NEWS, NOTES
Digital Issue V • Fall 2019
& Notices
OHIO SCHOOLS COUNCIL
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GREATER CLEVELAND SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENTS’ ASSOCIATION
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OSC PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT:
P4S NEGOTIATES HISTORICAL AGREEMENT WITH ENGIE RESOURCES TO SUPPLY COST-EFFECTIVE ELECTRICITY TO YOUR SCHOOLS We’ll be at the OSBA Trade Show! Stop by and see us Nov. 11-12 at Booths 1015 & 1017 or join us on Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 9:30 am for a Electricity market and Power4Schools update session.
We are excited to announce that we have reached an agreement with ENGIE Resources to supply electricity to our Power4Schools customers beginning in January 2020 at the conclusion of P4S contract with FES. Most notably, ENGIE Resources will offer our members a smart, Energy-Only, fixed price product for $.03194/kWh for 24 months. There is also an alternative - and equally competitive - option that will include components beyond the Energy-Only product offering, with pricing structure similar to your current agreement.
QUESTIONS? CLICK HERE TO VIEW OUR FAQ ONLINE!
If you have questions or would like to join the program, please feel free to contact Barb DelRoso at bdelroso@osconline.org.
WANT TO LEARN MORE? JOIN US AT OSBA CAPITAL CONFERENCE FOR AN INFO-PACKED SESSION! Electricity market and Power4Schools update 9:30 AM | Tuesday, Nov 12 | Room: B 242–243
OSC/GCSSA | 6393 Oak Tree Blvd., Suite 377 | Independence, Ohio 44131 216.447.3100
Session Description: Whether you have a basic or more advanced knowledge about purchasing electricity, information on the status of current electricity markets and what drives them is valuable. Learn about the Power4Schools program, of which OSBA is a participant. Power4Schools is endorsed by OSBA, BASA, OASBO and the Ohio Schools Council.
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A N I N V I TAT I O N F R O M
1-888-OHIOCOMP and The Ohio Schools Council cordially invite you to a Pre OSBA Trade Show Dinner WHEN Sunday, November 10th, 2019 5:00 pm
WHERE Gordon Biersch Brewery 401 North Front Street Columbus, OH 43215 | 614-246-2900
R . S . V . P. Please respond by November 4th to Wendy Sergent: wendy.s@1-888-ohiocomp.com
You’re Invited! Monday, November 11th; 6pm
Cocktails and Heavy Hors d’oeuvres! Food & Beverages compliments of:
WHEN: Monday, November 11th LOCATION: Bar Louie-504 Park St. Columbus, 43215 TIME: 6pm
Please RSVP with the number of guests attending to jhixson@whgardiner.com by 11/4/19.
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OSC Safety Academy WEDNESDAY, NOV. 20, 2019 “Preparing and Handling Emergencies on your School Transportation Vehicles” WEDNESDAY, DEC. 18, 2019 “Beyond the Active Shooter - Handling other Emergencies that come your way” Emergency Responses other than Active Shooter Kevin Friis - Emergency Management Supervisor at Cuyahoga County WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2020 “Building and Infrastructure Hardening Tactics” TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2020 “Selecting, Training and Contracting a Skilled and Successful SRO Team”
Good News! Each Safety Academy session satisfies the 2-hour green year BWC safety training requirement!
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OSC offers very competitive pricing through GFS + Your district can Earn up to 2.5% back in rebates!
Purchase 90% of your Everyday Food Essentials items from GFS, excluding fresh produce, fresh bread, and dairy, and you will collect up to 2.5% at the end of the year. To join, sign the Prime Vendor Agreement and return to Kelly Rocco at krocco@osconline.org. The rebate starts as soon as you submit the form to OSC and it is accepted by GFS, so don’t delay and join today! Questions? Contact Kelly Rocco at 216-447-3100 (ext. 6101).
