This webinar will provide an overview of the construction law changes for public owners made in House Bill 96 , the current legal landscape for cooperative purchasing, and public meeting requirements for evaluation committees.

This course provides you with a comprehensive overview of the following areas: budget development and budgeting best practices, purpose of five-year forecasts, revenue and expenditure modeling, forecasting assumptions, and ODEW’s role and oversight in the five-year forecast. *Each presentation is mapped to the Ohio Standards for Business Managers and Treasurers.

Ohio school districts face rising energy costs and increased infrastructure strain as time marches on. This webinar will explain the details districts need to know, including how to mitigate these challenges with funding opportunities and planning strategies. Learn how proactive planning can help your district control costs, protect your budget, and invest in long-term facility operations.

This course provides you with a comprehensive overview of the areas of the history of school funding in Ohio, local taxation - including the complexities of tax abatements, the components of state funding, the details of issuing debt, the mechanics of financial reporting, grant accounting and management, EMIS requirements, tuition and student related costs to recapture, preparing for and responding to audits. *Each presentation is mapped to the Ohio Standards for Business Managers and Treasurers.

Join us December 11-12 for the Q3 Quarterly Planning Series for an interactive mid-year check-in and a focused session on budgeting for next fiscal year. In addition, we will look at W2 reporting, 1099s and the annual organizational meeting. Now updated to a two-day format, the Quarterly Planning Series offers more hands-on learning, deeper strategy sessions, and valuable networking opportunities. Whether you are new to the profession or a seasoned veteran, don’t miss this chance to boost your skills and connect with peers.

This bundle includes three (3) cybersecurity webinars, one presented by each of the following organizations: the Auditor of State’s Office, Ohio School Plan/Hylant Administrative Services, and DataServ Integrations, LLC.

An annual update of timely topics impacting Ohio K-12 schools from the Department of Education & Workforce, the Ohio Auditor of State, County Auditors Association, The Ohio Education Policy Institute, and the education associations.

The state budget requires all local governments to document their plans to identify, address and respond to cyber threats, including timelines that occur on January 1st and next summer. Join us to learn more about best practices for cybersecurity from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework, and the Center for Internet Security (CIS) cybersecurity Best Practices. This review will support districts in creating their written response

Public participation policies and their implementation can create serious Constitutional implications for boards of education. Join an experienced school law attorney to discuss legal standards, relevant considerations, and best practices to best situate your district for compliance and mitigate against risks of legal challenge and liability.

Ohio House Bill 96 (HB96) introduces new cybersecurity expectations for public school districts. This session will help school business officials understand the law’s phased deadlines, key compliance elements, and practical steps to prepare their districts. Attendees will learn how to establish a cybersecurity program, define staff training requirements, and ensure their leadership and teams are ready to meet HB96’s new reporting and governance standards.