2023 OSBA Capital Conference session nominations now open!
Nominate a learning session presentation for the 2023 OSBA Capital Conference and Trade Show; the deadline is March 1at 5 p.m.
ECOT closure resources
As Ohio public school districts welcome former ECOT students back into their schools, OSBA is supporting boards of education with any assistance they need to help students smoothly transition into the public school system.
Facts in a Flash
House Education and Career Readiness Committee
The committee heard sponsor testimony on House Bill (HB) 438 from Reps. Stephen D. Hambley (R-Brunswick) and Darrell Kick (R-Loudonville). The legislation deals with the composition of educational service centers and local school districts.
Week of January 15, 2018
Jan 19, 2018
House Education and Career Readiness Committee
The committee heard sponsor testimony on House Bill (HB) 428 from Rep. Timothy E. Ginter (R-Salem) and Rep. Sarah LaTourette (R-Chesterland). The legislation deals with student religious expression in public schools and titles the bill the Ohio Student Religious Liberties Act of 2018.
FAQs concerning ECOT's closure
As Ohio public schools welcome former ECOT students back into their schools, OSBA has resources to assist districts as they help those students transition back to the public school system
FAQs concerning ECOT's closure
As Ohio public schools welcome former ECOT students back into their schools, OSBA is supporting those boards with any assistance they need to help those students transition back into the public school system.
August 2018 update: Attorney general files lawsuit against ECOT's former officers
OSBA Deputy Executive Director Dr. Kathy McFarland describes what school board members can do to prepare to help students and families that formerly attended ECOT.
FAQs concerning ECOT closure
As Ohio public schools welcome former ECOT students back into their schools, OSBA is supporting those boards with any assistance they need to help those students transition back into the public school system.
Review OSBA's FAQ document concerning ECOT's closure.
New Board Member Passport to success
The 2020 New Board Member Passport includes six workshops that expose new board members to topics that are important in their first year.
Showcase your student performers at the OSBA Capital Conference
Student performing groups will be featured during the OSBA Student Achievement Fair. Nominate your student performers by May 29.
Board members: Master your board leadership skills
The Board Member 201 workshops, created for board officers and veteran board members, offer the tools you need to improve your boardmanship skills and effectively lead your district.