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Thank you Rick!

OSBA CEO Rick Lewis retires after nearly 40 years of service to school board members and Ohio public education.

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Master of Educational Leadership

Grow beyond the classroom with principal licensure endorsement through the University of Cincinnati.

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Earn STARs for your commitment to your district

OSBA's STAR Awards program recognizes school board members’ commitment and service to Ohio’s children. Earn awards for your service, training, aptitude and recognition of your dedication to being a model board member.

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Achieve results with Rahmberg Stover and Associates

Ensure your district is competitive regarding employee wages and salaries.

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Get on Board: Access resources to help you become a school board candidate

OSBA has free webinars and factsheets to help you learn about becoming a school board candidate.

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Summer special offered on custom board workshops

Summer planning leads to a successful academic year for your district! Save up to $200 when you book a custom workshop or retreat from June 1 through Aug. 15.

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Volunteer to serve on a committee in your region

School board members: OSBA is accepting applications for 2024 regional committees. The application deadline is June 30.

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Upcoming Training

June 9	OCSBA School Attorney Workshop	$180	Register Now
June 13	Science of Reading Webinar Webinar	Free	Register Now
June 21	Human Capital Essentials Training with ODE Ohio School Boards Association in Columbus	Free	Register Now
July 22	Get on Board! Pre-Board Candidate Webinar Webinar	Free	Register Now
August 1	Budget, Analysis & Discussion Seminar	$205	Register Now

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Apply to serve on an OSBA committee

Get actively involved with OSBA by applying for a state or regional committee. It is a great way to get to know your fellow board members, network and collaborate while supporting your association. All school board members are encouraged to submit an application for various elected offices and appointed committees within the association. The application deadline is June 30.

Review OSBA state and regional committees

Download the Call for Committees application

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Become an advocate for your district

You district needs and effective advocate at the local, state and federal levels -- YOU!

OSBA has resources to help you in your advocacy efforts:

"Effective advocacy for school leaders" offers nine steps to help school board members and administrators become strong advocates for their school districts.

Contribute to Kids PAC, OSBA's political action committee. Kids PAC is a way for us to focus attention on our legislative agenda and to support lawmakers who believe in our goals.

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