Meet Tom Patterson, OSBA's 70th president and a veteran school board member from Sandusky City Schools. Hear about his journey from first-time board member to association leader and his thoughts on public education's evolving needs. Also, learn about his vision to connect policymakers with schools.

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In this episode, we spotlight the Consortium of State School Boards Associations' efforts to amplify the voice of local school boards at the national level with guest Julie Feasel, COSSBA's director of communications. Also, get a sneak peek at COSSBA's upcoming annual conference and discover how Ohio’s school boards can leverage these resources for local impact!

Learn more: https://www.cossba.org.

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In this episode of OSBA's Leading the Way, we jump into Ohio’s evolving education policy landscape with insights from Will Schwartz and Alex Moormann of Pappas & Associates. What's coming during the lame-duck session and the next biennial budget? Thanks to Pappas & Associates for sponsoring this essential discussion, aimed at equipping Ohio’s education leaders with knowledge for the crucial months ahead.

In this episode, guest Pete LuPiba, coordinator of Ohio's Purple Star program, shares how Ohio schools support military-connected students and their families. Learn how schools earn the Purple Star designation, the unique challenges military families face and how Ohio is leading the way in creating supportive environments for these students. Tune in to discover how this initiative is making a difference in students' lives across the state.

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Guests OSBA CEO Dr. Kathy McFarland and Senior Student Achievement Consultant Dr. Kim Miller-Smith explore the critical role of family engagement in student success. They offer strategies for building strong partnerships between schools and families, share best practices for fostering meaningful communication and highlight how school boards can support initiatives that create inclusive environments for all families.

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Get ready for the OSBA Capital Conference and Trade Show, the largest gathering of education leaders in Ohio! This year's event, Nov. 10-12, is packed with incredible keynote speakers, dynamic learning sessions and over 500 exhibitors showcasing the latest innovations in education. Whether you're a board member, administrator or educator, the OSBA Capital Conference will help you lead your district to success! Learn more and register at https://conference.ohioschoolboards.org/2024.

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Host Scott Gerfen and OSBA Staff Attorney John Price join forces on this episode of "Leading the Way" to discuss the Open Meetings Act. They explore the common errors school districts make and the repercussions that can follow. Essential listening for school board members aiming to uphold the principles of open governance.

Get more resources: https://www.ohioschoolboards.org/sunshine-law.

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In this episode, discover effective strategies to address the ongoing school bus driver shortage and learn how districts can prepare their bus fleets over the summer. Guest OSBA Senior Transportation Consultant Doug Palmer shares insights on successful recruitment tactics, efficient route planning and the importance of summer maintenance.

By July 1, 2025, each school district and community school must adopt a policy governing students' use of cellphones during school hours. OSBA Deputy Director of Board and Management Services Kenna Haycox joins the podcast to discuss the law's key points and what districts should consider in developing a cellphone policy.

In this episode, Darlene Waite and Glenn Corson, with our partners at Vartek, discuss the challenges school districts face with technology at the end of the school year and the steps districts should take to properly shut down and secure technology for the summer. They also share insights about the importance of maintaining and updating technology during the summer months, especially with 1-to-1 device programs becoming more prevalent in schools.

Tune in to learn more and find out how Vartek can help your district develop strategic plans that align with technology purchases and curricular goals.

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