2022 CTE Legislative Seminar: Full Schedule

February 8-10
Sheraton Capitol Square, Columbus

9:00am EST

OTC Meeting for Adult Ed Directors - Separate Registration Required

This meeting is for OTC Directors/staff. Register separately for this meeting here:
http://ohioacte.org/pace

Tuesday February 8, 2022 9:00am - 3:00pm EST
Legislative Room - First Floor

Meeting, Separate Registration Required

1:00pm EST

Shoemaker/NASA Participants Meeting

Tuesday February 8, 2022 1:00pm - 4:30pm EST
House Room - First Floor

Meeting, Separate Registration Required

5:00pm EST

Connect with Colleagues/Registration Open

Connect with your colleagues in an informal get together at the Sheraton, 2nd floor restaurant.
Registration will be open to pick up your name tag/check in for the meeting.

Tuesday February 8, 2022 5:00pm - 7:00pm EST
Plaza Lounge - Second Floor

7:30am EST

Registration Open

Wednesday February 9, 2022 7:30am - 12:00pm EST

7:45am EST

Continental Breakfast

Wednesday February 9, 2022 7:45am - 8:30am EST

8:30am EST

Welcome and Legislative Seminar Overview

Pam Hamlin, CCS President, Rich Schoene, OACTS President and Bill DiMascio, Ohio ACTE President.

Color Guard: C-TEC of Licking County
American flag: Hanna Guseman-Johnstown
Ohio flag: Michala Nickels-Licking Heights
Class flag: Larissa Heald-Utica
Rifleman: Hope Tritt- Watkins
Rifleman: Dylan Starner-Licking Valley

National Anthem: Canton Local Schools, South Stark Career Academy
Brody Knetsch and Jordan Soderstrom

Speakers

C-TEC Color Guard

National Anthem: Canton Local Schools, South Stark Career Academy

Bill DiMascio

Ohio ACTE President

Rich Schoene

OACTS President

Richard Schoene serves as the superintendent of the Belmont Harrison Career Centers. He began his career with the district in 1994 serving as special education coordinator. He has served in several positions for the district and was named superintendent in April 2010.He received... Read More →

Pam Hamlin

CCS President

Wednesday February 9, 2022 8:30am - 8:45am EST
Governor's Ballroom - Second Floor

8:45am EST

Public Servant of the Year Awards Presentation

Speakers

Sen. Bill Reineke

Rep. Jon Cross

Wednesday February 9, 2022 8:45am - 9:15am EST

9:15am EST

Ohio Department of Higher Education

Speakers

Chancellor Randy Gardner

Ohio Department of Higher Education

Randy Gardner was appointed by Governor Mike DeWine as the 10th Chancellor of the Ohio Department of Higher Education in January 2019. As Chancellor, he oversees the state’s two-year and four-year colleges and universities and Ohio Technical Centers. In addition, the Chancellor... Read More →

Wednesday February 9, 2022 9:15am - 9:45am EST
Governor's Ballroom - Second Floor

9:45am EST

Senate Update with Senate President Matt Huffman

Wednesday February 9, 2022 9:45am - 10:15am EST
Governor's Ballroom - Second Floor

10:30am EST

Break

Wednesday February 9, 2022 10:30am - 10:45am EST
Governor's Ballroom - Second Floor

10:45am EST

CTE Legislative Priorities for 2022

Speakers

Will Vorys

Attorney, Dickinson Wright, LLC

Will Vorys focuses his practice primarily on government relations and administrative law, advocating public policy at the Ohio statehouse and assisting clients with regulatory compliance. Will also practices in the areas of energy and education law. Prior to joining Dickinson Wright... Read More →

Dee Smith

Pappas & Associates, Ohio CCS

Dee Smith has represented clients’ interests in a variety of roles, around the capitol for 16 years. During her career, she has successfully represented corporations and trade associations in numerous substantive issue areas, although her areas of expertise are in environmental... Read More →

Ohio ACTE Seminar 2022 Legislative Update ppt

Wednesday February 9, 2022 10:45am - 12:00pm EST

12:00pm EST

Lt. Governor Jon Husted, Special Guest/ Lunch Buffet

Wednesday February 9, 2022 12:00pm - 12:15pm EST

1:00pm EST

Legislator Visits

Wednesday February 9, 2022 1:00pm - 5:00pm EST

5:00pm EST

Legislative Reception - sponsored by business partners

Attend the reception, generously sponsored by career-tech and adult education service and product suppliers, and interact with legislators and their staff. The purpose of the reception is to share information about CTE with our Ohio lawmakers in an informal setting.

