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Access handouts and details for Mental Health and Social-Emotional Learning Summit

Access the handouts and additional details for the summit.

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Journal profiles OSBA President Lee Schreiner

The February issue highlights Schreiner's mission to pay it forward and offers tips for new board members.

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Nominate a learning session for the Capital Conference!

OSBA is seeking nominations for learning sessions for the 2020 OSBA Capital Conference and Trade Show. Nominate a presentation today; the deadline is March 4 at 5 p.m.

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Searching for a new superintendent or treasurer?

OSBA consultants expertly guide the board as it makes this key decision. We handle details and communications, so your board can focus on selecting a candidate and ensuring a smooth transition to new leadership.

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Grow your business!

Maximize your visibility with key Ohio public school decision-makers by exhibiting at the OSBA Capital Conference and Trade Show.

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Caucus offering scholarship funds for college

Applications are being accepted for the 2020 OSBA Black Caucus Leo Lucas Scholarship, a program that provides ethnically and culturally diverse high school seniors funds for college. The deadline is March 6.

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Register now for your region's spring conference!

Network with colleagues and learn more about activities in your region and get updates on important education issues and association events.

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Protecting you and your family

OSBA offers free business travel AD&D insurance in the amount of $100,000 to board members as a membership benefit. Board members and administrators can purchase AD&D coverage for themselves and their families through the OSBA Insurance Agency through March 31.

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Dive into alternative funding sources

School boards and their leadership teams can discover how to optimize their school district’s financial health through alternative funding resources. Learn how strong partnerships among the leadership team can lead your district to success.

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Upcoming Training

February 24	An Introduction to Collective Bargaining in Schools OSBA, Columbus	$180
February 25	Mental Health and Social-Emotional Learning Summit Greater Columbus Convention Center (Concourse C), Columbus	Free
February 26	Clearinghouse Training - Marietta Ohio Valley ESC, Marietta	$50	Register Now
February 26	Pickaway County ESC Leadership Academy Pickaway County ESC, Circleville
February 28	School Finance 101: What school board members should know OSBA office, Columbus	$170	Register Now

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Nominate conference session, student groups

OSBA is seeking presentations for learning sessions at the 2020 Capital Conference. We're looking for timely topics that will engage attendees in discussions involving the latest education trends, issues and solutions or successful districts projects or programs that can be replicated in another district. Nominations are due at 5 p.m on March 4.

We also are seeking student programs and performing groups for the 2020 Student Achievement Fair. Showcase your students on Monday, Nov. 9; complete an application today!

Nominate a conference learning session

Nominate a student performing group

Nominate a student program

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Access info for mental health, SEL summit

Download handouts and view parking and lunch information to prepare for the Feb. 25 Mental Health and Social-Emotional Learning Summit at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. It will be held in the north area of the building, near the corner of Goodale Ave. and North High St.

Breakout sessions

Resource Fair

Download program

View parking and lunch information

See map of parking lots near the Greater Columbus Convention Center

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Board Officers' Guidebook

Provides a basic understanding of board presidents’ responsibilities and relationships with board members and the administrative staff. Included in the OSBA Boardmanship Series.