Page 1 Ohio Association of Secondary School Administrators UPDATE Published monthly for the benefit of OASSA members OASSA MISSION STATEMENT The Ohio Association of Secondary School Administrators is dedicated to the advocacy and welfare of its members. Our mission is to provide high standards of leadership through consultation and professional development, political astuteness, legislave influence, posive public relaons, curricular iniaves, and collaboraon with related organizaons. Volume 21, Number 1 • August, 2019 FOLLOW US: Twier Linked In IN THIS ISSUE • Welcome to the Board! • Executive Director’s Message • Legislative Update • NPC ‘19 Recap • What Would You Do? • Legal Update • Upcoming PD Opportunities • Cheerleading News • OASSA Info Page OASSA Business Partners • Boardworks Educaon • CollegeBoard • Educaon First Credit Union • Final Forms • Herff Jones • Horace Mann • Jostens • McGraw-Hill • Rebel Athlecs • The University of Findlay OASSA Board of Directors President, William (Joe) Friess Principal, Wauseon Middle School President-Elect, Diane Agnes Area Superintendent, Columbus City Schools Past-President, Peter Cole Principal, Carey High School Assistant Principal At-Large, Jaime Stewart Assistant Principal, Dublin Jerome High School Career Tech Administrator At-Large, Kristina Lucas Director, Tri-Rivers Career Center Columbus Representative, Kimberly Mills Principal, Mifflin High School Cleveland Representative, Kevin Payton Principal, A.B. Hart K-8 School Diversity Representative At-Large, Monica Asher Principal, Chagrin Falls High School Middle Level Principal At-Large, Michael Bader Principal, Sylvania Timberstone Jr. HS Supervisor At-Large, Neil Gupta Director of Secondary Education, Worthington City Schools Zone 1 Director, J. D. Emnett Principal, Green High School Zone 2 Director, Heather Powell Principal, Williamsburg High School Zone 3 Director, John Stekli Principal, Fairlawn Middle/High School Zone 4 Director, Gary Steyer Principal, Port Clinton High School Zone 5 Director, Tom Martin Assistant Principal, Carey High School Zone 6 Director, Rob Winton Principal, Rocky River High School Zone 7 Director, Bob Knisely Principal, Perry Middle School Zone 8 Director, Tyler Keener Principal, Wooster High School Zone 9 Director, Keith Arnold Director, Mid-East Ohio CTC, Buffalo Campus Zone 10, Angie Adrean Chief Academic Officer, Worthington City Schools WELCOME TO OUR NEW OASSA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBERS! Columbus OCAPA Representative, Kimberly Mills Kimberly Ann Mills hails from Columbus, Ohio and is a proud K-12 Alumni of the Columbus City Schools, graduating from Whetstone High School. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in English, with a minor in Spanish, from The Ohio State University. Knowing that she wanted to become a teacher, she completed the Bachelor’s Plus program at Ashland University in Spanish Education. Kimberly earned a Masters of Education in Administration from Ashland University. She completed her TESOL endorsement and Superintendent’s License at The Ohio State University. Kimberly is beginning her tenth year as a High School Principal for Columbus City School’s and her fifth year serving in this role at Mifflin High School. She served as the Principal of Columbus City Schools’ newcomer school Columbus Global Academy 6-12 for five years before moving to Mifflin High School. Kimberly has served as a mentor for both Leadership interns and new Principals. Cleveland OCAPA Representative, Kevin Payton As the Principal and Leader at A.B. Hart, K-8 school, in Cleveland Metropolitan School District, Kevin’s greatest initiative is to provide leadership in culture and climate; this facilitates a school environment that allows instruction and learning to take place. His goal is to help each student embrace the tools necessary towards transitioning into high school while simultaneously preparing for the 21st Century. In addition to leading a K-8 building into the 21st Century, he wears many hats and supports educators in different capacities through his outside committee work. He has served as a member of the CEO team for negotiating the district’s new contract. He was selected by his peers to represent his colleagues; interest by serving two consecutive terms as the President of the Cleveland Council of Administrators and Supervisors (CCAS) and has been personally asked by the Mayor of Cleveland, Frank Jackson, to serve a second term on The Cleveland Transformation Alliance and on the Board of Directors of the Say Yes to Cleveland initiative. Before making such an impact in the Cleveland Metropolitan School District, Kevin graduated from Virginia State University. He began his educational career as a Para-professional in Special Education classrooms at Cleveland Heights High School where he was a former student. He later went back to school to get his teaching license in Special Education and taught in Cleveland Heights and East Cleveland for five years before working on his Master’s Degree in Educational Administration to become a Principal.
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Ohio Association of Secondary School Administrators
UPDATE
Published monthly for the benefit of OASSA members
OASSA MISSION STATEMENTThe Ohio Association of Secondary School Administrators is dedicated to the advocacy and welfare of its members. Our mission is to provide high standards of leadership through consultation and professional development, political astuteness, legislative influence, positive public relations, curricular initiatives, and collaboration with related organizations.
Volume 21, Number 1 • August, 2019 FOLLOW US: Twitter Linked In
IN THIS ISSUE• Welcome to the Board!• Executive Director’s Message• Legislative Update• NPC ‘19 Recap• What Would You Do?• Legal Update• Upcoming PD Opportunities• Cheerleading News• OASSA Info Page
OASSA Business Partners• Boardworks Education• CollegeBoard• Education First Credit Union• Final Forms• Herff Jones• Horace Mann• Jostens• McGraw-Hill• Rebel Athletics• The University of Findlay
OASSA Board of DirectorsPresident, William (Joe) Friess
Principal, Wauseon Middle SchoolPresident-Elect, Diane Agnes
Area Superintendent, Columbus City SchoolsPast-President, Peter ColePrincipal, Carey High School
Assistant Principal At-Large, Jaime StewartAssistant Principal, Dublin Jerome High School
Career Tech Administrator At-Large, Kristina LucasDirector, Tri-Rivers Career Center
Columbus Representative, Kimberly Mills Principal, Mifflin High School
Cleveland Representative, Kevin PaytonPrincipal, A.B. Hart K-8 School
Diversity Representative At-Large, Monica AsherPrincipal, Chagrin Falls High School
Middle Level Principal At-Large, Michael BaderPrincipal, Sylvania Timberstone Jr. HS
Supervisor At-Large, Neil GuptaDirector of Secondary Education,
Worthington City SchoolsZone 1 Director, J. D. EmnettPrincipal, Green High School
Zone 2 Director, Heather PowellPrincipal, Williamsburg High School
Zone 3 Director, John StekliPrincipal, Fairlawn Middle/High School
Zone 4 Director, Gary SteyerPrincipal, Port Clinton High School
Zone 5 Director, Tom MartinAssistant Principal, Carey High School
Zone 6 Director, Rob WintonPrincipal, Rocky River High School
Zone 7 Director, Bob KniselyPrincipal, Perry Middle SchoolZone 8 Director, Tyler KeenerPrincipal, Wooster High SchoolZone 9 Director, Keith Arnold
Director, Mid-East Ohio CTC, Buffalo CampusZone 10, Angie Adrean
Chief Academic Officer, Worthington City Schools
WELCOME TO OUR NEW OASSA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBERS!
Columbus OCAPA Representative, Kimberly MillsKimberly Ann Mills hails from Columbus, Ohio and is a proud K-12 Alumni of the Columbus City Schools, graduating from Whetstone High School. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in English, with a minor in Spanish, from The Ohio State University. Knowing that she wanted to become a teacher, she completed the Bachelor’s Plus program at Ashland University in Spanish Education. Kimberly earned a Masters of Education in Administration from Ashland University. She completed her TESOL endorsement and Superintendent’s License at The Ohio State University.
Kimberly is beginning her tenth year as a High School Principal for Columbus City School’s and her fifth year serving in this role at Mifflin High School. She served as the Principal of Columbus City Schools’ newcomer school Columbus Global Academy 6-12 for five years before moving to Mifflin High School. Kimberly has served as a mentor for both Leadership interns and new Principals.
Cleveland OCAPA Representative, Kevin PaytonAs the Principal and Leader at A.B. Hart, K-8 school, in Cleveland Metropolitan School District, Kevin’s greatest initiative is to provide leadership in culture and climate; this facilitates a school environment that allows instruction and learning to take place. His goal is to help each student embrace the tools necessary towards transitioning into high school while simultaneously preparing for the 21st Century.
In addition to leading a K-8 building into the 21st Century, he wears many hats and supports educators in different capacities through his outside committee work.
He has served as a member of the CEO team for negotiating the district’s new contract. He was selected by his peers to represent his colleagues; interest by serving two consecutive terms as the President of the Cleveland Council of Administrators and Supervisors (CCAS) and has been personally asked by the Mayor of Cleveland, Frank Jackson, to serve a second term on The Cleveland Transformation Alliance and on the Board of Directors of the Say Yes to Cleveland initiative.
