Managing human resources is a big job. No matter the size of the district, it is crucial that school leaders understand the importance of recruiting, retaining and leading quality teachers and support professionals. It is also important for school leaders to understand the various federal employment laws and to give them management tools, knowledge and confidence to handle employment matters. Join the OSSBA Employment Services Team, along with our special guests, for our full-day HR Academy where we’ll discuss best practices and legal requirements related to personnel management. The Academy will benefit administrators, human resource personnel, business managers, payroll staff and other school professionals that deal with personnel issues.

• 9–9:10 a.m. • Welcome
• 9:10–10:30 a.m. • Understanding the Fair Labor Standards Act (FSLA) • Special Guest: Jessica Parker, Community Outreach & Resource Planning Specialist, US Department of Labor Wage & Hour Specialist
• 10:40–11:30 a.m. • Best Practices for Employee Recruitment
• 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m. • Employee Leave: Understanding Employee Leave Laws and Managing Employee Leave
• 12:20–1 p.m. • Lunch (provided)
• 1–1:50 p.m. • Harassment: Employee Investigations
• 2–2:50 p.m. • Employee Retention: Discussion of Strategies
• 2:50–3 p.m. • Q & A

**The OSSBA member portal is experiencing temporary technical difficulties. This means members are currently unable to register for events through the portal or view board member credits. Registration for recorded or upcoming events is now available by clicking here. We will respond as quickly as possible with confirmation details after we receive the completed registration. Learn more here.**

Workshop materials will be available for registered attendees the morning of the workshop through the OSSBA member portal.

Online registration is available through the OSSBA member portal. For information or questions about the member portal, please contact Lisa Deaton or Jennifer Carel by email with your name, district, and email address or call 888.528.3571.

The HR Academy is FREE for OSSBA Employment Services Members.

Registration is $150 for OSSBA members that are not OSSBA Employment Services members, $300 for non-OSSBA members. Registrations are due on or before November 26. Notice of cancellation must be received in writing by the registration due date for a refund (less a $25 cancellation fee). No refunds will be offered after the due date. Registrations after the deadline (including on-site) are $175 ($350 for non-members).

Seating will be limited to enable social distancing and masks are required. Masks will be available at check-in.