Transportation Consulting Services

From concept to delivery, OSBA has the expertise, resources, experience and creativity to analyze and determine best practices to enhance transportation safety and efficiency in your district. These services can be tailored to meet your district’s needs to strengthen your transportation program. 

Department operational review

  • Analyze district practices
  • Verify department compliance and driver qualifications
  • Assist with best practice implementation

District cost analysis 

Teacher Payment Reminder

House Bill 491, which took effect March 19, 2019 made some important changes to teacher payment procedures that schools have to comply with immediately. Under the new procedures, before a district can pay any teacher:

 

Sunshine law resources

This week is Sunshine Week, which is a national initiative to educate the public about the importance of open government.

Week of March 4, 2019

House activity
The House passed House Bill 62, which funds the state transportation budget. The bill affects school districts by holding them harmless from the bill’s increase in the motor fuel tax rates.

Board's Role in Student Achievement

Effective boards of education impact student achievement, and the more effective the board, the better its district's students perform.  This section of the website examines six leadership qualities and their relationship to student achievement.  

An effective board focuses on the following leadership qualities:

Accountability

There is wide-spread interest in the academic well-being of our students and research shows an undeniable relationship between student achievement and the quality of students’ lives after graduation. District leadership and staff are accountable to the students, families and community for the performance of their students.

View the Accountability Sketch Video  for a short overview. Where does a board member start with understanding accountability? It helps to understand the basic components.

Week of February 25, 2019

State Legislative Conference
This year’s State Legislative Conference is March 19 at the Sheraton Columbus at Capitol Square. The conference provides school board members, superintendents, treasurers and others with a great venue to meet with their state legislators and discuss issues impacting public education.