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The Legislature's Summer Send-Off
Jun 18, 2026
25m 34s
Understanding School Levies and Community Engagement
Jun 12, 2026
19m 33s
Ten Commandments in Schools: Why Courts Are Reaching Opposite Conclusions
Jun 1, 2026
14m 18s
Conflict Management in School Leadership
May 26, 2026
26m 46s
Where Do Your School Taxes Really Go?
May 20, 2026
28m 17s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/18/26 |  The Legislature's Summer Send-Off | What happens when a bill about school psychologists suddenly becomes the vehicle for some of the most debated education proposals at the Statehouse? That's just one example of the fast-moving legislative action that unfolded before the Ohio General Assembly recessed for the summer. In this episode, OSBA's Jennifer Hogue, Nicole Piscitani and Malania Birney unpack the major education bills now awaiting action from Gov. Mike DeWine, including Senate Bill 276, House Bill 455 and Senate Bill 19. ... | 25m 34s | ||||||
| 6/12/26 |  Understanding School Levies and Community Engagement✨ | school leviescommunity engagement+3 | Tracey Artis | public education | — | school leviescommunity involvement+3 | — | 19m 33s | |
| 6/1/26 |  Ten Commandments in Schools: Why Courts Are Reaching Opposite Conclusions✨ | Ten Commandmentspublic schools+4 | Sara ClarkJennie Hardin | U.S. Supreme Court | TexasLouisiana+1 | Ten Commandmentspublic schools+5 | — | 14m 18s | |
| 5/26/26 |  Conflict Management in School Leadership✨ | conflict managementschool leadership+4 | Sara ClarkKristi Robbins | OSBA | — | conflictschool leadership+4 | — | 26m 46s | |
| 5/20/26 |  Where Do Your School Taxes Really Go?✨ | school fundingproperty taxes+4 | Christine Poetter | Princeton City SchoolsOSBA | — | school taxeslevies+5 | — | 28m 17s | |
| 5/12/26 |  Should School Board Members Post on Social Media?✨ | social mediaschool board members+3 | Kristi RobbinsQuinn Maceyko | OSBA | — | social mediaschool board+3 | — | 9m 05s | |
| 5/4/26 |  AI in schools: What actually matters before the July 1 deadline✨ | AI in educationschool policy+3 | Gamy Narvaez | Ohio schools | — | AI policyOhio schools+3 | — | 10m 44s | |
| 3/19/26 |  When Students Lead, Innovation Follows: AI and Literacy at Ridgewood Local Schools✨ | AIliteracy+3 | Lester McCurdy | Ridgewood Local Schools | — | AIliteracy+5 | — | 13m 21s | |
| 12/18/25 |  Collaborative Leadership in Schools: Aligning District Teams for Student Success✨ | collaborative leadershipschool alignment+4 | Dr. Elizabeth LolliMike Trego | Ohio Leadership Advisory Council | — | collaborative leadershipschool boards+5 | — | 20m 07s | |
| 12/11/25 |  Starting Strong as a New Board Member✨ | new board memberpublic service+3 | Kristi RobbinsTeri Morgan | OSBA | — | board memberpublic service+3 | — | 19m 29s | |
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| 11/19/25 |  OSBA Capital Conference Recap: Student Achievement Fair and Trade Show Highlights✨ | education conferencestudent achievement+3 | — | OSBA | Ohio | OSBACapital Conference+3 | — | 7m 57s | |
| 11/4/25 |  Supporting Military Families: How Ohio’s Purple Star Schools Lead the Nation | November is Military Family Appreciation Month, and in this episode of OSBA’s Leading the Way podcast, host Scott Gerfen sits down with Pete LuPiba, Ohio’s Purple Star school liaison, to explore how schools across the Buckeye State are supporting military-connected students and families.LuPiba shares the story behind the Purple Star Schools Program — a first-of-its-kind initiative that started in Ohio and has become a national model for recognizing and supporting military families. From class... | 13m 56s | ||||||
| 10/21/25 |  From Siri to the Classroom: Making AI Work for Students and Teachers | Artificial intelligence is already shaping how students learn, search and create. But how can schools use AI responsibly — and effectively?In this episode of Leading the Way, host Scott Gerfen sits down with Kathryn Cerminara, senior manager of sales at Lincoln Learning Solutions, to break down how AI is being used in Ohio classrooms, what makes Ohio a leader in K-12 AI policy, and how school boards can take the first steps toward smart AI integration.🔹 Why AI belongs in classrooms but doesn’... | 10m 54s | ||||||
| 9/18/25 |  How School Board Members Can Drive Change Through Advocacy | Advocacy is one of the most powerful ways school board members can make a difference — not just in their districts, but across the state and nation.In this episode of Leading the Way, host Scott Gerfen talks with Jocelyn Spencer Rhynard of Dayton City Schools and Bill Ferguson Jr. of Hamilton County ESC and Great Oaks Career Campuses. Fresh off their trip to Washington, D.C., for the Consortium of State School Boards Associations' Federal Advocacy Conference, they share:• Why telling your sto... | 21m 52s | ||||||
| 9/4/25 |  Ohio Property Tax Reforms: What’s at Stake for Schools, Students and Homeowners | In this episode of Leading the Way, host Scott Gerfen examines the Ohio General Assembly’s push to change the state’s property tax system — and the consequences it could have for schools, students and communities.Guests Dr. Howard Fleeter of the Ohio Education Policy Institute and Nicole Piscitani from OSBA’s Legislative Services team explain why property taxes have long been a cornerstone of school funding. They break down how the proposed changes could reduce the resources schools need to h... | 26m 42s | ||||||