Before making such an impact in the Cleveland Metropolitan School District, Kevin graduated from Virginia State University. He began his educational career as a Para-professional in Special Education classrooms at Cleveland Heights High School where he was a former student. He later went back to school to get his teaching license in Special Education and taught in Cleveland Heights and East Cleveland for five years before working on his Master’s Degree in Educational Administration to become a Principal.
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Executive Director’s MessageBy: Ken Baker
WELCOME TO THE 2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR!
Another school year is upon us! I hope that each one of you found some time this summer to relax and connect with friends and family. As we look ahead to the upcoming year, please make sure that you make the most of your OASSA membership. Our professional conferences, monthly updates and regional zone meetings can provide support with new legislation, advice on best practices,
guidance on policy changes and case law, and provides access to a network of individuals dedicated to secondary education in Ohio. As always, the OASSA staff stand ready to answer your phone calls and emails when you find the need to seek advice on difficult issues. Have a great start to the school year!
OASSA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
The OASSA Board of Directors kicked off the 2019-2020 school year by holding the first meeting of the year on August 3rd in Columbus. The meeting agenda included an update from ODE on the various graduation pathways available to Ohio students and provided an in-depth discussion of the new graduation requirements signed into law this summer. Dr. Freeman reviewed the program of professional conferences for the
upcoming year and highlighted the establishment of the OASSA Safety Conference scheduled for December 2019 and the OASSA Women’s Leadership Conference slated for February 2020. This year, the OASSA Board is led by President Joe Friess, Principal of Wauseon Middle School.
CONGRATS TO DR. TIMOTHY FREEMAN!
We are proud to announce that OASSA Associate Executive Director Tim Freeman has added a new title to his name. Dr. Timothy Freeman completed his Doctorate Degree at Youngstown State University on July 29th. Tim defended his dissertation entitled, “From Rookie to All-Star: Identifying Critical Workplace Experiences in a Principal’s Professional Development.” The study examined the critical educational experiences of entry-year secondary school assistant principals as they prepared for the principal position.
OASSA STAFF AND OFFICE HOURS
The staff of OASSA is ready to serve you in a professional and competent manner during the coming year. Barb Benson continues as our Treasurer and Membership Coordinator ([email protected]). Jeri Dill is the Conference Coordinator and also handles cheerleading activities ([email protected]). Darbie Carlson is our Communications Coordinator ([email protected]). Denise Farnsworth serves as the Director of regional/state cheerleading and dance competitions ([email protected]). Associate Director Dr. Timothy Freeman will be handling conference planning and member issues ([email protected]).
Beginning on August 5th, the office hours will be from 7:30-4:00 pm, Monday through Thursday and 7:30-3:30 on Friday. However, staff may be accessed through email, or a voice mail may be left after hours. Please contact us with any questions and/or concerns throughout the year—we are here to serve you!
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Executive Director’s MessageBy: Ken Baker
OASSA LEGAL ASSISTANCE
One of the most valuable benefits of your OASSA membership is legal representation for issues that adversely affect your current job status. If you are in need of an attorney, please contact the office immediately. Your membership must be current (and in place at the time of the incident) in order to access the benefits of the Plan. Please remember that the OASSA Legal Protection Plan is designed to protect your due process rights regarding employment and contracts. It will NOT cover you in the event that you are charged/convicted with a crime or for personal legal issues.
FOLLOW US ON TWITTER
Please follow us on Twitter (@OhioPrincipals)…..this is a great way to stay “up-to-date” with the activities of OASSA and our members. We are approaching 3200 followers and want you to be a part of the fun and information-sharing.
OASSA REGIONAL/ZONE PRESENTATIONS
Ken Baker and Tim Freeman will be presenting at several regional/zone meetings throughout the year. We encourage members to attend these updates. Topics will include: recent court cases, legislative activity, graduation requirements, and other important issues. Emails will be sent to zone members prior to each meeting with registration information and agendas.
OASSA PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Click HERE to access a copy of the 2019-2020 OASSA Conference Catalog. Early offerings include the Beginning Administrators Academy, which will be held September 16-17 at the Columbus Hilton at Easton. Registration information for BAA is included in this UPDATE. Please encourage your beginning administrators to participate!
The Student Discipline Conference will be held on October 1 at the OCLC Conference Center in Dublin.
Please mark your calendar for the annual Fall Conference on October 6-8 at the Columbus Hilton at Easton. This year’s keynote speaker is Mike Smith. Mike is the founder of two non-profits and has influenced hundreds of thousands of youth in high schools and universities, and adults in boardrooms nationwide. Mike lives his life as a “professional teenager” that doubles as a motivational speaker, consultant, and ambassador. Many valuable and informative concurrent sessions are also scheduled, along with a legal and legislative update.
Registration forms and hotel information for upcoming conferences appear in this edition of the UPDATE and will be emailed to members prior to the conferences. In addition, you can always access agendas and registration information on the OASSA website (www.oassa.org) under “Events.” Click on the date of each conference within the calendar to view more information about each conference.
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Executive Director’s Message (continued)By: Ken Baker
OASSA MEMBERSHIP DRIVE IN PROGRESS
In order to serve administrators and supervisors throughout Ohio, OASSA is seeking the assistance of current members in identifying potential new members. Over the summer, many first-time administrators were hired and experienced administrators have moved to new positions. Each June, OASSA asks superintendents to inform us of any newly-appointed administrators, but the system is far from perfect. Current members can help us in the following ways:
*If you changed jobs: Please fill out the “Are You Moving?” form in this UPDATE and fax/scan to the OASSA office (614-430-8315). It may be scanned to Barb Benson at [email protected].
*Please promote membership in OASSA to newly-hired administrators, supervisors, coordinators, and athletic directors. Stress the importance of consultation, legal protection, professional development and publications to prospective members. Membership information and forms are available on our website.
*If you have multiple administrators in your building, please encourage ALL of them to belong to OASSA. Over 70% of our membership have their professional dues paid as part of their employment contract/package.
Each year, retirements and movement among school administrators results in a “domino effect” which is difficult to track. The staff of OASSA desires to continue offering quality service and representation to our members throughout Ohio. Please help by being active in your Association and promoting membership among your colleagues.
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Education Provisions in HB 166:
Permits school districts, community schools, and STEM schools, for the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 school years, to allow an individual who holds a valid educator license in any of grades 7 through 12 to teach a computer science course if, prior to teaching the course, the individual completes a professional development program approved by the district superintendent or school principal that provides content knowledge specific to the course the individual will teach.
ODE must seek a waiver from the U.S. Secretary of Education in order to make the Algebra I end-of- course exam the primary high school math assessment (the goal is to eliminate the geometry end-of-course exam).
Modifies the grading scale used to determine letter grades assigned for the report card’s value-added progress dimension (this may result in higher value-added progress grades for some districts).
Permits any international student attending an elementary or secondary school in Ohio that holds an F-1 U.S. visa to participate in interscholastic athletics.
Requires a school district, interscholastic conference, or organization that regulates interscholastic athletics to have the same transfer rules for public and nonpublic schools and prohibits the creation of rules, bylaws, or other regulations to the contrary.
Requires a school district that requires a foreign language as an additional requirement for high school graduation (beyond the minimum curriculum requirements) to accept one unit of computer coding instruction toward meeting that requirement.
Specifies that only a student’s non-medical excused absences and unexcused absences are considered in determining whether the student is excessively absent triggering a required notice to parents (HB 410).
Permits school districts and chartered nonpublic schools to allow a student to use two full seasons of show choir to fulfill high school physical education requirements.
Adopts the Alliance/Fordham/Ohio Excels proposal for graduation requirements with some modification: • Specifies that a student scoring proficient or higher on three or more (rather than on four) state technical
assessments in a single career pathway, is a foundational option for students who fail the retake of end of course exams.
• Requires the competency scores for the Algebra I and ELA II exams to be determined by ODE, in consultation with the Chancellor and the Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation (rather than the Office of Workforce Transformation having the responsibility).
Establishes a report card study committee made up of the state superintendent, the chairs of the House and Senate Education Committees, two additional members of both the House and the Senate and three superintendents (representing rural, urban, and suburban districts) appointed by the Buckeye Association of School Administrators.
For the 2020-2021 school year, requires any school where 70% of students qualify for free or reduced-priced lunches, to offer breakfast before or during the school day. (The percentage of students qualifying goes down to 60% in the second year and 50% in the third year.)
Places a moratorium on the establishment of any new Academic Distress Commissions until October 1, 2020.
Legislative UpdateBy: Barbara Shaner, Advocacy Specialist, OASSA/OAESA
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Requires ODE to establish a program for FY 2020 and FY 2021 that awards grants to traditional and joint vocational school districts and educational service centers to support activities that encourage and assist high school seniors with completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). ODE to set up the guidelines and procedures for accessing the program.
