OSBA Leading the Way

By Scott Gerfen

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Listen to OSBA's podcast to stay informed about association news and the issues impacting public education.

Episode Date
When Students Lead, Innovation Follows: AI and Literacy at Ridgewood Local Schools
Mar 19, 2026
Collaborative Leadership in Schools: Aligning District Teams for Student Success
Dec 18, 2025
Starting Strong as a New Board Member
Dec 11, 2025
OSBA Capital Conference Recap: Student Achievement Fair and Trade Show Highlights
Nov 19, 2025
Supporting Military Families: How Ohio’s Purple Star Schools Lead the Nation
Nov 04, 2025
From Siri to the Classroom: Making AI Work for Students and Teachers
Oct 21, 2025
How School Board Members Can Drive Change Through Advocacy
Sep 18, 2025
Ohio Property Tax Reforms: What’s at Stake for Schools, Students and Homeowners
Sep 04, 2025
Why every school must speak media
Aug 25, 2025
Driving leadership: Rethinking transportation management
Jul 08, 2025
Your voice matters: How HB 335 could hurt Ohio’s students
Jun 17, 2025
Combating misinformation in public schools
May 21, 2025
Insider insights: School funding, property taxes and more
May 07, 2025
Mastering superintendent and treasurer evaluations
Apr 24, 2025
Billions on the line: What the House-passed budget means for students
Apr 11, 2025
Building trust: Strengthening the superintendent-school board relationship
Mar 17, 2025
Ohio's School Transportation Challenges
Feb 28, 2025
Ohio's school-funding future: The next two-year budget
Feb 11, 2025
A conversation with 2025 OSBA President Tom Patterson
Jan 13, 2025
The Power of collaboration: How COSSBA is elevating Ohio school boards
Dec 11, 2024
What's ahead for public education at the Statehouse?
Oct 31, 2024
Supporting military-connected students: Ohio's Purple Star program
Oct 21, 2024
Strengthening family engagement: A key to student success
Sep 30, 2024
The OSBA Capital Conference and Trade Show: Your guide to Ohio's premier education event!
Sep 17, 2024
The Open Meetings Act: Common Mistakes and Consequences
Aug 07, 2024
Summer in the school bus garage: Combating the driver shortage and enhancing safety
Jun 10, 2024
Do Ohio schools have to ban cellphones?
May 22, 2024
Tech tuneup: Is your district ready for the summer?
May 13, 2024
Is your district prepared for a First Amendment audit?
Apr 18, 2024
AI in Ohio schools: Implementing it safely and effectively
Apr 08, 2024
Can school board members block critics on social media?
Mar 19, 2024
The school board's role in advancing student achievement
Mar 01, 2024
Navigating Ohio's legislative agenda for public education
Feb 21, 2024
Enhancing school bus safety
Feb 02, 2024
Meet 2024 OSBA President Sally Green
Jan 22, 2024
Welcome to school board service!
Dec 19, 2023
Getting you ready for the OSBA Capital Conference and Trade Show
Nov 02, 2023
Get engaged in the conversation about school safety
Oct 24, 2023
Cybercrimes: A serious threat for schools
Sep 29, 2023
Best practices for levy campaigns
Sep 15, 2023
Ohio budget brings major changes to K-12 education
Jul 11, 2023
Grants available for new school buses
Jun 26, 2023
New guidance on prayer in school
May 25, 2023
Get on Board! Become a voice for Ohio's students
May 09, 2023
Ohio's threat assessment requirements: Is your district compliant?
Apr 21, 2023
Public records laws and a school board member's social media
Mar 31, 2023
2023 State Legislative Conference
Mar 24, 2023
Advocating against the expansion of school vouchers
Feb 27, 2023
Ohio's Open Meetings Act and school board executive sessions
Feb 03, 2023
Leadership profile: OSBA 2023 President Christine Varwig
Jan 18, 2023
Ohio public education: Looking ahead to 2023
Dec 30, 2022
Why girls?
Dec 16, 2022
Breakfast superstars!
Nov 10, 2022
What is special education?
Oct 31, 2022
Become a life-long learner: Attend the OSBA Capital Conference
Oct 17, 2022
National consortium seeks to advance public education
Sep 30, 2022
Making the grade: A look at Ohio's new school report cards
Sep 20, 2022
BWC safety grants available for schools
Aug 30, 2022
Summer in the school bus garage
Jul 14, 2022
Arming school staff
Jun 21, 2022
Schools awarded for unique meal programs through Ohio School Breakfast Challenge
Jun 02, 2022
Awaiting the Supreme Court's decision on a football coach's prayers
May 10, 2022
How you can help shape OSBA's Legislative Platform
Apr 26, 2022
Transportation planning for spring sports
Apr 08, 2022
Keeping the 'social' in social media
Mar 17, 2022
A conversation with OSBA President Robert M. Heard Sr.
Mar 01, 2022
Schools adapt to provide students nutritious meals
Feb 04, 2022
Ohio public education: Looking back and ahead to 2022
Dec 31, 2021
OLAC wants to help you become an effective leader
Dec 03, 2021
Congratulations! You've been elected to the school board. What now?
Nov 19, 2021
Get ready for the OSBA Capital Conference and Trade Show!
Oct 28, 2021
Advancing student achievement in your district
Oct 12, 2021
Public participation at school board meetings
Sep 20, 2021
Get behind the wheel: Promote school bus safety in your district
Aug 17, 2021
COVID-19 health guidance for a new school year
Aug 02, 2021
A fair and equitable school-funding formula
Jul 01, 2021
Summer is no vacation for school transportation planners
May 28, 2021
The case of Mahanoy Area School District v. B.L. and freedom of speech
May 05, 2021
Get on Board! Run for your local school board
Apr 19, 2021
The PAST Foundation: Linking learning to life
Mar 31, 2021
Extending the school year is not an easy fix
Mar 12, 2021
Become a strong voice for Ohio public schools
Feb 11, 2021
What is an MCO and what does it offer my district?
Dec 31, 2020
Questions your district should be asking about COVID-19 vaccines and the pandemic's impact on workers' compensation
Dec 30, 2020
The pandemic's impact on teacher retention and recruitment
Dec 18, 2020
Lessons learned from the first-year school board member
Nov 16, 2020
Building support for school levies in the COVID-19 Era
Oct 31, 2020
Previewing the 2020 OSBA Capital Conference and Trade Show
Oct 14, 2020
Board members question how they should meet
Sep 24, 2020
Changing the school culture: Fostering diversity, inclusion and equity
Sep 10, 2020
The legalities of fall sports and COVID-19
Aug 21, 2020
Getting students to and from school during a pandemic
Aug 07, 2020
What will a return to school look like during a pandemic?
Jul 24, 2020
School transportation during a pandemic: Just how flexible are we?
May 15, 2020
School district budget cuts during the coronavirus pandemic
May 08, 2020
Addressing the needs of students with disabilities during the coronavirus pandemic
May 01, 2020
The coronavirus and education's digital divide
Apr 23, 2020
Leading your district effectively amid a changing world
Apr 15, 2020
Teaching during a pandemic: Why SEL and staff cohesiveness are more important than ever
Apr 08, 2020
Coronavirus: Holding board of education meetings
Apr 02, 2020
Student achievement during the coronavirus closures: It looks different
Mar 25, 2020
A conversation with OSBA 2020 President Lee Schreiner
Jan 31, 2020
Welcome new board members
Jan 31, 2020