2025 Board Leadership Institute: Racing toward excellence
Lead the charge in education at the 2025 OSBA Board Leadership Institute. This annual professional development event provides new and veteran board members across Ohio with information to help them guide their districts forward. The two-day institute is the only leadership development event in the state designed exclusively for school board members.
Join us May 2-3 to get the high-powered training you need to become a governance superhero!
Registration
The registration fee is $375. Registration includes breakfast and lunch on both days and workshop materials from all sessions. Click to register
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Hotel information
Stay at the Hilton Columbus/Polaris for $176 per night. Reservations must be made by April 17, 2025, directly with the hotel using the following link: https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/cmhpohf-90y-ca118b6f-2ab8-44e0-9cbe-80ab5898cfd9/
Contact the hotel at (614) 885-1600. The hotel is located north of Columbus at 8700 Lyra Drive, Columbus, 43240.
Enjoy two keynote sessions
Opening General Session: Board meetings live and in-person: What can go wrong?
Attorneys from Ennis Britton Co. LPA conduct a mock board of education meeting to highlight potential pitfalls and areas of concern that occur during board meetings. Don’t miss this interactive session, which will engage the audience in meaningful discussions and strategic solutions.
Closing Address: The legacy of leadership — Planting seeds that shape the future
In today’s ever-changing educational landscape, school board members face immense challenges — balancing leadership stress, shaping school culture, making tough decisions and often navigating criticism. Through powerful storytelling and impactful analogies, Kyle A. Greene illustrates how board members are the rootstock of the education system, laying the foundation for students, teachers and communities to thrive.
Earn credit toward the OSBA Training Award
Board members earn 20 credits for the OSBA Training Award through their attendance at BLI. Board members who earn 200 points within a three-year period will be recognized.