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
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Employers grapple with Ohio's legalization of recreational marijuana, reflecting a broader societal shift in our approach to this commonly misused substance—second only to alcohol. With varied and evolving state laws, the landscape remains complex, leaving employees questioning the impact on their roles, while employers navigate policy adjustments amid this dynamic environment. This webinar explores the current workplace trends regarding marijuana, business concerns tied to Ohio's adult-use marijuana legalization and important school considerations for alcohol/drug policies and maintaining drug-free workplace programs.
Speakers: Rejeana Woolum-Napier, Member Services Manager, Sedgwick and Allison Sharer, OCPC Senior Policy Consultant, Working Partners System, Inc.
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When — not if — a crisis strikes your school or school district, will you be prepared to talk about it? Effective crisis communications is about what you say, when you say it and how you say it to your teachers, staffers, parents, students and community partners via conventional media and on social media. A solid reputation built over years of hard work may be on the line. This webinar will show you what to do and how to respond when a crisis hits.
Speaker: Thom Fladung, managing partner, Hennes Communications
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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
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This webinar reviews some of the more frequently asked questions on the applicability of Ohio’s ethics laws to coaches. May a coach accept a gift from parents or the booster club for a winning season? May a board member serve as a coach in the district? May a coach offer private lessons to players? Learn more in this informative session!
Speaker: Hollie F. Reedy, Ennis Britton Co. LPA
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Despite the district’s best efforts, sometimes parents will file due process complaints and requests for hearings on special education disputes. What does this mean for school staff? How should they respond when they get the notice? This webinar walks you through the process and answers these basic questions as to what school staff should know about this sometimes intimidating process.
Speaker: Derek L. Towster, Esq., and Jessica Dawso, Esq., Scott Scriven LLP
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This webinar reviews the statutes, guidelines and best practices for funding your district’s athletic programs, including managing student activity funds, hosting fundraisers, and collaborating with booster clubs.
Speakers: Peter Zawadski, Weston Hurd
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Review the specifics of a school board member's scope of authority, how high-functioning boards of education work together and the details of campaign finance and legal issues. This is a condensed version of the in-person Board Candidate Workshops that are offered in September 2023. Those who purchase the on-demand webinar will receive a Board Candidate Kit, which includes “Candidate: A practical guide to running for school board;” a subscription to the OSBA Journal, the premier bimonthly magazine for school board members; and a subscription to Briefcase, a semimonthly newsletter.
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Are you tasked with coordinating staff sign-ups, collecting information from parents, scheduling meeting times or surveying the community? In this session, learn efficient form creation, collaboration and data organization. Master advanced techniques like adding sections, creating pathways and getting pre-filled links to manage your data effectively and save yourself and your team precious time.
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Technology continues to shape the educational experience for students. With that, educators and legal professionals face myriad challenges and opportunities. This webinar explores the hottest topics in k-12 cyberlaw, provide relevant case law updates and offer practical strategies for ensuring a safe and legally compliant learning environment.
Speaker: Donna Andrew, Esq., Pepple & Waggoner Ltd
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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
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As generative artificial intelligence (AI) finds its way into the educational landscape, ensuring a legal and ethical framework becomes imperative. This webinar provides practical insights, legal strategies and a comprehensive understanding of the regulatory landscape shaping the future of AI in education.
Speaker: Sara Clark, Esq., Ohio School Boards Association
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Transportation departments must rely on their staff’s knowledge and judgement to be successful. Managers cannot afford to “fly by the seat of their pants” or to be inconsistent in management practices. Guidelines and procedures are essential to be written and available along with issues that are related in board policy. Administrative guidelines, labor agreements and other local resources should be included. We will discuss the handbook development process as well as what to include in the handbook and how to keep it current.
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Unravel the intricacies of levies and bonds. Delve into the essential aspects of filing resolutions, review the requirements for compliant ballot language and learn more about mills and the role they play in funding your schools. Enhance your understanding of financial strategies in this engaging discussion, equipping you to navigate these critical aspects with confidence.
Speakers: Cajon Keeton, treasurer, Benton Carroll Salem Local (Ottawa); and Nicole Piscitani, deputy director of legislative services, OSBA
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In the educational landscape, safeguarding sensitive student and staff data is paramount. This webinar will guide you through the intricacies of responding to a data breach and identify resources, tools and partnerships available to help schools enhance their cybersecurity posture and incident response capabilities. Learn practical strategies, legal considerations and real-world case studies tailored to the unique challenges faced by schools in the event of a data security incident.
Speakers: Jeff Knight, Esq., Bricker Graydon & Alex Clark, vice president, Hylant
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This webinar discusses how scholarships and school choice legislation are reshaping K-12 public education. You will learn their impact on enrollment and revenue and see valuable strategies Boards of Education can use to successfully adapt to the changes. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your operational effectiveness and equip your district for the current landscape.
Speakers: Meghan Homsher, senior analytics advisor and Ernie Strawser, senior analytics advisor, Frontline Education
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This fall book club explores the book Extreme Ownership: How USA Navy Seals Lead and Win by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin
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Ohio Revised Code requires public schools to provide transportation to nonpublic, community and STEM schools. This provides logistical challenges. This webinar will review the requirements and exceptions, and go in-depth into the procedures that districts must follow to declare transportation a student impractical. Procedures followed successfully will lead to paying the parent “in lieu of transportation,” and no bus service is required. The webinar will review the detailed steps and discuss the reasons considered to help the attendees gain a better understanding of this option and how to successfully implement it.
Speakers: Doug Palmer, transportation consultant, OSBA and Andreas Johansson, director of operations, Streetsboro City
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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.
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District and building level administrative professionals are community-facing employees who set the initial tone for present and future relationships. In this session, we will share tips for fostering an open and welcoming office and provide some pointers for managing and improving difficult relationships with members of the public.
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