Be Counted! 2020 Census

Advocating for an Accurate Count - 2020 U.S. Census

The census rolled out this spring amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.  It's important that we keep encouraging our community members to complete the census. Young children are the most undercounted demographic. A recent Supreme Court case eliminated the citizenship question which is hoped to increase the overall response rate. School districts around the country are doing their part to make sure all students are represented. NSBA Release.

Week of March 30

Governor activity
Gov. Mike DeWine issued two executive orders that extended the closure of K-12 schools and the state’s stay-at-home order through May 1. A link to the executive order regarding the closure of K-12 schools can be found here and a link to the stay-at-home order can be found here.

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.

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.