If considering running for a school board position, it would be beneficial to become familiar with the below topics and attempt to keep current with issues.
Chapter 3313 / Board of Education
Ohio Revised Code / Title 33 Education-Libraries
In addition to reviewing your local school board policies, its worth reading through the Ohio Laws pertaining to the Board of Education.
The Ohio Education Association (OEA) tracks legislation and policies that affect public education. Please use your discretion in discerning the OEAs opinions but a good source for current legislation and policies.
Ohio’s Public Records and Open Meetings laws, known as the “Sunshine Laws,” give Ohioans access to government meetings and records. The Ohio Attorney General’s Office helps public officials and citizens understand their rights and responsibilities under these laws.
The Ohio Department of Education (ODE) supports the Whole Child approach. Per ODE, Ohio can only reach success by meeting the needs of the whole child. The Whole-Child Approach includes PBIS, SEL, and In-School Health Centers.
Parents have various rights that are outlined in Ohio Law. In addition, Ohio Law clearly states the school board is the "sole authority" regarding curriculum.
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex at federally funded educational institutions and in the programs and activities of these institutions.
