Diversity and inclusion resources and events

OSBA’s division of legal services works to provide resources and professional development events for OSBA’s membership to enhance their understanding of diversity and inclusion in schools. We know that diverse communities benefit student learning, enhance workplace culture and augment district successes and hope that these resources help you and your colleagues promote leadership and professional skills and practices for more diverse, equitable and inclusive school communities.

Communication Services

Communicating effectively with parents, staff, community members and other stakeholders can be challenging. OSBA offers several services to help school boards, administrators and their staff communicate effectively.

Celebrate Ohio public schools - Use this toolkit to celebrate Ohio Public Education Appreciation Week and Public Schools Week.

GradyBenefits

GradyBenefits is endorsed by OSBA, META Solutions and the Ohio Schools Council.

GradyBenefits offers: 

  • group term life insurance
  • AD&D insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • voluntary employee life insurance
  • dependent life insurance
  • benefits consulting services
  • student athletic accident insurance (underwritten by Nationwide Insurance and administered through K&K Insurance).

Coverage is underwritten by American United Life.

CommunicationPlus - September 2017

Customer service is public relations

Think about your favorite retail store and why you like to shop there. Your list probably includes quality products, a welcoming atmosphere, competent employees and helpful attitudes. In other words, the stores have good customer service.

We expect it from stores, and parents expect it from schools

Licensure changes

ODE proposes amendments to rules on licenses for substitutes and alternative resident educators

The Ohio Department of Education (ODE) recently filed a set of rule amendments related to temporary licenses. In part, the changes proposed by ODE are based on legislative amendments and on feedback from school districts.  Among the key rule amendments are:

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