Resources for OSBA Scholarship Foundation Scholarship Committee Members
In 2016, OSBA created the OSBA Scholarship Foundation to accept donations for and disburse funds from the five OSBA scholarships. The five scholarships are:
Ending soon: Public comment period for rules on school report cards and blended and online learning
Earlier this week, the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) announced that several revisions to Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) rules related to Ohio School Report Cards have been posted on its website and are open for public comment.
Week of January 31, 2022
Governor activity
Gov. Mike DeWine signed into law House Bill (HB) 93. The bill revises the Address Confidentiality Program and makes changes to county recorder fees. The bill also moves the congressional candidate filing deadline to March 4, 2022; modifies petition requirements; makes changes to candidate filings due to residency and district numbers; and allows the secretary of state to modify administrative deadlines.
CommunicationPlus - February 2022
Increasing visibility to increase trust
The goal of communicating with your district’s audiences is to build and maintain trust. This is a high-priority effort to help ensure that schools are credible caretakers of children’s safety and academic potential as well as responsible stewards of taxpayer resources.
Sharing information consistently, transparently and accessibly demonstrates that your district understands this partnership and makes sincere efforts to fulfill these goals.
Capital Conference Learning Session Nominations Open
The Capital Conference learning session nominations are open. Please encourage school board members and district administrators and staff, as well as our partners, to submit session nominations. The deadline is March 1 at 5 p.m. For information and tips on nominating sessions and a link to the online nomination form, visit http://conference.ohioschoolboards.org/2022/call-for-session-presentations/
Enroll now in OSBA's AD&D life insurance program
Get protection and peace of mind. Board members and administrators can purchase AD&D coverage for themselves and their families through the OSBA Insurance Agency through Feb. 28.
Week of January 24, 2022
General Assembly activity
New contact tracing and case investigation guidance
On Wednesday, the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) released new contact tracing and case inves
Spotlight your student performers, artwork and district programs
The Student Achievement Fair highlights outstanding student performance groups, a digital student art show and innovative initiatives from Ohio school districts. Nominate your students today!
Deadline extended: Nominate a session for the OSBA Capital Conference by March 6
Submit a session proposal and share your experiences and expertise with fellow school board members and district administrators and staff.