Join OSBA for a dynamic deep dive into the laws that shape your schools. This year’s Attendance, Tuition & Custody Law Workshop will empower school staff with expert-led sessions that tackle real-world challenges — from immigrant student enrollment to residency disputes and stress management.

Key Takeaways:
Up-to-date information about the laws that govern school attendance.
New ways to help students who are enrolling in your district's schools.
Experienced school law professionals share their insights on enrollment, tuition and custody matters.

Seating for in-person attendance is limited!

Registrations for this workshop must be made by Friday, July 25, 2025 for both in person and virtual attendance.

Cancellations must be made by noon on Friday, July 25, 2025 to receive a refund of your workshop registration fee.

There will be no CLE's offered for this workshop.

Sessions

Date Title Location
8/1/25 [In-Person] Attendance Tuition and Custody Law Workshop 8700 Lyra Drive Columbus, OH 43240
8/1/25 [Virtual] Attendance, Tuition, and Custody Law Workshop Webinar

Friday August 1, 2025

8 a.m.
Registration Opens
Polaris Ballroom Foyer
8 a.m.
Breakfast Served
Polaris Ballroom ABC

Menu: TBA

If you have dietary restrictions or requests, please let Scott Clay know so we can insure we are able to accommodate those needs by emailing sclay@ohioschoolboards.org 

8:45 a.m.
Welcome and Introductions
Polaris Ballroom ABC
8:50 a.m.
Serving students from immigrant families
Inna Simakovsky, attorney, Simakovsky Law

Immigrant families may face unique challenges when trying to enroll their children in schools. This session will focus on the legal rights of immigrant students to attend public schools, the documents that districts can — and cannot — require from immigrant families and how districts can find resources to help them serve this population. 

9:50 a.m.
Break
10 a.m.
Resolving disputes about district of residence and tuition obligations
Daniel R. Shisler, attorney, Peters Kalail & Markakis LPA

The first question districts must answer when a family seeks to enroll a new student is whether the student is entitled to attend the district’s schools. However, this seemingly straightforward question can have unexpected twists and turns. Learn how to resolve disputes about district of residence and tuition requirements.

11 a.m.
Break
11:10 a.m.
Promoting and enforcing school attendance
Immy Singh, attorney, Pepple & Waggoner

Educators know the positive effect regular school attendance has on academic performance and social development for students. In this session, learn more about the legal requirements for school districts related to attendance and how their application in the real world illustrates the effect of House Bill 410 on schools and classrooms

12:10 p.m.
Lunch
Polaris Ballroom ABC

Menu: TBA

Please let Scott Clay know if you have any dietary restrictions or requests so we can accommodate those needs by emailing him in advance at sclay@ohioschoolboards.org

1 p.m.
Let’s discuss: Navigating common enrollment issues
Moderator: Hollie F. Reedy, attorney, Ennis Britton Co. LPA

Join a panel of experienced enrollment professionals, led by an education law expert, as they discuss a range of enrollment, tuition and custody issues that enrollment specialists face every year. The discussion will be lively, and you'll take away some new techniques to handle your own challenging situations. 

2:30 p.m.
Break
2:40 p.m.
Stress management for school employees
Cristin O’Riordan, mental health and competency-based education coordinator, Fairfield County ESC

Serving families and students in times of increasing demands, heightened scrutiny and declining budgets is challenging. A mental health coordinator offers strategies to manage stress and bring your best self to your job every day.

3:10 p.m.
Adjournment