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      Honors board members who exemplify outstanding boardmanship
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      Recognizes excellence in local school district governance in support of quality education
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      Training tailored to your board's or staff's needs
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      Share your thoughts on a common book during group webinars
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      Free webinars covering topics pertinent to public school leaders

    Upcoming Training

    Accelerating student success through board policy webinar, August 10
    Student Achievement Liaison Meeting - Virtual, August 10
    Coffee Chat: Solving the Mystery of Bonds and Insurance, August 16
    COSSBA Federal Advocacy Webinar, August 18
    Central Region Open House, August 23
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  • Sally S. Green
    OSBA president-elect nominee announced

    Sally S. Green, a board member at Tuscarawas Valley Local (Tuscarawas), was selected as the 2022 president-elect nominee. The OSBA Delegate Assembly will vote on the nomination on Nov. 14.

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  • 2022 Conference General Session keynotes
    Inspiring keynote speakers headline the Capital Conference

    Keynote speakers Kenyon Salo, John Lithgow, Lynnette Miller, Kurt Russell and Amanda Beard take center stage at the Capital Conference. 

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    Register for the in-person 2022 OSBA Capital Conference

    Don't miss this premier event! Register today for one of the nation's largest education conferences. 

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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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    Are you responsible for your district's student transportation?

    OSBA's MTA program delivers the training and resources you need to accelerate your transportation operations. 

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    OSBA's superior policy service just got better

    Let us set your district up for success by developing, updating and sharing policies that promote effective governance and efficient administration.

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Registration is now open for the 2022 OSBA Capital Conference, Nov. 13-15. 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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Planning for success

Let OSBA be your partner in building a process to develop an effective, aligned strategic plan to map your district’s path to future success.

OSBA's Strategic Planning Service can help your district create a comprehensive, long-term strategic plan to ensure you always know which road to take. OSBA consultants will help you identify critical issues, set comprehensive goals for the district and determine priorities for the future. 

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Ohio Public Student Attendance and Tuition
Guide

This publication covers three primary topics: Ohio’s attendance laws, open enrollment and payment of tuition. While the basic attendance rules are fairly straightforward, the number of exceptions to the rules increases each year. The guide will help you determine whether a student is entitled to attend in your school district, what type of documentation you need to have and whether any special steps must be taken. It deals with students of divorced parents, students whose custody is in doubt, adult students and special education.

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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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