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All-Ohio School Board announced • 2020 Media Honor Roll recipients Capital Conference 2020 • Volume 64, Issue 6 J OURNALOHIO SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION Conference showcases learning, leading Is your school properly insured? Schools have specific insurance needs and the Ohio School Plan understands those needs. In addition to providing traditional FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: coverage, we have responded to evolving member insurance needs Jason Chapman – State Manager by developing specialized coverages, including violence, fiduciary, E [email protected] P 800-288-6821 | C 419-230-5790 and finding for recovery. We also provide property appraisals as part of your membership. ohioschoolplan.org OHIO SCHOOL PLAN IS AN ENDORSED SERVICE OF OSBA. 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