These sessions cover a variety of topics addressing current issues affecting public education. All sessions will be held in rooms C 223-225.

Monday, 9 a.m.
Surviving a media frenzy — a residency case
Get a firsthand view of the residency case that received national coverage and went “viral” on the Internet. Copley-Fairlawn City and Britton, Smith, Peters & Kalail Co. LPA explain the facts of the case and the media frenzy that accompanied the conviction of a mother for falsifying residency documents.

Monday, 2 p.m.
Merit pay under Senate Bill 5

Merit pay continues to be a subject of intense debate. Cincinnati City and Bricker & Eckler LLP examine previous attempts at paying for performance around the country, shares how to encourage buy-in by including union representatives in planning and discusses ways to also implement it for administrators and nonlicensed employees.

Monday, 3:45 p.m.
District and community school collaboration
Cleveland Municipal, Cleveland State University, Eastman & Smith Ltd., and the New Teacher Project share how districts and community schools are collaborating. Learn about the benefits, legal issues, obstacles to success and collaboration models, such as portfolio districts and shared services.

Tuesday, 9 a.m.
Is it too early to prepare for college?
Toledo City, Fremont City, St. Marys City and the University of Toledo's First Year Experience program discuss how innovative programs and thinking raise awareness and prepare students and their families for college prior to high school.

Tuesday, 2 p.m.
Sharing across county lines
Hear how Buckeye Local (Jefferson) and Harrison Hills City partnered to share a director of operations for transportation and food service. Join district representatives to learn more about this cost-savings measure.

Tuesday, 3:45 p.m.
Improving attendance rates
Franklin City, Warren County ESC and Warren County Juvenile Court explain how they changed daily attendance rates and improved test scores using the Warren County Attendance Policy. Learn how other counties can adopt a unified system to improve each school’s attendance and academics.