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    Last chance to volunteer for an OSBA committee

    School board members: OSBA is accepting applications for 2022 state and regional committees. The application deadline is June 30.

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  • You are a star!
    Take the Aptitude Award assessment to catch your next star!

    To receive the Aptitude Award, board members must receive an 80% passing score on an online assessment. The assessment period is June 14 through July 9.

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    Join our team!

    OSBA has an opening for a Northwest regional manager.

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    The bus stops here

    OSBA is ready to help your district get into the driver’s seat by assisting with all of your school transportation needs.

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    Learn how to effectively communicate with your district

    Give the people who live in your district information they value and can use through a communication audit by Hennes Communications.

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  • June 2021 Journal cover
    Education post-pandemic

    The June issue of the OSBA Journal examines what public education will look like in a post-pandemic world and lessons learned.

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    Diversity and equity in your district: From planning to action

    The OSBA Diversity & Equity Consulting Services will provide the training and support you need to best optimize the opportunities that diversity offers.

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OSBA continues to update and share information to support boards of education and school leaders.

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NOTE: OSBA Board Candidate Workshop and Webinar registrants will receive this book. This OSBA publication answers commonly asked questions related to getting started as a candidate. Topics covered include management of the campaign committee, financial reporting and ethical issues.

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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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