Guidance for Member Schools

Situations Pertaining to Non-Interscholastic Competition, Instructional Programs, Open Facilities, Physical Fitness Programs, etc.  Click to view

  2008-09 Referendum Results

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  ODE begins mandatory background checks

• The Office of Educator Licensure will begin implementing a new requirement for applicants for educator licenses and school-related permits. Effective March 29, all applicants will be required to complete an Ohio criminal background check, conducted by the Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation (BCII), as required by Amended House Bill 79. The requirement includes applicants seeking to transition, renew or advance their licenses, as well as applicants seeking new and renewal adult education and pupil activity permits.

  Any applicant who has not lived in Ohio continuously for the past five years also must complete a federal criminal background check through the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Results of both state and federal background checks are valid for one year. If an application is received on or after March 29 without the appropriate background check results on file, ODE will place the application on hold pending receipt of the results. For questions or more information, please contact the Office of Educator Licensure at (614) 466-3593.

Game Preparation

• OHSAA Game Management Manual

• Pregame Public Address for Contests

• Procedures for Saluting the Flag