Elections
2025 OSCA Board Elections Now Accepting Candidate Applications
We are now accepting applications for candidates to fill two (2) open at-large positions on the Board of Directors. These will be for a three year term beginning January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2027. If you are interested in running for the board, please follow the steps below.
Step 1: Review the OSCA 2025 Board of Directors Applicatrion Instructions below for details regarding eligibility, steps and deadlines.
Step 2: Complete and submit the online Candidate for OSCA Board of Directors Application.
Step 3: Print and complete the Candidate for OSCA Board of Directors Commitment to Performance Form.
Step 4: Email the signed Candidate for OSCA Board of Directors Commitment to Performance and a digital headshot (either jpg or png) to shawngrime@ohioschoolcounselor.org.
- Be a professional member of OSCA in good standing
- Be employed as a practicing school counselor in a preK-12 setting in Ohio or as a counselor educator based in Ohio directly involved in the training of pre-service school counselors at the time of election or appointment
- Hold a valid school counselor license issued by the State of Ohio
Not only does one need to meet these qualifications to run for the Board of Directors, but one must maintain these qualifiecations throughout their term. This should be taken into consideration when deciding whether to submit a nomination (i.e. you plan to retire sometime during the term).
Interested persons are encouraged to submit their nomination when the call for candidates is sent out each fall. The board is a representative body of the membership and cannot exist without the support of strong leaders.