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Did you know? The Ohio Schools Council offers volume pricing on:
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Farm to School for Food Service: locally grown fruits and vegetables, minimally processed fruit and vegetables, and value-added products sourced with at least 2 ingredients from Ohio such as tortilla chips, cheese, greek yogurt, and cookie and pizza dough. Our awarded vendors for Regions II, III and IV are Oberlin Food Hub and Quarry Hill Orchard (specific apples/nectarines only) and for Region I, V and VI is Bauman Orchard (apples only). Bakery: Nickles Bakery Milk & Dairy: Borden Dairy of Ohio for Regions II, III and IV and Smith Foods for Region I Dishwashing Supplies: Ecolab, Inc. Cafeteria Supplies: Joshen Paper & Packing and The Platinum Packaging Group Ice Cream: Hershey’s Ice Cream
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THERE’S STILL TIME TO PARTICIPATE IN THE OSC FALL BUS BID! Board resolution/approval deadline is OCTOBER 18
In need of a new bus for your district? There’s still time to participate in the Fall Bus bid! OSC makes the process seamless by handling legal notices and bidding, not to mention options for trade-in. Don’t delay. Follow these simple steps below to participate.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD & COMPLETE 2. Pass Board Resolution and submit a copy to OSC by Oct. 18, 2019 DOWNLOAD RESOLUTION 1. Complete Bus Bid Survey ASAP
3. Review Bus Bid Summary (to be sent on 10/25/19) 4. Purchase buses at OSC Volume Discount!
1. Complete Bus Bid Survey ASAP
2. Pass Board Resolution and submit a copy to the OSC by Oct. 18 2019
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3. Review Bus Bid Summary (to be sent on 10/25/19)
4. Purchase buses at OSC Volume Discount
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"Excellence Through Equity" featuring Dr. Pedro A. Noguera Distinguished Professor of Education at the Graduate School of Education and Information Studies and Faculty Director for the Center for the Transformation of Schools at UCLA THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2019 LECTURE AND BREAKFAST | 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Event will be held at THE UNION CLUB OF CLEVELAND | 1211 EUCLID AVENUE
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CALENDAR of EVENTS: OCT-FEB OCTOBER-FEBRUARY OCT.
JAN.
GCSSA In-Service Session:
FEB.
GCSSA In-Service Session: “Paying the Price: College Costs, Financial Aid, and the Betrayal of the American Dream”
GCSSA In-Service Session: “Influence of social, economic and demographic trends on schools” Presented by Dr. Pedro Noguera, Distinguished Professor of education at UCLA. In Partnership with Cleveland State’s Center for Educational Leadership. Session One: Thursday, October 17, 2019
Registration: 9 am; Program: 9:30-11 am Location: Union Club of Cleveland (1211 Euclid Ave., Cleveland) Cost: $25/person
GCSSA In-Service Session:
Session Two: Thursday, October 17, 2019 11:30 am-1 pm Location: City Club of Cleveland (850 Euclid Ave.; 2nd Floor, Cleveland) Cost: $25/person CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
DEC.
GCSSA In-Service Session: “Leading for Social Justice”
Presented by Ms. Huda Essa, founder of Culture Links LLC and TEDx Speaker In Partnership with the Educational Service Center of Northeast Ohio. Tuesday, December 10, 2019 Registration: 9 am; Program: 9:30-11 am Location: Educational Service Center of Northeast Ohio (6393 Oak Tree Blvd., Independence) Cost: FREE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
“Every Day Courage for School Leaders” Presented by Dr. Cathy Lassiter, Ed.D., education consultant with over 30 years experience as a public school teacher, principal and central office administrator. Author of “The Secrets and Simple Truths of High-Performing School Cultures.” In Partnership with the Educational Service Center of Northeast Ohio. Monday, January 13, 2020 Registration: 9 am; Program: 9:30-11 am Location: Educational Service Center of Northeast Ohio (6393 Oak Tree Blvd., Independence) Sponsor: TBD Cost: FREE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
Presented by Sara Goldrick-Rab, Professor of Higher Education Policy & Sociology at Temple University and Founding Director of the Hope Center for College, Community, and Justice in Philadelphia. In Partnership with Cleveland State’s Center for Educational Leadership. Friday, February 21, 2020 Session One: Registration: 9 am; Program: 9:30-11 am Location: Union Club of Cleveland (1211 Euclid Ave., Cleveland) Cost: $25/person Session Two: 11:30 am-1 pm Location: City Club of Cleveland (850 Euclid Ave.; 2nd Floor, Cleveland) Cost: $25/person CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
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