2016 BASA Fall Conference Program

2:30 - 3:10 pm

SESSION III continued

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“Arming Staff: The Critical Decisions” Travis Thompson, Director of Risk Management, Ohio School Plan Moderator: Timothy W. Dettwiller, Madison-Plains Local Schools Any violence targeting schools or the public is a cause for great concern. Recent incidents have once again stunned our nation and renewed discussions on the presence of deadly weapons. The decision to arm staff remains a local school board action. A thorough and comprehensive review of a district’s safety and security measures must be part of this critical decision-making process. “Taking Advantage of Millage Planning Opportunities” Marvin Founds, Managing Director, Public Finance, Fifth Third Securities Chris Essman, Treasurer, Bexley CSD Mike Johnson, Superintendent, Bexley CSD Moderator: Vicki Brunn, Central Local Schools This session will provide examples of how school districts are attempting to meet their permanent improvement and capital planning needs without increasing taxes. Attendees will learn about approaches to convert an expiring bond issue, a decrease in bond millage, changes in assessed valuation, expiring emergency levies, and other revenue sources utilized in public education. Specifically, Bexley City Schools will provide an explanation of their approach to this process and the benefits it provided to the school district.

Polaris D

Lyra

3:10 - 3:30 pm

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Sponsored by:

Foyer

Participants are encouraged to use this time to visit the exhibit booths.

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