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Network, celebrate with peers in your region!

The region spring conferences celebrate public education and provide updates on regional initiatives. Register today!

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Submit a proposal to present at the Capital Conference

Join us as we move public education forward together! Review tips for creating a great proposal and submission guidelines and submit a session by March 6.

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Efficient. Accessible. Tailored for your district

OSBA’s Policy Services help your board stay current and confident — saving time while strengthening governance.

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Celebrate Ohio public schools

Public Schools Week is Feb. 23-27. OSBA has graphics and other resources to help you celebrate your district's achievements.

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Upcoming Training

February 25	SW Region OASBO/OSBA SchoolComp Workshop Hilton Garden Inn Austin Landing in Miamisburg	Free	Register Now
February 26	School Finance 101: What districts need to know OSBA Offices in Columbus	$200	Register Now
February 27	Special Education Law Workshop Webinar	$200	Register Now
February 27	NW Region OASBO/OSBA SchoolComp Workshop Hilton Garden Inn Findlay in FIndlay	Free	Register Now
March 2	NE Region OASBO/OSBA SchoolComp Workshop Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMU) in Rootstown	Free	Register Now

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Nominate conference session, student groups

Nominate a learning session at the 2026 Capital Conference. We're looking for timely topics that will engage attendees in discussions involving the latest education trends, issues and solutions or successful district projects or programs that can be replicated in another district. The deadline is March 6.

We are also seeking student programs, art and performing groups for the 2026 Student Achievement Fair. Showcase your students on Monday, Nov. 16; complete an application today!

Nominate a student program • deadline Oct. 23
Nominate a performing group • deadline May 15
Submit student art for the digital art show • deadline Oct. 23

Learn more about the Student Achievement Fair

Nominate a session

Register for free SchoolComp Workshops

Meet your two-hour requirement for safety training, hear the latest on OASBO & OSBA’s Ohio SchoolComp program, workers' compensation and unemployment compensation updates and more.

The workshop is open to all school districts, regardless of which worker’s compensation group or program you participate in, brought to you by the OASBO and OSBA SchoolComp program, administered by Sedgwick.

These workshops are being held around the state through March 5. The March 5 workshop includes a virtual option. Click to register:

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New Board Member Kit

A “survival kit” for all new board members. Includes these publications: Boardmanship, Board-Legislature Partnership, Board-Superintendent Partnership, Board-Treasurer Partnership, Board Officers' Guidebook and Parliamentary Procedure at a Glance.