| 8/25/25 |  Why every school must speak media | In this episode of Leading the Way, host Scott Gerfen sits down with John Ondo, OSBA’s media consultant, and Josh Gallagan, digital design instructor at Delaware Area Career Center. Together, they explore why media is the language of today — and how schools can use it to connect with their communities, inspire students and tell their unique stories.From using smartphones as powerful storytelling tools to building award-winning student programs, this conversation dives into practical strategie... | 28m 35s | ||||||
| 7/8/25 |  Driving leadership: Rethinking transportation management | In this episode, OSBA Senior Transportation Consultant Doug Palmer joins us to explore why selecting the most senior bus driver isn’t always the best move when hiring a transportation manager. Palmer shares insights on what school districts should look for in leadership roles within the transportation department and how strategic hiring can impact safety, efficiency and staff morale. Thanks to our sponsor, Pappas & Associates For more resources, training and advocacy updates from the Ohi... | 11m 49s | ||||||
| 6/17/25 |  Your voice matters: How HB 335 could hurt Ohio’s students | In this episode of the Leading the Way podcast, host Scott Gerfen discusses the profound implications of House Bill 335 on Ohio's students. The bill could strip up to $2 billion in funding from public schools, affecting teacher employment, class sizes, extracurricular programs and more. Legislative experts Jennifer Hogue and Nicole Piscitani break down the bill's provisions, its current status in the legislative process and what it could mean for students and communities across Ohio. The disc... | 12m 00s | ||||||
| 5/21/25 |  Combating misinformation in public schools | n this episode, OSBA's Scott Gerfen interviews Tom Fladung, managing partner of Hennes Communications and a national expert in crisis communication. They discuss the challenges that school leaders face with the spread of misinformation and fake news and how it impacts public institutions, especially schools. Fladung shares real-world examples, the importance of maintaining a steady communication flow and best practices for building trust and credibility within school communities. He also prov... | 14m 48s | ||||||
| 5/7/25 |  Insider insights: School funding, property taxes and more | In this episode of OSBA's Leading the Way, host Scott Gerfen welcomes Will Schwartz of Pappas and Associates — a trusted education policy expert — to discuss Ohio's next two-year state budget. With lawmakers back at the Statehouse and the budget having cleared the Ohio House, Will breaks down the key players involved and the potential impacts on education funding.🎙️ What you’ll learn: • Who are the key decision-makers in shaping education policy?• What’s at stake for K–12 education funding ac... | 16m 05s | ||||||
| 4/24/25 |  Mastering superintendent and treasurer evaluations | Join OSBA's Scott Gerfen on the Leading the Way podcast as he tackles the vital process of evaluating superintendents and treasurers with OSBA board and management services consultants Kristi Robbins and Teri Morgan. Discover the significance of aligning evaluations with strategic plans, understanding key performance standards and effectively handling difficult conversations. Also, learn more about OSBA's role in supporting school boards through evaluations and executive searches. Sponsored b... | 16m 39s | ||||||
| 4/11/25 |  Billions on the line: What the House-passed budget means for students | In this episode, OSBA's Scott Gerfen and OSBA Director of Legislative Services Jennifer Hogue discuss Ohio's $61 billion budget, which has passed the House and now heads to the Senate. The conversation covers significant changes to district cash balances, the impact on school funding and student services, and the property tax relief efforts. Thank you to our sponsor, Pappas & Associates. They're shaping policy with integrity. Learn more: https://www.pappaskc.com. For more resources, trai... | 13m 48s | ||||||
| 3/17/25 |  Building trust: Strengthening the superintendent-school board relationship | A strong partnership between a school board and superintendent is key to a district’s success — but how do leaders build and maintain that trust? In this episode of Leading the Way, OSBA’s Scott Gerfen is joined by Dr. David Axner, executive director of the Buckeye Association of School Administrators, and Cheryl Ryan, director of OSBA's board and management services, to discuss best practices for fostering collaboration, overcoming communication challenges and more. This episode is brought t... | 17m 51s | ||||||
| 2/28/25 |  Ohio's School Transportation Challenges | In this episode of OSBA’s Leading the Way Podcast, host Scott Gerfen sits down with Doug Palmer, OSBA’s Senior Transportation Consultant, to discuss the latest in school transportation policy and funding. 🏫 Key Topics: ✔️ Funding for school transportation in Ohio’s latest budget ✔️ The ongoing bus driver shortage and its impact on districts ✔️ Strategies districts are using to recruit and retain drivers ✔️ A new bill to stiffen penalties for illegally passing school buses ✔️ How technology is... | 12m 40s | ||||||
| 2/11/25 |  Ohio's school-funding future: The next two-year budget | In this episode of Leading the Way, we sit down with OSBA Legislative ConsultantMalania Birney to break down Gov.Mike DeWine’s final two-year budget and what it means for K-12 education. School board members and education leaders won’t want to miss this critical discussion on the budget process, key funding changes and legislative updates shaping the future of public education. This episode is sponsored by Pappas & Associates—Shaping Policy with Integrity. For more resources, traini... | 17m 12s | ||||||
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