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    OBWC First aid in the workplace, December 4
    OCSBA Professional Conduct Webinar, December 4
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    December Coffee Chat: Ohio's Bathroom Bill — Its impact on district policies and insurance, December 17
    December OSBA Forum, December 17
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Upcoming Training

December 4
OBWC First aid in the workplace
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December 4
OCSBA Professional Conduct Webinar
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December 9
BASA/OASBO/OSBA Winter School Finance Workshop
OASBO Conference Center in Westerville
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December 17
December Coffee Chat: Ohio's Bathroom Bill — Its impact on district policies and insurance
Webinar
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December 17
December OSBA Forum
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Plan now for your organizational meeting

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The date of your January organizational meeting must be set by Dec. 31. Start 2025 on a high note by reviewing resources to help you conduct your first meeting of the year.

School board organization meeting and oath of office fact sheet

Organizational meeting reminders • Dec. 1, 2023

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Your board's role in student achievement

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Learn how school boards can effectively advance achievement in their district:

  • the board's role in student achievement
  • customized student achievement workshops
  • overcoming barriers to student achievement
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Jade crystal book with two locations for etching. Book weighs four pounds. 7.875" x 5.875" x 0.75"
May be customized with district logo for a one-time setup fee of $35.

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