Breakfast with Bricker at the 2026 OSBA Capital Conference

We are pleased to invite you and your colleagues to join us on Monday morning, November 16th for Breakfast with Bricker! Enjoy a delicious breakfast and networking at the Hyatt Regency before heading to Monday's OSBA Capital Conference sessions.

Breakfast with Bricker is open to anyone who is attending the 2026 OSBA Capital Conference. Registration is not required but is helpful!

Several Bricker Graydon Wyatt attorneys will be presenting throughout the conference, discussing topics to help you navigate some of the hottest current issues in education. Click here for additional conference information, as well as full the conference agenda. Bricker Graydon Wyatt presentation information is below.

Also, be sure to visit us at trade show! We've moved locations this year! New in 2026, we are located at booth #306 & #207. 

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Bricker Graydon Wyatt Presentations

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2026

Preparing for a levy in an uncertain funding environment
1:00 - 2:00 PM
A223-A225

School leaders across Ohio are facing rising costs, funding uncertainty and shifting voter expectations, making levy success less predictable. In today’s environment, preparation, timing and community trust play into the success of a ballot issue. Review statewide levy trends, voter behavior and lessons learned from recent campaigns.

Featuring: Rebecca Princehorn

AI, Accessibility & Cybersecurity: A Unified Governance Approach
2:30 - 3:30 PM
A210-212

As districts adopt new technology, board members must understand how AI use, cybersecurity obligations, accessibility requirements, and vendor practices intersect. This session offers a unified governance framework to help leaders prioritize risk, ask the right oversight questions, and guide districts through fast‑changing legal and technical demands without managing day‑to‑day operations.

Featuring: Heather Clingerman & Jeff Knight

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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2026

Forecast: Fiscal Distress With a Chance of Oversight
10:30 - 11:30 AM
A220-A222

No one likes a surprise storm, especially one that brings statutory oversight and lost local control. This session explains how fiscal emergency develops in Ohio school districts, what occurs once it’s declared, and how boards can navigate the legal, financial, and governance challenges that follow. Learn to spot early warnings, avoid common missteps, and help your district stay steady and compliant.

Featuring: Nicole Donovsky & Catherine Swartz

Cooperative Purchasing: The New Lay of the Land
1:00 - 2:00 PM
A112-A113

This presentation will provide an overview of cooperative purchasing as a result of recent guidance from the Ohio Attorney General’s Office and how that interplays with the Ohio Auditor of State’s interpretation of the bidding statute.

Featuring: Chris McCloskey & Brock Miskimen

Title IX in Action: A Scenario‑Based Workshop
2:30 - 3:30 PM
A210-A212

Experience a dynamic, scenario‑driven session where Bricker Graydon Wyatt attorneys portray moments from a sexual harassment case at a school district. Between scenes, presenters will unpack best practices, common pitfalls, and how to use informal resolution while helping us determine whether a policy violation occurred.

Featuring: Melissa Bondy, Kate Davis, Erin Heidrich, Katy Osborn, Shannon Richards, & Aaron Ross

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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2026

A Day in the Life of a School Board - Legal Edition
8:30 - 9:45 AM
A210-A212

Witness the evolution of important school district business discussions – from the planning phase to board approval – on issues such as construction projects, employment issues, and fiscal planning in the current legal landscape. There will be twists, turn, and legal lessons learned as board business is handled from start to (bumpy) finish. Learn from live character acting with sprinkles of virtual cut-ins from Bricker’s K-12 team offering advice along the way.

Featuring: Ben Hyden, Julia Konieczny, David Lampe, Susan Oppenheimer, Rebecca Princehorn, Kevin Rogers, Paul Rutter, & Will Somodi

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^{To our public sector clients and friends: As you are aware, Ohio's ethics laws prohibit us from giving certain public officials gifts, including food and beverages, of a "substantial value." We estimate that the cost of food and beverage at this event will be approximately $40 per person. While we do not consider this amount to be substantial, we understand that some jurisdictions or individuals may have adopted a more definitive or stringent policy regarding gifts and meals. For our friends in the Ohio General Assembly, this is considered an all-invited event.}