WEBINARS &
WORKSHOPS
Recorded webinars and workshops offer school board members, administrators and other district employees a convenient option for learning new information and receiving required training.
Registration is as listed for OSSBA members, and non-members pay double the member rate. 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 recorded webinar or workshop, please click on the registration link or log into the member portal.**
For information or questions about the member portal, please contact Lisa Deaton by email with your name, district, and email address or call 888.528.3571.
| Workshop | Credit Hour(s) | Credit Type(s) | Description | Length (hours) | Cost | Registration Link |
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| Anatomy of a Meeting Presented by the OSSBA team | 1 | Open Meeting Act | OSSBA’s legal team has board meeting best practices down to a science! The team answers questions and more in this session that dissects all the important aspects of a school board meeting. | 1 | $60 | REGISTER |
| Executive Session: Keeping it Legal Presented by: Julie Miller and Ann Caine | 1 | Open Meeting Act | Executive sessions play a critical role in effective board governance when conducted in compliance with state law. Join Julie and Ann as they discuss the legal parameters and best practices for executive sessions. | 1 | $60 | REGISTER |
NEW! Right to Know: Complying with the Open Records Act Presented by: Julie Miller and Anne Beck | 1 | Open Meeting Act | Join Anne Beck and Julie Miller for a discussion about maintaining public records, complying with the Oklahoma Open Records Act, and organizing/storing documents effectively. | 1 | $60 | REGISTER |
Sunshine: Understanding the Open Records Act Presented by: Julie Miller and Kim Bishop | 1 | Open Meeting Act | Join the OSSBA team and Oklahoma Press Association Executive Vice President Mark Thomas for a conversation about what constitutes a public record, how emerging technology affects access to public records, and the important relationship between transparency and community trust. | 1 | $60 | REGISTER |
NEW! OSSBA Town Hall: Vaccine Update and Open Meeting Act Changes Presented by: Shawn Hime, Julie Miller and Anne Beck | 1 | Open Meeting Act | Join OSSBA Executive Director Shawn Hime, Deputy Executive Director and General counsel Julie Miller and Digital Governance Specialist Anne Beck for a conversation about new changes to the Open Meeting Act that will allow boards to meet virtually. | 1 | Free | REGISTER |
| Workshop | Credit Hour(s) | Credit Type(s) | Description | Length (hours) | Cost | Registration Link |
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Budget Update: Understanding Mid-Term State Aid Adjustments and COVID Relief Funding Presented by: Shawn Hime, Joe Siano | 1 | Finance | Join OSSBA Executive Director Shawn Hime and Associate Executive Director Joe Siano for a conversation about mid-term state aid adjustments and the new federal stimulus funding. We’ll explain discuss the data behind the mid-year adjustment how the new relief funding can be spent. | 1 | Free | REGISTER |
| Investing in Students and the Future: Effective Capital Improvement Planning for Schools Presented by: Joe Siano, Amber Graham Fitzgerald, Danny Jardine | 2 | Finance and Ethics | Join us as we discuss best practices for developing and successfully communicating a comprehensive capital investment plan that will garner support from local voters and transform education for your students. | 2 | $100 | REGISTER |
| Minding the Money: Student Activity Funds Oversight Presented by: Shawn Hime, Joe Siano, Tony Childers | 1 | Finance | We’ll provide an overview of the law related to activity funds and will discuss the responsibilities placed on board members and school employees in appropriately handling activity fund accounts. | 1 | $60 | REGISTER |
| School Finance Basics Presented by: Shawn Hime, Joe Siano, Tony Childers | 1 | Finance, Treasurer/ Encumbrance Clerk | Minding the budget and ensuring it aligns with the district’s vision and priorities is one of the school board’s most important functions. Join our panel for a back-to-basics review of school funding, including the state aid formula, revenue sources, budgeting, audits and more. | 1 | $60 | REGISTER |
Strategic Budgeting Presented by: Shawn Hime, Joe Siano | 1 | Finance, Treasurer/ Encumbrance Clerk | Join us for a conversation about aligning your district’s budget with its vision, the budgeting outlook for the next few years and stimulus funding. | 1 | $60 | REGISTER |
| Understanding CareerTech FinancePresented by: Joe Siano, Tony Pivec, Diane Durham | 1 | Finance, Treasurer/ Encumbrance Clerk | Join OSSBA Associate Executive Director Dr. Joe Siano, Indian Capital Technology Center Superintendent Tony Pivec and Autry Technology Center Chief Financial Officer Diane Durham for a review of CareerTech finance basics and budgeting. | 1 | $60 | REGISTER |
