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    Get insights into bond issues during the virtual Levy University

    Review the types of bonds, levies and millage, specifics on placing the levy on the ballot and best practices for communicating your district's funding needs.

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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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  • Benefits of your OSBA membership
    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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  • 2026 School Board Recognition Month
    Honor your school board members!

    January is School Board Recognition Month. Get tips and resources to celebrate your school board members' commitment to public education.

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Upcoming Training

January 9
Levy University
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January 24
From Election to Action: Southwest Region
Holiday Inn & Suites Eastgate in Cincinnati
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January 24
From Election to Action: Northeast Region
Drury Plaza Hotel Cleveland Downtown in Cleveland
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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
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Plan now for your organizational meeting

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The date of your January organizational meeting must be set by Dec. 31. Start 2026 on a high note by reviewing resources to help you conduct your first meeting of the year.

School board organization meeting and oath of office fact sheet

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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.

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