BASA Member Update 12.6.19

HOT TOPICS Schools Can Be Recognized for Encouraging Environment Excellence This past April, Ohio EPA Director Stevenson announced the Encouraging Environmental Excellence in Education (E4) program that seeks to recognize any K-12 public or private school for their achievements in environmental stewardship and efforts to educate and involve students in environmental topics. This program was created to support Governor DeWine’s Education agenda and Director Stevenson’s push for more school and student engagement. “It’s great to see students learning practical skills to help take care of our planet. We must all make a commitment to protecting our environment, and we appreciate the efforts of Ohio’s schools in getting students involved” – Governor DeWine There are three recognition classes: Root Class, Branch Class, and Leaf Class. Distinction is based on the variety of activities students are doing related to “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” (Three Rs), how involved the students are, and how educators incorporate environmental topics into their curriculum. There are benefits with each class ranging from a certificate of recognition to a flag and possible award ceremony at the school. Applications are accepted at any time and can be found by visiting https://epa.ohio.gov/ ocapp/ohioe3 . Click on the Education (E4) tab and scroll to the bottom section “Submitting your application and questions.” A fact sheet on the program can be found by clicking here. Apply for OASBO’s Awards Program! Applications Due January 15! OASBO offers several award opportunities to school business officials as a means to formally recognize them for professional accomplishments and/or for service to their profession and community. Open to all Ohio school business officials, we encourage you to apply for these programs - many of which also result in scholarships for college-bound high school seniors. It’s a win- win for the SBO and the school district! Click on the award name(s) below to view the full details, and download the application. OASBO School Business Official of the Year Awards OASBO Regional Distinguished Service Awards & Virginia Ramsey Service Award

Rich Unger Pinnacle Award Herbert D. Brum Scholarship Chuck Gossett Legislative Advocacy Award