| Workshop | Credit Hour(s) | Credit Type(s) | Description | Length (hours) | Cost | Registration Link |
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| Board and Superintendent Roles and Responsibilities: The Basics Presented by: Ann Caine, Joe Siano, Julie Miller | 1 | Ethics | Children and communities are best served when local school districts have a strong governance team. Join us for a discussion about the proper roles and responsibilities for superintendents and board members and the qualities of an effective governance team. | 1 | $60 | REGISTER |
| Board and Superintendent Roles and Responsibilities: Beyond the Basics Presented by: Ann Caine, Joe Siano | 1 | Ethics | A deeper dig into how boards and superintendents can engage in visionary leadership and work together to ensure student success. | 1 | $60 | REGISTER |
| Board’s Role in Employment Presented by: Kim Bishop, Tony Childers | 1 | Ethics | Employment matters can be one of the most challenging areas for school board members to navigate. We’ll cover the legal parameters governing the board member’s role in employment matters, the basics of employee contracts, due process for district employees and more. | 1 | $60 | REGISTER |
| By the Book: 2020-2021 Student Handbook Presented by: Julie Miller | 2 | Ethics | A discussion of the issues that districts are required to address in 2020-2021 student handbooks and recommendations for optional policies that could also be included at the discretion of each school district. | 2 | $100 | REGISTER |
| Communicating in Difficult SituationsPresented by: Joe Siano, Christy Watson, Amber Graham Fitzgerald | 1 | Ethics | From managing crisis situations to dealing with contrary individuals, join as we discuss how board of education members can navigate the negativity and help propel their districts forward – even when the waters seem the roughest. | 1 | $60 | REGISTER |
| COVID-19 and the Workplace: Navigating Employment and End-of-Year Issues Presented by: Brandon Carey, Amber Graham Fitzgerald | 2 | Ethics | An overview of a variety of COVID-19 and employment-related topics including employee leave, worker’s compensation, hiring, future-planning and more. | 2 | $100 | REGISTER |
| Distance Learning: Lessons Learned Presented by: Joe Siano, Ann Caine | 1 | Ethics | A conversation about distance learning and the lessons learned when COVID-19 ended the 2019-2020 school year in an unprecedented way with every Oklahoma school moving to distance learning for the fourth quarter and ending the year without returning face-to-face. | 1 | $60 | REGISTER |
| Goal-Oriented: Delivering on the Promise of Public Education Presented by: Stephanie Hyder, Guest Panel | 1 | Ethics | Join us for a special conversation with local education leaders who involved their communities in the process of developing a 5-year strategic plan. They’ll share why it’s critical for school board members to engage in goal setting, the results of their planning work and offer advice for their fellow education leaders. | 1 | $60 | REGISTER |
| Goal-Oriented: Delivering on the Promise of Public Education – Part II Presented by: Stephanie Hyder, Guest Panel | 1 | Ethics | This strategic approach doesn’t happen by accident; it takes planning, dedication and a shared vision for the district’s future. In Part I of this series, school leaders learned from other districts that have successfully charted this course. In this webinar, Part II, you’ll learn how your district can embark on and grow through this important journey. | 1 | $60 | REGISTER |
Investing in Students and the Future: Effective Capital Improvement Planning for Schools Presented by: Joe Siano, Amber Graham Fitzgerald, Danny Jardine | 2 | Finance and Ethics | Join us as we discuss best practices for developing and successfully communicating a comprehensive capital investment plan that will garner support from local voters and transform education for your students. | 2 | $100 | REGISTER |
| Leading & Learning: Governing through Crisis Presented by: Ann Caine, Joe Siano | 1 | Ethics | A conversation about the leader’s role in crisis management. | 1 | $60 | REGISTER |
| Legislative Advocacy for Education Leaders Presented by: Shawn Hime, Joe Siano, Rooney Virgin | 2 | Ethics | We’ll give an overview of the legislative process, review the state budget outlook, discuss hot-topic issues before legislators this year, break down Gov. Kevin Stitt’s budget proposal and state-of-the-state address and talk about the critical role school board members play in legislative advocacy. | 2 | $100 | REGISTER |
NEW! Legislative Outlook Presented by: Joe Siano and Rooney Virgin | 1 | Ethics | Join OSSBA Director of Government Affairs Rooney Virgin as she discusses the legislative outlook for 2021, key education bills, legislators who will be key in hearing education-related bills and how the session may affect your school district. | 1 | Free | REGISTER |
