 -0500 Ohio’s school funding system is based on a theory of “shared responsibility,” where both the state and local community must bear a proportional responsibility for making certain every student has the opportunity to receive an adequate education. Over the years, however, the unique fiscal and social characteristics of individual districts have combined with political realities to create a system that produces wide variations in spending, facilities, materials and programs. http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/legal-services a254bdfbf9fdf6e4f2dc020fa1b84115 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 14:53:09 -0500 The Ohio School Boards Association’s Legal Division offers a variety of resources to help school boards understand their responsibilities in an increasingly complex legal environment. http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/privacypolicy fa2ead697d9998cbc65c81384e6533d5 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 09:53:43 -0400 This is the web site of The Ohio School Boards Association. Our postal address is 8050 N. High St., Suite 100 Columbus, OH, 43235 We can be reached via e-mail at jchambers@ohioschoolboards.org or you can reach us by telephone at (614) 540.4000For each visitor to our Web page, our Web server automatically recognizes only the consumer's domain name, but not the e-mail address (where possible). http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/staffdirectory 4c98ca1dd907a8a377bcc6fe3bd428ba Thu, 22 Oct 2009 09:51:23 -0400 Staff Directory http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/signup cf2f95e8fb9cc63194f64004e94cd343 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 09:49:24 -0400 If you are board member or administrator of a public school district that has joined the Ohio School Board Association and do not have a username and/or password, please contact Ann Herritt at (614) 540-4000. http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/whysignup 45a6eb982d68bb10431098a3e55baa33 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 09:41:55 -0400 Certain pages and information on the Ohio School Boards Association's website are for OSBA members only. In order for you to see this information, you need to be a member of OSBA and sign in by clicking the sign in button at the top of this page.OSBA membership is open to all public school boards in Ohio. If you have a question regarding membership, please contact Jeff Chambers or Ann Herritt at (614) 540-4000 http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/Services-for-Boards 29d8cdd46b90dfad13b1cb0a44bd6775 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:15:13 -0400 OSBA's highly skilled and experienced staff provide free services supported by your dues, along with fee-based services.Board governance solutions include consultants with board development experts and strategic planning services to help your district prepare for the future.Consultants can assist with superintendent and treasurer searches and evaluations. http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/Board-Candidate 45c1a722fb8b48a6eb3b241079cf3a5d Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:58:34 -0400 OSBA seeks to raise the profile of boardmanship and encourage high-caliber candidates to run for office. The association publishes a Board Candidate Kit as a guide for those seeking office. In addition, Board Candidate Workshops are held throughout the state to provide information about boardmanship and to answer questions from candidates.Candidate informationBoard member testimonials http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/media 45caf2998b7add763e816991b0f8a4cd Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:52:34 -0400 The following news articles appeared on news media Web sites across Ohio today. Appearance on this Web site does not indicate endorsement by OSBA of any editorial or news item. OSBA does not filter the news, but simply provides a reporting of educational news sent to us by NewspaperClips.com. http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/News 2ce5fc289845ce826261032b9c6749ea Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:50:59 -0400 OSBA offers several avenues to reach your target market - the public school board members, superintendents, treasurers, and business officials of Ohio. By marketing your company’s goods or services to public schools, you have the opportunity to expose your company to a $15 billion educational market; a market that includes the people who make the purchasing decisions in Ohio’s schools. http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/contact-us 9cfc9b74983d504ec71db33967591249 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:46:58 -0400 There are a variety of ways to reach association staff. Let us know how we can help you fulfill your leadership role and ensure high levels of student achievement. We're always available to assist you. http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/member-resources f47ee62ed7e6161442a9d5c1ae8bc1b5 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:39:28 -0400 OSBA has many resources to answer your questions. Check out the FAQ for common questions or search our publications for additional information. The OSBA Internet Update offers a brief update on the latest education news. http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/professional-development 4a86aef4a94f945f8e02514c6e50fc38 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:39:02 -0400 nbsp;Whether you’re a new board member or a seasoned veteran, there are always new leadership skills to explore. OSBA offers the following training opportunities to help you reach your full potential as a board member:Board Leadership Institute: OSBA’s Board Leadership Institute is a two-day training event designed by and for board members. Courses cover a range of topics, including general boardmanship, governance, leadership, labor, policy and school law matters.nbsp;Board Presidents’ Workshop: Learn skills essential to successfully lead your district. http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/who-we-are c146e0986e92bff2312ab97cc807ec53 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:38:09 -0400 The Ohio School Boards Association began in 1955 after four regional associations banded together to coordinate activities. Today, OSBA is composed of 718 school boards. Their 3,395 elected board members represent Ohio’s local, city, exempted village, career center and educational service center districts. The management teams of member boards also have access to all OSBA services. http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/issues-and-advocacy a5b43816f664d075849addd81db1a6d3 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:36:25 -0400 OSBA develops, communicates and advocates the perspective of school governance teams. To fulfill our mission of effective advocacy, staff represent boards of education before the state legislature, the State Board of Education, the governor's office, Congress and other state and federal agencies. http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/ohio-school-boards-association 1adda85a33e642be43abb5c238c6f448 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:25:31 -0400 The Ohio School Boards Association is a private, not-for-profit statewide organization of public school boards. Founded in 1955, OSBA’s purpose is to encourage and advance public education through local citizen responsibility. Truly member driven, OSBA’s policies are determined by its members. Membership in OSBA is open to all public school boards. http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/products-and-services 246c5ca2ff3d447b850fde2863faf545 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 13:43:21 -0400 OSBA offers a wide variety of products and services to members, including customized training, legal information, superintendent and treasurer searches and evaluations, risk management services, policy and labor relations services, endorsed programs and communication support.To learn more about OSBA's outstanding suite of services, please call (614) 540-4000 or (800) 589-OSBA.nbsp; http://www.ohioschoolboards.org/node/8 c6c87ac260da36796bbe3115637a86ca Mon, 17 Aug 2009 09:59:59 -0400 Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Donec luctus mattis mollis. 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