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Register for the Capital Conference

Registration is open for one of the nation's largest education conferences. Register for this premier event today!

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Aug. 7 is the biggest day of the year!

Nominating petitions must be filed with your county board of elections by 4 p.m. on Aug. 7 to run for a seat on your local board of education.

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Get an in-depth analysis of the biennial budget

Attend the Budget Analysis and Discussion Seminar on Aug. 15 to gain insight into the budget process and the final version of the legislation.

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Upcoming Training

July 19	Refocusing your board from conflict to kids OSBA office, Columbus	$100	Register Now
August 2	Attendance, Tuition and Custody Law Workshop Nationwide Hotel & Conference Center, Columbus	$190	Register Now
August 13	Reasonable Suspicion Training - August a.m. OSBA office, Columbus	$50	Register Now
August 13	Reasonable Suspicion Training - August p.m. OSBA office, Columbus	$50	Register Now
August 15	Budget Analysis and Discussion (BAD) Seminar Nationwide Hotel & Conference Center, Lewis Center	$200	Register Now

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Run for your local school board

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

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

Access free resources and learn about candidate training opportunities.

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Register for the 2019 Capital Conference

Registration is now open for the 2019 OSBA Capital Conference, Nov. 10-12 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. Don’t miss your chance to network with other board members and administrators from across the state. Plan now to bring your leadership team to this premier educational conference.

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Candidate: A practical guide to running for school board

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.