Deep Dive: Winter Business Operations Hot Topics 2024-2025

Includes Multiple Live Events. The next is on 02/05/2025 at 8:45 AM (EST)

Date: 02/05/2025

Location: OASBO Conference Center | 98 Commerce Park Drive | Westerville, OH 43082 | OR Online via Zoom

Fee: $100 (Member) / $200 (Non-Member)

Join us for an informative and engaging seminar designed to provide key insights and practical guidance on a range of legislative, operational, and financial topics affecting business operations and school districts. Whether you’re navigating the complexities of new legislation, tackling transportation challenges, or looking to optimize your bidding processes, this seminar offers valuable information to help you stay informed and prepared.


Agenda

8:45 am
Registration & Introductions
 
9:00 am        
Legal Update - Implications of New Legislation Impacting Business Operations (Bathroom Bill, AEDs, Seat Belts on Buses, SB29, etc.)

Eric Johnson, Weston Hurd 

 
10:00 am
Break
 
10:15 am
Challenges with Transporting Non-Public Students & Potential Solutions

Bill Andexler, Shared Services Alliance (SSA)

11:15 am
Break
 
11:30 am
Bidding/Procurement Discussion (discussion on new $75K threshold, what is included in building improvements, etc.)

Chad Welker, Ohio Schools Council (OSC)  
Jen Sudhoff, Shared Services Alliance (SSA) 
Tom Dreiling, Independence Local SD 

12:30 pm
Lunch

1:15 pm
Roundtable

Chad Welker, Ohio Schools Council (OSC)

1:45 pm
Break

2:00 pm
Insurance Deep Dive - What Coverages Do We Need, Not Need - How do I lower my insurance premiums or at least control them? (ABCs of Coverage)

Tom Strup, SORSA

3:00 pm
Adjourn


Eric Johnson

Partner, Weston Hurd

Eric Johnson brings more than 20 years of experience to the fields of labor and employment and education law.  Eric represents both private and public sector clients in a wide range of labor and employment matters and represents boards of education throughout Ohio. 

William Andexler

Transportation Consultant, Shared Services Alliance (SSA)

William Andexler is a transportation consultant at North Coast Shared Services Alliance (NCSSA), a division of the Educational Service Center of Northeast Ohio. He has more than 25 years of experience in school transportation. His primary areas of expertise include ensuring transportation compliance, optimizing efficiency, managing routes, generating reports, and maintaining a fleet, all while prioritizing student safety.


Chad Welker

Director of Business Services, Ohio Schools Council

Chad Welker has almost two decades of experience working with schools for business services.  In addition to his work as business manager, he has held several leadership positions with Ohio Association of School Business Officials, including his most recent appointment to their board of directors.

Jennifer Sudhoff

Fiscal Operations Coordinator, Shared Services Alliance (SSA)

Jennifer is a Fiscal Operations Coordinator with Shared Services Alliance (SSA) where she provides fiscal support to school districts and governmental agencies across Ohio. Jennifer also serves as the CFO for Spencerville Local Schools. Prior, she was the Treasurer/CFO of Benjamin Logan. Before public service, she worked in the financial industry for 10 years. Jennifer also currently serves on the OASBO Board as the At Large Director of Transportation.

Tom Dreiling

Assistant Superintendent, Independence Local Schools

Tom Dreiling has overseen the business and operations of Independence Local Schools since 2017. District operations include maintenance, facility management, special projects, transportation, food services, and security. He also handles the Human Resources operations for classified employees.

Tom previously served as middle school principal in the North Olmsted City Schools. He has an extensive background and a successful track record in facilities planning, instructional programming, and district operations. Tom earned his yellow belt in Lean Six Sigma in 2015. He received his Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education and Teaching from Ohio Northern University and his Masters of Educational Administration from the University of Akron. In addition to working for North Olmsted City Schools, he was a principal at Woodford Elementary in Barberton, an assistant principal in Twinsburg, and began his career as a 3rd and 6th grade teacher. Tom is also part of a team that provides leadership training throughout the country for teachers who are implementing grade transition programs. 

Tom lives in Hinckley, Ohio with his wife (Jodi) and two daughters (Camden-Freshman and Peyton-7th Grade).

Tom Strup

Executive Director, Schools of Ohio Risk Sharing Authority (SORSA)

Thomas Strup is the Executive Director of Schools of Ohio Risk Sharing Authority (SORSA) and has over 30 years of insurance industry experience.  Prior to joining SORSA, Tom was the Deputy Director of Operations with the County Commissioners Association of Ohio (CCAO).  His experience includes being an elected County Commissioner in Williams County Ohio, a Board member and Past President of County Risk Sharing Authority (CORSA), Board member and Interim Managing Director of County Employee Benefit Consortium of Ohio (CEBCO), a member of a local school board of education, and he also co-owned and operated an independent insurance agency.  

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Deep Dive: Winter Business Operations Hot Topics 2024-2025
02/05/2025 at 8:45 AM (EST)   |  6 hours, 15 minutes  |  Attendance Required
02/05/2025 at 8:45 AM (EST)   |  6 hours, 15 minutes  |  Attendance Required
Winter Bus Ops: Legal Update - Implications of New Legislation Impacting Business Operations
02/05/2025 at 9:00 AM (EST)  |  60 minutes
02/05/2025 at 9:00 AM (EST)  |  60 minutes
Winter Bus Ops: Challenges with Transporting Non-Public Students & Potential Solutions
02/05/2025 at 10:15 AM (EST)  |  60 minutes
02/05/2025 at 10:15 AM (EST)  |  60 minutes
Winter Bus Ops: Bidding/Procurement Discussion
02/05/2025 at 11:30 AM (EST)  |  60 minutes
02/05/2025 at 11:30 AM (EST)  |  60 minutes
Winter Bus Ops: Roundtable
02/05/2025 at 1:15 PM (EST)  |  30 minutes
02/05/2025 at 1:15 PM (EST)  |  30 minutes
Winter Bus Ops: Insurance Deep Dive - What Coverages Do We Need, Not Need
02/05/2025 at 2:00 PM (EST)  |  60 minutes
02/05/2025 at 2:00 PM (EST)  |  60 minutes
Course Survey
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4.50 Contact Hours credits  |  No certificate available
4.50 Contact Hours credits  |  No certificate available