Governor activity
Gov. Mike DeWine announced state spending cuts of $775 million for the remaining two months of fiscal year (FY) 2020. K-12 foundation payments will be cut by $300 million and other education line items will be cut by $55 million. Additionally, DeWine announced the reopening plan for restaurants and personal services. Click here for the Office of Budget and Management K-12 funding reduction simulations.
Be radically clear in your crisis communications
Storytelling is the most powerful form of communication. Forget it for now. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, you should strive for radical clarity in school communications.
You must deliver the information people want to know as concisely, specifically and easily as possible.
Don’t confuse what people want to know with what you think they need to know. Those are not always the same.
Remember the caveat of good writing: Show, don’t tell.
During Teacher Appreciation Week, OSBA thanks teachers and district staff for all they are doing to support Ohio's students.
Governor activity
Last week, the Ohio Ethics Commission (OEC) issued an advisory opinion addressing the question of whether RC 102.03(B) pro
Governor activity
Gov. Mike DeWine announced that students in K-12 schools will continue to learn remotely through the end of the academic school year.
In this issue: Temporary COVID-19 provisions and what this means for policies • Families First Coronavirus Response Act requires new policies • House Bill 197’s impact on students • House Bill 197’s impact on personnel issues • Holding board meetings during the pandemic • Remote learning plans • Ohio Teacher Evaluation System 2.0 (new article added May 29,
School board members benefit greatly when they volunteer to serve on an OSBA committee. It is a great way to get to know your fellow board members, network and collaborate while supporting your association.
Committees work best when OSBA's diverse members provide their unique perspectives. Any school board member interested in serving on a committee is encouraged to submit an application for various elected offices and appointed committees within the association.
Newly revised, the updated Master Board Member status combines the elements of the STAR Awards Program: service, training, aptitude and recognition. All Master Board Members - whether earned through the STAR Award Program or earned previously - will be eligible to become members of the All-Ohio School Board, selected by his or her region's awards committee.
A board member must earn the four components of the STAR Awards within a three-year period. Awards are presented at the spring regional conferences.
The OSBA Aptitude Award requires a board member to demonstrate an understanding and comprehension of a variety of board governance skills based on six leadership areas: vision, accountability, policy, community engagement, relationships and advocacy.
The assessment period is Monday, June 10, 2024 through Friday, July 5, 2024. The awards are presented at the fall regional conferences.
