The OSBA Black Caucus' mission is to promote and provide education to its members and/or interested parties on unique challenges and opportunities faced by African-American board members throughout the state of Ohio. The caucus strives to:
- To provide a statewide forum on the practical issues facing Black, ethnically, and culturally diverse school board members;
- To promote, support, and build public awareness of issues relating to racial diversity in schools and equity in education;
- To support initiatives to enhance the academic achievement of Black, ethnically, and culturally diverse students.
The Black Caucus consists of the OSBA president and fifteen (15) other members.
Meeting Dates (subject to change)
February 28, 2026 - In person at OSBA HQ - Business meeting
April 18, 2026 - Virtual - Business meeting and Scholarship review
August 22, 2026 - TBD
October 22, 2026 - TBD
Leo Lucas Scholarship
The Leo Lucas Scholarship, named for the late Leo Lucas, a Dayton City school board member and educator who founded the caucus, provides graduating high school seniors funds for college. The application portal is open through April 15, 2026.