November AdminiScope

Fall 2016

The BASA staff would like to extend our thanks to each of you for what you do each day. Your work is critical, and we know that Ohio’s schools are led by the very best. We hope you take great pride in the many accomplishments of your students and know that you play a significant part in their success. We also express our appreciation for supporting your professional association. It is your involvement with BASA that allows us to have a positive influence on the profession. We have made great strides in Ohio. We have increased graduation rates, are narrowing the achievement gaps, and as a state, have improved our standing significantly. We continue to be the focal point of public dialogue and will continue to be as long as we are one of the largest portions of the state budget and the political focus of economic improvement in the state and country. Everyone has been to school, and everyone has the answers. I not only think it is a great time to be a leader, but a time that our ability and willingness to lead may be more important than it has ever been. Things are changing and will continue to change. They will change with our involvement or without, but they will change. While it may not feel this way, the real exciting aspect of being an educational leader today is that we have the opportunity to help lead the way, to help bring about the desired changes, and the opportunity to help make things better for the generations to come. We have the opportunity to help design the future of education, to help shape the opportunities for future generations. Madeline Hunter once said, “If you want to feel secure, do what you already know how to do. If you want to be a true professional and continue to grow . . . go to the cutting edge of your competence which means a temporary loss of security. So whenever you feel like you don’t know what you’re doing . . . know you’re growing.” continued on page 6 A Great Time to Lead By Dr. Kirk Hamilton, BASA Executive Director

President’s Message By Kelly Spivey

Today, superintendents are leading in a critical time where more policy changes and educational challenges occur than ever before. It is easy to become distracted in the work. Superintendents continue to problem solve many issues, some of which include the following: • Planning and implementing school safety plans and training • New teacher evaluation measures • New student assessments • New graduation requirements • Higher accountability measures • Engaging your community in securing additional local funding It is certainly easy to get lost in the sense of urgency. As BASA President, I was recently invited to participate in Speaker Rosenberger’s Educational Policy Summit. Representative Bob Cupp, Representative Kirk Schuring, and House Finance Chairman Ryan Smith also participated in a conversation about early childhood education, K-12 academic standards, school choice, and college readiness. This forum provided an opportunity for educators and agencies to provide input on critical issues facing education including the new College Credit Plus, end of course exams, graduation requirements, teacher licensure concerns, and the impact of poverty on educational outcomes. I believe that many of our legislators truly want to hear from educators and their constituents on critical issues impacting student achievement. As superintendents, we have an obligation to educate our public and legislators on these educational issues. As we do this, it will be important to bring solutions to the problems. continued on page 5

BASA 2016 Fall Conference “Leading to Succeeding” was the theme of The Buckeye Association of School Administrators fall conference held on October 4-5, 2016 at the Polaris Hilton. Dr. R. Kirk Hamilton welcomed more than 350 superintendents who attended the conference with the opportunity to hear national, state, and local experts on a variety of educational topics. Dr. Hamilton had the pleasure of introducing Dr. Thomas Tucker, the AASA Superintendent of the Year, from Princeton City School District, Princeton, Ohio to say a few words. Tim Kight, founder and President of Focus3, followed Dr. Tucker with an excellent and thought-provoking keynote speech about our personal responses to situations and the challenges each of us faces when determining our reactionary behaviors. His energized approach and total dedication to transforming negative situations into positives was a truly uplifting morning. On Day 2, BASA welcomed Paolo DeMaria, the Ohio State Superintendent of Public Instruction, for a few words. Kelly Spivey, BASA President and Superintendent of Talawanda City Schools, introduced Matt Monjan, VP of Educational Partnerships from Discovery Education who spoke regarding “Beyond the Door: Applying Human Centered Design to Leadership & Learning.” Their national insights brought issues for thoughtful consideration to all in attendance. Breakout sessions were led by partners, superintendents, and invited guest speakers with topics ranging from politics, technology, policy, educational achievement, and legal updates. The conference luncheon highlighted those superintendents who have passed away during the White Rose Ceremony as well as many award winners whose names are listed below. As expected, fifty-three of BASA’s business partners were available throughout the day and a half to meet with members and share information regarding their services. BASA continues to appreciate our business partners and the immense value that they bring to our organization while supporting public education. The evening reception was filled with conversation, catch-up, and fun followed by dinner. Please mark your calendars for next year’s event, October 3-4, 2017, which will promise to meet and exceed your expectations for high quality professional development.