School district foundation funding for education is frozen at school year 2018-2019 levels.However, there will be additional funding for “Student Wellness and Success” (SWSF), often referred to as “wraparound services.”These new funds will be prorated among districts based on the percentage of families in poverty in each (using census data).SWSF must be used for: (1) mental health services, (2) services for homeless youth, (3) services for child welfare involved youth, (4) community liaisons, (5) physical health care services, (6) mentoring programs, (7) family engagement and support services, (8) City Connects programming, (9) professional development regarding the provision of trauma informed care, (10) professional development regarding cultural competence, and (11) student services provided prior to or after the regularly scheduled school day or any time school is not in
session. If the district is already spending money in these areas, the new funds can be used to replace existing spending, freeing up the district’s operating funds for other purposes.The school district must partner with at least one of the designated local agencies (including ESCs) to develop a plan for spending the SWSFs. OASSA members will likely be tapped to help with the district’s plan. The state’s voucher programs are expanded in two ways: 1) The income-based voucher program will extend up through the twelfth grade (currently the grades were being
phased in a year at a time ~ based on current law, the vouchers would have been offered up through the seventh grade by the end of the two-year biennium).
2) Eighth through eleventh graders who went to private school the previous year would now be eligible for a traditional EdChoice voucher if the high school they would otherwise attend in the district had a “D” or “F” for the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate in two of the three most recent report cards (previously, a student had to attend the public school for the year prior to receiving a voucher).
Legislative Update (continued)By: Barbara Shaner, Advocacy Specialist, OASSA/OAESA
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Joint Ohio Excels, Alliance for High Quality Education and Fordham Graduation Requirements Proposal
Graduation Requirements: Course Completion + Competency + Preparation for College or Career = High School Diploma
1. Course Completion: Students earn the minimum high school course credits set by the state and district.
2. Competency: Students must earn a competent score on the state’s Algebra I and English II tests.a. Students not scoring competent on a test must receive remedial supports and retake the exams at least
once. If a student still does not score competent, they may use an alternate demonstration:i. College Credit Plus: Earn credit for one math and one English course through College Credit Plus.
ii. Career Experience & Technical Skill: Complete two demonstrations, at least one of which mustbe foundational:
1. Foundational: Proficient on three WebXams, approved industry credential (12 points),pre-apprenticeship or acceptance into an apprenticeship program
2. Supporting: Workplace experience, WorkKeys or the OhioMeansJobs Readiness Sealiii. Military Readiness: Meet the requirements to enlist in the military, including AFQT
requirements, as demonstrated by a contract with the military to enlist upon graduation.
3. Preparation for College or Career: Students must earn two diploma seals, one of which must be a state defined:a. OhioMeansJobs Readiness Seal (State) – Demonstrate professional skills.b. Industry-Recognized Credential Seal (State) – Earn 12 points worth of approved credentials.c. College-Ready Seal (State) – Score remediation-free on the ACT or SAT in math and English.d. Military Enlistment Seal (State) – Participate in JROTC and/or enroll in the military.e. Citizenship Seal (State) – Score proficient on the American History and American Government tests.f. Science Seal (State) – Score proficient on the Biology test.g. Honors Diploma Seal (State) – Meet the requirements set by the State Board of Education.h. Seal of Biliteracy (State) – Demonstrate levels of proficiency in at least one other language.i. Community Service Seal (Local) – Complete community service using locally-developed guidelines.j. Fine and Performing Arts Seal (Local) – Demonstrate skills using locally-developed guidelines.k. Certified Student Engagement Seal (Local) – Participate in meaningful activities such as athletics, clubs
and student government as defined by locally-developed guidelines.
Identification & Support Requirements: • Identify & Notify: Identify students at risk of not graduating on time no later than the ninth grade through an
early warning system and require notification to families that connects current performance to graduation.• New Supports: Provide additional supports or educational options, like project-based learning or career-
technical programming, to help identified students get on track. Provide educators supports for implementation.• A New 13th Year: Develop options for students who are not prepared to graduate at the end of 12th grade that
allow them to continue learning during a 13th year and that reduce the stigma of not graduating on time.
Testing Changes: • Reduce the number of high school tests from seven to five by eliminating the English I and Geometry tests.• Restrict the testing that students must use for graduation requirement purposes to only Algebra I and English II.• Require the competency scores to be determined by ODE, in consultation with the Chancellor and the
Governor's Office of Workforce Transformation to identify the essential knowledge and skills required forstudents to be successful after high school and identify a new score – competent – for the Algebra I and English IItests that align with the essential skills and knowledge no later than March 2020.
Transition Timeline: • Classes of 2021 and 2022: Complete one of the original three options or this new proposal, as available.• Classes of 2023 and Beyond: Meet the requirements of this new proposal.
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Access to new AP resources is now available
On August 1, the Advanced Placement (AP) program launched a series of new classroom resources and administrative tools for all schools that are designed to help more students earn college credit.
To take advantage of the new resources, schools must first activate the AP Registration and Ordering system by using a unique access code that was emailed to principals and AP coordinators on August 1. AP coordinators will use this code to access the system and complete initial setup steps. The system must be activated before students can register for their AP courses and start using the new resources, so they are encouraged to set up the system as soon as possible after returning to school.
School communities can get ready for these changes using downloadable back-to-school guides; the guides will help AP coordinators complete system setup, show teachers how to facilitate enrollment in class sections, and walk students through the process of using join codes to enroll in their AP courses.
If you have questions or need help, please email AP Services for Educators at [email protected] or call 877-274-6474.
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The NASSP National Principals Conference was held in Boston, Massachusetts this past July. Educators from across the country converged on Boston to share ideas, camaraderie, and attend valuable professional development sessions. The feedback from attendees was extremely positive and a large contingent of Ohio Principals had the opportunity to attend a Red Sox game at Fenway Park. OASSA was well represented at the conference.
Next year, the conference will be held at the National Harbor in Maryland during the month of July. Please consider joining us for what is always a wonderful opportunity to learn, laugh, and connect.
Recap of NPC 2019By: Dr. Timothy Freeman, OASSA Associate Executive Director
“There’s no timeline on recovery.” Principals Recovery Network member Andy Fetchik on school’s recovery from a shooting.
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All over the State of Ohio, students are returning from summer break. Principals and guidance departments are building schedules for students with the aim of high school graduation as the primary goal. Simple enough, right! Not so much lately!
Dr. Karen Boyer at Dushambe High School in beautiful Agent, Ohio is struggling. Each year, one of her tasks is the identification of students in her building that the team has identified as “at risk” of not completing school. There may be a variety of reasons for their struggles, but this particular group of students get a little extra attention, especially the upper classmen with the prospect of graduation looming.
This morning, Dr. Boyer is meeting with a group of four students and has invited their parents to a meeting later today to discuss the expectations and plans for the coming school year. Agent, Ohio is a relatively small rural town and subsequently Dushambe High School is also small and closely knit. Most of the students know each other well and Dr. Boyer plans to meet with a group of students and discuss their graduation requirements together. It is her hope that the example and wisdom of the upper classmen will have a positive effect on the younger students. Emmett Fitz-Hume is a popular senior who has been a challenge. He is accompanied by young Austin Millbarge, a junior who, despite struggling with completing coursework, is extremely intelligent. Bob Hodges is a sophomore, and Bud Snelker is a freshman. Bob and Bud are best friends and often up to no good. All four students are on a path that does not include graduation from high school. Dr. Boyer hopes that this is the year that she can help turn them around.
The plan today is to review the requirements for graduation with each student and then have a conversation that includes planning for meeting those requirements. All four arrive at the office and are escorted into Dr. Boyer’s conference room. Dr. Boyer provides each one a copy of their academic transcript and directs their attention to the large monitor on the wall where she will display the graduation requirements for Ohio and ask each student to compare where they are with where they need to be come next June. It appears to be a solid plan! A plan that provides not only a reality check regarding their individual progress, but one that facilitates relationship building and the creation of a small support group as the students work towards their goals. It’s simple, or so Dr. Boyer thought! She is about to come to a sobering reality regarding the complexity of setting and monitoring the academic goals of her student body.
You see, this year, Emmett, Austin, Bob, and Bud are four students in one high school who have five separate sets of graduation requirements from the State of Ohio. Wait! You have got to be kidding. There is no way that this is the case!
Dr. Boyer has to back up and get a better grip on the expectations for her students before moving forward. If she plans on meeting later today with parents, she had better have a more comprehensive understanding of what each student needs to accomplish.
What would you do?
What Would You Do?By: Timothy Freeman, OASSA Associate Executive Director
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So, here goes…As a senior, Emmett can graduate under the original Ohio graduation pathway, or under the modified alternative pathway. Keep in mind that the alternative pathway was changed for the class of 2020, with a variety of changes including specific changes to the attendance factor, GPA requirements, the senior capstone project, and community service requirements. Austin and Bob, as members of the classes of 2021 and 2022 respectively, have a choice as well. They can meet the expectations in the original Ohio graduation requirements, or use the graduation requirements from the new plan passed as part of the Ohio budget bill last month. That plan is being referred to as the “Joint Ohio Excels/Alliance/Fordham” plan. Poor Bud doesn’t have a choice at this point; as a member of the class of 2023 he will be required to meet the full expectations of the “Joint Ohio Excels/Alliance/Fordham” plan.
