In this issue: Temporary COVID-19 provisions and what this means for policies • Families First Coronavirus Response Act requires new policies • House Bill 197’s impact on students • House Bill 197’s impact on personnel issues • Holding board meetings during the pandemic • Remote learning plans • Ohio Teacher Evaluation System 2.0 (new article added May 29,

School board members benefit greatly when they volunteer to serve on an OSBA committee. It is a great way to get to know your fellow board members, network and collaborate while supporting your association.  

Committees work best when OSBA's diverse members provide their unique perspectives. Any school board member interested in serving on a committee is encouraged to submit an application for various elected offices and appointed committees within the association.

Newly revised, the updated Master Board Member status combines the elements of the STAR Awards Program: service, training, aptitude and recognition. All Master Board Members - whether earned through the STAR Award Program or earned previously - will be eligible to become members of the All-Ohio School Board, selected by his or her region's awards committee.

Timeline

A board member must earn the four components of the STAR Awards within a three-year period. Awards are presented at the spring regional conferences. 

The OSBA Aptitude Award requires a board member to demonstrate an understanding and comprehension of a variety of board governance skills based on six leadership areas: vision, accountability, policy, community engagement, relationships and advocacy.  

Timeline

The assessment period is Monday, June 10, 2024 through Friday, July 5, 2024. The awards are presented at the fall regional conferences.

The OSBA Recognition Award honors individual board members whose fellow board members, in recognition of their dedication to good governance and participation, wish to publicly acknowledge such contributions.  

Points for the Training Award are earned from professional development events and activities delivered by OSBA or the Consortium of State School Boards Associations (COSSBA). 

Timeline

A board member must earn 200 points within a three-year period to achieve the OSBA Training Award. This is a rolling yearly cycle; points are accumulated from Jan. 1 through Dec. 31. Awards are presented at the spring regional conferences. 

Points for the OSBA Service Award accrue from local school board, district, region and state leadership, including service on an OSBA committees and local board offices and committees. 

Timeline

A board member must earn 150 points within a three-year period to achieve the OSBA Service Award. This is a rolling yearly cycle; points are accumulated from Jan. 1 through Dec. 31. Awards are presented at the spring regional conferences.