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      Online learning that promotes effective governance
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      Honors board members who exemplify outstanding boardmanship
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      Recognizes excellence in local school district governance in support of quality education
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      Four-part award series that honors work of school board members
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    Upcoming Training

    State Legislative Conference - Sold Out!, March 21
    Southeast Regional Spring Conference #2 New Concord, March 21
    Northwest Regional Spring Conference, March 23
    Special Education Law Workshop, March 24
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  • 2023 Board Leadership Institute keynote speakers
    Register now for the OSBA Board Leadership Institute

    Don't miss the 2023 OSBA Board Leadership Institute, April 28-29 at the Hilton Columbus/Polaris. The deadline for hotel reservations is April 4.

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    Make transportation safety a priority

    Your bus drivers are the first and last ones to see your students. Make sure they are fully trained by customizing a training to your districts needs.

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    Spotlight your student performers, artwork and district programs

    The Student Achievement Fair highlights outstanding student performance groups, a digital student art show and innovative initiatives from Ohio school districts. Nominate your students today!

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  • OSBA Leading the Way pocast
    Take OSBA's Leading the Way podcast with you on the go!

    Recent episodes of the OSBA Leading the Way podcast explore Ohio's Open Meetings Act and the expansion of education vouchers and their impact on public education.

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Upcoming Training

March 21
State Legislative Conference - Sold Out!
Sheraton on Capitol Square in Columbus
$155 Register Now
March 21
Southeast Regional Spring Conference #2 New Concord
John Glenn School in New Concord
$40 Register Now
March 23
Northwest Regional Spring Conference
Ottoville Local Schools (Putnam) in Ottoville
$40 Register Now
March 24
Special Education Law Workshop
Ohio School Boards Association in Columbus
$180 Register Now
March 27
March OSBA Forum
Webinar
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Overcoming barriers to achievement

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Barriers to student achievement may exist in a child’s school and within the home. Access resources on the following topics to help your students:

  • chronic absenteeism and attendance
  • diversity and inclusion
  • equity in education
  • mental health resources
  • poverty
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Build your leadership skills at BLI

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Attend the Board Leadership Institute (BLI) to further your professional development and connect with experts and your colleagues from around the state. This two-day event is April 28-29 at the Hilton Columbus/Polaris.

Register today

Stay at the Hilton Columbus/Polaris for $147 per night if booked by April 4. Call (614) 885-1600 and mention OSBA to reserve a room.

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Effective Booster Groups and Support Organizations

Although Ohio law does not specifically address booster groups and parent organizations, these organizations and their respective activities do fall under numerous federal and state laws and regulations. This publication provides vital information to both school districts and booster group members regarding booster group governance, liability matters and financial issues. The publication also offers recommendations on effective school board and booster group relations.

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