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
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
The Legislature's Summer Send-Off
What happens when a bill about school psychologists suddenly becomes the vehicle for some of the most debated education proposals at the Statehouse?That's just one example of the fast-moving legislative action that unfolded before the Oh...
Understanding School Levies and Community Engagement
What role do school levies play in supporting public education?In this episode of Report to the Office, host Mary Cleveland welcomes community advocate Tracey Artis for a conversation about school funding, community involvement and the i...
Ten Commandments in Schools: Why Courts Are Reaching Opposite Conclusions
Can a state require every public school classroom to display the Ten Commandments?Federal courts are currently answering that question in different ways, and the disagreement could eventually reach the U.S. Supreme Court.In this e...