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Running for a board

We encourage you to become actively involved with OSBA if you are elected to a school, education service district (ESD) or community college board.

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Board candidate
  • OSBA's Guide for Oregon School District, Education Service District and Community College Board Candidates (PDF)
  • How to Run for Your School Board, Diversebooks.org (PDF)
  • How to become a school board candidate
    Information on becoming a school board candidate.
  • Board service means commitment
    As you consider running for your local school board, think about what being a board member means to you, your family and your community.
  • How much time does being a good board member require?
    The time committment for school board service.
  • Your campaign
    Brief overview of school board candidate campaign requirements.
  • Code of conduct for school board members
    This information is from Boardsmanship For Oregon School Board Members, which explains what it takes to be an Oregon school board member.
  • Important principles for board members
    Nine principles of a successful school board member.
School board elections
  • School board elections
    Information about how to file as a candidate for school board elections.
  • History of school board elections
    Statistical information about school board elections.
Additional resources

Additional resources

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  • Elections Division - Secretary of State’s Office

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