Exemplary Leader Awards Region 1: Thomas Hosler , Perrysburg EVS Region 2: Scott Mann , Riverside Local Schools Region 3: Michael Zalar , North Olmsted City Schools Region 4: Russell Bennett , ESC of Cuyahoga County Region 5: Tom Perkins , Northern Local Schools Region 6: Chris Brown , Southwest Local Schools Region 7: Ryan Caldwell , Rolling Hills Local Schools Region 8: Paul Imhoff , Upper Arlington City Schools Region 9: Jeff Parker , National Trail Local Schools Region 10: Michael Tefs , Wooster City Schools John Hauck Scholarship Award Madison Dunn , Daughter of Robert Dunn, Superintendent, Southeast Local Schools (Portage)

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BASA Award Recipients

Dick Maxwell School Finance Award

Warren Russell Leadership Award

David Varda , Former Executive Director, OASBO Pictured: Kelly Spivey, Dick Maxwell, David Varda & Dave Axner

Tony Dunn , Superintendent, Belpre City Schools Pictured: Kelly Spivey, Tony Dunn & Dave Axner

Distinguished Service Award

Distinguished Service Award

Chuck Parsons , President of the Charles R. Parsons Group, Ltd. Pictured: Kelly Spivey, Chuck Parsons & Dave Axner

Jim Mahoney , Executive Director, Battelle for Kids Pictured: Kelly Spivey, Jim Mahoney & Dave Axner

Betsy Cowles Award

BASA President’s Award

Dr. Beth Wyandt , Kleptz Early Learning Center, Northmont City Schools Pictured: Kelly Spivey, Dr. Beth Wyandt & Dave Axner

Michael Lamb , Shawnee Local Schools Pictured: Kelly Spivey, Danny Lamb, Linda Lamb, Melissa Lamb & Dave Axner

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Senate Bill 3 To Emerge from House Education Committee?

TheOhio Senate approved Senate Bill 3 onMarch 25, 2015 and sent the bill to theOhioHouse of Representatives. The legislation addressed a number of education issues with a major focus on reducing some requirements for all districts and on exempting other mandates for what were termed “qualified districts.” SB 3 received a fourth hearing in the House Education Committee on January 27, 2016, and there has been no formal action on the bill since them. However, at the first ever Speaker’s Education Summit held on October 21, Speaker Cliff Rosenberger indicated that his goal was to move SB 3 from the committee to the floor during the “lame duck” session. Qualified districts are defined in SB 3 as those who received all of the following on the district’s most recent report card: (1) at least 85% of the total possible points for the performance index score; (2) a grade of an "A" for performance indicators met; (3) a four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate of at least 93%; and (4) a five-year adjusted cohort graduation rate of at least 95%. What is not clear at this point is whether this definition of a “qualified district” will change. The definition as drafted was probably based on report card results from the 2013-2014 school year. Since then, Ohio’s assessment system has changed twice. At the time of the bill’s passage in the Senate, Ohio Department of Education staff estimated that over 120 districts would be “qualified” under the definition at the time of the approval in the Senate. Some of the provisions in the bill have already been addressed. For example, changes in the alternative evaluation systems for both principals and teachers were made in the current budget bill (Amended Substitute House Bill 64), which took effect in September 2015. One of the proposed relaxed requirements would apply to all districts. It would increase the competitive bidding threshold for boards of education from $25,000 to $50,000. This higher limit would then be consistent with the threshold for municipalities. Another reduction in requirements currently in the bill involves the Ohio Teacher Residency Program (OTRP). The proposal in SB 3 would provide an option for districts if the State Board of Education requires an assessment for participants to take in the third or fourth year of OTRP. A district could then either: (1) require each participant to pass the assessment to successfully complete the program; or (2) assess each participant's progress during the third and fourth years of the program by using the participant's annual teacher evaluation. Among the exemptions which would be made available for “qualified districts” would be the current requirement to provide an experienced teacher with specific qualifications (e.g. reading endorsement, master’s degree with major in reading, passing score on reading test of principles of scientifically research-based reading instruction, etc.) for those students retained under the third grade reading guarantee. Another exemption for “qualifying districts” would remove the mentoring requirement entirely under the OTRP. Instead, districts could develop their own approaches in training and supporting new teachers. “Qualified districts” would also be exempt from minimum or maximum class size limits existing either in state law or in State Board rules and could secure an alternative resident educator license under certain conditions for an individual who has not completed coursework in the subject area for which the individual is applying to teach. continued on page 6