Neutral Grounds: Religious Activities on School Premises Presented by: Tony Childers, Brandon Carey | 2 | Ethics | We’ll review some of the legal and policy considerations regarding religious activities on school premises, prayer in school, material distribution to students and requests to advertise on school property. | 2 | $100 | REGISTER |
| OSSBA Town Hall: Schools and COVID-19 Vaccinations Presented by: Shawn Hime and Keith Reed, Deputy Commissioner of Community Health Services for the Oklahoma State Department of Health | 1 | Ethics | Join OSSBA Executive Director Shawn Hime and Keith Reed, Deputy Commissioner of Community Health Services for the Oklahoma State Department of Health, for a conversation about COVID-19 vaccines and the education community. | 1 | Free | REGISTER |
| Partners in Success: Developing a Strong Board/Superintendent Team Presented by: Joe Siano, Ann Caine, Julie Miller | 1 | Ethics | We’ll discuss the keys to building a strong governance team, the importance of the superintendent evaluation, analyze scenarios and provide concrete strategies for improvement. This is a great session for board-superintendent teams to watch together. | 1 | $60 | REGISTER |
| President’s Workshop: Part 1 Presented by: Ann Caine, Brandon Carey | 1 | Ethics | Join us for a conversation about the critical legal responsibilities of a school board president, how to run effective and efficient meeting, and best leadership practices for leading a board. | 1 | $60 | REGISTER |
| President’s Workshop – Part 2 Presented by: Ann Cain and Brandon Carey | 1 | Ethics | Using the feedback from our first session, this session will focus on social medal, the basics of running a meeting (such as what do to when a board member talks too long about an agenda item) and how to work with difficult people. | 1 | $60 | REGISTER |
| Report It: Understanding Student Health and Safety Issues & Reporting Requirements Presented by: Kim Bishop, Brandon Carey | 1 | Ethics | In this workshop, we will discuss district reporting obligations related to student health and safety, including law enforcement, DHS, Title IX, and health department reporting requirements. | 1 | $60 | REGISTER |
| School Safety: Weapons on Campus Presented by: Tony Childers and Rooney Virgin | 1 | Ethics | Join OSSBA Staff Attorneys Tony Childers and Rooney Virgin for a legal overview and best practices regarding arming school personnel, open carry, students and weapons, student searches and more. | 1 | $60 | REGISTER |
Student Issues: The Board’s Role Presented by: Shawn Hime, Rooney Virgin, Julie Miller | 1 | Ethics | Many areas of board policy have a direct effect on students. This session will look at a myriad of those policies, including those of particular importance during COVID-19 like attendance, dress code, suspensions, extracurricular activities and more. | 1 | $60 | REGISTER |
| Teamwork: The Superintendent Evaluation Presented by: Ann Caine and Joe Siano | 1 | Ethics | Join Dr. Ann Caine and a distinguished panel of education leaders as they discuss what school board members need to know about evaluating a superintendent, their experiences with OSSBA’s ongoing superintendent evaluation process and how the process is helping districts build stronger governance teams. | 1 | $60 | REGISTER |
The Basics of Conducting a Superintendent Evaluation Presented by: Ann Caine, Julie Miller | 1 | Ethics | Join us for a conversation about the legal and practical aspects of the superintendent evaluation, best practices, common mistakes and the importance of the board-superintendent relationship in the evaluation process. | 1 | $60 | REGISTER |
| The Board’s Role in Policy Presented by: Brandon Carey, Julie Miller | 1 | Ethics | Setting policy is one of the most important roles of a local school board. We’ll discuss why that role is critical, best practices for creating and updating policies, and discuss how COVID-19 is affecting the school policy landscape. | 1 | $60 | REGISTER |
| Voices: Equity, Race and Student Achievement | 1 | Ethics | Join the OSSBA team, Oklahoma City Public Schools Deputy Superintendent Jason Brown and Norman Public Schools Executive Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Stephanie Williams to learn how districts can progress on the important issues of equity, race and student achievement and the critical leadership role of school board members. | 1 | Free | REGISTER |
| Why Failing to Provide Reasonable Assurance May Be Costing Your DIstrict Thousands Presented by Tony Childers and Kim Bishop | 1 | Ethics | Join OSSBA staff attorneys Tony Childers and Kim Bishop for a how-to session on providing reasonable assurance and how the process can save your district thousands of dollars annually. | 1 | $60 | REGISTER |