There you have it. Dr. Boyer then chooses to reschedule the meetings until she can get her head around the fact that she is the principal of a school building with four grade levels and five different sets of expectations for graduation. Easy! (Insert sarcasm emoji here…) Dr. Boyer wonders if she would have been better off to have stayed employed at the Ace Tomato Company where she worked before becoming a principal.
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Initially, it was my hope to include a brief overview of the five separate sets of graduation requirements in this “What would you do article.” However, instead, I would encourage each of you to read the legislative updates and emails from OASSA, attend an OASSA professional development event, or more importantly, do not miss your local OASSA Zone meeting where you can see a masterful presentation covering this and many other scintillating topics by Mr. Baker or Dr. Freeman. It is our hope to provide as much clarity as possible as we move into what will most likely be a challenging year. Hang in there! We’re all counting on you.
What Would You Do? (continued)By: Timothy Freeman, OASSA Associate Executive Director
Save the Date!The First Annual OASSA School Safety Conference will be held on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at the Conference Center at OCLC in Dublin, Ohio. Stay tuned for more information about this important conference!
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Welcome to the following NEW OASSA Members!
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Is your OASSA Membership CURRENT? It’s easy to check. - Log-in to your membership profile at www.oassa.net.
• Log-in requires your email address (the one we have on file here at OASSA) and apassword. The generic password is oassa123 (you can change it once you are logged in).
- Upon log-in you will see this page (your full membership information on file is shown below this)with the following functions available to you:
• Publications - you have access to OASSA Monthly Updates, Legislative Updates and LegalUpdates (under publications)
• Salary Survey Data - click the button to access - no additional log-in required• Renew your membership - click the button to access• Change Password• Moved? Changing Schools? New Title? New Cell? Update any of your contact info as it
is shown and then click the Update Membership Button• Need your membership #? We are saving trees and no longer mailing membership cards.
Your membership number is shown on your membership profile.• Expiration date can be found on your profile.
Please encourage other administrators in your school or district to join OASSA! Teachers/those not on an administrative contract can also join as Associate members.
Membership BenefitsThe association will enhance your career and provide you with a number of professional services.Specifically, your investment in OASSA will give you a return for your money in the following ways:
• Legal assistance through the staff attorney and legal protection plan.• Personal, professional assistance from the OASSA staff.• Continuing education and professional development opportunities at a substantially lower fee than that paid by
nonmembers.• Monitoring of job related lawsuits by the staff attorney in order to assure local board of education compliance with the
provisions of Ohio’s Sovereign Immunity Law.• Peer recognition programs for principals and assistant principals.• Job opportunities and career advancement.• A voice in the Ohio General Assembly, education commissions, and related organizations.• Professional representation at board meetings, grievance hearings, suspension appeal hearings, and other meetings in
which a member desires advocacy.• Timely publications with up-to-date information that is important to your career.• A professional network of colleagues from around Ohio.
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Volume 19, Number 1 • August, 2017 FOLLOW US: Twitter Linked In
It’s that time of year again – when districts are dealing not only with the start of the school year, but the numerous and often complex questions that arise when determining where a student is entitled to attend school. This article should help you answer some of these complex questions.
While we know that Ohio’s school aged children are entitled to attend public school free of charge,1 what is often misunderstood is the fact that Ohio children are typically not entitled to a free education at their school of choice. The general rule is that a child is entitled to attend tuition-free in the district where the child’s parents reside, but there are exceptions to this general rule. When a child is living with both parents, the question of where the student has right to attend is relatively straight-forward, as long as the parents have proper proof of residency. However, determining the “district of attendance” when a child is not living with both parents can be confusing. Adding to the confusion is the issue of which district is responsible for educational costs when the child is not in the parents’ custody, and what rules apply when the child receives special education. To help answer these questions, this article will highlight some of the more common legal issues that arise in the context of student attendance.2
Proof of Residency
Ohio law does not specify what documentation is necessary to establish residency for school district attendance; instead, it leaves it up to individual boards of education as to what must be presented to prove residency. Typical documentation includes the following:
• First Proof of Residency: o Rental/Lease Agreement; or o Purchase Agreement to buy property or mortgage verification • Second Proof of Residency (some districts require two such proofs, showing address): o Current utility bill; o Home, rental, health, or car insurance; o Verification from a bank or other financial institution/bank statement; or o Current government mailing (i.e. child support or government assistance)
Note that simply renting or owning a home/apartment in the district does not constitute residency for school purposes. Instead, a residence is the place where the family sleeps, eats, plays, receives mail, etc. a majority of the time.
Custody Issues
Custody is a key factor in determining where a child is entitled to attend public school. While it would be impossible for this article to fully address the numerous custody issues that impact student attendance, we offer the following guidance. First, it is important for school administrators to request current documentation (court orders, shared parenting agreements, etc.) to fully understand who has custody of the child.
1 R.C. 3313.64.2 Since the laws governing student attendance and tuition are complex and since this article is intended to highlight only selected issues, the reader is encouraged to review all the statutes cited in this article to fully understand the applicable standards and to seek guidance if there is a question concerning student attendance, custody, and tuition.
Legal Update: The Student Attendance, Tuition, and Residency MazeBy: Laura G. AnthonyBricker & Eckler, LLP
continued on page 17
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Second, it is helpful to understand some basic principles: If custody is awarded to one parent, the child may attend school in the district where the custodial parent lives.3 If there is a shared parenting agreement, the child may attend school where either parent resides, unless only one parent is designated as residential parent for school placement purposes. If there is no custody determination and the parents are unmarried, the mother is generally considered the sole residential parent and legal custodian until a court determines otherwise.4 The final principle to understand is that, as with most things in education, there are special rules for students who require special education. For example, a child who requires special education is entitled to attend school in the district where the child resides – regardless of who has custody of the child.5
Child Not Living With Either Parent – Tuition Obligations
Other complex questions arise when a child lives apart from their parents. When children are not living with a parent, they are entitled to attend school in the district where the child resides if: (1) the child is in the custody of a government agency or a non-parent; (2) the child requires special education; or (3) the child resides in a “home” (such as a licensed foster or group home, or residential treatment facility).6 In these situations, another public school district may be responsible for the tuition costs of educating that child. If the child receives special education, the financially responsible school district is likely the district where the parent currently resides.7 If the child does not receive special education, the district where the parent resided when the court initially removed the child or granted custody to the custodian or governmental agency, whichever occurred first, is responsible for the educational costs.8
Under certain circumstances, no tuition will be required for a student who lives apart from a parent. These circumstances are fully described in Ohio Revised Code Section 3313.64(F). One such circumstance is that a student between the ages of 18 and 22 may attend school tuition free where they reside if they live apart from their parents and “support themselves by their own labor.”9 A 2014 Ohio Attorney General Opinion clarified that for a student to be self-supporting, the student must be able to “finance or otherwise facilitate the furnishing of the necessities of life, including food, shelter, and clothing, by means of their own physical or mental effort.” The Opinion explains that the phrase does not apply to a person who depends upon another for support.
Our final tip concerning tuition and attendance is to review your district’s policies. In addition to the statutory provisions that provide for tuition-free attendance under certain circumstances, boards of education may adopt policies to permit certain students, including children of district employees, exchange students, and others to attend schools in the district tuition free.10
3 R.C. 3313.64(A)(1) and (B)(1).4 R.C. 3109.042.5 R.C. 3313.64(B)(2) and (C)(1).6 R.C. 3313.64(B)(2).7 R.C. 3313.64(C)(1); 3323.01(L).8 R.C. 3313.64(C)(2).9 R.C. 3313.64(F)(1).10 R.C.3313.64(F) and (G).
Legal Update (continued)By: Laura G. AnthonyBricker & Eckler, LLP
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Navigating the maze of attendance issues can be a daunting task. However, having a basic understanding of the legal standards and a familiarity with your board polices should help you manage this task during this busy back-to-school season.
The Legal Update, prepared by the Education Law attorneys of Bricker & Eckler, is intended to provide general information and is not to be considered legal advice for any specific problem or issue. If specific legal advice is sought, please consult your district’s counsel.
Legal Update (continued)By: Laura G. AnthonyBricker & Eckler, LLP
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DATE ACTIVITY SITE
Thursday, June 6, 2019 Assistant Principals Committee OASSA Office (10:00 a.m.)Thursday, June 13, 2019 Instructional Leadership Conference OCLC Conference CenterMonday-Wednesday, June 17-19, 2019 Cheer Ohio Summer Camp #1 Kenyon CollegeThursday-Sunday, June 20-23, 2019 Cheer Ohio Summer Camp #2 Kenyon College
Monday-Wednesday, July 15-17, 2019 Cheer Ohio Summer Camp #3 Kenyon CollegeThursday-Saturday, July 18-20, 2019 Cheer Ohio Summer Camp #4 Kenyon College
Saturday, August 3, 2019 Board of Directors Meeting BASA Conference Room (9:30 a.m.)