Thank you to our sponsors:

Buckeye Educational Systems
Equity Advisors

Sponsors

Bricker & Eckler Law Firm

From the first day of school to graduation and beyond, Bricker & Eckler’s Education attorneys are intimately familiar with the challenges facing today’s schools. Addressing everything from facility needs to student issues to employee relations, we have built valuable partnerships... Read More →

Dayton Cincinnati Technology Services (DCTS)

With a passion for technology and education, DCTS provides educators with the latest products and services designed to enhance the learning experience among students enrolled in technology career centers and K-12 districts throughout the Cincinnati, Dayton, and Columbus areas. It’s... Read More →

Equitable Advisors

At Equitable we are a national leader in both 403(b) and 457 plans in public K-12 schools. Our team of financial consultants are standing by to assist educators with retirement planning, student loans solutions, and overall financial wellness.Representatives:Alex SoloveMiriam Gia... Read More →

Jason Hoffman

Vice President, Buckeye Educational Systems

Buckeye Educational Systems is the Midwest’s premiere resource of advanced educational technologies, curriculum, and training materials that meet local, state, and national educational and industrial standards. We have a passion for hands-on education and training. It is, quite... Read More →

Wednesday February 9, 2022 5:00pm - 7:00pm EST

7:30am EST

Buffet Breakfast

Thursday February 10, 2022 7:30am - 8:30am EST

8:30am EST

Steve Stivers, Ohio Chamber of Commerce

Thursday February 10, 2022 8:30am - 9:15am EST
Governor's Ballroom - Second Floor

9:30am EST

Legislative Update - 2022

Speakers

Will Vorys

Attorney, Dickinson Wright, LLC

Dee Smith

Pappas & Associates, Ohio CCS

Thursday February 10, 2022 9:30am - 10:00am EST

10:00am EST

Update from US Senator Sherrod Brown's Office

Thursday February 10, 2022 10:00am - 10:15am EST
Governor's Ballroom - Second Floor

10:15am EST

Ohio Department of Education Update - Interim State Superintendent

Speakers

Interim State Superintendent Stephanie Siddens

Interim State Superintendent, Ohio Department of Education

Stephanie K. Siddens, Ph.D., has been selected to lead the Ohio Department of Education as the interim state superintendent of public instruction. Dr. Siddens has been with the Department since 2006. An advocate for all students, Dr. Siddens previously served as the senior executive... Read More →

Thursday February 10, 2022 10:15am - 10:30am EST
Governor's Ballroom - Second Floor

10:30am EST

Presidential Scholar Student Recognition

Recognize Ohio's five Presidential Student Scholars

Thursday February 10, 2022 10:30am - 11:00am EST
Governor's Ballroom - Second Floor

11:00am EST

Ohio House Update

Speakers

Ohio House Speaker Bob Cupp

Speaker, Ohio House of Representatives

Bob Cupp grew up working on his family’s farm in rural Allen County. A graduate of Columbus Grove Local schools, he earned his political science and law degrees from Ohio Northern University.Speaker Bob Cupp is serving his fourth term in the Ohio House of Representatives. He has... Read More →

Thursday February 10, 2022 11:00am - 11:30am EST
Governor's Ballroom - Second Floor

11:30am EST

Seminar Ends

Thursday February 10, 2022 11:30am - 11:30am EST

11:30am EST

PACE Meeting

Thursday February 10, 2022 11:30am - 2:00pm EST
Judicial Room