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Prior to retiring from Meigs Local Schools in May 2016, I served with the district for thirty-five years, spending six years as superintendent. In my last year with the district, we implemented an exterior lighting retrofit project with Energy Optimizers, USA that saved the district money on electric expenses and provided a safer environment. Through my experience in implementing an LED retrofit project, I learned that even if your buildings are newer, interior and exterior LED lighting will reduce energy costs associated with your lighting system by up to 60%. LED lighting can double, or in some cases quadruple, the performance life expectancy of lighting fixtures and components. In the classroom setting, LED solid state technology can provide an improved learning environment. New technology eliminates the electronic and magnetic hum of the ballast and flickering and striation associated with fluorescent lamps. This type of lighting creates a calmer, more focused environment for many special needs students in particular. Exterior LED lighting provides more crisply and evenly illuminated buildings, facades, and parking lots, creating a safer, more secure campus. LED lighting is much more flexible in terms of controlling it, giving building owners the ability to adjust light levels through controls, which you cannot get inexpensively with fluorescent technology. There are several ways to finance this kind of project, including an Energy Savings Service Agreement, a turnkey energy savings project that requires NO cash out of pocket. Energy service companies, such as Energy Optimizers, USA, can help your district with cutting edge energy savings opportunities. By saving money through LED lighting retrofits, your district can use those saved dollars where it counts the most – in the classroom educating our youth. Rusty Bookman Retired Superintendent, Meigs Local School District Account Executive, Energy Optimizers, USA 740.590.3550

President’s Message - continued from page 1 I urge you to continue to work together to make effective change for the future of our students. It is imperative to use our voices and speak up in order to keep the focus on the most important objectives, the children. Empowering and supporting our teachers and administrators in this work is critical in order to thrive in this educational era. May we continue to be present in the work, make connections that allow us to support one another, take time to reflect on the great practices occurring in your respective school districts, share the great educational stories with people around the state, and encourage our constituents to actively engage in the educational decision making occurring at the federal, state, and local levels. Let’s continue to passionately serve this profession by working together to lead Ohio in doing what is right for our students. I wish you much success this season. It is a true pleasure to serve you and the BASA organization. Thank you, Kelly Spivey

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Senate Bill 3 To Emerge from House Education Committee?

