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5/23/2012 10:53:00 AM
Current mediation report for Oregon school districts.
5/22/2012 11:39:00 AM
Although the state revenue forecast for the 2011-13 biennium showed an increase of about $115 million over the March 2012 forecast, the increased revenue will not be available to make additional investments in education and other public services.
5/21/2012 11:10:00 AM
Full-funding is currently available from ODE for two additional qualifying districts to participate in the Oregon Lighthouse Project.
5/18/2012 11:46:00 AM
Join OSBA staff to learn about major education initiatives that will impact your district and the work of your school board.
5/16/2012 3:43:00 PM
Gov. John Kitzhaber has appointed five locally-elected school board members to serve on the newly created Higher Education Coordinating Commission.
5/16/2012 9:50:00 AM
Voters passed bond measures or local option levies for eight school districts in the May 15 election.
5/10/2012 12:02:00 PM
Keeping you in the loop - May 2012 Update from Betsy Miller-Jones
5/10/2012 11:11:00 AM
The Energy Trust of Oregon is offering sixth-grade teachers free curriculum to teach students how to conserve water and energy.
5/10/2012 11:11:00 AM
OSBA's board development specialist presented a workshop at the National School Boards Association conference covering the process of goal setting and strategic planning and building enthusiasm for realizing district goals.
5/10/2012 11:11:00 AM
OSBA seeks student groups to provide entertainment at the OSBA Annual Convention in November in Portland.
5/10/2012 11:11:00 AM
The Oregon Department of Education has recognized 15 schools as 2012 Celebrating Student Success Schools.
5/10/2012 11:11:00 AM
Four Oregon schools are among 78 in the nation who have gained federal recognition for combining rigorous academics with strong environmental stewardship.
5/10/2012 11:11:00 AM
Betsy Miller-Jones, OSBA interim executive director, and Jim Green, deputy executive director, have begun traveling around Oregon to meet with board members and superintendents to gain a better understanding of members' issues and concerns as OSBA reshapes its operations to provide the best possible service.
5/10/2012 11:11:00 AM
Since Tom Horn started as principal, attendance at the Al Kennedy Alternative School has jumped from 23 percent to around 90 percent.
5/10/2012 11:11:00 AM
NSBA conference presenters shared insight into how federal legislation and court decisons affect public schools and discussed strategies to raise student achievement and save money.
5/10/2012 11:11:00 AM
The Oregon Education Investment Board will begin work on setting statewide benchmarks for students and appointing a chief education officer to oversee the entire public education system.
5/10/2012 11:07:00 AM
Get the latest education news
5/9/2012 4:11:00 PM
There are 76 Oregon schools ranked among the U.S. News Best High Schools in 2012, including 5 with gold medals, 21 with silver medals and 50 with bronze medals.
5/9/2012 9:17:00 AM
Plan to attend the second annual Sustainable Oregon Schools Initiative conference, June 19, 2012
5/7/2012 3:51:00 PM
Contact your federal legislators and tell them you support the reauthorization of ESEA.
5/2/2012 3:02:00 PM
The Bureau of Labor and Industries and Oregon Department of Education jointly administer the Career and Technical Education Revitalization Grant Fund to support restoration and expansion of high-quality career and technical education options to all Oregon middle and high schools.
5/2/2012 1:36:00 PM
The Oregon College Savings Plan recognizes Central Linn Elementary School teacher with cash prizes.
5/1/2012 11:08:00 AM
A team from Lincoln High School in Portland won first place in the national "We the People" competition, which requires students to demonstrate their knowledge of the U.S. Constitution.
4/30/2012 12:08:00 PM
The Model Student and Staff Handbooks and Key Dates and Activities Calendar have been updated and revised and are for sale now.
4/30/2012 9:25:00 AM
Share with your schools free resources for National Physical Education and Sport Week, May 1-7, 2012.
4/26/2012 10:43:00 AM
On April 22, Mary Broderick, president of the National School Boards Association, wrote a letter to President Barack Obama which is receiving national attention.
4/25/2012 1:30:00 PM
Portland School Board member Bobbie Regan speaks on KINK-FM radio about proposed cuts to schools and other subjects.
4/17/2012 8:56:00 AM
If you missed the Oregon Education Investment Board's webinar on April 12, you can watch the recording and download materials from the OSBA resource page.
4/13/2012 9:32:00 AM
Teachers, administrators and school leaders urged to do what they can in the cause to achieve equity in schools and work to improve conditions in their own immediate world.
4/9/2012 2:04:00 PM
The 2012 OSBA/COSA Legislative Report describes the bills enacted by the 2012 Oregon Legislative Assembly that affect public schools.
4/6/2012 2:45:00 PM
Get the latest education news
4/6/2012 2:28:00 PM
Keeping you in the loop - April 2012 Update from Betsy Miller-Jones
4/6/2012 11:35:00 AM
OLN's Spring Leadership Institute will focus on 'educator quality for equity' as its theme.
4/6/2012 11:25:00 AM
OSBA Summer Board Conference - July 13-15, 2012
4/6/2012 11:19:00 AM
Oregon Department of Education has issued report cards for Special Education and Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education programs.
4/6/2012 11:15:00 AM
The Budget Committee handbook has been updated and revised and is for sale now.
4/6/2012 11:11:00 AM
South Coast ESD suffered fire damage and PACE was there to help.
4/6/2012 11:07:00 AM
Anne Schuster, Corvallis School Board chair, is the newest member of the OSBA Board of Directors.
