Week of June 19, 2023

Budget Update
The House voted 23-71 not to concur with the Senate’s changes to House Bill (HB) 33, the fiscal year (FY) 2024-25 budget bill.

The differences between the House and Senate versions of the budget will now be reconciled in conference committee. 

The HB 33 conferees include:

CommunicationPlus - June-July 2023

Does your district promote summer learning?

The “summer slide” has been on the radar for many years. It is the amount of academic progress thought to be lost during summer break, which requires students to relearn lessons they forgot when the new school year starts.

OSBA's legal division introduces Sidebars

In today's Legal Ledger, OSBA's division of legal services is introducing its new vlog, Sidebars, which will feature short conversations about legal issues frequently raised on the hotline and other topics. Today's Sidebar is a discussion between Sara and Jennie on executive sessions, which is a perennial hot topic. We'll cover the basics, delve into new case law, and provide practical guidance on how to manage executive sessions. 

Bus Grants Programs-Ohio EPA

Ohio EPA invites owners of aging diesel school buses to apply for grants to re-power or replace their diesel equipment with new all-electric equipment.