Families First Coronavirus Response Act
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) has many provisions to assist the country in this time of pandemic, the focus here will be only on emergency sick leave and th
CommunicationPlus - April 2020
Key 2020-21 dates for school calendars
Here are some special days you may want to note on your 2020-21 school year calendar or take into consideration as you establish programs for next year. They are from Resources for Planning the School Calendar, published and distributed by the National School Public Relations Association. Copies of this publication can be ordered online at nspra.org/products or by calling (301) 519-0496. The price is $40 per copy plus shipping and handling.
Is it time to review your district's collective bargaining agreements?
OSBA provides a cost-effective professional analysis of certified and classified collective bargaining agreements.
Are you prepared to handle a communications crisis?
A crisis can happen at any time. Take control of the situation with Hennes Communications.
Ohio's Coronavirus Relief Act
As this week of dramatic change comes to a close, we hope it finds you and your loved ones safe. One thing that has become very clear during this time is how important public schools are to the entire fabric of their communities. We, at OSBA, are ready to help districts as they continue to perform vital functions for students and their families.
ESC Services during the COVID-19 Crisis
Below are a listing of Ohio's Educational Sevice Centers and the services they are offering to member districts during the stay-at-home order.
Week of March 23
Congress
The U.S. Senate and House of Representatives passed House Resolution 748, the CARES Act, that President Donald Trump is expected to sign into law. The legislation contains several education-related items, including:
Join OSBA for a free, virtual town hall
The next town hall at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, March 21, will include an update on the state report cards.
Week of March 16
Congress
President Donald Trump signed into law House Resolution 6201, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. The legislation contains several education-related items including:
• An emergency paid sick leave program that includes individuals unable to work because they are caring for a child who is home because of a virus-related school closing.