OSBA Leading the Way Tue, 12 May 2026 22:59:36 -0400 https://www.ohioschoolboards.org en © 2026 OSBA Leading the Way yes 47183f85-81c4-5ce8-bfbf-2161d835af5e Scott Gerfen episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Scott Gerfen https://storage.buzzsprout.com/0yvt9nchsfenj48wzcka6gu5pf0i?.jpg OSBA Leading the Way https://www.ohioschoolboards.org Should School Board Members Post on Social Media? Should School Board Members Post on Social Media? Social media gives school board members a direct way to connect with their communities, but it can also create legal, governance and communication challenges if it’s not handled carefully.

In this episode of Leading the Way, OSBA consultants Kristi Robbins and Quinn Maceyko discuss where board members often get tripped up online and how to avoid creating problems for yourself or your board.

The conversation covers:

  •  Open Meetings Act concerns 
  •  Public records implications 
  •  Board unity and communication 
  •  Responding to misinformation 
  •  Sharing district information appropriately 
  •  Why “when in doubt, cut it out” may be the best advice 

Whether you’re an experienced board member or newly elected, this episode offers insight into how social media can impact public trust, transparency and board governance.

For more resources, training and advocacy updates from the Ohio School Boards Association, visit ohioschoolboards.org

]]> Social media gives school board members a direct way to connect with their communities, but it can also create legal, governance and communication challenges if it’s not handled carefully.

In this episode of Leading the Way, OSBA consultants Kristi Robbins and Quinn Maceyko discuss where board members often get tripped up online and how to avoid creating problems for yourself or your board.

The conversation covers:

  •  Open Meetings Act concerns 
  •  Public records implications 
  •  Board unity and communication 
  •  Responding to misinformation 
  •  Sharing district information appropriately 
  •  Why “when in doubt, cut it out” may be the best advice 

Whether you’re an experienced board member or newly elected, this episode offers insight into how social media can impact public trust, transparency and board governance.

For more resources, training and advocacy updates from the Ohio School Boards Association, visit ohioschoolboards.org

]]> Scott Gerfen Buzzsprout-19165867 Tue, 12 May 2026 13:00:00 -0400 545 full false Collaborative Leadership in Schools: Aligning District Teams for Student Success Collaborative Leadership in Schools: Aligning District Teams for Student Success Strong schools are built on aligned leadership.

In this episode of Leading the Way, host Scott Gerfen is joined by Dr. Elizabeth Lolli and Mike Trego from the Ohio Leadership Advisory Council (OLAC) to discuss collaborative leadership and why alignment among school boards, superintendents, principals and teachers is critical to district success.

The conversation explores how leadership teams move from isolated decision-making to shared direction, common goals, and sustainable improvement. Guests share real district examples, warning signs when collaboration breaks down, and practical tools districts can use to strengthen leadership coherence and improve student outcomes.

🎙 This episode is sponsored by Lincoln Learning Solutions, which provides accredited K–12 digital curriculum and supports schools with flexible instructional content and expert professional learning for educators in all learning environments.

Subscribe to Leading the Way for more conversations with education leaders shaping public education across Ohio.

For more resources, training and advocacy updates from the Ohio School Boards Association, visit ohioschoolboards.org

]]> Strong schools are built on aligned leadership.

In this episode of Leading the Way, host Scott Gerfen is joined by Dr. Elizabeth Lolli and Mike Trego from the Ohio Leadership Advisory Council (OLAC) to discuss collaborative leadership and why alignment among school boards, superintendents, principals and teachers is critical to district success.

The conversation explores how leadership teams move from isolated decision-making to shared direction, common goals, and sustainable improvement. Guests share real district examples, warning signs when collaboration breaks down, and practical tools districts can use to strengthen leadership coherence and improve student outcomes.

🎙 This episode is sponsored by Lincoln Learning Solutions, which provides accredited K–12 digital curriculum and supports schools with flexible instructional content and expert professional learning for educators in all learning environments.

Subscribe to Leading the Way for more conversations with education leaders shaping public education across Ohio.

For more resources, training and advocacy updates from the Ohio School Boards Association, visit ohioschoolboards.org

]]> Scott Gerfen d72cc545-89fa-4bbd-a12a-c053e9e5ce68 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 12:31:54 -0500 1207 false Starting Strong as a New Board Member Starting Strong as a New Board Member In this episode of OSBA’s Leading the Way podcast, host Scott Gerfen sits down with OSBA board consultants Kristi Robbins and Teri Morgan — both former school board members — to break down what new members need to know as they step into public service. They discuss:• What to expect during the first 90 days on the board• How to prepare for your first board meeting• Governance vs. day-to-day management• Building strong relationships with fellow board members and the superintendent• Handling community expectations• Staying student-focused in every decisionWhether you're newly elected or simply seeking clarity on your role, this episode offers firsthand lessons, practical tips, and encouragement to start your term with confidence!Thank you to our sponsor: Lincoln Learning Solutions. Learn more: https://www.lincolnlearningsolutions.org.

For more resources, training and advocacy updates from the Ohio School Boards Association, visit ohioschoolboards.org

]]> In this episode of OSBA’s Leading the Way podcast, host Scott Gerfen sits down with OSBA board consultants Kristi Robbins and Teri Morgan — both former school board members — to break down what new members need to know as they step into public service. They discuss:• What to expect during the first 90 days on the board• How to prepare for your first board meeting• Governance vs. day-to-day management• Building strong relationships with fellow board members and the superintendent• Handling community expectations• Staying student-focused in every decisionWhether you're newly elected or simply seeking clarity on your role, this episode offers firsthand lessons, practical tips, and encouragement to start your term with confidence!Thank you to our sponsor: Lincoln Learning Solutions. Learn more: https://www.lincolnlearningsolutions.org.

For more resources, training and advocacy updates from the Ohio School Boards Association, visit ohioschoolboards.org

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