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Leadership for LearningOhio School Boards Association 2016Nov. 13-16, Capital 2016 Greater Columbus Conference Convention Center Meet the challenges of servant leadership at the 2016 OSBA Capital Conference In 1956, OSBA hosted its first statewide conference. Since then, hundreds of thousands of public education leaders have enhanced their skills at what has become one of the nation’s premier education conventions — the OSBA Capital Conference and Trade Show. The 61st annual conference, which is expected to draw more than 9,000 attendees, is set for Nov. 13-16 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. I had the opportunity to speak to a leadership class at Wright State University-Lake Campus after traveling around the state for the OSBA spring conferences. After I finished, students discussed the roles of school boards. They concluded that school board members are servant leaders. Servant leadership isn’t afraid to stay engaged with difficult issues, be it ever-changing funding models, charged political or social issues or criticism from those who would seek to dismantle public education. What drives us is our commitment to the most important asset we have: our children and their future. How do we remain ready to meet the challenges of servant leadership? We do it through engagement, collaboration and top-quality continuing education, all of which you will find at the 2016 Capital Conference. The conference offers: l Highly acclaimed keynote speakers bringing their insights and inspiration to the General Sessions, Early Bird Workshop, OSBA Black Caucus dinner and Conference Luncheon. l More than 150 workshops, seminars and learning sessions focusing on the latest challenges facing public education. l The 18th annual Student Achievement Fair, showcasing Ohio’s top student programs and entertainment groups. l The largest education trade exhibition in the nation, filled with all the goods and services school districts need to succeed. l Countless opportunities to network with education leaders from around the state and beyond to share challenges, ideas and solutions. As a committed continuous learner, I encourage you to join me at the OSBA Capital Conference. Come, get involved, see innovative ideas and share your experiences. Together we can make a difference in public education in Ohio. I look forward to seeing you and your leadership team in November. Eric K. Germann 2016 OSBA president Board member, Lincolnview Local (Van Wert) and Vantage Career Center Strive for educational excellence through leadership and learning For six decades, the OSBA Capital Conference and Trade Show has delivered forward-looking professional development to you and your school management team. It has become a cornerstone for helping create the best possible learning environment for students. This annual event provides the training, information and resources you need to meet the countless, ever-changing tasks and issues facing Ohio’s public schools. In other words, school board members, administrators and staff must be committed to lifelong learning. With that focus, the conference — in its 61st year — draws over 9,000 people to Columbus for four days of learning, sharing and fellowship that leave attendees committed to their students, schools and communities. Expanded learning opportunities The Capital Conference is full of valuable learning options, including inspiring and enlightening keynote speakers and more than 150 learning sessions, workshops and seminars led by top experts in their fields. The conference is the only professional development event in Ohio aimed at meeting the needs of public school management teams. This year, a new time slot of learning sessions — the “core curriculum” of the conference — has been added to Monday and Tuesday. Also, four free sessions led by OSBA experts have been added to Sunday afternoon. Find out what works The Capital Conference brings you countless opportunities to network, share ideas and seek solutions with education leaders from Ohio and elsewhere. The 18th annual Student Achievement Fair, highlighting the best student programs in the state, will feature 100 booths, as well as student musicians and an art display. The Trade Show, the largest education-related trade exhibition in the U.S., offers more than 550 vendor booths displaying goods and services your district needs to succeed. Speakers who engage and inspire The General Session speakers are actor and activist Ernie Hudson; education advocate Steven Michael Quezada, an award- winning actor who currently serves as a school board member in New Mexico; and Emmy-winning journalist and TV host Leeza Gibbons. The Early Bird Workshop opens the conference with Jeff Nischwitz, who has been “waking up” business and association audiences across the country with his messages about conscious leadership. The first Conference Luncheon will bring you together with peers for a collaboration event. Archie Griffin, the former Ohio State University running back and college football’s only two-time Heisman Trophy winner, will speak at the second luncheon. The OSBA Black Caucus dinner will feature Dr. Rodney D. Coates, a professor and director of the Black World Studies program at Miami Univeristy. A learning experience like no other With the numerous challenges facing public school leaders, the Capital Conference is the “must-attend” event of the year. The lessons it provides will benefit your schools for years to come. The money invested in training will repay itself through increased student achievement and more efficient district operations. Commit to leading your school district into the future. Be a lifetime learner and register for the Capital Conference today. 