Services to Member Schools

Karin H. O’Neil, Executive Director
OAIS Office: (740) 965-2739
Email: Karin H. O'Neil

Advocacy for Independence
Monitoring of Ohio Legislation and Regulation
Representation by the OAIS lobbyist or the Director
Monitoring of Ohio Department of Education regulations and programs
Representation on the State Superintendent’s Non-Public School Advisory Committee

Professional Development
Raushenbush (White Paper) Conference for Mid Career Teachers
Teacher Services Committee – OAIS Triennial Teachers Conference and periodic workshops
Affinity Group Meetings/Conferences ( Heads bi-annual, Admissions and Business Managers annual. Others supported in response to need and interest

Marketing
Web site including information for parents, teachers, school administrators and the public
Web site Career Opportunities database with information for prospective teachers
Corporate Subscriber information
Collaboration and liaison with ISACS/NAIS/CCIS on marketing, advocacy, and diversity initiatives

Collaborative Initiatives
Ohio Health Insurance Purchasing Consortium
Faculty Recruitment and Retention for Diversity with the Cleveland Council of Independent Schools and the National Employment Minority Network

Information and Resources:
Web site with links to other independent school organizations
Ohio Department of Education – Issues and Access
Leadership Issues
Mailing labels
Central office for information about OHIO schools and state trends in education