OSBA Leading the Way

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. This episode is sponsored by Pappas & Associates, shaping policy with integrity. Learn more: https://www.pappaskc.com.

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. Thank you to our sponsor, Pappas & Associates: Shaping policy with integrity. https://www.pappaskc.com.

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. Thanks to our sponsor Pappas & Associates: Shaping policy with integrity.

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. Thanks to our sponsor Pappas & Associates: Shaping policy with integrity.