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.

Ensuring that individuals have appropriate qualifications for initial and continued employment and compensation can be complicated and nuanced. Join an experienced school law attorney to discuss legal standards, relevant considerations, and best practices to best situate your district for compliance and success.

Are you a school facilities manager trying to stay ahead of the game? Our Fundamentals of Facility Management curriculum offers modules that provide an in-depth look at creating master plans, budgeting for new construction projects, understanding procurement laws and bidding requirements, risk management for school safety, facility security assessments, and more. With this tactical course, we will cover risk management, property liability, workers’ compensation, environmental safety, safety plan requirements, security assessments, maintenance planning, and cleaning standards

This ninety-minute follow-up session builds on the recent USAS Manual Update workshop by focusing on the practical steps treasurers and fiscal staff need to take to implement required account code changes. Participants will receive an extended checklist designed to guide them through the transition, along with handouts and ready-to-use templates. The session will also highlight an Excel template that helps identify invalid account coding dimensions. The tool works with eFinancePLUS, USAS, or any other financial system to streamline validation and ensure coding accuracy. Using examples from eFinancePLUS, the session will demonstrate how to identify, process, and validate account code changes in alignment with statewide requirements.

This seminar is specifically designed to bring together Treasurers and EMIS Coordinators for a collaborative discussion on the critical role of accurate data collection and EMIS reporting. Participants will explore how these processes directly impact funding allocations and financial planning for their organizations. Through this session, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of best practices, compliance requirements, and strategies to improve data accuracy and reporting efficiency, ultimately helping to maximize funding opportunities and support informed decision-making.

Join us for an in-depth exploration of emerging trends, challenges, and best practices impacting school business operations in the coming year. This session will cover timely topics including new transportation legislation, updates in bidding and procurement, fund management, recovery, and facility assets, as well as an interactive insurance session to clarify common challenges. After lunch, a hands-on Learning Lab on capital planning will provide practical tools to align long-term facility needs with district resources. Whether it's navigating regulatory changes, improving operational efficiency, managing risk, or planning for workforce and resources, this deep dive will equip you with practical insights and actionable strategies for the year ahead.