2017 Board Leadership Institute handouts

Friday, April 21, 2017

8 a.m. – Registration and breakfast

9:15 a.m. – Opening general session
Paolo DeMaria, Superintendent of Public Instruction, Ohio Department of Education (ODE)

 

10:45 a.m. – Student achievement

Deadlines for non-renewal of teacher contracts

June 1 is the deadline for providing written notice to a teacher that the board does not intend to renew his or her contract.  But did you realize that May 1 is another critical deadline if a board is considering non-renewal for a teacher on a limited or extended limited contract?

CommunicationPlus - April 2017

Maintaining your public relations policies

If you are like most school employees, you know that your district maintains a list of policies. But you’ve probably never read them. It’s only when there’s a question — or worse, a crisis — that you pull them out.

It’s worth the effort, however, to take some time to become acquainted with your district’s policies and procedures. Policies around public relations are especially important to know because they address how you deal with parents and the community.

CommunicationPlus - February 2017

Ask, listen, adapt: Using focus groups to inform messaging, communications and decision-making

We communicate with diverse audiences about a wide range of topics in a rapidly changing world. In this landscape, it can be incredibly helpful to step back and get direct feedback about your communications tactics, methods, messages and information campaigns from stakeholders.

Focus groups or group interviews can be a valuable tool in reviewing your communications and gathering vital feedback.

Facts in a Flash - April 7, 2017

House Finance Committee

The committee continued to hear public testimony on House Bill (HB) 49, the biennial budget. The following witnesses offered testimony on the education provisions in the budget.

• Rob Amodio, Norwood City superintendent;

• George Anagnostou, Strongsville City treasurer;

• Craig Burford, Ohio Educational Service Center Association executive director;

• Emily Hauser, St. Bernard-Elmwood Place City treasurer/CFO;

Ohio School District Links

OSBA has made it easy for you to access up-to-date information about every public school in Ohio.

The OSBA School District Directory is available for iOS and Android devices. The app features directions, contact information, administrator directories, report card ratings and other information for every Ohio public school.

The OSBA School District Directory is designed as a resource for school board members, school leaders and educators, but it’s also a powerful tool for parents, community members and certain business professionals, such as real estate agents. 

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