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    • Understanding the role of the school board
      Review the responsibilities of being a board member
    • Services for Board Members
      Customized training, evaluations, executive searches and survey services
    • Informed Governance on-demand series
      Online learning that promotes effective governance
    • Board member programs
      Mentoring programs and recognition programs for board members, businesses and media
    • All-Ohio School Board award
      Honors board members who exemplify outstanding boardmanship
    • Ohio Boards of Distinction Award
      Recognizes excellence in local school district governance in support of quality education
    • STAR Awards Program
      Four-part award series that honors work of school board members
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      Resources to help new board members
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      A guide for school board candidates
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      Learn about Ohio's school-funding system
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    • OSBA Journal magazine
      OSBA's award-winning bimonthly magazine featuring in-depth analysis of timely topics
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      Newsletters on school management issues, policy development and timely topics for board members and administrators
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      Listen to stay up-to-date on association news and the issues impacting public education
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      Timely information to advance student achievement in your district
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      Releases to inform members and the media of the latest OSBA news
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      Education-related research materials for school board members and administrators.
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      Strategies and research to advance student achievement
    • Overcoming barriers to achievement
      Tool kits to help students overcome barriers to success
    • Advancing student achievement
      Discover how board members and administrators can collaborate to boost student achievement
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      View news articles appeared on Ohio news media websites today
  • Services
    • Communication Services
      Offering publications and communications services for school boards, administrators and their staff
    • Diversity & Equity Consulting Services
      Learn how to foster diversity and equity in your district
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      Financial forecasting, consulting and training on school financial issues
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      Offering AD&D insurance to school district employees and board members
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      Information on school law issues and developments and Legal Assistance Fund
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      Outside vendors carefully selected to help districts with services needed for effective school management.
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      OSBA, along with outside providers, delivering products and services to effectively manage schools.
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      Information on registration, cancellation policies and workshop credit
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      Access webinars to learn at your convenience
    • Board Leadership Institute
      Two days of professional development created by board members for board members
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      OSBA's premier professional development event
    • Customized training for your board and staff
      Training tailored to your board's or staff's needs
    • OSBA Book Club
      Share your thoughts on a common book during group webinars
    • Mental Health and Social-Emotional Learning Summit
    • OSBA town halls
      Free webinars covering topics pertinent to public school leaders

    Upcoming Training

    Town Hall, May 24
    Reasonable Suspicion Training, June 8
    OCSBA School Attorney Workshop - Virtual, June 10
    OCSBA School Attorney Workshop - In Person, June 10
    School Sports Law, June 24
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  • BLI learning session
    In photos: 2022 Board Leadership Institute

    Board members from across the state met to learn, network and engage during the annual Board Leadership Institute in May.

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  • Leo Lucas Scholarship
    Last chance: Deadline for the Leo Lucas Scholarship extended to June 1

    Applications are being accepted for the 2022 OSBA Black Caucus Leo Lucas Scholarship, a program that provides ethnically and culturally diverse high school seniors funds for college.

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  • Summer special
    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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  • You're a star!
    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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    Share your ideas and expertise!

    Get actively involved in OSBA by volunteering for a regional or state committee.

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Upcoming Training

May 24
Town Hall
Webinar
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June 8
Reasonable Suspicion Training
Webinar
$60 Register Now
June 10
OCSBA School Attorney Workshop - In Person
OSBA in Columbus
$175
June 10
OCSBA School Attorney Workshop - Virtual
Webinar
$175 Register Now
June 24
School Sports Law
OSBA in Columbus
$175 Register Now
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Apply to serve on an OSBA committee

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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

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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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This OSBA publication provides an accurate description of the state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to public records and explains the complex nature of executive sessions and record keeping.

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OSBA Executive Searches

Maple Heights City Treasurer
Closes June 13
Chillicothe City Treasurer
Closes June 6
Jonathan Alder Local (Madison) Superintendent
Closes June 1
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Closes June 17
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Our Mission

OSBA leads the way to educational excellence by serving Ohio’s public school board members and the diverse districts they represent through superior service, unwavering advocacy and creative solutions.

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8050 N. High St., Suite 100
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 540-4000 | (800) 589-OSBA
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