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CE Board Member 101: A comprehensive professional development experience for the first year of office, January 22
NE Board Member 101: A comprehensive professional development experience for the first year of office, January 22
Coffee Chat: Online payment systems that drive parent adoptions, January 25
Reasonable Suspicion, January 25
Introduction to Community Learning Centers (Virtual) , January 25
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Apply now: Leo Lucas Scholarship deadline March 15

Applications are being accepted for the 2022 OSBA Black Caucus Leo Lucas Scholarship, a program that provides ethnically and culturally diverse high school seniors funds for college.

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OSBA Journal recaps 2021 Capital Conference

This issue recaps the in-person event and showcases the members of the 2021 All-Ohio School Board.

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Board members: Master your board leadership skills

The Board Member 201 workshops, created for board officers and veteran board members, offer the tools you need to improve your boardmanship skills and effectively lead your district.

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Are you covered when it comes to life insurance?

Get protection and peace of mind with OSBA's AD&D insurance program. Board members and administrators can purchase AD&D coverage for themselves and their families through the OSBA Insurance Agency through Feb. 28.

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Join our team!

OSBA has an opening for a policy consultant.

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Celebrate school boards this month!

Gov. DeWine issued a proclamation recognizing January as School Board Recognition Month. Get tips and resources to honor your school board.

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Welcome new board members!

Review the services and workshops OSBA has to help you in your first year of board services.

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COVID-19: Resources and information on the coronavirus

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

Upcoming Training

January 22	CE Board Member 101: A comprehensive professional development experience for the first year of office Renaissance Columbus Westerville/Polaris Hotel in Westerville	$285
January 22	NE Board Member 101: A comprehensive professional development experience for the first year of office Holiday Inn Cleveland South in Independence	$285
January 25	Coffee Chat: Online payment systems that drive parent adoptions	Free	Register Now
January 25	Reasonable Suspicion Stark County Educational Service Center in North Canton	$75	Register Now
January 25	Introduction to Community Learning Centers (Virtual)	Free

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Management services to guide your district

Because of the impact collective bargaining has on the educational process, OSBA offers the following labor relations services to member boards:

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Your OSBA member benefits

OSBA offers numerous member benefits designed to help prepare board members for their duties, overcome tough challenges and find their way to successful board governance. They include:

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OSBA Store

Gavel & Block

10" gavel and 4.25" walnut block with inscribed block face and gavel band.
Plate size: 4.5" x .875"
May be customized with district logo for a one-time setup fee of $35.