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OSBA Today
OSBA Today is the official podcast network of the Ohio School Boards Association, bringing together conversations on the issues, ideas and stories impacting public education across Ohio.
From legal and legislative updates to leadership discussions and district success stories, OSBA Today features school board members, superintendents, treasurers, education leaders and subject-matter experts from around the state.
The network includes five original shows:
- Leading the Way — Conversations on leadership, governance and the challenges facing Ohio school districts.
- Report to the Office — OSBA President Mary Cleveland sits down with education leaders and guests from around Ohio.
- Learning the Legislature — Updates and discussions on education policy and activity at the Statehouse.
- Legal Ledger Sidebars — Quick conversations focused on school law, policy and legal trends affecting districts.
- OSBA Forum — Extended discussions and special conversations featuring education experts and thought leaders.
Whether you are a board member, administrator, educator or community member, OSBA Today keeps you connected to the conversations happening in Ohio public education.
OSBA Today
Latest Episodes
To gavel or not to gavel: The board president and public comment
Public comment gives parents and community members an opportunity to speak directly to their elected school board. But what happens when comments become contentious, or the audience becomes disruptive?OSBA attorneys Sara Clark and Jennie...
What is an ESC? The Partner Behind Ohio’s Public Schools
What is an educational service center, and what does it do for Ohio’s public schools?OSBA President Mary Cleveland sits down with Hamilton County Educational Service Center board member Bill Ferguson to unpack the role ESCs play in suppo...
From local concern to state law
Amber Ballard saw a problem affecting students with disabilities and decided not to accept that nothing could be done.The Norwood City Schools board member worked with district leaders and OSBA’s legislative team to develop a proposal th...
Employee Background Checks: What Ohio School Districts Need to Know
Hiring decisions begin with student safety. In this episode, OSBA attorneys Dustin Koslen and Jennifer Hardin explain Ohio's employee background check requirements, absolute bar offenses, rehabilitation provisions and what school districts shou...
Wearing Two Hats: Board Service and School Support Organizations
Many school board members are also active in booster clubs, PTOs, alumni associations and other organizations that support their schools. But when does volunteer service begin to overlap with board responsibilities?In this episode of
