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

In an era where students seamlessly blend their academic and social lives online, the legal implications of regulating off-campus student social media are more significant than ever. This webinar discusses the delicate balance between protecting students’ First Amendment rights and enforcing a code of conduct beyond the physical campus. Learn about recent case law and delve into the complexities surrounding the legal aspects of managing student behavior in the digital realm.

Speaker: Sarah Kutscher, Esq., Gingo & Bair Law, LLC

Aaron Rausch, director of budget and school funding with the Ohio Department of Education, discusses school funding in the new biennial budget.

Speakers: Jennifer Hogue, director of legislative services, Nicole Piscitani, lobbyist, and Scott Palider, lobbyist, OSBA; Katie Johnson, deputy executive director, Ohio Association of School Business Officials; and Dr. Paul Imhoff, director of governmental relations, Buckeye Association of School Administrators

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

The people at your school who answer phones and emails and staff front desks often are the first to hear of a crisis or potential crisis – and the first to be asked about it. This webinar will provide tips to prepare now, before the phone calls and emails are flooding in. You will learn how the fundamental best practices of crisis communications apply, how building communications process can help and the value of prepared scripts.

Speaker: Thom Fladung, Managing Partner, Hennes Communications

In an age of increased expectations for transparency and public participation, broadcasting your board meetings can provide a “single source of truth” for your community. Ensuring an authentic representation of the board’s activities and decisions can encourage public trust and support. Discover how technology is helping school districts to improve transparency and encourage positive participation by providing a video recording of meetings that can be accessed alongside time-stamped meeting minutes.

Speaker: Diana Baker Freeman, senior manager governance initiatives, Diligent

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.

This webinar discusses the current developments in risk management. In addition, you will hear practical ideas on how district leaders can address these emerging trends and were to go for additional help.

Speakers: Travis Thompson, vice president of risk management, Hylant and Michael Ugljesa, program administrator, Ohio School Plan

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

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.

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

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

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

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