| Workshop | Credit Hour(s) | Credit Type(s) | Description | Length (hours) | Cost | Registration Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Activity Funds Oversight Presented by: Shawn Hime, Tony Childers | 1 | Treasurer/ Encumbrance Clerk | An overview of the law related to activity funds and discussion of the responsibilities placed on board members and school employees in appropriately handling activity fund accounts. | 1 | $60 | REGISTER |
| Agendas, Minutes and Executive Sessions: What Minutes Clerks Need to Know Presented by: Julie Miller, Rooney Virgin | 2 | None | This two-hour session designed for minutes clerks will review the basics of preparing agendas and minutes and will provide an in-depth look at the appropriate and legal use of executive sessions. This session would also be beneficial for new superintendents. | 2 | $100 | REGISTER |
| By the Book: 2020-2021 Student Handbook Presented by: Julie Miller | 2 | None | A discussion of the issues that districts are required to address in 2020-2021 student handbooks and recommendations for optional policies that could also be included at the discretion of each school district. | 2 | $100 | REGISTER |
Contracts 101 for Treasurers and Encumbrance Clerks Presented by: Tony Childers, Julie Miller | 1 | Treasurer/ Encumbrance Clerk | Join Tony Childers and Julie Miller for an overview of contract law as it applies to public schools, and what you need to know. This webinar will cover general contracting provisions to look out for, as well as common pitfalls in employment contracts. | 1 | $60 | REGISTER |
NEW! HR Academy Series: All Sessions | None | None | Join the OSSBA Employment Services Team and special guests for a four-part virtual academy where we’ll discuss best practices and legal requirements related to personnel management. This academy will benefit administrators, human resource personnel, business managers, payroll staff and other school professionals that deal with personnel issues. The academy is free for OSSBA Employment Services members. | 4 | $120 | REGISTER |
NEW! HR Academy Series: Managing Employee Leave in the COVID Era | None | None | In this session of the HR Academy Series we’ll discuss options for school districts looking for employee friendly leave alternatives now that portions of the Family First Coronavirus Response Act have expired. Four-part package pricing is available for academy sessions. The academy is free for OSSBA Employment Services members. | 1 | $60 | REGISTER |
NEW! HR Academy Series: Handling Employee Discipline Issues/Reviewing Criminal History Background Checks | None | None | In this session of the HR Academy Series we’ll discuss employee discipline issues, including steps outlined in Oklahoma law, best practices, employee accountability and criminal background checks. Four-part package pricing is available for academy sessions. The academy is free for OSSBA Employment Services members. | 1 | $60 | REGISTER |
NEW! HR Academy Series: Interview Dos and Don’ts/Interviewing for Equity | None | None | In this session of the HR Academy Series the OSSBA team and a panel of special guests will discuss the interview process – from identifying candidates to the interview environment, process and legal landmines. Four-part package pricing is available for academy sessions. The academy is free for OSSBA Employment Services members. | 1 | $60 | REGISTER |
NEW! HR Academy Series: Understanding Unemployment: A Mini Bootcamp | None | None | In this session of the HR Academy Series we’ll cover all aspects of the unemployment claims process, including strategies your district can use to potentially alleviate problems associated with unemployment claims, as well as addressing fraudulent filings. Four-part package pricing is available for academy sessions. The academy is free for OSSBA Employment Services members. | 1 | $60 | REGISTER |
| Minutes Clerk 101 Presented by: Julie Miller, Brandon Carey | None | None | New to serving as minutes clerk or just want a refresher on the basics? Julie and Brandon discuss the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act, the Oklahoma Open Records Act and the duties and responsibilities of the minutes clerk. | 2 | $100 | REGISTER |
| New Rules: Changes to certification, teacher status and other employment issues Presented by: Amber Graham Fitzgerald, Brandon Carey | None | None | The fall of 2020 will bring several changes in the area of school personnel. Learn what you need to know now to ensure a smooth transition when employees return in August. | 1 | Free | REGISTER |
| School Finance Basics Presented by: Shawn Hime, Joe Siano, Tony Childers | 1 | Finance, Treasurer/ Encumbrance Clerk | Minding the budget and ensuring it aligns with the district’s vision and priorities is one of the school board’s most important functions. Join our panel for a back-to-basics review of school funding, including the state aid formula, revenue sources, budgeting, audits and more. | 1 | $60 | REGISTER |
