• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance — board members are covered by a $50,000 AD&D insurance policy while on school business
• Accounting and auditing consultation — independent analysis of accounting and auditing procedures
• All-Ohio/All-Region School Boards — outstanding board members, nominated by their peers and selected by OSBA, who represent excellent service in public education
• Amicus curiae briefs — OSBA legal briefs in support of districts’ legal actions in conjunction with OSBA’s Legal Assistance Fund
• Arbitrator referral service — extensive records of arbitrators and their decisions are maintained to assist members in selecting appropriate arbitrators
• Award of Achievement and Master Board Member — honors given to board members who participate in OSBA workshops, and volunteer for service and work on behalf of their own board and the association
• Board Recognition Month — a program in which districts recognize their board members for the contributions they make to public education
• Board/superintendent, board/treasurer relations — experienced staff members assist boards of education to improve relationships with treasurers and superintendents
• Communiqués — bulletins published as needed addressing topics of immediate importance
• Education Management Team — direct communication with the leaders of statewide associations representing the public education management organizations
• Facts in a Flash — an electronic legislative newsletter
• Federal Relations Network — linkage with federal legislative representatives and activities
• In-district presentations — customized presentations to fit individual district in-service needs
• Informational brochures — a wide variety of informational literature is distributed to members
• Informative and instructional packets — Don’t Stop the Presses, Work with Them; Welcome A-Board Kit; Student Achievement Resource Kits; and Speak Up! for Public Education
• Kids PAC — political action committee for school board members
• Legal consultation — staff attorneys provide information about state and federal regulations, statutes and court decisions
• Legislative Directory — annual brochure listing elected state and federal representatives
• Legislative representation — advocacy team represents members at the state and federal levels, analyzes legislative proposals, drafts amendments, and provides testimony and input to legislative and agency deliberations
• Legislative updates and informational meetings — OSBA offers timely information meetings on issues affecting the entire membership
• Liaison activities — liaison to the National School Boards Association, the State Board of Education, the Ohio Department of Education, the State Employment Relations Board, the auditor of state, county MR/DD boards, colleges and universities, the Coalition of Educational Organizations, the School Funding Cooperative, Public Employee Risk Reduction Advisory Committee and other associations
• Monitoring activities — stays abreast of the activities of regulatory and legislative agencies
• No Board Member Left Behind — monthly newsletter to educate school board members on how the No Child Left Behind Act affects them and their school districts
• OSBA Journal — monthly magazine that covers activities of OSBA, and contains innovative articles and reports of direct interest to school board members and other public school educators
• Public information program — sample school district newsletters and information programs
• Public relations consultation — advice on media, community and staff relations, and publication production
• Research and resource catalog — topical files maintained and updated for member use
• Sample policy bank — policy information may be obtained through OSBA
• School management consultation — management development specialists offer advice on basic labor relations and human resource issues
• Small School District Advisory Committee — exchanges information and develops programs and policies concerning the educational needs of small school districts
• Special programs — meetings and seminars on specific topics are offered as needed
• State Employment Relations Board representation — recognition, unfair labor practices and strike-related matters
• Statewide cooperative suits — in conjunction with OSBA’s Legal Assistance Fund
• Strike crisis assistance — experienced negotiators are available to prepare district management teams for employee strikes
• Success! — a monthly publication for student achievement liaisons
• Thank-a-Boss — a program in which board members recognize their employers as being supportive of their service to public education
• The Link — monthly publication for legislative liaisons
• Toll-free registration — voice mailbox for 24-hour convenience in registering for OSBA workshop
• Toll-free WATS telephone line — call (800) 589-OSBA within Ohio
• Urban Commission — provides legislative advocacy, training, policy, and information on urban educational issues

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