Week of May 18
Governor activity
Governor activity
On May 19th, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its” interim guidance on how schools and other establishments can safely open during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In an opinion issued on Wednesday, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled against Youngstown City School District Board of Education (board) in its suit against the State of Ohio, which claimed that the passage of Ohio House Bill (HB) 7
At a recent telephone meeting with Ohio school district treasurers, Auditor of State (AOS) Keith Faber took questions about school district finances and audits as affected by the COVID-19 school building closures. AOS Faber answered a wide range of questions and provided valuable insight for school board members and district treasurers.
Governor activity
Gov. Mike DeWine announced state spending cuts of $775 million for the remaining two months of fiscal year (FY) 2020. K-12 foundation payments will be cut by $300 million and other education line items will be cut by $55 million. Additionally, DeWine announced the reopening plan for restaurants and personal services. Click here for the Office of Budget and Management K-12 funding reduction simulations.
Be radically clear in your crisis communications
Storytelling is the most powerful form of communication. Forget it for now. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, you should strive for radical clarity in school communications.
You must deliver the information people want to know as concisely, specifically and easily as possible.
Don’t confuse what people want to know with what you think they need to know. Those are not always the same.
Remember the caveat of good writing: Show, don’t tell.
During Teacher Appreciation Week, OSBA thanks teachers and district staff for all they are doing to support Ohio's students.
Governor activity