The Urban Network is the premier advisory voice to OSBA, dedicated to helping urban school boards of education effectively prepare all students to be globally competitive and successful in college and/or career. By sharing ideas and best practices, we ensure that all urban school districts benefit. We invite any and all staff in the district to participate in the conversation.

Submit discussion topics in advance to Malania Birney, mbirney@ohioschoolboards.org to be considered for inclusion in this evenings group discussions.

*Please contact Scott Clay with any dietary restrictions or requests you may have sclay@ohioschoolboards.org

Tuesday July 22, 2025

5:30 p.m.
Buffer Dinner Served

COMBO PULLED CHICKEN & PORK SANDWICHES
BBQ PULLED CHICKEN
BBQ PULLED PORK
BAKERY FRESH BUNS
SIDE OF SWEET PICKLES
SIDE OF BBQ SAUCE
BAKED BEANS
COLESLAW
BASKET OF TROPICAL CHIPS
DESSERT BASKET FILLED WITH COOKIES AND BROWNIES

Please let Scott Clay know if you have special dietary restricts or needs. sclay@ohioschoolboards.org

6 p.m.
Welcome, OSBA and COSSBA announcements
Thomas C. Patterson, OSBA President Malania Birney and Quinn Maceyko, OSBA
6:15 p.m.
School district reports

 Each district will give an oral report on recent activities, problems and achievements for sharing and discussion 

7 p.m.
Business initiated by UN members

 • Student mental health and wellness, suicide prevention

• Autism and disabilities support

• Discipline, attendance, administrative evaluations, engagement, policy proposals 

7:30 p.m.
Un meetings, 2025-2026 school year

Share and discuss feedback from survey participants

8 p.m.
Adjournment