The Ohio Departments of Health (ODH) and Education (ODE) have prepared guidance documents for school districts to use as they plan for the 2020-21 school year. One question that has been raised about the documents is whether school districts are required to implement the elements discussed or whether they are merely recommendations.
Governor activity
Get resources on health and safety, remote instruction and operations to make returning to the classroom as safe as possible.
To share your district's restart plans, please send the plan or a webpage link to Jeff Chambers at jchambers@ohioschoolboards.org
OSBA is compiling resources to help Ohio school districts with their restart plans for the 2020-21 school year.
Earlier this afternoon, Gov. Mike DeWine announced the release of two guidelines for the re-opening of schools in the fall. One is health focused and the other is for school administrators. Staff of the OSBA division of legal services are reviewing the documents in detail and will provide more information soon.
Governor activity
Gov. Mike DeWine announced guidance for reopening K-12 schools for the 2020-21 school year. Click here to read the guidance.
Review ODE's Reset and Restate planning guide for districts and the COVID-19 prevention and health guidance from the Ohio Department of Health.
Last Friday, OSBA hosted its annual Sports Law Workshop in a virtual format. Thanks to all of the school staff who attended the workshop and to all of the experts who shared their time and excellent information.
Senate activity
The Senate voted to concur on Senate Bill (SB) 4 by a vote of 21-10. The bill provides $300 million to the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission for K-12 schools. The bill now goes to Gov. Mike DeWine for his signature.
