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PC-based attendees
Required: Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server
Macintosh®-based attendees
Required: Mac OS® X 10.5 or newer
Webinar registration is $50 for OSSBA members, and $100 for nonmembers. Each registration is valid for one computer. Multiple people may share a computer to watch, but each school board member who needs board credit must have an individual registration.
To register for a webinar online, click here. Webinar registration is due one business day prior to the webinar. All webinars begin at noon (CST) unless otherwise indicated.
February 14, 2012 (This webinar was previously scheduled for Feb. 8, 2012.)
Activity Funds (FIN)
Presenters:
Nancy McKay, Educational Financial Consultant
James Murray, OSSBA Staff Attorney
Activity funds are the most flexible funds at schools. Unfortunately, this flexibility can lead to mistakes or event theft of school funds. This webinar will explore how activity funds are set up, common problems with activity funds, and ways to keep your school safe. Handouts are below:
Handout 1
Handout 2
Handout 3
Handout 4
March 14, 2012
Common Core Standards (EDU)
Presenters:
Dr. Cindy Koss, Deer Creek Public Schools
James Murray, OSSBA Staff Attorney
April 11, 2012
Unemployment Compensation (LEG)
Presenters:
Jessica Sherrill, OSSBA Staff Attorney and Director of OPSUCA
James Murray, OSSBA Staff Attorney
May 9, 2012
School Board Ethics (ETH)
Presenters:
Julie Miller, OSSBA General Counsel
James Murray, OSSBA Staff Attorney
June 13, 2012
New Laws 2012 (NEW LAWS)
Presenters:
Shelley Shelby, OSSBA Staff Attorney and Director of Legislative Services
James Murray, OSSBA Staff Attorney