About OSBA

Our Mission, Goals, and More

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Vision, Mission, Values, and Goals

Oregon School Boards Association’s Vision, Mission, Values were adopted June 19, 2021, and the Strategic Focus and Goals were adopted January 20, 2023.

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Call for Equity

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 on each student’s needs. OSBA’s Call for Equity was adopted by the Board in December 2021.

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We’re Here for You!

This brochure highlights how members can stay updated, get involved, and access OSBA services and resources.

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Membership Benefits Guide

This guide introduces you to services members receive at no charge as well as services we provide at the lowest possible expense.

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2020 OSBA Membership Survey

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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2017 OSBA Membership Survey

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.

Our History

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, policy, communications, and legal and financial services, OSBA helps locally elected volunteers fulfill their complex public education roles.

More About OSBA

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OSBA Staff

Listing of OSBA staff with contact information, biographies, and photos.

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Membership Benefits

Benefits of membership at OSBA.

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OSBA Board of Directors

Information about the governance structure of OSBA

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Legislative Policy Committee

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

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Oregon School Board Members of Color Caucus

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

Oregon LGBTQIA2S+ School Board Members Advisory Committee

To promote quality education for all students, focusing on the needs of students who identify as LGBTQIA2S+.

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Oregon Rural School Boards Advisory Committee

Information about the Oregon Rural School Boards Advisory Committee

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Election Center

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

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Governance Documents

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

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Financial Information

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

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Oregon School Board Member of the Year

Information about the School Board Member of the Year Program

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IMESD congratulates Lacey Sharp who was named the Oregon Small Schools Association 2024 Principal of the Year! Sharp is the Principal at Stanfield Elementary School.Read the press release: www.imesd.k12.or.us/article/1515871 ... See MoreSee Less
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It's a great day to nominate your candidate for Oregon School Board Member of the Y#osba#osba @sbmoty#publiceducationa#educationmatterst#schoolsh#schoolboardboardNOMINATE NOW: 2024 Oregon School Board Member of the Year.Do you know an outstanding school board member who makes a difference in the St. Helens School District? If so, nominate them for School Board Member of the Year. Current school board members in the District include Bill Amos, Melody Killens, Ryan Scholl, Kellie Smith, and Trinity Monahan.Please take the time to nominate one of our outstanding board members by going to: www.surveymonkey.com/r/25GH35K#learn, connect, commit ... See MoreSee Less
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The Oregon PTA is organizing a series of monthly meetings to understand and discuss state school funding. The first one on Tuesday, March 26, will feature Sen. Michael Dembrow, recent Senate Education Committee chair.
 
Register: https://bit.ly/CapitoltotheClassroom
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Las Vegas, Nevada: Clark County School District Mandates Signal-Blocking Pouches for Student Phones Starting 2024-2025 School Year. In Portland, OR; Alternative High School Implements Successful Cellphone Ban, Transforming Student Engagement.

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Nearly 100 school communications professionals from around Oregon are gathering today and Friday in Eugene for an Oregon School Public Relations Association conference. They are learning tools and techniques to better tell schools' stories.
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