Thursday, September 5, 2019 Middle Level Committee OASSA Conference Room (10:00 a.m.)Monday-Tuesday, September 16-17, 2019 Beginning Administrators Academy Hilton Columbus at EastonTuesday, September 24, 2019 Women's Leadership Committee OASSA Conference Room (10:00 a.m.)
Tuesday, October 1, 2019 Student Discipline Conference OCLC Conference CenterSunday-Tuesday, October 6-8, 2019 Fall Conference Hilton Columbus at EastonSunday, October 6, 2019 Board of Directors Meeting (at FC) Hilton Columbus at Easton (4:30 p.m.)Tuesday, October 15, 2019 Legislative Committee BASA Conference Room (10:00 a.m.)Thursday, October 24, 2019 Fall Conference Planning Committee OASSA Conference Room (10:00 a.m.)
Thursday-Friday, November 7-8, 2019 OMLA Conference Hilton Columbus at EastonMonday-Tuesday, November 11-12, 2019 OSBA Capital Conference Convention CenterThursday, November 14, 2019 OASSA School Safety Committee BASA Conference Room (10:00 a.m.)Tuesday, November 19, 2019 Aspiring to the Superintendency Conference OCLC Conference CenterThursday-Friday, November 21-22, 2019 Assistant Principals Conference Hilton Columbus at Easton
Wednesday, December 4, 2019 OASSA School Safety Conference OCLC Conference CenterWednesday-Thursday, December 11-12, 2019 Beginning Administrators Academy OCLC Conference CenterTuesday, December 17, 2019 Instructional Leadership Committee BASA Conference Room (10:00 a.m.)
Thursday, January 9, 2020 OASSA Handbook Conference OCLC Conference CenterTuesday, January 21, 2020 Legislative Committee BASA Conference Room (10:00 a.m.)Thursday, January 23, 2020 Aspiring Administrators Conference OCLC Conference Center
Saturday, February 1, 2020 OASSA Board of Directors Meeting BASA Conference Room (9:30 a.m.)Saturday-Sunday, February 1-2, 2020 Regional Cheerleading/Dance Qualifier Various LocationsThursday, February 6, 2020 Legal Seminar OCLC Conference CenterFriday-Sunday, February 7-9, 2020 Regional Cheerleading/Dance Qualifier Various LocationsTuesday-Wednesday, February 11-12, 2020 Women's Leadership Conference Renaissance Westerville
Saturday-Sunday, February 29-March 1, 2020 (anticipated dates) State Cheerleading/Dance Championships Locations TBD Tuesday, March 10, 2020 Hot Topics Conference OCLC Conference Center
Thursday, April 2, 2020 School Safety Committee BASA Conference Room (10:00 a.m.)Thursday-Friday, April 30-May 1, 2020 Secretary Conference Hilton Columbus at Easton
Saturday, May 2, 2020 OASSA Board of Directors Meeting BASA Conference Room (9:30 a.m.)Thursday, May 7, 2020 Women's Leadership Committee OASSA Conference Room (10:00 a.m.)
Thursday, June 11, 2020 Instructional Leadership Conference OCLC Conference CenterJUNE 2020
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REGISTRATION & PAYMENT OPTIONS (Payment or purchase order must be included with your completed registration form - make checks payable to OASSA): 1)FaxtotheOASSAOfficeat614.430.8315 2)[email protected] 3)MailtotheOASSAOffice:8050NHighSt.,Suite180,Columbus,OH43235
CONFERENCE(S) YOU ARE ATTENDING:_____________________________________________________________________________
TOTAL AMOUNT: _________________________________________________________ P.O. # ______________________________________________________
Name_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Position_________________________________________________________ OASSA Membership #__________________________________________________
School ______________________________________________________District__________________________________County___________________________
School Address _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Street City Zip
Email _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
School Phone # (_____)_____________________________________________ Cell Phone # (_____)_______________________________________________
Check here if you are on a teaching contract (you may attend at the “courtesy” OASSA member rate).
Check here if you are a member of the Ohio Association of Elementary School Administrators (OAESA).
• The Advance Registration Form may be used to register for any 2019-2020 Conferences. • This may help with planning purposes and to secure professional development dollars within your district.• Individual conference flyers with registration form, complete agenda, hotel info (2-day conferences), and directions are emailed to OASSA members and are included in the monthly
OASSA UPDATE approximately 8 weeks prior to each conference, and are posted on the OASSA website (under events, then click on the specific day of each conference to find more information).
______ Please check here if you are disabled and require special services or have dietary concerns. Please attach a written description of needs.
MC/VISA/DISCOVER (do not email sensitive credit card info; phone or fax acceptable)
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OASSA ADVANCE REGISTRATION FORM
DATE TITLE FEES (MEMBER/NON-MEMBER)
LOCATION
September 16-17, 2019 Beginning Administrators Academy $245/$345 (Both $430/630)*
Hilton Columbus at Easton
October 1, 2019 Student Discipline Conference $175/$275 The Conference Center at OCLC
October 6-8, 2019 Fall Conference $270/$370 Hilton Columbus at Easton
November 19, 2019 Aspiring to the Superintendency $175/$275 The Conference Center at OCLC
November 21-22, 2019 Assistant Principals Conference $245/$345 Hilton Columbus at Easton
December 4, 2019 School Safety Conference $175/$275 The Conference Center at OCLC
December 11-12, 2019 Beginning Administrators Academy $245/$345 (Both $430/630)*
Hilton Columbus at Easton
January 9, 2020 Handbook Conference $175/$275 The Conference Center at OCLC
January 23, 2020 Aspiring Administrators Conference $175 The Conference Center at OCLC
February 6, 2020 Legal Seminar $175/$275 The Conference Center at OCLC
February 11-12, 2020 Women’s Leadership Conference $245/$345 Renaissance Westerville (Polaris)
March 10, 2020 Hot Topics Conference $175/$275 The Conference Center at OCLC
April 30-May 1, 2020 Secretary Conference $195 Hilton Columbus at Easton
June 11, 2020 Instructional Leadership $175/$275 The Conference Center at OCLC
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Monday, September 16 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. REGISTRATION/CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST 9:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. WELCOME/OVERVIEW Dr. Julie Davis, OAESA Executive Director & Ken Baker, OASSA Executive Director 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. GENERAL SESSION #1 - Championship People! The Winning Spirit of Today’s Leaders! Mike Gallina, Director of Outreach & Organizational Development, Aultcare Health Network 10:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. BREAK 10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. GENERAL SESSION #2 - Codes of Conduct Do’s and Dont’s Ken Baker, OASSA Executive Director, Tim Freeman, OASSA Associate Executive Director and Mark Jones, OAESA Associate Executive Director 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. LUNCH AND ROOM CHECK-IN 12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. GENERAL SESSION #3 - Legal Basics for Administrators Diana Brown and Laura Anthony, Attorneys, Bricker & Eckler Law Firm 1:45 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. BREAK 2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. GENERAL SESSION #4 - Building Positive Relationships with Staff & Parents Ken Baker, OASSA Executive Director, Dr. Timothy Freeman, OASSA Associate Executive Director and Mark Jones, OAESA Associate Executive Director 3:15 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. GENERAL SESSION #5 Dr. Dan Ross, former school administrator and OHSAA Executive Director 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. HOSPITALITY/NETWORKING 5:00 p.m. ADJOURN/DINNER ON YOUR OWN
Tuesday, September 17 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. BREAKFAST 9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. GENERAL SESSION Administrative Contracts - Your Rights as an Administrator Mark Jones, OAESA Associate Executive Director and Denny Pergram, Attorney, Manos, Martin & Pergram Co., LPA 10:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. BREAK 10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. GENERAL SESSION: OPES Principal Panel 11:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CLOSING COMMENTS Dr. Julie Davis, OAESA Executive Director and Ken Baker, OASSA Executive Director 12:00 p.m. ADJOURNMENT
OASSA/OAESA BEGINNING ADMINISTRATORS ACADEMYHILTON COLUMBUS AT EASTON
September 16-17, 2019 Co-Sponsored by: the Ohio Association of Secondary School Administrators AND the Ohio Association of Elementary Administrators
AGENDA
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Wednesday, December 11 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. REGISTRATION/CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST 9:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. WELCOME/OVERVIEW Dr. Julie Davis, OAESA Executive Director & Ken Baker, OASSA Executive Director 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. GENERAL SESSION #1 Jennifer Schwanke, Principal, Indian Run Elementary, Dublin City Schools and Author of You’re The Principal: Now What? 10:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. BREAK 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. GENERAL SESSION #2 - What Your Superintendent Expects of You Paul Imhoff, Superintendent, Upper Arlington Schools 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. LUNCH AND ROOM CHECK-IN 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. GENERAL SESSION #3 - What Your Treasurer Wants You To Know Hugh Garside, Treasurer, South-Western City Schools 1:30 p.m. - 1:40 p.m. BREAK 1:40 p.m. - 2:40 p.m. GENERAL SESSION #4 - ODE - Office of Professional Conduct Speakers from the Ohio Department of Education, TBD 2:40 p.m. - 2:50 p.m. BREAK 2:50 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. WHAT WOULD YOU DO? OASSA & OAESA Staff 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. HOSPITALITY/NETWORKING 5:00 p.m. ADJOURN/DINNER ON YOUR OWN
Thursday, December 12 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. BREAKFAST 9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. GENERAL SESSION #1 - Leading for Hope Jamie Meade, Managing Director, Battelle For Kids 10:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. BREAK 10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. CLOSING GENERAL SESSION Bruce Boguski, The Winner’s Edge 11:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CLOSING COMMENTS 12:00 p.m. ADJOURNMENT
OASSA/OAESA BEGINNING ADMINISTRATORS ACADEMYHILTON COLUMBUS AT EASTON
December 11-12, 2019 Co-Sponsored by: the Ohio Association of Secondary School Administrators AND the Ohio Association of Elementary Administrators
AGENDA
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HILTON COLUMBUS AT EASTON3900 Chagrin DriveColumbus, OH 43219(614) 414-5000 The Hilton Columbus at Easton has a personalized group web page for guests tomake reservations for OASSA conferences. Click the links below to book yourroom(s).September Link:https://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/C/CMHCHHF-OAS-20190912/index.jhtmlBook your room for the September Beginning Administrators Academy by August 16, 2019 to receive the best rate.December Link:https://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/C/CMHCHHF-OSS-20191207/index.jhtmlBook your room for the December Beginning Administrators Academy by November 10, 2019 to receive the best rate.
