Running for a board

• 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
  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

• National School Boards Association
• Elections Division - Secretary of State’s Office