Welcome to the OSBA Book Club! We are looking forward to continuing the goal of lifelong learning through the reading and sharing of more great books. Our goal is to choose books that are of interest to school district leaders and that can help them in better understanding their work, growing their relationships with staff and community members, building leadership skills or simply because of personal interest.

It's free to join the OSBA Book Club, but you must be registered as a Book Club member to receive its communication and registrations are due by Friday, Sept. 20. As we read each book, we will be meeting with the book club members in each region at a central location such as a restaurant or coffee shop halfway through and at the conclusion of the novel.

This fall, we are reading "Answering Why: Unleashing Passion, Purpose, and Performance in Younger Generations" by Mark C. Perna.

Mark Perna is the CEO of TFS Results based in Cleveland, OH and expert in the generational shifts in education and the workforce.

Click here to order "Answering Why: Unleashing Passion, Purpose, and Performance in Younger Generations" by Mark C. Perna from Amazon.

This fall, we will meet and discuss the novel with of the members of the OSBA Book Club in their respective regions. This will also provide an opportunity to network with school board members, superintendents, treasurers and other school personnel in your region. Your goal is to read half the book by the first meeting date and finish the book prior to the second meeting date.

Please hold the following dates for your region:

Central Region - Thursday, Oct. 10, and Wednesday, Oct. 30

Northeast Region - Tuesday, Oct. 15, and Thursday, Nov. 7

Northwest Region - Wednesday, Oct. 16, and Thursday, Oct. 31

Southeast Region - Wednesday, Oct. 9, and Monday, Oct. 28

Southwest Region - Monday, Oct. 14, and Tuesday, Oct. 29

Locations for meetings will be finalized on Friday, Sept. 20, and you will receive an email with that information.

We hope you gain a fresh perspective to share and encourage discussion with district leaders and colleagues.

If you have any questions or need more information, please email Quinn Maceyko, board and management services consultant.