This track is designed for practitioners who are involved in human resource management and who have a working knowledge of personnel issues. All sessions will be held in rooms C 230-232.

Monday, 9 a.m.
Pension reform is here
As pension and health care benefits are reduced, public employees should save additional dollars in a supplemental defined contribution retirement program. The Mid-East Career & Technology Centers and Ohio Public Employees Deferred Compensation discuss the 2011 pension reforms and help board members and administrators understand their responsibilities in administering defined contribution retirement programs.

Monday, 2 p.m.
Bargaining trends and outlook for 2012
OSBA and Huffmaster Crisis Response examine the bargaining outlook for the upcoming year, including salary and benefit trends, hot topics, and strike and staffing strategies.

Monday, 3:45 p.m.
Arbitration — a hill not to die on
Westfall Local (Pickaway) and Barnes & Thornburg LLP discuss preparing for and participating in arbitrations — and managing people who do. The speakers draw on their own experiences and invite attendees’ insights.

Tuesday, 9 a.m.
Essential policies for 2012
OSBA explores key policy issues that boards can expect in the coming year. Topics include new and revised policies from recent legislation and directives from ODE and the state auditor's office.

Tuesday, 2 p.m.
Recognizing the signs of unbecoming conduct
Nordonia Hills City and Brunswick City explain how to prevent, identify and properly respond to inappropriate teacher-student relationships.

Tuesday, 3:45 p.m.
Reducing health care costs
Learn how Vandalia-Butler City has created a win-win approach to reducing health care costs with its Paysmarter system. Paysmarter reduces health care costs by letting employees select more desirable, yet less costly options, effectively reducing district costs while protecting the employee’s quality of life.