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About OSBA

Founded in 1946, OSBA is governed by a member-elected board and serves K-12 public school boards, education service district boards, community college boards and the State Board of Education. Through legislative advocacy at state and federal levels, board leadership training, employee management assistance and policy, communications, legal and financial services, OSBA helps locally elected volunteers fulfill their complex public education roles.
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Board members of color caucus

To promote quality education for all students, focusing on the needs of students of color.

Rural School Boards Advisory Committee

To promote quality education for all students, focusing on the needs of students in rural communities.

Board of directors

Information about the governance structure of OSBA.

Election center

Election procedures and timelines, sample motions and resolutions, answers to FAQs, and governance resolutions.

Finances

Recent historical information on OSBA's programs, services and finances.

Governance documents

OSBA's Bylaws, OSBA's Policies, and the Map of Regions is located here.

Jobs at OSBA

Employment opportunities at OSBA.

Legislative Policy Committee

A committee, elected by the membership, that develops the OSBA legislative policies and priorities.

Membership

Benefits of membership at OSBA.

Oregon school board member of the year

Info about the School Board Member of the Year program.

RFPs and equipment

Request for Proposals (RFPs) and any property or used equipment the association has for sale.

Staff

Listing of OSBA staff with contact information, photos and biographies.
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Mission, vision and goals
OSBA is dedicated to improving student success and education equity through advocacy, leadership and service to Oregon public school boards.

Call for equity
Education equity ensures:

  • All students are accepted as their authentic selves, are heard and valued, feel they belong, and achieve high academic and personal standards that empower them to thrive.
  • Student success will not be predicted nor predetermined by race, ethnicity, family economics, location, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, religion, culture or any other identity.

Public school boards have unique insights on how to address education equity and systems change in their districts. OSBA is committed to supporting boards in their just and fair distribution of resources based upon each student’s needs. 

"We're here for you!" (PDF)
This brochure highlights how members can stay updated, get involved and access OSBA services and resources.

Membership Benefits Guide (PDF)
This guide introduces you to services members receive at no charge and those that we provide at the lowest possible expense.

Membership surveys
Every four years OSBA conducts a membership survey to provide a benchmark of membership opinion about OSBA and to provide information to assist the OSBA with planning and communications.

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Brady fund grants

The Oregon School Boards Association distributes Robert Brady Charitable Trust grants to districts for distribution to needy students.

Resolutions

List of governance resolutions for past years.

OSBA Staff

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OSBA Board

Information about the governance structure of OSBA.

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