REGISTRATION FORM - BEGINNING ADMINISTRATORS ACADEMYHilton Columbus at Easton - September 16-17, 2019 & December 11-12, 2019
Name _______________________________________Position ________________________OASSA Membership #__________________________________
School____________________________________School District ______________________________County______________________________________
School Address __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Street City Zip
E-Mail Address ___________________________________________ School Phone # (_____)__________________Cell Phone # (_____)_______________
Registration fee: $245 OASSA/OAESA Members • $345 OASSA/OAESA Nonmembers (Sept. OR Dec.)(Registration fee includes breakfast, lunch, hospitality, and materials.)
** Register by September 18 for both sessions for $430 - OASSA/OAESA Members ($630 for Nonmembers)
Please check which session(s) you will attend: September 16-17, 2019 _________ December 11-12, 2019 _________ Both _________
Payment or PO MUST be included with registration form — fax form to: (614) 430-8315 OR email to Jeri Dill at [email protected]
PO # _________________________
____Check here if you are disabled and require special services or have dietary concerns. Please attach a description of your needs.
MC/VISA/DISCOVER (do not email sensitive credit card info; phone or fax is acceptable)
Card # _________________________________________________________________ Exp. Date _______________ Amount $ _____________
Card Billing Address ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Street City Zip
Email Receipt to: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Participants in this conference will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the program. The conference includes approximately 9.25 contact hours (for each session).
NOTICE: Registrants who cancel at least three (3) workdays before the date of the conference will not be charged or may request a full refund. Registrants who cancel fewer than three (3) workdays before will be charged for food costs. No shows and registrants who cancel the day of the conference will be charged the full registration amount.SUGGESTION: Before you attend the conference, please check with your treasurer to be sure that your registration has been processed.Please refer to our website to check whether or not you are on the registration list. <www.oassa.org>
Participants will be exposed to the following Ohio Standards for Principals:
1. Mission, Vision and Core Values 6. Equity and Cultural Responsiveness 2. Ethics and Professional Norms 7. Community of Care and Support 3. School Improvement 8. Meaningful Engagement of Families and Community 4. Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment 9. Strategic Staffing 5. Professional Capacity of School Personnel 10. School Operations
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OASSA STUDENT DISCIPLINE CONFERENCEOCTOBER 1, 2019 • The Conference Center at OCLC
Recommended for: 4 High School and Middle Level Administrators 4 Counselors 4 Teachers
PLEASE NOTE: TEACHERS, COUNSELORS, AND OAESA MEMBERS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND AT THE OASSA MEMBER RATE OF $175.
AGENDA 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Registration/Continental Breakfast
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Updating Your Code of Conduct: Ken Baker, OASSA Executive Director
10:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Break
10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. What’s New in Civil Rights?: Laura Anthony, Attorney, Bricker & Eckler, LLP
11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Lunch
12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Disciplining Students with Special Circumstances: Laura Anthony, Attorney, Bricker & Eckler, LLP
1:45 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Break
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Appeals, Alternatives, Staff Members & Politics: Dr. Timothy Freeman, OASSA Associate Executive Director
3:00 p.m. Adjournment
OASSA REGISTRATION FORM - Student Discipline Conference • October 1, 2019 • The Conference Center at OCLC
Name ________________________________Position ______________________OASSA Membership # _____________________
School ______________________________ School District _______________________County_____________________________
School Address______________________________________________________________________________________________ (Street) (City) (Zip)
Email _____________________________________________School Phone__(____)___________Cell Phone__(____)__________
REGISTRATION FEE: OASSA Members - $175 • Nonmembers - $275 (Registration fee includes: breakfast, lunch, and materials).
REGISTRATION & PAYMENT OPTIONS (Payment or purchase order must be included with your completed registration form - make checks payable to OASSA): 1) Fax to the OASSA office at 614.430.8315 2) Email to Jeri Dill at [email protected] 3) Mail to the OASSA office: 8050 N High St., Suite 180, Columbus, OH 43235
Purchase Order # ___________________________
_____Please check here if you are disabled and require special services or have dietary needs. Attach a written description of needs.
MC/VISA/DISCOVER (do not email sensitive credit card info; phone or fax is acceptable)
Card # _________________________________________________________________ Exp. Date _______________ Amount $ _____________
Card Billing Address ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Street City ZipEmail Receipt to: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Cancellation Policy: Registrants who cancel at least three (3) workdays before the date of the conference will not be charged or may request a full refund. Registrants who cancel fewer than three (3) workdays before will be charged food costs (approx. $50). No shows and registrants who cancel the day of the conference will be charged the full registration amount.
Questions? Contact OASSA @ 614-430-8311. Please refer to our website to check whether or not you are on the registration list. <www.oassa.org>
Participants in this conference will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the program. This conference includes approximately 4.5 contact hours.
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See the following pages for the full agenda and registration form!The Ohio Association of Secondary School Administrators
About Mike’s Keynote Speech at the OASSA Fall Conference:
For too long our students have been raised to believe that they have to, “ . . . [G]et the perfect grades to go to the perfect college to get the perfect job to have the perfect life.” Mike Smith believes that this way of thinking is backwards. Outside of his renowned speaking career and non-profit work, Mike is also the co-founder of a revolutionary self-discovery and career exploration platform called Find Your Grind (FYG). FYG’s mission is simple: to curate and help navigate the 21st Century roadmap, enabling people to discover who they are, where they’re going, and the first steps to get there. Mike believes it’s time to stop asking students what they want to be when they grow up and to start showing them the possibilities of who they can be — and FYG aims to help students and teachers do just that.
OASSA FALLCONFERENCE2019 featuring keynote speaker, Mike Smith
About Mike: So there’s this kid. He lives in the small town of Imperial, Nebraska. He’s got a 2.4 GPA. He’s a bit of a troublemaker. To top it off, his name is Mike Smith.
Sounds like your average, ordinary kid, right? Wrong.
In his senior year of high school, Mike realized that being ordinary was a choice.
Since then, Mike has never stopped believing that he can do whatever he puts his mind to. That hard work, dedication, and the reckless pursuit of his passions can turn his life into something extraordinary; that he is the only one who can control his legacy.
For over a decade, Mike has done just that…And he’s never looked back.
From his humble beginnings in Imperial, NE, Mike has since founded two non-profits and influenced hundreds of thousands of youth in high schools, universities, and adults in boardrooms nationwide. Mike lives his life as a “professional teenager” that doubles as a motivational speaker, consultant, and ambassador.
While other professional speakers struggle to remain current, Mike stays relevant by talking about what he’s doing, not what he’s done.As the Co-Founder of non-profit, Rabble Mill, Mike is working to end generational poverty one young person at a time by empowering kids to discover their passions and build life and professional skills through skateboarding, music and art.
One of Rabble Mill’s programs, The Bay, is one of the few non-profit skateparks in the country. Through The Bay, Mike works with young people from all walks of life, encouraging them to cultivate their passions and live out their dreams. Since its first inception in 2011, The Bay has grown into more than just a skatepark — it’s a 30,000+ square-foot youth outreach center that focuses on skate, art, music, coffee, and community.
Another program under Rabble Mill is Skate for Change (SFC), a global youth movement that empowers skateboarders to give back to the homeless in their communities. SFC chapters have now spread to 80+ major cities worldwide.
Mike is also the Co-Founder of Find Your Grind (FYG), a career education platform for schools that connects students to the jobs and lifestyles of the 21st century. FYG’s mission is simple: to expose, enlighten, and educate students and teachers to the possibilities of tomorrow.
Mike’s reality-based video series, The Harbor by Jostens, brings relevant and engaging content to over 10 million students and educators across the globe every week of the school year.
