The Ohio Superintendents of County Boards of mental retardation and developmental disabilities (OSCBMRDD) is your Association, whether you are a new Superintendent or a veteran.
Our mission is to foster the growth and development of our members to help ensure that the highest quality services are provided to Ohio’s citizens with mental retardation and developmental disabilities and their families.
OSCBMRDD is incorporated as a 501 (c) (6) organization, working with the
Ohio Association of County Boards of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (OACB) to develop and monitor legislation and rules which affect county boards of MRDD.
Join us today to be sure your voice is heard. Working together, we can make a difference!
Mission
To serve the Superintendents of County Boards of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities; to facilitate education and professional growth of members; to provide a vehicle for communication and exchange of information; to aid in the establishment of professional standards and guidelines for services rendered; to recommend and support necessary legislation at the state level; and, to recommend and support the development of new programs and services which will result in a better quality of life for Ohio’s citizens with mental retardation and other developmental disabilities.
Member Services Include
- Mentor Programs for the new Superintendent
- Training Programs for new Superintendents (in concert with OACBMRDD)
- Legal Services Fund for use by members
- Contract Review by qualified attorneys
- Representation on major policy groups in the MRDD field
- Input on the direction and priorities of OSCBMRDD each year
- Communication with ODMRDD and statewide groups
- Conferences to foster on-going professional development
2008 Executive Committee Members
Mary Ann Chamberlain, President - Washington County
Karen Mayer, Vice President - Miami County
Michael Beasecker, Secretary - Darke County
Heather Kendal, Treasurer - Coshocton County
Cheryl Phipps, Past President - Hamilton County
Jim Stripe, Region I Rep. - Van Wert County
Laura Zureich, Region II Rep. - Shelby County
Sharon Woodrow, Region III Rep. - Clermont County
Rick Marriott, Region IV Rep. - Ross County
Nancy Neely, Region V Rep. - Licking County
Terry Ryan, Region VI Rep. - Cuyahoga County
Other Organizational Representatives
Professional Association for Retardation - Jody Harris, Athens County
Ohio Self Determination Association - John Pekar, Fairfield County
Ohio Public Images (OPI) - Jim Canney, Madison County
MUI Investigative Collaborative - Mark Gerhardstein, Montgomery County
Ohio Association of Services for Children - Heather Kendal, Coshocton County
ARC of Ohio - Tom Armstrong, Summit County
Housing Association - Bob Morgan, Delaware County
Superintendent Development Program - Tom Armstrong, Medina County
Mentor Program - Bob Morgan, Delaware County
Legislative - Rick Marriott, Ross County
Strategic Planning Group - Larry Duck, Mahoning County; John Pekar, Fairfield County
Superintendent Development Program
