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Coffee Chat: Enhance Your BWC Program Through Managed Care, April 8
Coffee Chat: Discover What Makes OSBA’s Search Services Stand Out, April 22
Understanding House Bill 96: The House version of the biennial budget, April 22
2025 Board Leadership Institute: Racing Toward Excellence, May 2
May Coffee Chat: Crisis Communications and Public Schools: Combatting Fake News , May 13
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Register now for the OSBA Board Leadership Institute

Don't miss the 2025 OSBA Board Leadership Institute, May 2-3 at the Hilton Columbus/Polaris. The deadline for hotel reservations is April 17.

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Last chance: Nominate local businesses to the Business Honor Roll

Show your appreciation for local businesses and organizations that bolster your district. The deadline is April 7.

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In photos: Spring region conferences

Check out photos from the regional conference held across Ohio this spring.

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Students can apply today for $500 college scholarship

Applications are being accepted for the 2025 Leo Lucas Scholarship, a program that provides high school seniors funds for college. The deadline is April 19.

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Make your reservation today!

The Board Leadership Institute is quickly approaching. The deadline for hotel reservations is April 117. Don't miss out on your opportunity to lead the charge in education!

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Advocate with data to protect your budget

With Ohio’s school funding under scrutiny, districts must use data to ensure resources remain focused on students. Frontline’s Financial Planning and Budget Management Analytics helps K-12 leaders forecast impacts, test scenarios and communicate the results.

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Experience matters

Robertson Construction specializes in K-12 school projects, offering construction management, design-build, project planning and general construction services.

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Spotlight your student performers, artwork and district programs

The Student Achievement Fair highlights outstanding student performance groups, a digital student art show and innovative initiatives from Ohio school districts. Nominate your students today!

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Upcoming Training

April 8	Coffee Chat: Enhance Your BWC Program Through Managed Care Webinar	Free	Register Now
April 22	Coffee Chat: Discover What Makes OSBA’s Search Services Stand Out Webinar	Free	Register Now
April 22	Understanding House Bill 96: The House version of the biennial budget Webinar	Free	Register Now
May 2	2025 Board Leadership Institute: Racing Toward Excellence Hilton Polaris in COLUMBUS	$375	Register Now
May 13	May Coffee Chat: Crisis Communications and Public Schools: Combatting Fake News Webinar	Free	Register Now

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Searches customized to your district

OSBA offers competitive, affordable executive search services customized to the needs of your school districts. With more than 40 years of search experience, put OSBA to work for you!

View details on OSBA's search process and call if you're looking to fill a superintendent, treasurer or other administrative position.

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Nominate conference session, student groups

Nominate a learning session at the 2025 Capital Conference to share your experiences and expertise. We're looking for timely topics that will engage attendees in discussions involving the latest education trends, issues and solutions or successful district projects or programs that can be replicated in another district. The deadline is March 7.

View details on submitting session nominations • nominate a session

View instructions for submitting a learning session nomination

We also are seeking student programs, art and performing groups for the 2025 Student Achievement Fair. Showcase your students on Monday, Nov. 17; complete an application today!

Nominate a student program • deadline Oct. 24
Nominate a performing group • deadline May 14
Submit student art for the digital art show • deadline Oct. 24
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Board Officers' Guidebook

Provides a basic understanding of board presidents’ responsibilities and relationships with board members and the administrative staff. Included in the OSBA Boardmanship Series.