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    Transportation State Reports and Cost Analysis Workshop, April 24
    Board Leadership Institute, April 26
    ESC of Northeast Ohio Leadership Academy, April 29
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    I’m drowning in records (but afraid to throw any away): A records retention primer, May 22
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  • Get on Board Ohio
    Get on Board and become a voice for Ohio's students

    OSBA has resources, webinars and training to help you become a candidate for your school board.

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  • BLI General Session
    Register for the Board Leadership Institute

    The Board Leadership Institute — April 26-27 — offers two days of boardmanship training and networking.

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    Guide your district to a successful future

    OSBA can help you create a path to success through a comprehensive, long-term strategic plan to ensure you always know which road to take. 

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  • Medina performers
    Spotlight your student performers and district programs

    Nominate your student performing group or district program for the Student Achievement Fair at the OSBA Capital Conference in November. The deadline for performing groups is May 24.

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Upcoming Training

April 24
Transportation State Reports and Cost Analysis Workshop
OSBA office, Columbus
 $100
April 26
Board Leadership Institute
Hilton Columbus/Polaris, Columbus
 $285 Register Now
April 29
ESC of Northeast Ohio Leadership Academy
ESC of Northeast Ohio
 Free
May 14
Levy University
OSBA office, Columbus
 $170 Register Now
May 22
I’m drowning in records (but afraid to throw any away): A records retention primer
Remote, Webinar
 $50 Register Now
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OSBA has numerous resources to help you run for your local school boards. 

Learn what a school board member does and the responsibilities of serving on a school board

View free webinars on becoming a school board candidate, campaign first steps and campaign contributions, expenditures and reporting requirements.

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Check out these recently updated books available in the OSBA Bookstore:

  • Labor Relations in Ohio Public Schools
  • Special Education Law in Ohio
  • Student Discipline in Ohio
  • Candidate: A practical guide to running for school board (available in May)

 

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Ohio School Law Manual 2019

(2019 edition) A paperback version of the interpretive text that appears in the Ohio School Law Guide. Written by attorney Kimball H. Carey. The Law Manual is a perfect reference for anyone involved with education.

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