NEWS, NOTES
Digital Issue II • Winter 2018
& Notices
OHIO SCHOOLS COUNCIL
SAVE THE DATE Lunch and Learn: Understand Critical Components of a District Safety Assessment on December 13
OSC can lend expert assistance on a variety of School Safety programs. Join us on December 13 from 9 am-noon to learn more about the components of a successful district safety assessment including how to identify strengths and vulnerabilities, the benefits of an assessment protocol and more! Free Lunch Included. Why Do a Safety Assessment?
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Identify strengths Identify vulnerabilities Identify new and emerging threats Identify training need Identify need for physical security improvements Prioritize remediation activities
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OSC PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT: JOIN US JANUARY 8!
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GCSSA In-Service Session to provide comprehensive program focused on school safety issues. FREE LUNCH PROVIDED.
On January 8, OSC partner organization, the Greater Cleveland School Superintendents’ Association, will host a unique series of presentations aimed at addressing school safety. The session, sponsored by RBC Capital Markets, will focus on 3 key components of school safety, including researched-based practices to help protect students from gun violence, crisis communications and options for financing security improvements. All are welcome to attend, so please invite your building staff, school counselors, SROs, safety directors and anyone else you feel will benefit from this informative session. Free lunch will be provided.
GCSSA In-Service Session Agenda Tuesday, January 8; 2019
Session One: 9:30-11 Sandy Hook Promise “Know the Signs Program” Research-based programs and practices to help protect children from gun violence. Presented by Mark Barden – Managing Director, Sandy Hook Promise (View Bio) Session Two: 11:15-12:30 pm “Crisis Communications and Your School” Presented by Mr. Thomas Fladung – Managing Partner, Hennes Communications (View Bio) Session Three: 12:30-1:30 pm (LUNCH INCLUDED) “Options for Financing Security Improvements” Presented by Kent Cashell – RBC Capital Markets Location: Educational Service Center of Northeast Ohio (6393 Oak Tree Blvd., Independence) Sponsor: RBC Capital Markets Cost: FREE OSC/GCSSA | 6393 Oak Tree Blvd., Suite 377 | Independence, Ohio 44131 216.447.3100
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FIRSTENERGY REBATE PROGRAM W/ COSE Take advantage of thousands of dollars available to you through FirstEnergy Utility Rebate Incentives! www.osconline.org
The OSC is excited to announce a new partnership with COSE that will aid school districts in obtaining substantial rebates available through FirstEnergy on everyday items like lighting, HVAC, computers and specialty equipment.
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If your school district is a Power4Schools/FirstEnergy customer (Ohio Edison, Toledo Edison, or Cleveland Illuminating) and an OSC member, together with COSE, the OSC will assist you in the process of capturing cash rebates for historical, current and future projects. If you are interested in participating, please complete the form linked below. Once completed, OSC Utilities Manager, Barb DelRoso, will reach out to get you started with the process.
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OSC PARTNERS WITH OHIO TACTICAL OFFICERS ASSOCIATION TO EXPAND SAFETY SERVICE OFFERINGS Take advantage of customized and affordable school safety training options in your district
Through our recent partnership with the Ohio Tactical Officers Association, the OSC is excited to expand our safety program to include customized and affordable training options to your district staff. In addition to School Security Emergency Plan assistance, OSC now offers on-site Customized Active Threat Training, Security Staff Training and Self Aid/Buddy Aid Training.
Email Larry Tomec at ltomec@osconline.org to learn more.
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PRG is a national leader in providing school districts a Healthcare Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) through The PRIME Choice Plan for retiree’s Separation Pay. Separation Pay can include Sick Pay, Vacation Pay, Early Retirement Incentive Plans and others. The PRIME Choice Plan offers a Tax-Free option for healthcare expenses in addition to a 403b Special Pay Plan’s Tax-Deferred option for your retirees’ Separation Pay.
For questions, Brent Sampson or Greg Ring (former Superintendent of ESC of Lorain County) at PRG can be reached at 1-801-669-3593 or by email at bsampson@prginfo.net.
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Upcoming Events Join us for An upcoming Lunch & Learn Don’t miss out on our FREE Lunch and Learn series designed to help your district manage pertinent issues. Topics include Critical Components of a District Safety Assessment, Building, Roofing and Disaster Recovery Services, Mitigating Internal and External Financial Security Threats and more.
