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Townhall Meeting with Dr. Richard
Last Wednesday, at our weekly townhall meeting
Free face coverings from BWC's Protecting Ohio's Workers program
The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) has announced a new program called Protecting Ohio’s Workforce – We’ve Got You Covered. BWC’s program is providing face coverings free of charge to public employers who are in good standing and report payroll to BWC.
CDC Releases School Reopening Guidelines
On May 19th, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its” interim guidance on how schools and other establishments can safely open during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Supreme Court of Ohio upholds Ohio laws governing schools in academic distress
In an opinion issued on Wednesday, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled against Youngstown City School District Board of Education (board) in its suit against the State of Ohio, which claimed that the passage of Ohio House Bill (HB) 7
Auditor of State encourages board approval of employee pay decisions during pandemic
At a recent telephone meeting with Ohio school district treasurers, Auditor of State (AOS) Keith Faber took questions about school district finances and audits as affected by the COVID-19 school building closures. AOS Faber answered a wide range of questions and provided valuable insight for school board members and district treasurers.
OEC issues formal opinion about confidentiality of executive sessions
Last week, the Ohio Ethics Commission (OEC) issued an advisory opinion addressing the question of whether RC 102.03(B) pro
BWC approves $1.6 billion dividend for Ohio employers
On April 11, the Board of Directors for the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) voted to return up to $1.6 billion to Ohio employers this spring in an effort to ease the economic impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on Ohio’s economy and business community.
Families First Coronavirus Response Act
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) has many provisions to assist the country in this time of pandemic, the focus here will be only on emergency sick leave and th
Ohio's Coronavirus Relief Act
As this week of dramatic change comes to a close, we hope it finds you and your loved ones safe. One thing that has become very clear during this time is how important public schools are to the entire fabric of their communities. We, at OSBA, are ready to help districts as they continue to perform vital functions for students and their families.