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New to your school board? OSBA has the training to help you move from election to action

Build the skills and confidence to lead effectively from day one. Register now for one of these training sessions, held throughout the state.

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Thank you school board members!

January is School Board Recognition Month, and OSBA would like to thank the nearly 3,500 school board superstars who help all Ohio public school students succeed!

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Schedule your 2026 professional development

Board member training and more events begin in January. Review the events and sign up today!

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The benefits of your OSBA membership

OSBA offers districts numerous programs, services and information through their membership. Review the many outstanding benefits districts have received by being a member of OSBA.

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Upcoming Training

January 9	Levy University Webinar	$130	Register Now
January 24	From Election to Action: Southwest Region Holiday Inn & Suites Eastgate in Cincinnati	$350	Register Now
January 24	From Election to Action: Northeast Region Drury Plaza Hotel Cleveland Downtown in Cleveland	$350	Register Now
January 31	From Election to Action: Northwest Region Findlay Inn & Conference Center in Findlay	$350	Register Now
January 31	From Election to Action: Central Region OSBA in COLUMBUS	$350	Register Now

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Set the course for your district

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Imagine what your district could look like in the next two, five or eight years by considering the opportunities and challenges for student success. Let OSBA partner with you to create an effective, aligned strategic plan to guide your district's development.

Learn more about OSBA's Strategic Planning Services

Programs to help your district

Learn how your membership can more than pay for itself with these carefully affiliate programs. OSBA understands our members face challenges and opportunities and this is why we have selected these programs to help provide districts with services they need for effective school management.

These programs range from strategic communication services, electronic board governance solutions and financial services to safety, insurance and pooling programs.

Take advantage of O SBA affiliate programs

Review additional programs available through your OSBA membership

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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.