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As the House Education Committee heard testimony on the bill, several amendments were being mentioned as possibilities, but none has yet been added to the proposed legislation. These include the following: • Repeal of the teachers’ salary schedule based on years of service and training; • Authority for principals to recommend teachers for their schools; • Delay in the requirement for awarding credit based on subject area competency from 2016-17 to 2017-18; • Removal of instruction in CPR training and AED instruction as requirements for a student’s high school graduation; • Requirement for collective bargaining agreements with teachers to contain provisions for placement of teachers based on mutual consent of the teacher and the principal. In addition to SB 3 moving out of committee during the lame duck session, it is also anticipated that House Bill 410 addressing truancy and student discipline will emerge from the Senate Education Committee. A Great time to Lead - continued from page 1 Public education faces many challenges in our state. While many claim to have the answers, no one is more important to education in Ohio than you. Committed, quality leadership at the district level will make the difference. You can influence policy decisions, lead effective implementation, increase community understanding, and change attitudes. While the work is difficult, it is worth it. Over the next 20-30 years, you will be viewed as a pioneer. Things are going to change, and you will be the ones who were in the midst of the change. Our students and communities will look to you for leadership – in all the traditional ways, but also in many ways that we don’t often think about. How we lead with our attitudes will be critical. It’s dumb if we say it isn't or act like it isn't. It is a burden if we say it is. It’s an opportunity if we carry ourselves that way. Our approach to the future will be important. If we carry the proper approach we will lay a foundation that will stand the test of time and serve our students well. Your leadership will make the difference. I am grateful for the opportunity to serve you and work with you each day. Ours is noble work. Ours is work that makes the difference that everyone can see but few who see it relate the successes they observe back to us. Ours is work that opens doors, reveals opportunity and offers hope that some would never see without our leadership. Ours is work that shapes the future of young men and young women, and in the end, shapes our communities. Ours is work that frequently is not acknowledged through outward praise or words of thanks. Ours is work that makes a difference. On behalf of the entire BASA staff we would like to express our thanks to you for the service you provide to your students and communities. We thank you for sharing your immense talents with others for their betterment. We thank you for the difference you make each day and encourage you to capture a quiet moment during this season so that you can reflect upon the great work you do and the many successes of which you have been a part in 2016. So however you celebrate this holiday season, may it be a time of peace and happiness for you and your families. Sincerely, Kirk Hamilton

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2017 BASA Communications Conference

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myON is delighted to share these exciting updates with BASA members, through our Get Ohio Reading partnership . [Learn about it at http://about.myon.com/get-ohio-reading ]. Our personalized literacy environment, which provides unlimited access to thousands of enhanced digital texts and literacy tools for students and educators, has earned high marks for content, pedagogy and technology from the review team at SpotOn . This initiative of The Ohio State University helps PK-12 educators to select digital resources that best meet instruction and student learning needs. Read the review at [ https:// spotonreviews.org/products/detail/500869 ]. There’s still time to apply for our Ohio Literacy Innovation Matching Grant , which is open to all public, private, and charter schools that are focused on increasing student achievement in literacy and have not already implemented myON. The official application deadline is October 31; winners will be notified by November 7, and PO’s for the grant match are due December 12. However, for BASAmembers, the application deadline has been extended until November 15 . Subscriptions begin as soon as the PO is received. Find details and a link to our brief online application form at http://about.myon.com/ohio-literacy-innovation-grant . Our Educator Resources site features a new section on Implementation Planning at http://prodev.myon. com/professional-development/implementation-planning . Complete with a self-evaluation matrix and links to sample PD sessions, this section illustrates how myON can support independent, self-directed reading as well as integration into instructional programs. myON seamlessly measures reading with reading and provides real-time metrics for program monitoring and accountability. Read more at http://about.myon.com/measure-reading-reading . For more information or assistance with our grant application, please contact Ohio’s myON representatives, Janelle Ruhe ( jruhe@myon.com ) or Sharon Shell ( sshell@myon.com ). myON is delighted to share these exciting updates with BASA members, through our Get Ohio Reading partnership. [Learn about it at http://about.myon.com/get-ohio-reading ]. Our personalized literacy environment, which provides unlimited access to thousands of enhanced digital texts and literacy tools for students and educators, has earned high marks for content, pedagogy and technology from the review team at SpotOn TM . This initiative of The Ohio State University helps PK-12 educators to select digital resources that best meet instruction and student learning needs. Read the review at [ https://spotonreviews.org/products/detail/500869 ]. There’s still time to apply for our Ohio Literacy Innovation Matching Grant, which is open to all public, private and charter schools that are focused on increasing student achievement in literacy and have not already implemented myON. The official application deadline is October 31, winners will be notified by November 7 and PO’s for the grant match are due December 12. However, for BASA members, the application deadline has been extended until November 15. Subscriptions begin as soon as the PO is received. Find details and a link to our brief online application form at http://about.myon.com/ohio-literacy-innovation-grant . Our Educator Resources site features a new section on Implementation Planning at http://prodev.myon.com/professional-development/implementation-planning . Complete with a self-evaluation matrix and links to sample PD sessions, this section illustrates how myON can support independent, self-directed reading as well as integration into instructional programs. myON sea lessly measures reading with reading nd provides real-time metrics for program monitoring and accountability. Read more at http://about.myon.com/measure-reading-reading For more information or assistance with our grant application, please contact Ohio’s myON representatives, Janelle Ruhe ( jruhe@myon.com ) or Sharon Shell ( sshell@myon.com ). TM

