Membership

Legislative Representation

• 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.

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.
• Ad Hoc Committees are appointed as needed.