Registration

Online registration opens on Monday, August 9, 2021. For more information on registration fees, hotels, and deadlines, see below.

For questions about registration, contact Sarah Herb at sherb@osba.org. 

Note: individuals must have a MyOSBA account to be registered for this event. If you need to set up a new account for an individual, contact Vicky Black at vblack@osba.org.

Charter schools - please read the following before registering for OSBA’s Annual Convention:
As you may have heard, OSBA’s tax status changed as of July 1, 2018 (see FAQ linked below for details). Under the new designation, OSBA can no longer accept dues and/or service fees from charter schools because they are not recognized as political subdivisions of the state as defined under federal tax code. Therefore, beginning July 1, 2018, charter schools will no longer be able to be associate members or contract directly with OSBA for services.

To access OSBA services, which includes conferences and events, charter schools are now required to submit a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) acknowledging that their sponsoring district has a process in place that provides access to OSBA services. This new requirement begins on July 1, 2018, which means OSBA needs to have your fully executed MOU on file prior to the conference (click here to see sample MOU), or we will not be able to honor your registration. Please mail the completed MOU to the address below, attention Vicky Black, or email vblack@osba.org. 

For questions about charter schools, please contact Kristen Miles at kmiles@osba.org.

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Call for Student Art

Mark your calendars to help celebrate OSBA's 75th Annual Convention, November 11-13, 2021 at the Salem Convention Center.

The Oregon School Boards Association (OSBA) is looking for a student art program to exhibit at OSBA’s Annual Convention.

Each year, the OSBA Convention showcases a student art display for about 350 attendees (board members, superintendents and community college presidents). The student art display is housed in the exhibitor hall and exhibits from 5:00 - 7:00p.m. Thursday, November 11, and from 7:00a.m. - 4:00p.m. Friday, November 12. Participants should bring 75 - 100 pieces that can be purchased by Convention attendees. All proceeds are kept by the school program.

Lunch is provided to up to 4 students and chaperones; housing may be available on an as-needed basis.

Selection criteria include the following:

• Art must be of good quality
• Groups must bring pieces that can be sold; all transactions must be handled by the student group
• 75-100 pieces are required

For those interested in exhibiting student art:

1. Complete the Student Art Proposal Form found here.
2. Prepare and submit a presentation, document, or up to 10 photos that showcase your program’s art. Upload this into the form or include a link to a website that showcases your program’s art.
3. Submit the proposal and materials by September 1, 2021.

If you have questions about student art submissions, please contact Kristen Miles at kmiles@osba.org.

We look forward to your submission!

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Keynote Presentations

'Empowering Students Today To Succeed in an Unpredictable Tomorrow'

Speaker: Ravi Hutheesing

Artificial intelligence will create the most significant disruption to the workforce we have ever seen. With 40% of today's jobs expected to be automated, we must equip all students with the most critical skills of tomorrow — skills that go beyond the current "college and career-ready" focus. Education leaders must re-evaluate the overall goal of education while committing to teaching the most important life skills for a global future, including cultural competence and how to continuously pivot. 

Born into one of the world’s most influential families but rejecting the obvious choices presented to him, Ravi Hutheesing uses his own journey as a rock star, entrepreneur, aviator and cultural diplomat (exemplifying personalized, lifelong and social-emotional learning) to show how educators can most effectively and equitably transform students into culturally competent lifelong learners. By exploring the elements of an innovative and holistic education, Hutheesing will shift your thinking on how public education can put society on a path to equity, equality and ultimately world peace.

'Cultivating a Culture of Love, Liberation and Belonging'

Speaker: Luvelle Brown

School board members enhance their leadership when they understand how culturally focused, student-centered teaching approaches intersect with curriculum choices and social and emotional skills development. This session will offer self-reflection processes that encourage policy shifts to raise students’ academic achievement. Engage with these complex topics, knowing you are in a community of educators who want what is best for their students and schools.

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