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2017 BASA Women’s Conference

March 20-21, 2017 Hilton Polaris

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GEOTHERMAL HVAC CAN SAVE 25-50% ON ENERGY FOR OHIO SCHOOLS

Saving energy is one of the best strategies for becoming a more successful school district. Not only does it free up money for more important things like teacher salaries and supplies, it becomes a lesson in itself on how to become more efficient and sustainable. Geothermal heating and cooling systems are a great way to accomplish the above for new as well as existing schools with aging equipment. The technology is simple in that it uses the Earth’s natural temperature to heat and cool your offices and classrooms, and it is proven based on thousands of schools and other buildings benefitting from it for years. In fact, schools throughout Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky are currently saving 25-50% on HVAC energy costs and gaining more comfortable interior spaces at the same time. The only reason this technology has not gone mainstream for all schools is the incremental

first cost. However, as with any investment, the question to ask is not just “what does it cost?”, but more importantly “what is the payback?” And fortunately, there are new financing tools available to bridge the gap between the cost and payback. One financing tool is a long-term lease. The 30% incremental cost of the geothermal HVAC system is paid for through energy savings within the first 10 years. After that, all savings go to the school’s benefit. Better yet, the ground loop which accounts for this incremental cost will last 50+ years. Other financing tools include utility rebates, House Bill 264, and COPS. The right solution will be a function of what is currently available and the school district’s needs and preferences. So stop wasting money heating and cooling your buildings the old-fashioned way. Geothermal HVAC is the way of the future!

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FREE Professional Development Opportunity for your Music Teachers! Is your district in need of purposeful, structured, collaborative, data-driven professional development opportunities for your music educators? Are you looking for a way to stretch your limited (or non-existent) PD budget? We can help! A generous grant from the Ohio Arts Council will allow the Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) to offer FREE conference registration to teachers from school districts in need. The 85th Annual OMEA Professional Development Conference will spotlight the challenges and celebrate the successes of urban and rural school music programs. Did you know that 72% of Ohio schools are classified as urban or rural? (ODE, 2013) The conference, to be held in Cleveland on February 2-4, 2017, will offer sessions from nearly 300 presenters including nationally respected clinicians Kate Fitzpatrick-Harnish (U of Michigan), Tom Bracy (Chicago Public), Sean Jones (Berklee School of Music), and Laura Stack (Clearwater, FL). Topics will include STEAM, classroom-management, music programs for special learners, OTES, multicultural music, ESSA, and programs for non-traditional students. Superintendents or curriculum directors wanting to take advantage of this opportunity for their teachers should contact Roger Hall, OMEA Executive Director, at executive_director@omea-ohio.org or 330-833-5677. FREE Professional Development Opportunity for your Music Teachers! Is your district in need of purposeful, structured, collaborative, data-driven professional development opportunities for your music educators? Are you looking for a way to stretch your limited (or non-existent) PD budget? We can help! A generous grant from the Ohio Arts Council will allow the Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) to offer FREE conference registration to teachers from school districts in need. The 85 th A nual OMEA Profession l l p ent Conference will spotlight the challenges and celebrate th successes of urban and rural sc l i r s. Did you know that 72% of Ohio schools are classified as urban or rural? (ODE, 2013) The confer i , Februa y 2-4, 2017, will offer s s ion from nearly 3 0 presenter i l i ti nally respected clinicians Kate Fitzpatrick-Harnish (U of Michigan), Tom Bracy (Chicago Public), ean Jones (Berklee School of Music), and Laura Stack (Clearwater, FL). Topics will include STEAM, classroom-management, music programs for special learners, OTES, multicultural music, ESSA, and programs for non-traditional students. Superintendents or curriculum directors wanting to take advantage of this opportunity for their teachers should contact Roger Hall, OMEA Executive Director, at executive_director@omea-ohio.org or 330-833-5677.

