Good Tuesday morning,
One week until the election.
Then, we have the Ohio School Boards Association Capital Conference that begins Sunday, Nov. 10 and runs through Tuesday, Nov. 12 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.
We are looking forward to seeing you there.
Vouchers Hurt Ohio and the Coalition for Equity & Adequacy of School Funding will have a Trade Show Booth in the exhibition hall so stop by and see us.
Our booth number is 210.
We will have a lot of information and some great SWAG for you.
We are also going to be making a presentation on the EdChoice voucher lawsuit on Sunday, Nov. 10 from 2:30-3:30 p.m. in Room A213-215.
In the past, we have had large crowds in attendance so get there early for a seat. We will bring you up-to-date on the lawsuit and we will answer any questions you have.
There is a lot to report. The lawsuit is moving forward in Franklin County Judge Jaiza Page’s courtroom in 2025.
And a recent series of newspaper articles confirmed that the private school voucher programs are siphoning away nearly $1 billion a year from your public schools.
What does this mean for you as an elected board member who must ensure your students learn in a safe environment? Everything.
Stop by our booth, stop by our presentation, and there will be another chance to see how we operate.
On Monday, Nov. 11 at 9 a.m., we will hold a Coalition Steering Committee meeting in room C150-151. You are welcome to join and observe and see the dedicated coalition of current and former school board members, superintendents, teachers and yes, of course, we have lawyers.
We are also fortunate to have former Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Eric Brown as our Steering Committee Chairman. We would not be in court suing the state without this group of dedicated steering committee members so please make a point to stop by.
The Coalition has been part of the annual OSBA Capital Conference since 1992 and we are looking forward to seeing as many of you as possible during the three days.
Is your district part of our lawsuit? Check here.
If not, why not? Learn how to join here or email Bill Phillis at ohioeanda@sbcglobal.net.
Sincerely,
Vouchers Hurt Ohio