Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Pre-Board Candidate Workshop

The latest edition of the Ohio School Board Association (OSBA) newsletter came in the mail yesterday, and there is a notice within its pages of a free workshop for people who are thinking about running for school board.

The workshop will describe the roles and responsibilities of boardmanship and requirements of running for a seat on a local board of education. Scheduled for Saturday, July 25 from 10 to noon, the workshop will be led by two veteran OSBA staff members. They will allow time for questions as well.

Space is limited! If anyone is interested, you should contact OSBA Workshop Specialist Laurie Miller at (614) 540-4000; (800) 589-OSBA; or email L_Miller@osba-ohio.org to register.
The OSBA website also has more information for candidates: www.osba-ohio.org/boardcan.htm and you can learn about this and other board candidate workshops at www.osba-ohio.org/training.htm
Check it out!

Congrats to Dave Smith!

The Ohio School Bus Mechanics Association administered a written test April 8, 2009 to determine who will represent Ohio in this national competition scheduled for September 22-25, 2009 at Michelin American in Greenville, South Carolina. Three school bus technicians tied for first place - Emmett Deligatti, Brian Henderson and David Smith Jr. A hands-on diagnostic test was given to determine who will represent Ohio in the America's Best School Bus Technician contest.
The Ohio School Bus Mechanics Association is proud to announce the winner of the Ohio competition for the best school bus technician. David Smith, Jr. (Swanton Local Schools) will represent Ohio in the America's Best School Bus Technician's Training and Skills Competition.
This national competition will be held at Michelin America in Greenville, South Carolina, September 22-25, 2009.
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The above article was shared with us last Friday. Congratulations to Dave Smith!!