On-demand Learning

Join policy experts from OSBA and Neola for a foundational overview of the importance of effective policy implementation, best practices for governing through policy and how to evaluate the impact on student success. Learn how to move from a compliance view of policies to a student achievement focus? We will review the top 10 policies that impact student achievement and provide practical next steps for you to evaluate your district's policies and policy process.

This session covers one of the most challenging aspects of serving students with disabilities: behavioral issues in the classroom. We discuss the district’s obligations related to these students, including writing behavioral goals in IEPs, developing effective functional behavioral assessments and behavioral intervention plans, and navigating the manifestation determination process when these students face disciplinary removals.

Speakers: Christina Peer, Esq., Weston Hurd LLP, and Jen Gonda, owner/director, Community Behavior Consulting

This webinar covers how to use the latest test results as a benchmark for your district. Learn what the current academic achievement data reveals and how to use that information to move your district forward.

The provision of assistive technology (AT) to students with disabilities who require it to receive a free, appropriate public education has long been a requirement for school districts. However, the events of the past few years and the explosion of remote learning have forever changed the outlook of what AT might look like for schools and students. This session will cover the basic legal requirements related to AT and some of the latest in AT that school districts can implement.

Speaker: William M. Deters, Esq., Ennis Britton LPA

For public employees, including public school teachers and staffers, social media represents special challenges, special opportunities and special risks. Accessibility, information-sharing and gauging public interest are easier and more convenient than ever before. As are the opportunities to criticize, organize opposition and spread misinformation. And when a crisis hits, it will play out on social media. This Coffee Chat helps participants understand the influence of social media – and how it’s only going to grow. Best practices for public school employees on private social media pages. And how we can all help limit the spread of fake news.

Speaker: Thom Fladung, managing partner, Hennes Communications

Organizational culture is a hot topic. And with employee turnover at a record high and employee morale lower than any team leader wants, it's a topic worth discussing. The problem is everyone's focused on the " what," not the " how." We love talking about "the what" of culture: our core values, our vision statements, our "who we are" pages. Those are exciting conversations to be having, but they don't necessarily get us any closer to actually achieving those things. What we need to be talking about is how we exercise those core values and get to that compelling vision. That's where accelerant culture comes in. This is less about "the what," because you get to design that for your staff and students, and more about "the how," the specific mindsets, behaviors and strategies that are going to get you to your " what." Join us for an exploration of accelerant culture and start creating space for all students and staff to thrive and grow.

Speaker: Daniel Juday, Daniel Juday LLC

This Coffee Chat focuses on Current Electric Market Conditions and Market Trends expected in 2023 and beyond. This info session will assist Treasurers and Superintendents in:
*Navigating Current Electric Markets.
*Forecasting where Electric Markets are headed.
*Identifying Ways You District Can Save Money by Minimizing Costs..

Speaker: Mark R. Frye, President, Palmer Energy

The cost of employee benefits continues to raise. Learn how some districts are using insurance pools to help stabilize processes and expenses.

Key Takeaways:
- Learn about various insurance programs used by Ohio school districts.
- Gain a better understanding of insurance pools.

The last few years have seen a lot of turmoil, and for some, the challenges our schools have faced seem heavier than ever. And we know that what we think the issue is about, and who we think it's for, dictates how we engage with what's happening. Learn how to engage with real conversation and gain an understanding of what's happening in our schools.
Speaker: Daniel Juday - www.danieljuday.com

SchoolComp is a partnership of the Ohio School Boards Association (OSBA) and Ohio Association of School Business Officials (OASBO) to offer a variety of workers' compensation programs to their members. By combining forces, the associations have created a significantly larger program to maximize benefits and options for school districts. SchoolComp is administered by Sedgwick, a solid partner to over 3,100 Ohio public employers with extensive expertise to effectively manage the program.

Speaker: Rejeana Woolum-Napier

Research suggests that effective school boards, in collaboration with district leadership, monitor progress toward achieving district goals and act when progress is not evident. Have you ever wondered how the board should ensure progress toward student achievement? The answer: Ask good questions.

This session will provide insights on how best to advocate for legislation on behalf of your community interests. Also, we will tackle the issues facing our school communities that need to be advocated for on behalf of all students.

Explore the importance of strong fiscal policies and management for district operations. Attendees will learn best practices for fiscal policy management and how to understand and use data that hold spending decisions accountable. This educational and practical session will provide essential knowledge and practical next steps you can apply for effective fiscal operations.

This webinar defines vision, mission, core values and goals to help your board understand the difference between accountability and responsibility as they relate to the district’s strategic plan and board governance. Learn how the relationship between the board and administrative team is crucial to success. This workshop provides simple ways strategic planning can immediately increase your board’s effectiveness.

Strong board governance includes superintendent and treasurer evaluations. These have both legal and institutional components. This webinar focuses on these aspects of the evaluation process, which board members often overlook. This presentation will give you a fresh perspective on best practices related to the whys and hows of superintendent and treasurer evaluations.

This webinar covers five things all leadership team members should know about transportation. In addition, we will answer the most commonly asked transportation questions and discuss transportation laws that are imperative to know and understand.

In this session, we discuss the key questions that evaluation teams must answer when interpreting evaluation results. The session includes an overview of the IDEA eligibility categories and will also feature experts in interpreting evaluation data and making eligibility determinations. We also discuss how these evaluations drive ETR decisions and form the foundations of IEP goals.

Speakers: Julie Martin, Esq., Scott Scriven LLP, and Kate Jordan, School Psychologist, Upper Arlington City Schools

This webinar will help you understand terminology and give a base understanding of property and income taxation.

Reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol training is the responsibility of all employers who manage drivers with commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) to ensure their staff is trained. OSBA's training is tailored specifically to school district needs. Completion of this course meets the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration U.S. Department of Transportation (FMCSA) requirements.

Round 2 of the EPA’s Clean School Bus Program is expected to open soon. This round will be a competitive application process (rather than another lottery), which will advantage high-quality proposals that are designed to compete within the program's rules and demonstrate things like a relevant experience, high likelihood of project success, and cost share.

Highland Electric Fleets has the most experience competing for electric school bus grants and deploying electric fleets in the United States: Highland policy experts Amy McGuire and Josh Williams will share their expertise and provide an overview of what districts can expect in the competitive application and how they can craft successful submissions.

Hardin County, IL district superintendent Andreas Edmondson will also join the webinar to share how he got started with his electrification project and what other districts can learn from his experience