Dyslexia Guidebook public input
The Ohio Department of Education and the Ohio Dyslexia Committee have released a draft copy of the Dyslexia Guidebook. A public comment period is in effect until Jan. 19. Click here to read the draft guidebook, and click here for the public input questionnaire.
Voucher lawsuit
The Ohio Coalition for Equity & Adequacy of School Funding, several school districts and families filed a lawsuit in Franklin County Common Pleas Court that challenges the constitutionality of the EdChoice voucher programs. Click here to read the lawsuit.
House activity
The Ohio House Democratic Caucus announced the process to fill the open seat in House District 11, a seat that became vacant due to former Rep. Stephanie Howse winning election to the Cleveland City Council. Applicants should email resumes and cover letters to Acting House Democratic Chief of Staff Andy DiPalma at Andy.DiPalma@ohiohouse.gov by 5 p.m. Jan. 14.
New Board Member 101 workshops
Experienced OSBA staff have designed a weekend program full of the key information necessary to give new board members the confidence and tools to flatten the learning curve. Board Member 101 will include sessions on governance, collaboration, legal parameters, parliamentary procedure, meeting management, policy management, legislative understanding, district advocacy and school financing. The program is designed to allow new board members to ask questions, network with others and discover the many resources OSBA offers to district members. The New Board Member 101 programs are scheduled for Jan. 8 and Jan. 22. Click here for additional information and to register.
Posted by Nicole Piscitani on 1/07/2022