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Revitalizing Your School’s Brand A school’s logo plays an integral part of the district’s identity in many ways: athletics, recognition, spirit wear, and websites, just to name a few. When that logo doesn’t reflect what a district values and embodies, SHP can help by developing new, refreshed logos through our customized approach. Before a design is even considered, we work with a committee of district representatives and poll the community via surveys to understand the values and school traditions, where they see themselves in the future, and the district’s place among competing schools. We have helped several districts that were using a heterogeneous mix of ‘close enough’ logos, created throughout the years by various people, each with their own interpretation of what the school’s mascot should look like. For example, one district with whom we worked had been using 12 wildcat images, seven different district graphics, and three paw prints as its logo. This overabundance caused confusion and inaccuracies in conveying for what the school was known. Working with the district, SHP created a new logo that personified the district and community as a whole. This has resulted in the district selling more merchandise, school spirit is on the rise, and the revitalized image is helping the district share their story—and pride—throughout their community and the greater regional area. As a bit of a shortcut, some high schools use the exact same logos and names as that of their collegiate and professional counterparts. While it may seem harmless, schools that use these logos and names without stated permission are actually committing trademark infringement and run the risk of legal action. This off-the- field distraction can seriously damage a school district’s finances, athletics, and reputation. To learn more on this topic, SHP has developed a white paper. Visit shp.com/trademark to access your copy.

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OLAC Action Forum: Real Leaders, Real Results December 13, 2016, Columbus, OH Over the years, the Ohio Leadership Advisory Council (OLAC) has developed a strong reputation for being a trusted source for leadership development. This year’s OLAC Action Forum will highlight voices from the field and feature superintendents, principals, teachers, and others telling their stories about using the OLAC tools and resources and experiencing real impact in their districts, schools, and classrooms. Whether you’re a seasoned user or someone who’s interested in the OLAC tools and resources for the first time, there will be something for everyone! Join everyone at a new location this year—the Ohio Union at The Ohio State University—for a day of professional learning and collaboration. This event sells out quickly each year, so make sure to register your team early! Follow along the conversation on Twitter using #OLAC. Register at http://bit.ly/2eeIuVg .

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Superintendent

November

First Tuesday After First Monday On or around 11

General Election Day (Board of Education members are elected in odd-numbered years.)

Veterans Educate Today’s Students Day (“VETS) on which all schools are encouraged to observe the day by inviting veterans, on or about this day, to visit schools and discuss their military experiences. Veteran’s Day – Board of Education may dismiss school. Commemoration is required.

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Fourth Thursday Thanksgiving Day – Board of Education may dismiss school. Fourth Thursday Holiday for nonteaching staff members. 150 Days After Close of Previous Fiscal Year

Deadline for district treasurer using generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) to file financial report with the Auditor of State and to publish notice that the report is available; the deadline for districts not using GAAP is 90 days after the close of the fiscal year.