December: Critical Components of a District Safety Assessment Thursday, Dec. 13; 9 am-Noon
Topics Include: “Why do a safety assessment?” Presented by Tim Del Vecchio, OSC Consultant for Security Services “Comprehensive Visitor Check-In Solution” • School Gate Guardian - Pro - Operator Assisted • Classroom Guardian School Door Security Presented by Gary Ell and Mark Michel of Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. “Assessment Protocol & Follow-up” Presented by Tim Del Vecchio, OSC Consultant for Security Services ___
January: Building, Roofing and Disaster Recovery Services Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019; 9am-noon
Enjoy a flurry of Savings with OSC eBuy
Through the OSC eBuy Cooperative Purchasing Portal users can easily search for OSC awarded products, price compare and take advantage of customized workflow & approval routes. If you’re interested in additional functionality, the OSC Sponsored Marketplace allows for financial integration with eFinance Plus, State Software (USAS) and more! U s e t h e O S C e B u y C r e d i t Vo u c h e r b e l o w v a l u e d a t $ 1 0 0 for school and office supplies & more!
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Limit one credit voucher per district. 2018 OSC Winter eBuy We b i n a r o r Wo r k s h o p a t t e n d a n c e r e q u i r e d . M u s t m a ke a t l e a s t $ 2 0 0 w o r t h o f p u r c h a s e s t h r o u g h t h e O S C Aw a r d e d Ve n d o r s w i t h i n t h e O S C e B u y p o r t a l . Vo u c h e r s w i l l b e s e n t e l e c t r o n i c a l l y f o l l o w i n g meeting participation. Credit will be issued via check. O n e c r e d i t p e r d i s t r i c t , p e r y e a r. O f f e r e x p i r e s M a r c h 3 1 , 2 0 1 9
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W i n t e r e B u y We b i n a r S c h e d u l e : Tuesday, December 18; 10 am Thursday, January 17; 10 am Wednesday, February 13; 10 am Wednesday, March 13; 10 am
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February: Mitigating Internal and External Financial Security Threats Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019; 9am-noon Special Thanks to our event Sponsors!
Wishing you joy and light this holiday season! REGISTER NOW!
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“The Changing Context of Education in the US”
DR. LINDA DARLING- HAMMOND Charles E. Ducommun Professor of Education Emeritus at the Stanford Graduate School of Education and President and CEO of the Learning Policy Institute. In Partnership with Cleveland State’s Center for Educational Leadership.
Friday, January 25, 2019
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
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CALENDAR of EVENTS: JAN-JUNE JAN.
GCSSA In-Service Session:
Tuesday, January 8; 2019 Session One: 9:30-11 Sandy Hook Promise “Know the Signs Program” Research-based programs and practices to help protect children from gun violence. Session Two: 11:15-12:30 pm “Crisis Communications and Your School” Presented by Mr. Thomas Fladung Managing Partner, Hennes Communications. Session Three: 12:30-1:30 pm (LUNCH INCLUDED) “Options for Financing Security Improvements” Presented by Kent Cashell of RBC Capital Markets Location: Educational Service Center of Northeast Ohio (6393 Oak Tree Blvd., Independence) Sponsor: RBC Capital Markets Cost: FREE
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Presented by Mr. Michael Hanna, Squire Patton Boggs and Mr. David Smith Tuesday, March 5, 2019 Time: 9 am; Program: 9:30-11 am Location: Educational Service Center of Northeast Ohio (6393 Oak Tree Blvd., Independence) Cost: FREE
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GCSSA In-Service Session: “The Changing Context of Education in the US”
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Annual Spring Social
Tuesday, April 30, 2019; 6:30 pm Location: Shoreby Club (40 Shoreby Drive, Bratenahl) Sponsors: RBC Capital Markets & PSI Cost: $35/person
GCSSA In-Service Session “Transforming Schools thru Personalized Learning”
Presented by Mr. Justin Wells, Executive Director of Envision Partners. In Partnership with the Educational Service Center of Northeast Ohio. Tuesday, May 7, 2019 Time: 9 am; Program: 9:30-11 am Location: Educational Service Center of Northeast Ohio (6393 Oak Tree Blvd., Independence)
Presented by Dr. Linda Darling-Hammond, Charles E. Ducommun Professor of Education Emeritus at the Stanford Graduate School of Education and President and CEO of the Learning Policy Institute. In Partnership with Cleveland State’s Center for Educational Leadership. Friday, January 25, 2019 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
GCSSA In-Service Session: “Annual Legal Update”
OSC ASSEMBLY MEETING
11 am Please be sure to attend or submit your proxy! Cost: FREE
JUNE
GCSSA In-Service Session: “Year-End Luncheon and Legislative Update”
Presented by Dr. Dave Axner, Mr. Tom Ash & Dr. Kirk Hamilton of BASA Wednesday, June 5, 2019 Registration/Social: 11-11:30 am Program/Luncheon: Noon-1:30 pm Location: Embassy Suites Independence (5800 Rockside Woods, Independence) Sponsor: Grady Enterprises, Inc Cost: $35/person (current) $20/person (retired)
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