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Season 8, Episode 10: Summer in the school bus garage: Combating the driver shortage and enhancing safety
Along with a new year comes new obligations and requirements that schools must meet with respect to Workers Compensation. One of the easiest ways to stay up-to-date is by attending one of the upcoming SchoolComp workshops to hear the latest on workers compensation, rates, filing deadlines, retrospective and group requirements, unemployment, MCO and BWC updates, and safety training.
Voucher update
One week remains for lawmakers to implement changes to Ohio’s Educational Choice Scholarship Program. Senate President Larry Obhof (R-Medina) this week told reporters he is confident an agreement will be met ahead of the Feb. 1 deadline. He also stated the legislation will include an emergency clause, which would affect the 1,227 buildings on the 2020-21 school year eligibility list.
Recently, the U.S. Department of Education made two announcements that will affect the legal landscape once implemented.
Because of the impact collective bargaining has on the educational process, OSBA offers the following labor relations services to member boards:
Voucher update
Lawmakers have yet to introduce a plan to revise changes to Ohio’s main voucher program, the Educational Choice (EdChoice) Scholarship Program. Since September 2018, the number of voucher-eligible buildings has ballooned from 255 buildings to 1,227 buildings — a 381% increase. More than 70% of school districts now have a voucher-eligible building. Also, due to changes in the state budget bill, districts are losing millions of dollars due to voucher eligibility changes for private high school students.
Attend the free Mental Health and Social-Emotional Learning Summit on Feb. 25 to learn strategies to make a significant impact in children’s lives. You will leave empowered and inspired to make a difference in your community.
Be sure to stop by and visit with the following companies/agencies on hand at the Mental Health and Social-Emotional Learning Summit on Feb. 25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.
AmeriCorps Mentors for Success
Empowering Ohio students in grades five through 12 to achieve their goals through individualized, school-based mentoring.
(614) 542-4177
www.escco.org
Engaging retired staff in schools
Schools lose a valuable resource when staff members retire, but retirement doesn’t have to mean goodbye.
Many retired teachers and administrators return to schools in a different role — as volunteers. It can be a great fit for those who miss interacting with students and want to give back in a meaningful way.