December

Schedule the College Credit Plus information and counseling program for grades six through twelve and their parents and invite participating colleges and universities to participate; students must inform the high school principal of their intent to participate by April 1. Board members should be canvassed to establish date in January for organization meeting; Board members could then also by consensus designate a temporary chair for the organization meeting. Deadline for notifying police chief (or county sheriff if no police chief) of dates when school safety and security drills were held during the previous school year and are scheduled for the current school year Deadline for reporting both of the following (related to students with diabetes) to the Ohio Department of Education: (1) the number of students with diabetes enrolled in the district or school during the previous school year; and (2) the number of errors associated with the administration of diabetes medication to students with diabetes during the previous school year. Districts currently aligned to ESCs must notify the ESC prior to January 1 of any odd-numbered year if they wish to terminate that agreement with the ESC on June 30. No notifications are required if the districts wish to continue an agreement. Terms of elected Board of Education expire in the applicable odd-numbered year. Annual organization meeting of the Board of Education must be held during the first 15 days of January (except for Educational Service Center Governing Boards which will meet on a date in January as set by the Board. Newly elected or re-elected Board members must take oath of office prior to their voting on any agenda item. Notify those administratorswhose contracts are expiring this year that their contracts are expiring and that they have the right to meet with the Board in executive session. (The opportunity to meet must be provided prior to any Board action on the expiring contract and must be prior to June 1.) Christmas Day – Board of Education may dismiss school. Holiday for non-teaching staff members.

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Reminders

January continued

A contract of an administrator may be renewed at any time during the calendar year prior to the expiration of the contract. In any school year in which the administrator will be considered for a new contract, there must be two written evaluations: a preliminary evaluation conducted at least 60 days prior to Board action and a final evaluation (with the Superintendent’s employment recommendation) at least 5 days prior to Board action on the contract. The deadline for either renewing or non-renewing an administrators’ contract is June 1. Failure of the Board to act by this date results in an automatic renewal of the contract for a period of one or two years (depending on the length of the administrative service). In any school year in which the administrator’s contract is not being considered for renewal, at least one evaluation still must be completed. Failure to complete this evaluation would also result in the automatic renewal of the administrator’s contract. Terms of newly elected (or re-elected) Board members begin in even-numbered years. Discuss and set (if possible) the date for the hearing on the school calendar for the ensuing school year. Topics to be included in the hearing include, but are not limited to, total number of hours in a school year, length of school day, and beginning and end dates of instruction. Deadline for treasurer to submit non-handicapped tuition report covering previous six months to the Superintendent of Public Instruction Board must adopt tax budget for the next ensuing fiscal year. Two copies of the tax budget must be on file for public inspection in the office of the Treasurer not less than 10 days prior to the adoption of the budget. A public hearing is also to be held before the adoption of the budget, with at least a 10 day published notice of the hearing. A county budget commission may waive the requirement for the tax budget with the approval of a majority of the commission members and the county auditor. Tax budget (as adopted by the Board) must be submitted to the county auditor in triplicate (although the deadline may be extended by the tax commissioner). Board may dismiss school (holiday). Holiday for nonteaching employees

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Third Monday

(Martin Luther King Day) The Board may dismiss school. Holiday for nonteaching employees

100 Days Prior to Primary Election Deadline to file first income tax resolution with state tax commissioner for May election

Last day to certify resolution for operating/permanent improvement levy (including renewal or replacement levy), emergency levy, phased-in levy, income tax or combined income tax and property tax levy to board of elections for May election, accompanied by county auditor certification. (The auditor may take up to five days to certify the proposed issue.) Last day to file resolution to proceed with bond issue (stand-alone or combination) with board of elections (May election), accompanied by previously-adopted resolution of necessity and millage rate certified by county auditor, unless state consent was required, which accelerates the filing deadline to 98 days prior to the election.

