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Don't miss out: Race toward excellence at BLI

The Board Leadership Institute, May 2-3, includes essential training led by experts, engaging networking sessions and an opportunity to lead the charge in Ohio public education. Registration closes April 25.

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Searching for a new superintendent or treasurer?

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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Advocate with data to protect your budget

With Ohio’s school funding under scrutiny, districts must use data to ensure resources remain focused on students. Frontline’s Financial Planning and Budget Management Analytics helps K-12 leaders forecast impacts, test scenarios and communicate the results.

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Take OSBA's Leading the Way podcast with you on the go!

Recent episodes of the OSBA Leading the Way podcast explore what the House-passed budget means for students and strengthening board-superintendent relationships.

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Students can apply today for $500 college scholarship

Applications are being accepted for the 2025 Leo Lucas Scholarship, a program that provides high school seniors funds for college. The deadline is April 30.

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Experience matters

Robertson Construction specializes in K-12 school projects, offering construction management, design-build, project planning and general construction services.

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Upcoming Training

April 22	Coffee Chat: Discover What Makes OSBA’s Search Services Stand Out Webinar	Free
April 22	Understanding House Bill 96: The House version of the biennial budget Webinar	Free
May 2	2025 Board Leadership Institute: Racing Toward Excellence Hilton Polaris in COLUMBUS	$375	Register Now
May 13	May Coffee Chat: Crisis Communications and Public Schools: Combating Fake News Webinar	Free	Register Now
May 27	May OSBA Forum Webinar	Free	Register Now

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Showcase your students

The OSBA Capital Conference Student Achievement Fair highlights outstanding student performance groups and fresh, innovative initiatives from school districts across the state. Nominations are open for student programs, performing groups and artwork.

Performing group submissions must be received by May 14. Student program and artwork nominations are due by Oct. 24.

Nominate a student program • deadline Oct. 24
Nominate a performing group • deadline May 14
Submit student art for the digital art show • deadline Oct. 24
Learn more about the Student Achievement Fair

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On-demand learning fits your schedule

Explore a variety of topics to expand your learning at your convenience and pace:

A Social Media Primer - free with your OSBA membership
Administrator Compensation: Importance of Attracting and Retention of District Leaders - free with your OSBA membership
Managing Messy Business by Putting Crisis Communications in Play - free with your OSBA membership
Navigating levies and bonds
Reasonable Suspicion Training

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Board Officers' Guidebook

Provides a basic understanding of board presidents’ responsibilities and relationships with board members and the administrative staff. Included in the OSBA Boardmanship Series.

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Kent City Schools Treasurer

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Youngstown City Schools Treasurer

Closes May 9

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