Mike’s passion and momentum hasn’t gone unnoticed. He’s been featured by multinational companies and organizations like YPO, Special Olympics, Red Bull, State Farm, TD Ameritrade, and Jostens. He’s partnered up with brands that he believes in to catalyze change in schools and businesses across the country. Even professional skateboarder Ryan Sheckler has taken notice of Mike’s drive and shown his support both personally and philanthropically through his Sheckler Foundation.
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Sunday, October 6 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Registration
4:30 p.m. Board of Directors Meeting
6:00 p.m. Hospitality (SPONSORED BY JOSTENS)
Monday, October 7 7:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Registration/Visit Exhibits
8:00 a.m. - 8:40 a.m. Breakfast Buffet (SPONSORED BY HERFF JONES)
8:40 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Awards Ceremony Presentation of the Ohio Principal of the Year Award (SPONSORED BY EDUCATION FIRST CREDIT UNION) Joe Friess, Principal, Wauseon Middle School and President of the OASSA Board of Directors
9:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. Break/Visit Exhibits
9:15 a.m. - 9:25 a.m. Kickoff Performance Cheer & Dance Team
9:25 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Opening Remarks Ken Baker, OASSA Executive Director
9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. General Session #1: Find Your Grind (SPONSORED BY JOSTENS) Mike Smith, Motivational Speaker/Author/Consultant/Ambassador
11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Q & A Session with Mike Smith11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Lunch Buffet/Visit Exhibits/Room Check-In
12:30 p.m. - 1:20 p.m. Monday Concurrent Sessions (Choose One) 1. Search/Safety and Transdermal Precautions Keith Arnold, Director, Mid-East Ohio CTC, Buffalo Campus and Tim Simon, Guernsey County Sheriff Department 2. Asking the Right Questions for Success Neil Gupta, Director of Secondary Education, Worthington City Schools 3. Building a Cohesive Leadership Culture Angie Adrean, Chief Academic Officer, Worthington City Schools 4. What’s Your WHY? Tyler Keener, Principal, Wooster High School 5. OHSAA Update Jerry Snodgrass, Executive Director, OHSAA (The Ohio High School Athletic Association) 6. Small Group Session with Mike Smith Mike Smith, Motivational Speaker/Author/Consultant/Ambassador
1:20 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Break/Transition/Visit Exhibits
1:30 p.m. - 2:20 p.m. Repeat Monday Concurrent Sessions (Choose One)
2:20 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Break/Transition/Visit Exhibits 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. General Session #2: Legislative Update Barbara Shaner, OASSA Advocacy Specialist
4:00 p.m. Networking & Hospitality (SPONSORED BY McGRAW-HILL EDUCATION)
Tuesday, October 8 7:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. Breakfast
8:15 a.m. - 9:05 a.m. Tuesday Concurrent Sessions (Choose One) 1. A Collaborative Approach to Teacher Leadership Dr. Christopher Basich, College and Career Readiness Coordinator and Dr. Melissa Mlakar, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Riverside Local School District 2. Title IX: Guidance for Schools Beverly Meyer, Attorney, Bricker & Eckler, LLP 3. Advisory/Flex Time Dan Lee, Assistant Principal, Ada High School 4. Extracurricular Event Emergency Preparedness Speaker TBD 5. Advanced Placement Update 2020 College Board Staff 6. Women’s Leadership Session: Moving From Perfectionism to Resiliency Monica Asher, Principal, Chagrin Falls High School
9:05 a.m. - 9:20 a.m. Break (SPONSORED BY HORACE MANN)
9:20 a.m. - 10:10 a.m. Repeat Tuesday Concurrent Sessions (Choose One)
10:10 a.m. - 10:20 a.m. Break
10:20 a.m. - 11:20 a.m. Legal Update Sue Yount & Brad Bennett, Attorneys, Bricker & Eckler, LLP
11:20 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. Closing General Session - Be The Best (SPONSORED BY FINAL FORMS) Harvey Alston, Motivational Speaker
12:20 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. Closing Remarks & Adjournment Ken Baker, OASSA Executive Director
2019 OASSA Fall Conference Agenda
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Cancellation Policy: Registrants who cancel at least three (3) workdays before the date of the conference will not be charged or may request a full refund. Registrants who cancel fewer than three (3) workdays before will be charged food costs (approx. $100). No shows and registrants who cancel the day of the conference will be charged the full registration amount.
Name______________________________________Position_____________________________
OASSA Membership # _____________________
School Name ___________________________________School District _____________________
County_________________________________
School Address__________________________________________________________________ (Street) (City) (Zip)
Email_______________________________School Phone__(____)________Cell Phone__(____)_______
REGISTRATION FEE: OASSA Members - $270 • Nonmembers - $370
(Registration fee includes: two breakfasts, one lunch, breaks, program, hospitality events and materials).
REGISTRATION & PAYMENT OPTIONS (Payment or purchase order must be included with your completed registration form - make checks payable to OASSA): 1) Fax to the OASSA Office at 614-430-8315 2) Email to Jeri Dill at [email protected] 3) Mail to the OASSA Office: 8050 N High St., Suite 180, Columbus, OH 43235
Purchase Order # ___________________________
_____Please check here if you are disabled and require special services or have dietary needs. Attach a written description of needs.
Questions? Contact OASSA @ 614-430-8311. Please refer to our website to check whether or not you are on the registration list. <www.oassa.org>
MC/VISA/DISCOVER (do not email sensitive credit card info; phone or fax is acceptable)
Card # _____________________________________________________Exp. Date ________ Amount $ _____________
Card Billing Address _______________________________________________________________________________ Street City Zip
Email Receipt to: _________________________________________________________________________________
For Hilton Columbus at Easton reservations, click on the personalized Hilton link (for the best rates ($168/night), book by September 4, 2019): https://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/C/CMHCHHF-ASA-20191001/index.jhtml
2019 OASSA Fall Conference Registration Form October 6-8, 2019 (Please Print or Type)
Participants in this conference will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the program. This conference includes approximately 10.8 contact hours.
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News from OLAC
The Ohio Leadership Advisory Council (OLAC)
New Resources from the Ohio Leadership Advisory Council (OLAC)
Webinar: Being an Instructional Leader in All Stages of the OIP This webinar explores the rationale, research, and need for instructional leadership. Dr. Brian McNulty makes recommendations for specific actions on the part of superintendents, principals, and central office staff to create and sustain an atmosphere of shared leadership. The purposes and responsibilities of Teacher-Based Teams (TBTs), Building-Level Teams (BLTs), and District-Level Teams (DLTs) are highlighted. Watch now. Webinar: Integrating Ohio’s Work into a Comprehensive Improvement Process using the OIPIn this webinar, Dr. Brian McNulty discusses the Ohio Improvement Process (OIP) as an organizational strategy that improves outcomes for all learners in the school, including adult learners. Using the latest research on school improvement, the roles and responsibilities of Teacher-Based Teams (TBTs), Building-Level Teams (BLT’s), and District-Level Teams (DLTs) are presented along with strategies that help ensure that these teams are effective. The OIP is not about compliance—it’s about learning together as a team. Watch now. Webinar: Understanding Trauma in SchoolsUsing the Building-Level Team as a reference point, consider whether trauma-informed policies and practices are present in three school-based scenarios. Hear the perspectives of certified trauma practitioners Jason Haap and Kathy Kettle of the Hamilton County Educational Service Center. Watch now. Lead the Way Podcast, Episodes 4 & 5: Courage and Educational LeadershipThis two-part episode series focuses on the principal and the role courage plays in leading change and creating a learning culture that leads to improved outcomes for all learners. Episode 4 addresses the four types of courage that are evident in effective leaders, the relationship between courage and educational leadership, and steps the leader can take to practice courage. In episode 5, trust, risk-taking and accountability as a part of courageous leadership are examined. The importance of having a student-centered agenda is also addressed. Participants should listen to the podcasts in order. Listen now. New OLAC Resources Coming Soon
OLAC also will launch several new resources later this summer, including: • Updated modules on higher ed, resource management, and community and family engagement, • New podcast episodes on The Work and Rewards of Sustained TBT Commitment and Advice from Principals to Principals: Making
Instructional Leadership Successful, and • A new workshop, Diversity, Learning Supports, & Social Emotional Learning This workshop is designed to help educators use OLAC resources and the Ohio Improvement Process to provide an equitable, inclusive,
responsive, and high-quality education for all learners. This workshop can be presented face-to-face, via Google Classroom or on other learning management systems or on a video conferencing platform. A PDF version will also be available. The workshop is divided into six sections for a total of 45 contact hours. Facilitators choose the content that is relevant to the needs of faculty and staff in their district.
Save the Date: 2019 OLAC Action ForumMark your calendar for December 10, 2019 for the annual Ohio Leadership Advisory Council (OLAC) Action Forum at the Ohio Union at The Ohio State University. Dr. Doug Reeves will serve as the keynote speaker. Watch for details. If you missed the 2018 event, you can check out keynote and presenter materials.