90 Days Prior to Primary Election

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BASA Calendar & Professional Development Programs

Executive Director

Dr. R. Kirk Hamilton Dr. David E. Axner

Deputy Executive Director

November 14-16 OSBA Capital Conference

Director of Governmental Relations Director of Member Development

Tom Ash

Cynthia J. Walker

16 BASA Breakfast at OSBA Capitial Conference

Executive Assistant Executive Assistant

Denise Hall Kelly Latham

December

6 New Superintendents (OSLF), Doubletree Worthington 6-8 OSLI Cohort 31 (OSLF), Doubletree Worthington 13 OLAC Forum, Ohio Union 19-20 OPES Training, University of Dayton Dublin Campus January 5 BASA Regional Meeting, BASA 6 BASA Regional Meeting, Logan Hocking High School 11 BASA Regional Meeting, RG Drage Career & Tech 12 BASA Regional Meeting, Bowling Green State University, Levis Commons 13 BASA Regional Meeting, Hamilton County ESC 17-19 OALSS Conference (OSLF), Doubletree Worthington 24 Options for Financially Troubled Schools (Bricker & Eckler), BASA 25 The Changing Landscapes for Passing School Tax Issues, (Corky O’Callaghan), BASA 24 Setting Behavioral Expectations

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How to contact BASA Phone: (614) 846-4080 Fax: (614) 846-4081 Email: events@basa-ohio.org Web: www.basa-ohio.org

BASA Executive Committee

President

Region 7

Kelly Spivey

Richard Hall

Talawanda City Schools (513) 273-3106 spiveyk@talawanda.org

Mid-East Career & Technology Center (740) 454-0105 rhall@mideastctc.org

President-Elect

Region 8

David James

Doug Ute

Akron Public Schools (330) 761-2920 djames@akron.k12.oh.us

Newark City Schools (740) 670-7000 dute@laca.org

Past President

Region 9

Michael Tefs

Susan Gunnell

Wooster City Schools (330) 988-1111 wooster_mtefs@woostercityschools.org

Huber Heights City Schools (937) 237-6300 susan.gunnell@huberheightscityschools.org

Region 1

Region 10

Jim Fritz

James Metcalf

Anthony Wayne Local Schools (419) 877-5377 jfritz@anthonywayneschools.org

Plymouth-Shiloh Local Schools (419) 687-4733 metalf.jim@plymouth.k12.oh.us

Module #2 (UpSlope), The ESC Conference Center (Cuyahoga) 25 Setting Behavioral Expectations

Region 2

Appointed Director

Greg Denecker

David James

Bluffton EVS (419) 358-5901 deneckerg@blufftonschools.org

Akron Public Schools (330) 761-2920 djames@akron.k12.oh.us

Module #2 (UpSlope), Auglaize ESC

26 Setting Behavioral Expectations Module #2 (UpSlope), BASA

Region 3

OACTS

Michael Sheppard

Kimberly S. Wilson

Berea City Schools (216) 898-8300 msheppard@berea.k12.oh.us

Tolles Career & Technical Center (614) 873-4666 kwilson@tollestech.com

February

7 Employment Law (Bricker & Eckler location TBD) 21 New Superintendents (OSLF), Doubletree Worthington 21-23 OSLI Cohort 31 (OSLF), Doubletree Worthington 23-24 How to School Finance, BASA 28 Communications Conference, University of Dublin Campus

Region 4

OALSS

Vince S. Colaluca

Mike Hebenthal

Austintown Local Schools (330) 797-3900 vcolaluca@austintownschools.org

Centerburg Local Schools (740) 625-6346 mike.hebenthal@centerburgschools.org

Region 5

OESCA

Thomas Gibbs

David Distel

Athens City Schools (740) 797-4544 tgibbs@athenscsd.org

Hamilton County ESC (513) 674-4236 dave.distel@hcesc.org

Region 6

Todd M. Yohey

Lebanon City Schools (513) 934-5570 yohey.todd@lebanonschools.org

Our Mission

The mission of the Buckeye Association of School Administrators is to inspire and support its members, develop exemplary school system leaders, and advocate for public education.

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