OSBA Leading the Way

Insider insights: School funding, property taxes and more

In this episode of OSBA's Leading the Way, host Scott Gerfen welcomes Will Schwartz of Pappas and Associates — a trusted education policy expert — to discuss Ohio's next two-year state budget. With lawmakers back at the Statehouse and the budget having cleared the Ohio House, Will breaks down the key players involved and the potential impacts on education funding.🎙️ What you’ll learn: • Who are the key decision-makers in shaping education policy?• What’s at stake for K–12 education funding across Ohio?• The implications of the controversial cash balance provision.• Critical budget deadlines every school board should know.Whether you’re a school board member, educator or concerned community leader, this episode delivers the expert insights you need as the budget process moves to the Ohio Senate.

Mastering superintendent and treasurer evaluations

Join OSBA's Scott Gerfen on the Leading the Way podcast as he tackles the vital process of evaluating superintendents and treasurers with OSBA board and management services consultants Kristi Robbins and Teri Morgan. Discover the significance of aligning evaluations with strategic plans, understanding key performance standards and effectively handling difficult conversations. Also, learn more about OSBA's role in supporting school boards through evaluations and executive searches. Sponsored by Pappas & Associates: Shaping policy with integrity.

Billions on the line: What the House-passed budget means for students

In this episode, OSBA's Scott Gerfen and OSBA Director of Legislative Services Jennifer Hogue discuss Ohio's $61 billion budget, which has passed the House and now heads to the Senate. The conversation covers significant changes to district cash balances, the impact on school funding and student services, and the property tax relief efforts.Thank you to our sponsor, Pappas & Associates. They're shaping policy with integrity. Learn more: https://www.pappaskc.com.

Building trust: Strengthening the superintendent-school board relationship

A strong partnership between a school board and superintendent is key to a district’s success — but how do leaders build and maintain that trust? In this episode of Leading the Way, OSBA’s Scott Gerfen is joined by Dr. David Axner, executive director of the Buckeye Association of School Administrators, and Cheryl Ryan, director of OSBA's board and management services, to discuss best practices for fostering collaboration, overcoming communication challenges and more.This episode is brought to you by Pappas & Associates: Shaping policy with integrity: https://www.pappaskc.com.

Ohio's School Transportation Challenges

In this episode of OSBA’s Leading the Way Podcast, host Scott Gerfen sits down with Doug Palmer, OSBA’s Senior Transportation Consultant, to discuss the latest in school transportation policy and funding.🏫 Key Topics:✔️ Funding for school transportation in Ohio’s latest budget✔️ The ongoing bus driver shortage and its impact on districts✔️ Strategies districts are using to recruit and retain drivers✔️ A new bill to stiffen penalties for illegally passing school buses✔️ How technology is transforming transportation efficiencyDoug also shares insights into OSBA’s Master of Transportation Administration (MTA) program and Virtual Transportation Supervisor program, which help districts manage transportation more effectively.📌 Resources & Links:🔗 Learn more about OSBA’s transportation programs: https://www.ohioschoolboards.org/master-transportation-administration-mta-information.https://www.ohioschoolboards.org/virtual-transportation-supervisor-vts-program-information🔗 Follow OSBA for more updates: ohioschoolboards.org.🎧 Subscribe to Leading the Way for more discussions on education policy and leadership!Thanks to our sponsor Pappas & Associates, shaping policy with integrity: https://www.pappaskc.com.