Members can subscribe to the following publications:
OSBA Briefcase newsletter
The OSBA Briefcase is a semimonthly newsletter covering a variety of subjects related to school operations on state, local and national levels. A Briefcase subscription provides important information on board and legal issues; grants and funding; unique programs in school districts; legislative information; technology; and other topics pertinent to schools.
The Briefcase newsletter is free if all subscribers in a district sign up to receive it electronically. If anyone in the district does not choose the electronic option, the district subscription rate is $150 for up to 15 subscribers.
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For further information, contact Jeff Chambers at (614) 540-4000.
School Management News
School Management News (SMN) is a monthly school management update designed to provide districts with the latest news affecting day-to-day operations. Topics include labor relations, human resources, business, finances, arbitration awards, State Employment Relations Board decisions, court decisions, labor contract settlements and other relevant commentary. Learn how to subscribe to School Management News.
Policy Development Quarterly
This publication contains articles explaining policy changes stemming from legislation passed at both state and federal levels, State Board of Education standards and state auditor's office directives. This electronic publication provides convenient access to the policies and regulations discussed in the newsletter, as well as links to relevant sections of the Ohio Revised and Administrative Codes. Each sample policy clearly indicates recommended changes, and is provided in Word document format, allowing districts to download and edit the samples to fit their individual needs. Subscribe to Policy Development Quarterly today.
CommunicationPlus
This publication provides school communicators, board members and administrators with hundreds of public relations tips, ideas and articles on communication topics. Each issue includes art to use in promoting upcoming events and newsletters suitable for reproducing in staff newsletters. Learn more about a subscription to CommunicationPlus.
Success e-newsletter
Success offers OSBA members timely tips to improve student achievement. OSBA publishes the monthly e-newsletter as a free member service. Click on the month below to download that month's issue. View current issues.