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      Review the responsibilities of being a board member
    • Services for Board Members
      Customized training, evaluations, executive searches and survey services
    • Board member programs
      Mentoring programs and recognition programs for board members, businesses and media
    • All-Ohio School Board award
      Honors board members who exemplify outstanding boardmanship
    • Ohio Boards of Distinction Award
      Recognizes excellence in local school district governance in support of quality education
    • STAR Awards Program
      Four-part award series that honors work of school board members
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    • For New Board Members
      Resources to help new board members
    • Running for a school board
      A guide for school board candidates
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      Stay up-to-date on the latest legislative issues and track current legislation
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      Learn about Ohio's school-funding system
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      OSBA's award-winning bimonthly magazine featuring in-depth analysis of timely topics
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      Newsletters on school management issues, policy development and timely topics for board members and administrators
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      Listen to stay up-to-date on association news and the issues impacting public education
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      Timely information to advance student achievement in your district
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      Releases to inform members and the media of the latest OSBA news
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      Improving student achievement, important links, tool kits, databases, fact sheets and brochures
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    • Overcoming barriers to achievement
      Resources to help students overcome barriers to success
    • Advancing student achievement
      Discover how board members and administrators can collaborate to boost student achievement
  • Services
    • Communication Services
      Offering publications and communications services for school boards, administrators and their staff
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      Financial forecasting, consulting and training on school financial issues
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      Offering AD&D insurance to school district employees and board members
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      Information on school law issues and developments and Legal Assistance Fund
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      Customized training, strategic planning, superintendent/treasurer searches, surveys and evaluations
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      Training programs, bus standards and state rules and regulations
    • OSBA Affiliate Programs
      Outside vendors carefully selected to help districts with services needed for effective school management.
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    • Workshops & Events
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    • Professional development policies
      Information on registration, cancellation policies and workshop credit
    • On-demand Learning
      Access webinars to learn at your convenience
    • Board Leadership Institute
      Two days of professional development created by board members for board members
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      OSBA's premier professional development event
    • Customized training for your board and staff
      Training tailored to your board's or staff's needs
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      Share your thoughts on a common book during group webinars
    • Mental Health and Social-Emotional Learning Summit
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      OSBA Forums tackle critical issues facing public education today

    Upcoming Training

    OCSBA School Attorney Workshop, June 6
    June Coffee Chat: New State Budget , June 10
    Southwest Region Open House, June 18
    June OSBA Forum, June 24
    Urban School Boards Network Meeting, July 22
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  • Student Achievement Fair nominations
    Nominate your student programs and artwork for the Student Achievement Fair

    OSBA is seeking outstanding student programs and artwork for the Student Achievement Fair at the OSBA Capital Conference. 

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  • Get on Board Ohio
    Get on Board: Access resources to help you become a school board candidate

    OSBA offers videos, a free webinar and fact sheets to help you learn about becoming a school board candidate.

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    Empower your district with OSBA policy services

    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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    Summer special offered on custom board workshops

    Summer planning leads to a successful academic year for your district! Save up to $200 when you book a custom workshop or retreat from June 1 through Aug. 15.

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    Learning doesn't take a break!

    OSBA offers a wide range of publications to help your district excel year-round and enhance student success.

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Upcoming Training

June 6
OCSBA School Attorney Workshop
Webinar
$200 Register Now
June 10
June Coffee Chat: New State Budget
Webinar
Free Register Now
June 18
Southwest Region Open House
Hilton Garden Inn Dayton South-Austin Landing in MIAMISBURG
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June 24
June OSBA Forum
Webinar
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July 22
Urban School Boards Network Meeting
OSBA in COLUMBUS
Free Register Now
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Awards recognize your committment

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OSBA's STAR Awards program highlights school board members' commitment and service to Ohio's students. Four awards comprise the program:

  • Service Award: Points accrue from local school board, district, region and state leadership, including service on OSBA committees and local board offices and committees.
  • Training Award: Earn points through professional development events and activities delivered by OSBA and other groups and associations
  • Aptitude Award: Board members must receive an 80% passing score on an online assessment to earn this award.
  • Recognition Award: A board member may be nominated for the Recognition Award by their own school board by a majority vote of the board. 
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Programs to help your district

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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 OSBA affiliate programs

Review additional programs available through your OSBA membership

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Our Vision

Leading the way as the respected voice of Ohio public education.

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8050 N. High St., Suite 100
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 540-4000 | (800) 589-OSBA
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