Week of June 7
Budget activity
CommunicationPlus - June-July 2021
Communicating tips for your reopening
In the era of COVID-19, when teachers, parents and students have had to make huge changes, school communications have had to pivot as well. The flyer-in-the-backpack routine no longer works when backpacks stay home with their owners. So, how have schools fared, and what can we do now that schools are reopening?
Education post-pandemic
The June issue of the OSBA Journal examines what public education will look like in a post-pandemic world and lessons learned.
Overview of current federal and state COVID-19 guidance and orders
Over the last few weeks, as more people across the country are getting vaccines, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), states, and local governments have revised their guidelines for citizens. School district should also be aware of their city and county health department guidelines. In some cases, local guidelines are more restrictive than either state or federal provisions.
OSBA Capital Conference registration opens July 25!
We're excited to see you in person Nov. 13-15 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. Check out the learning sessions, keynote speakers and exhibitors set for this premier event.
Get answers to your governance questions
The Informed Governance series addresses questions each member of the district leadership team should be asking to promote effective governance. This educational series provides essential knowledge and practical next steps you can apply in your district. Topics include:
Week of May 24
General Assembly activity
Electronic Board Meetings Update
One of the more intriguing responses to the COVID-19 pandemic has been the changeover of board of education meetings from live, to electronic or remote, and back to live. When the pandemic began, state law in Ohio required public boards, including boards of education, to hold their meetings in person.
New guidance document from DOE Office for Civil Rights
The United States Department of Education's (DOE) Office for Civil Rights recently released a guidance document: Questions and Answers on Civil Rights and School Reopening in the COVID-19 Environment. The guide provides some answers to common questions about schools' responsibilities under the civil rights laws with an emphasis on the different situations that have occurred or may occur with special education students.