1 Inspiring General Session speakers Ernie Hudson Steven Michael Quezada Leeza Gibbons actor, activist actor, school board member Emmy-winning journalist, host Monday, Nov. 14, 10:15 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, 10:15 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, 10:15 a.m. Ernie Hudson is considered one of When it comes to show business in Leeza Gibbons is one of the most Hollywood’s iconic working actors, with the thriving entertainment community of well-known pop-culture icons on the air. an impressive list of credits and awards. Albuquerque, N.M., Steven Michael In addition to her impressive background His body of work includes the films Quezada is in a class all his own. An actor, in entertainment and news media, she is “Ghostbusters,” “Ghostbusters 2,” “Miss comedian, producer, writer, teacher and a New York Times best-selling author Congeniality” and “Miss Congeniality 2,” humanitarian, Quezada is best known for and an advocate for health care, and TV’s “Law and Order,” “How I Met playing Drug Enforcement Administration wellness and caregiving. Your Mother” and the series “Oz.” Agent Steve Gomez on the award- She has served as on-camera host of His road to fame, however, had its winning TV show “Breaking Bad,” for numerous entertainment news and talk share of hardships. Hudson was raised in which he received a Screen Actors Guild shows ranging from “Entertainment the housing projects of Benton Harbor, Award. He also has appeared in the films Tonight” to her award-winning daytime Mich., in a time when civil rights had a “Blood Brothers,” “Kites” and “Love talk show, “Leeza.” She now hosts the long road ahead. The odds were more in Ranch” and in TV series such as syndicated TV news magazine show favor of him spending a life in prison than “Wildfire,” “Crash” and “In Plain Sight.” “America Now” and the weekly TV news having a successful life in Hollywood. Quezada is an education advocate show “My Generation,” for which she Whether it was reconciling the loss of his and an elected member of the won a Daytime Emmy Award. mother and the absence of a father, Albuquerque Public Schools Board of Gibbons has become a leading voice gaining the reputation of being the Education. He does stand-up comedy for issues facing family caregivers. When toughest kid in school, serving in the and is renowned for his charitable work. her mother and grandmother were Marine Corps, attending Yale University, He has raised money for Youth struggling with Alzheimer’s disease, she raising his sons as a single father or Development Incorporated (YDI) and the created the Leeza Gibbons Memory overcoming racism in the entertainment Boys and Girls Clubs of America. He also Foundation, which runs programs industry, Hudson was supported first and has devoted time to YDI Actors Core, Mi offering free services for family foremost by his grandmother, who Voz, Elev8 and gang intervention caregivers and encourages them to call taught him patience and graciousness. programs sponsored by YDI and has on their courage and strength for the The wisdom Hudson has gained allows taught acting classes to local kids. long journey ahead. him to relate to struggling individuals and Through his late-night talk show “The In 2013, she published “Take 2: Your communities. He understands the After After Party with Steven Michael Guide to Creating Happy Endings and challenges of overcoming seemingly Quezada,” he has provided on-the-job New Beginnings,” a personal growth insurmountable problems and inspires training for future filmmakers, including guide designed to help people hit the others to always persevere. students from the Digital Arts & reset button on their lives. Her uplifting Monday’s General Session is sponsored Technology Academy in Albuquerque. and positive personality shines through by Ennis Britton Co. LPA; Pepple & Tuesday’s General Session sponsors in this New York Times best-seller. Waggoner Ltd.; Ross, Sinclaire & are Scott Scriven LLP and Squire Patton Wednesday’s General Session is Associates LLC; and Walter Haverfield LLP. Boggs (US) LLP. sponsored by CompManagement. 2 Special events offer fresh insights Early Bird Workshop Capital Conference Luncheons Jeff Nischwitz Capital Conference Luncheons will be held Nov. 14 leadership expert and 15. Doors open at noon. Registration is $55 per Sunday, Nov. 13, luncheon; contact your treasurer to register.

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