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    November OSBA Forum, November 25
    Professional Conduct Webinar for School Attorneys, December 3
    Addressing student barriers, December 4
    Winter School Finance Workshop, December 5
    Presiding with a purpose: a guide to being board president, December 10
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    The 2025 Student Achievement Fair brought the classroom to the Capital Conference, allowing students to become the teachers. View photos from the event.

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    What will your district look like in the future?

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

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    OSBA has provided fully customized executive searches for more than 40 years. Let us share how we can help your board.

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    Strengthen financial plans with tools that bring clarity, transparency and trust to the boardroom.

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November 25
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Professional Conduct Webinar for School Attorneys
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Addressing student barriers
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December 5
Winter School Finance Workshop
OASBO Offices & Event Center in Westerville
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December 10
Presiding with a purpose: a guide to being board president
Webinar
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OSBA staff contribute to blogs that provide up-to-date information to help members in their roles:

Facts in a Flash: OSBA’s weekly legislative update

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 Let OSBA help set your district up for success by developing, updating and sharing policies that communicate and promote effective governance and efficient administration. View our services at a glance to see how we can help you govern your district.

https://www.ohioschoolboards.org/policy-services

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