Save the DateOASSA Assistant Principals ConferenceNovember 21-22, 2019The Hilton Columbus at EastonCost = Members $245/Non-Members $345
Conference topics will include:- Vapes, Search & Seizure, Trauma and PBIS, Graduation Pathways and MORE!
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Request for Proposals (send proposals to Dr. Timothy Freeman, Associate Executive Director - [email protected])
Please indicate the conference(s) you are interested in: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Request for Proposals (2019-2020 OASSA Conferences)OASSA invites you to submit a proposal for presenting at an OASSA Conference in Columbus, Ohio. Take advantage of this opportunity to tell your colleagues what is working in your school and to share your expertise, network, and enhance your professional growth.By featuring you and your peers as presenters in small group presentations, OASSA provides a forum for information exchange, grade-level programs, problem solving, and networking on a statewide level.
Primary Presenter
Name:_______________________________________________ Title: ________________________________________________
School/Organization__________________________________________ OASSA Member: _____Yes _____No
E-mail Address:______________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________ City: ___________________________ State:_____Zip:________
Work Telephone: ________________________Cell Number:______________________Fax: ____________________________
Additional Presenters (If there are more than two additional speakers, please attach another typed sheet with the above information)
Name:_______________________________________________ Title: ________________________________________________
School/Organization and City: _______________________________________________________________________________
Name:_______________________________________________ Title: ________________________________________________
School/Organization and City: _______________________________________________________________________________
Program Description
School level for which your program is appropriate: _____ Vocational _____ Middle _____ Secondary ______All
Program Title: ___________________________________________________________________________________________
Learning Objectives of Session: (At the end of my session, participants will be able to ...)1. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________2. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________3. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Program Abstract (please submit on a separate piece of paper)1. Are you focused on an outcome or a process? Please explain.2. What skills or insights will be developed or enhanced by people attending your session?3. Will you have handouts to share with your audience? Please describe.4. Have you made this presentation before? ____Yes ____No If yes, where/when?5. Please provide a 100-word description of your presentation. Please include any additional materials. If your presentation is accepted, this description will be included in the conference packet.
Share your expertise with others!
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OASSA Cheer/Dance NewsDenise Farnsworth - Cheerleading & Dance Competition Director <[email protected]>Jeri Dill - Cheerleading & Conference Coordinator<[email protected]>
FOLLOW OASSA Cheer & Dance: Facebook & Instagram
OASSA CHEER & DANCE MISSION STATEMENT
Our mission: To educate and empower Ohio cheer and dance studentathletes and their coaches and to provide safe, competitive events toshowcase their abilities and celebrate their achievements.
OASSA Cheer & Dance Business Partners
• Cheer Sounds• Rebel Athletic
2020 OASSA Regional Cheer & Dance Dates & Locations
Northeast RegionalLake High School (Stark Co.)Saturday, February 8, 2020
Central RegionalDublin Jerome High School Saturday, February 1, 2020
Northwest RegionalAnthony Wayne High School Sunday, February 9, 2020
Southwest RegionalMiamisburg High School Sunday, February 2, 2020
The 2020 Regional Cheerleading and Dance Qualifier Events will be offered over two weekends again this year. The events will be held in Northwest, Northeast, Central, Southwest, and Southeast locations for 2020. NEW! We have added a Southeast location for the 2020 Regional Qualifier Events - see info above! Varsity squads (9th - 12th graders) from the state of Ohio are invited to participate at one Regional event of their choice that best suits their schedule and travel abilities. Teams who qualify will be eligible to participate in THE State of Ohio Cheerleading and Dance Championships in February/March.
Anticipated States Dates: Saturday, February 29, 2020 and Sunday, March 1, 2020. Stay tuned for updates and details on locations!
Watch for updates at <http://www.oassa.org/competitions-forms>
Southeast Regional Union Local High SchoolFriday, February 7, 2020(evening event)
CHEER & DANCE COACH DATABASE - WE NEED YOUR HELP!We have started a monthly newsletter to send to all Ohio High School cheer & dance coaches to keep them updated on all things happening with Ohio high school cheer & dance! We are working on building a master database of cheer/dance coaches. Please ensure we have contact information for your cheer and dance coaches! Email your coaches info to Darbie at [email protected]. Thanks!
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A BIG THANK-YOU FROM THE CHEER OHIO STAFF!
A special thank-you to all the schools who sent MS and HS Cheer teams to our OASSA “Cheer Ohio” camps this summer!
Cheer camp was held at Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio this year. The Cheer Ohio teaching staff is made up of collegiate-level cheerleaders from across Ohio and surrounding states. Kaylie Martinez served as Camp Director this summer and Justin Baker was our Camp Co-Director.
At camp, the emphasis is on FUN instruction held in a safe learning environment. Competitions are “spirited” but friendly! And speaking of “spirit”--perhaps the most coveted award is the Cheer Ohio SPIRIT KEY. Nominated by their peers, winners are recognized for their team spirit, sportsmanship and friendly, outgoing demeanors.
Cheer Ohio camps are well-suited to both new squads who have never attended a camp as well as for veteran, returning teams eager to take their skills to the next level. Team members are taught maneuvers using proper spotting and safety techniques while they bond with and learn to work with fellow squad members. Coaches are offered the latest info in injury/concussion protocol as well as opportunities to discuss important issues with their fellow coaches from across the state. Squads return home armed with fun new material for their upcoming seasons.
OASSA prides itself on offering an affordable, safe sleep-away camp environment which adapts to the needs of its attendees. Special provisions are made to accommodate student campers and coaches with injuries or medical needs or special dietary restrictions. (We’ve even hosted a Service Dog or two!)
If your MS or HS cheer team has not yet experienced a Cheer Ohio camp, please give us a try in 2020. Camps will be offered in June and July; you can monitor the Cheer Ohio webpage for dates and details here: http://www.oassa.org/cheer-ohio
FOLLOW OASSA Cheer & Dance: Facebook & Instagram
OASSA Cheer/Dance NewsDenise Farnsworth - Cheerleading & Dance Competition DirectorJeri Dill - Cheerleading & Conference Coordinator
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FOLLOW OASSA Cheer & Dance: Facebook & Instagram
Visit the OASSA website < http://www.oassa.org/cheerdance> for more information about OASSA Cheer & Dance!
OASSA, 8050 N. High Street, Suite 180, Columbus, OH 43235-6484 • 614.430.8311
The Official Sponsor of OASSA Cheerleading & Dance.
OASSA Cheer/Dance NewsDenise Farnsworth - Cheerleading & Dance Competition DirectorJeri Dill - Cheerleading & Conference Coordinator
OASSA Cheer & Dance Scholarships: NEW FOR 2020! OASSA will be awarding TWO $500 scholarships (one Cheer and one Dance) to two deserving senior Cheer and Dance athletes during our 2020 State Championships on February 29-March 1, 2020 (anticipated dates).Candidates must document a multi-year involvement in a school-based cheer or dance program (including during their senior year) with an emphasis on both academics and community service throughout the applicant’s high school career. The candidate’s school counselor and head coach will also participate in the application verification process. Full qualification requirements and more details about the selection process will be posted soon. Scholarship Applications will be available in November 2019 with a submission deadline of early January, 2020.OASSA also plans to recognize deserving cheer and dance scholar-athletes via our 2020 Academic All State Awards in 2020; more details to follow soon!
OASSA Coaches of the Month: OASSA has begun a Coach recognition program. We will be announcing a “Coach of the Month” each month for (1) Cheer coach and (1) Dance Coach. Our coaches of the month for August are shown below. Congrats to Jodi and Nikki!! You can nominate a coach by using this nomination form: https://forms.gle/eHH7uh4sRwvrr2mZ9
The June coaches of the month were: Cheer - Alison Hohla, Elyria High School and Dance - Morgan Melchert, St. Ursula Academy.The July coaches of the month were: Cheer - Rick Bottles, Centerville High School and Dance - Amanda Nye, Maumee High School.The August coaches of the month (shown below) are: Cheer - Jodi Klamfoth, Canal Winchester High School and Dance - Nikki Toland, Toledo Central Catholic High School.
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OASSA Membership info• The OASSA UPDATE is part of annual membership
dues for regular members. - Dues for regular association members are
$275. - Associate Memberships are $60. - Retired Memberships are $60. • Advertising and any other inquiries/information
should be made to OASSA at 614-430-8311 or check our website at <www.oassa.org>.
• OASSA is affiliated with the National Association of Secondary School Principals.
• The UPDATE is published from August-June.
ONLINE MEMBERSHIP PROFILE
All Members have received information about online membership profiles. If you need help accessing your profile, call the OASSA office at 614-430-8311.
Online membership profile benefits (only 1 log-in needed for all functions!):By logging into your membership profile, you have access to the following: • You can renew your membership
and update your membership profile online.
• You can access member-only Monthly and Legal Publications. (click on publications in the menu bar at the top of the page). This can only be accessed through your profile through oassa.net.
• You can access Salary Survey Data through oassa.net (without a separate log-in!!!).
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