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What’s New

Oregon Public Education and Immigration Enforcement FAQ
OSBA has created a resource document to provide some guidance for school leaders’ rights, roles and responsibilities. The federal enforcement approach is still evolving. OSBA will update the document and share further information as events warrant.
Getting more people on board
Running for a school board seat is a big undertaking. OSBA is here to help. The Get on Board campaign provides information on the role’s expectations and requirements and information on how to run. The candidate filing period opens Feb. 8.
Frequently Asked Questions: Changes to Oregon’s Public Meetings Law
Do you know what the recent changes were to Oregon’s Public Meetings Law (PML)? Use this document to help you learn about some of the recent changes that were made during the 2024 legislation.
Public Meetings Law Changes: A Resource for Board Secretaries
OSBA has prepared this resource in order to highlight some aspects of the Public Meetings Law changes that impact the work of board secretaries
Upcoming Events
PACE Legal and Risk Webinar: Sexual Conduct Reporting for Administrators
Thursday, Feb. 20, 12-1 p.m.
OSBA and PACE experts will review resources and policies regarding Oregon’s sexual conduct law, including the 2024 legislative changes that went into effect July 1, 2024.
PACE Legal and Risk Webinar: Sexual Conduct Reporting for Board Members
Thursday, Feb. 20, 5-6 p.m.
OSBA and PACE experts will review school board members’ mandatory child abuse reporting obligations along with sexual conduct resources and policies available to Oregon school districts through OSBA and PACE.
Community Engagement: Tools for Building Trust and Collaboration
Wednesday, Feb. 26, 12-1 p.m.
Discover practical tools and strategies to enhance community engagement. This webinar aligned with the Balanced Governance framework will explore how to engage diverse voices, measure engagement effectiveness and operationalize tools that foster trust and collaboration. Start turning community input into action for student success. This webinar is eligible for silver level certification credit for the Community Engagement and Advocacy Leadership Institute category.