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Board development services
We prepare you to be a better board member and a stronger leader.
OSBA has always prepared new board members for board service and helped experienced board members become more effective in their roles as elected officials. Board members need to know public meetings law, parliamentary procedure, teamwork, budgeting, policy-making, ethics laws, public engagement, public relations, and many more skills to function effectively and efficiently.
Contact Board Development staff
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| Steve Kelley Director of Board Development |
Sarah Herb Executive Search and Events Specialist |
Kristen Miles Board Development Specialist |
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| Renee Sessler Board Development Specialist |
Amber Smith Board Development Administrative Assistant |
OSBA meets your need for effective board skills with training that is interesting, flexible and reasonably priced.
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About OSBA's board development opportunities
We prepare you to be a better board member and a stronger leader
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Diane Efseaff Memorial Scholarship Program
Get GREAT board training that will impact your district’s student learning and receive money for student scholarships!
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Leadership Institute
The demands on board members have grown. Now you can earn certificates of recognition in leadership achievement that reflect your growing importance.
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Oregon Lighthouse Project
The Oregon Lighthouse Project is an intensive board/superintendent team professional development focused on the board’s leadership role for improving student learning.
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OSBA/NSBA National Connection Program
Service package of resources ranging from public engagement techniques to federal insider tips to grant writing assistance.
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BoardBook® - conducting paperless board meetings
Increase community support while saving time and money by streamlining assembly and distribution of meeting notices, packets and minutes.
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Board training - workshops
Customized board training, facilitation, consultation and advice
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Board meeting minutes
Boards and their committees are required to take minutes at all meetings.