4/6/2012 11:01:00 AM
Updates to OSBA's online achievment compact resource page.
3/30/2012 2:08:00 PM
The Governor's office released an updated Q & A. Questions were submitted by OSBA, OEA and COSA.
3/20/2012 2:13:00 PM
OSBA has developed training covering budget committee roles and responsibilities. Our newly revised Budget Committee Handbook, which explains the committee's duties and responsibilities, is now available for purchase.
3/20/2012 1:30:00 PM
OSBA representatives joined U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley in urging the U.S. House of Representatives to approve the Senate’s one-year extension of federal payments to rural counties.
3/9/2012 11:41:00 AM
Jim Green, new deputy executive director, and Lonn Hoklin, communications and marketing specialist, join the OSBA staff; and Tricia Yates is now Director of Communications.
3/9/2012 11:41:00 AM
Keeping you in the loop - March 2012 Update from Betsy Miller-Jones
3/9/2012 11:41:00 AM
Your first step in negotiating a new bargaining areement is to analyze your current contract to identify any inconsistencies or illegalities.
3/9/2012 11:41:00 AM
Nearly every Oregon school district, ESD and community college is a member of the trust and can be reimbursed for legal costs if criteria are met.
3/9/2012 11:26:00 AM
President's Post: March 2012 Update from Kris Howatt, OSBA board president
3/9/2012 9:50:00 AM
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3/6/2012 1:43:00 PM
The 2012 legislative session adjourned with a bipartisan budget agreement that imposes no cuts in K-12 funding.
2/27/2012 9:33:00 AM
Green, an attorney, lobbyist and Salem-Keizer School Board member, knows the issues and challenges school board members face.
2/21/2012 4:37:00 PM
Download the 2011-12 annual survey of teacher salaries and benefits.
2/21/2012 1:46:00 PM
The most recent labor contract settlement data submitted to OSBA.
2/21/2012 1:37:00 PM
Ian Jukes says about Beeson's speech: "Given that he comes from the school board point of view, it's a pretty powerful message . . . and it's definitely worth a read."
2/16/2012 11:59:00 AM
Agenda included federal payments to counties and NCLB waiver.
2/15/2012 3:34:00 PM
HB 4014 would repeal reporting mandates. The bill now goes to the Senate.
2/14/2012 4:58:00 PM
HB 4098 would increase the timber harvest on state-owned lands, creating jobs and generating tax revenue.
2/10/2012 4:59:00 PM
Senate Joint Resolution 202, House Bill 4014 and Senate Bill 1581 would affect education funding and student achievement.
2/10/2012 1:43:00 PM
TANPool borrowing program helps schools cover cash flow issues by allowing participants to issue a Tax Anticipation Note sold in the bond market.
2/9/2012 3:44:00 PM
Budget prioritization activity from Gresham-Barlow School District helps engage the community and gather real data to help make budget decisions that are right for your district.
2/8/2012 4:17:00 PM
Oregon school board reps press education issues in Washington, D.C
2/8/2012 3:32:00 PM
Keeping you in the loop - February 2012 Update from Betsy Miller-Jones
2/8/2012 3:22:00 PM
With the launch of the 2012 legislative session, the Oregon School Boards Association has dialed up the intensity of its efforts to achieve its legislative goals.
2/8/2012 3:11:00 PM
The legislature will consider Governor John Kitzhaber’s proposed “education achievement compacts” as a means of enabling Oregon’s schools to measure students’ achievement and set targets for improvement
2/8/2012 2:27:00 PM
President's Post: February 2012 Update from Kris Howatt, OSBA board president
2/8/2012 2:06:00 PM
A delegation of OSBA’s board of directors traveled to the nation’s capital this week to urge congressional action on important education issues.
2/8/2012 1:44:00 PM
In its March revenue forecast and economic report, the Oregon Office of Economic Analysis said state revenues are less than anticipated in the December 2011 forecast.
5/27/2011 2:05:00 PM
Supreme Court’s ruling on child abuse investigations discards 9th Circuit holding based on a technicality
News Releases
5/16/2012 3:55:00 PM
5/16/12 - Gov. John Kitzhaber has appointed five locally-elected school board members to serve on the newly created Higher Education Coordinating Commission.
2/27/2012 4:47:00 PM
2/27/12 - Green, an attorney, lobbyist and Salem-Keizer School Board member, knows the issues and challenges school board members face.
2/16/2012 11:10:00 AM
2/16/2012 - Agenda included federal payments to counties and NCLB waiver.
1/18/2012 12:44:00 PM
1/17/2012 - It’s “School Board Recognition Month,” and the Oregon School Boards Association has recognized our board members for their service to public education.
1/7/2012 6:05:00 PM
1/7/2012 - The OSBA Board of Directors has named Betsy Miller-Jones as interim Executive Director effective immediately.
11/22/2011 2:18:00 PM
11/22/11 - The awards, offered through OSBA’s Leadership Institute, represent a significant level of achievement in board leadership and development.
5/18/2011 12:06:00 PM
5/17/2011 - Over the past five months, school board members from around the state participated in OSBA's Leadership Oregon training, which prepares them to better serve their communities and students.
4/4/2011 11:14:00 AM
4/04/2011 - The Center for Children and Families, which offers educational programs and social services, earns Magna Award honorable mention.
2/8/2011 11:40:00 AM
2/08/2011 - Six board members meet with Senators Merkley and Wyden and five House members to talk about the impact of federal stimulus funds on Oregon's schools and federal timber payments.