Special events

The conference features several special events that provide the opportunity to meet colleagues from around the state in a relaxed atmosphere. Conference name badges are required at all special events.

Welcome Reception
Sunday, Nov. 11, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Kick off your Capital Conference on an upbeat note by attending the Welcome Reception. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and refreshments. Open to all attendees. Sponsored by CompManagement Health Systems; GradyBenefits; Ohio School Plan; and Walter Haverfield LLP.

OSBA Black Caucus Breakfast and meeting
Monday, Nov. 12, 8:30 a.m.; meeting begins at 10 a.m.
This free breakfast is an opportunity to network with fellow board members and discuss issues impacting African-American students and board members. Open to all attendees. Sponsored by OSBA Insurance Agency LLC. The meeting and following presentation will begin at 10 a.m.

The meeting of the minds — working to make education work for striving students
Discuss the issues impacting minority students, such as poverty, achievement gaps, college and work readiness, home life, equity and discipline. Maple Heights City and Sandusky City explain their efforts to help students overcome these and other issues. A meeting of the OSBA Black Caucus will take place after the presentation. Learn how the caucus supports initiatives enhancing the academic achievement of ethnically diverse students, such as the Leo Lucas Scholarship.
Speakers: Dr. Charles T. Keenan, superintendent, Maria Rodgers, teacher, Maple Heights CityAnnette M. Blackwell, mayor, city of Maple Heights; Dr. Eugene T.W. Sanders, superintendent, Sandusky City; and state Rep. Catherine D. Ingram (D-Cincinnati)

Monday Luncheon featuring Cedric Jennings
Monday, Nov. 12, 12:15 p.m.
Cost is $55
Cedric Jennings heads a Washington, D.C., social service agency and overcame the challenges of inner-city life to earn several Ivy League degrees. His struggles and triumphs were examined in Pulitzer Prize-winning author Ron Suskind’s best-selling book, “A Hope in the Unseen: An American Odyssey From the Inner City to the Ivy League.” Sponsored by CompMangement and Ohio School Plan. Click here for more information.

OSBA President’s Reception
Monday, Nov. 12, 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Come greet OSBA President Randy Smith, Forest Hills Local (Hamilton), and enjoy hors d’oeuvres and refreshments. Sponsored by Allerton Hill Consulting, CompManagement and GradyBenefits.

Tuesday Luncheon featuring Eddie George
Tuesday, Nov. 13, 12:15 p.m.
Following his legendary football career, the Heisman Trophy winner and NFL Rookie of the Year became a businessman, later earning a Master of Business Administration from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. Eddie George now focuses on building businesses that allow people to grow and succeed. Sponsored by CompManagement Health Systems and GradyBenefits. Click here for more information.