| School Finance and Ethics for Treasurers and Encumbrance Clerks Presented by: Brandon Carey, Tony Childers and Julie Miller | 2 | Finance, Treasurer/ Encumbrance Clerk | Join OSSBA legal team members Brandon Carey, Tony Childers and Julie Miller as they address school finance laws and ethics issues. Topics addressed will include an overview of school funds, limitations and flexibility of school activity accounts, and scenarios involving ethical considerations and issues. | 2 | $100 | REGISTER |
| Step by Step: A Supervisor’s Guide to FMLA Presented by: Tony Childers, Kim Bishop | None | None | An overview of the Family Medical Leave Act and the timeline of appropriately responding to requests from employees. | 1 | $60 (free for employment services members districts) | REGISTER |
Strategic Budgeting Presented by: Shawn Hime, Joe Siano | 1 | Finance, Treasurer/ Encumbrance Clerk | Join us for a conversation about aligning your district’s budget with its vision, the budgeting outlook for the next few years and stimulus funding. | 1 | $60 | REGISTER |
Title IX: Understanding New Federal Rules & Regulations Presented by: Brandon Carey | None | None | Join OSSBA staff attorney Brandon Carey for an in-depth look at what administrators need to know regarding extensive new Title IX rules. | 2 | $100 | REGISTER |
| Treasurers and Encumbrance Clerks: The Basics Presented by: Julie Miller, Tony Childers, Brandon Carey | 2 | Treasurer/ Encumbrance Clerk | Join us for a discussion of the basic roles and responsibilities of treasurers and encumbrance clerks. | 2 | $100 | REGISTER |
| Understanding CareerTech FinancePresented by: Joe Siano, Tony Pivec, Diane Durham | 1 | Finance, Treasurer/ Encumbrance Clerk | Join OSSBA Associate Executive Director Dr. Joe Siano, Indian Capital Technology Center Superintendent Tony Pivec and Autry Technology Center Chief Financial Officer Diane Durham for a review of CareerTech finance basics and budgeting. | 1 | $60 | REGISTER |
| Voices: Equity, Race and Student Achievement | 1 | Treasurer/ Encumbrance Clerk Ethics | Join the OSSBA team, Oklahoma City Public Schools Deputy Superintendent Jason Brown and Norman Public Schools Executive Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Stephanie Williams to learn how districts can progress on the important issues of equity, race and student achievement and the critical leadership role of school board members. | 1 | Free | REGISTER |
| Workshop | Credit Hour(s) | Credit Type(s) | Description | Length (hours) | Cost | Watch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epic Charter Schools Briefing with State Auditor & Inspector Cindy Byrd (April 7, 2021) | None | N/A | Epic Charter Schools Briefing with State Auditor & Inspector Cindy Byrd Click here to view presentation PDF | 1 | None | WATCH |
| Let’s Talk Town Hall Featuring State Interim Epidemiologist Dr. Jared Taylor | None | None | As you face daunting, often unprecedented decisions on a daily or almost daily basis, hear from a straightforward leader about the strong partnership that must exist between the health and education communities in battling the COVID-19 pandemic and about the challenges and opportunities ahead. | 1.5 | Free | WATCH |
| Budget Briefing – May 11, 2020 Presented by: Shawn Hime, Joe Siano | None | None | A step-by-step analysis of state budget cuts, stimulus funding and detailed budgeting scenarios based on state aid cuts and stimulus revenue for crafting a 2020-2021 school year budget. | 1 hour | Free | WATCH |
| Strategic Budgeting and Stimulus Funding Presented by: Shawn Hime, Joe Siano | None | None | A conversation about the budgeting outlook for the rest of the 2020 school year, preparing for next school year’s budget and stimulus funding. | 1 hour | Free | WATCH |
| Virtual Meetings: A Practical Guide (April 3, 2020) Presented by: Julie Miller, Brandon Carey | None | None | Understanding the temporary changes to Oklahoma’s Open Meeting Act and Open Records Act during COVID. | 30 minutes | Free | WATCH |
| Virtual Meetings & Election Changes (March 19, 2020) Presented by: Julie Miller, Brandon Carey | None | None | This session is an overview of the changes to Oklahoma’s open meeting act and election law changes. | 20 minutes | Free | WATCH |
| Assemble Meetings with Video Platforms Presented by: Anne Beck and Tony Childers | None | None | Explore the tools of Assemble and how they can help your board meet collaboratively while being virtual. | 35 minutes | Free | WATCH |
| Virtual Meetings with Assemble Meetings & Zoom Presented by: Anne Beck & Tony Childers | None | None | Learn best practices for using Zoom and Assemble to complete your virtual meeting experience and get information on the easiest way to setup a Zoom meeting and share your meeting with the public. | 30 minutes | Free | WATCH |