The OSBA Journal offers tips for new board members
Learn how OSBA can assist you in your role and insights on board governance from OSBA staff, veteran board members and other organizations.
Learn how OSBA can assist you in your role and insights on board governance from OSBA staff, veteran board members and other organizations.
The Board Leadership Institute - May 3-4 - provides the super-powered training, collaborations and resources needed to be a governance superhero in your district.
View the 2024 Board Leadership Institute brochure or jump to the super-charged agenda.
An informed staff is essential to crisis communication
School staff is among the most important — but often overlooked — audiences to inform during a crisis or times of change, like adjusting to a pandemic.
If staff members learn about an incident or decision from the media or online before hearing news from the district, it will erode trust. And trust is essential to counteracting bad press and rumors.
Key concepts for effective internal communications:
The Southeast Region will host two conferences. Choose the date and location that best fits your schedule; click the links below to register:
Tuesday, March 15 • Vinton County High School, 63910 US Hwy 50, McArthur • (740) 596-5258
Tuesday, March 22 • Belmont-Harrison Career Center, 68090 Hammond Rd., St. Clairsville • (740) 695-9130
The Northeast Region will host two conferences. Choose the date and location that best fits your schedule; click the links below to register:
Wednesday, March 16 • RG Drage Career Center, 2800 Richville Dr. SW, Massillon • (330) 832-9856
Monday, March 28 • Dilucia's Banquet Room, 2610 Elm Rd. NE, Warren • (330) 372-3813
Earlier today, the CDC updated its guidance regarding masks and other face coverings. For many counties in the state, CDC is no longer requiring universal indoor masking in public settings, including schools. Although masks are no longer required in certain counties, CDC notes that people should wear them if they have symptoms, a positive test result, or exposure to someone with COVID-19.
Ohio Redistricting Commission
The Ohio Redistricting Commission voted to approve the state legislative district maps by a 4-3 vote. The approved maps did not receive bipartisan support, which makes the approved maps effective for only four years. Click here to view the approved maps.
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Attend the Board Leadership Institute, May 6-7, to learn strategies to help you connect the people, priorities and perspectives in your district to ensure all students receive a high-quality education.
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