staff liaison to the General Assembly, state department of education, and various state commissions and agencies
representation by Regional Education Advocates
testimony at House and Senate hearings at the state level
regular updates through the Legislative Report
opportunities for involvement on BASA Legislative Committee
development of legislative positions on education-related issues
representation on the Education Coalition
representation at the federal level through the American Association of School Administrators
Recognition
Exemplary Leadership Award
Distinguished Service Award
President's Award
Leadership in Education Award
Years-of-Service Recognition
Ohio Superintendent of the Year Award
John G. Hauck Scholarship Award
Member Assistance
conflict intervention
contract consultation
legal assistance fund
legal counsel
information retrieval
superintendent/board relations
on-site assistance in school finance
technology consultation
school levy and bond issue consultation through the Powerhouse Schools League
Professional Development Opportunities
Earn CEU or graduate credit for attending BASA conferences and seminars.
Conference topics include: legal issues, school finance, instructional leadership, school construction, retirement planning, beginning superintendents, strategic planning and technology. Numerous seminars address current, critical education issues.
Ohio School Leadership Institute provides leadership development for selected superintendents. This intensive program is cosponsored with the Ohio Department of Education.
Career Advancement
contract preparation and review
evaluation of references and credentials
resume review and preparation
interview preparation
job vacancy listings
out-of-state certification information
Publications
Adminiscope reports association activities.
Legislative Report summarizes legislative issues and analyzes bills.
On Advice of Counsel addresses legal concerns in education.
Job Bulletin lists superintendent vacancies.
School Finance discusses Ohio school finance issues. (Available by subscription.)
Monographs address timely issues.
Lending library contains materials on education topics.
Resource manuals are available for purchase.
Strategic Planning
BASA endorses Dr. Bill Cook's strategic planning process.
BASA's external facilitator can assist your school district in all education planning phases.
Training as an internal facilitator is available through BASA's week-long institute.
Membership Involvement
Executive Committee positions include directors to represent each of the 10 geographic regions of Ohio, one member appointed at-large, president-elect, president and past president.
Standing Committees include Legislative, State Department, Instructional Leadership, Insurance, Membership, Professional Growth & Development, Public Relations & Communications, Professional Rights & Responsibilities, Capital Conference, Constitution & Bylaws.
