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Oregon School Board Member of the Year

March 12, 2024

Do you know an outstanding school board member who makes a difference in your school district, community college or education service district?   Submit your nomination by June 1, 2024 CriteriaJudging is... Read More

Resources for Implementing Board Stipends

February 22, 2024

During the 2023 Legislative Session, the Oregon Legislature passed House Bill 2753 which allows school board members to receive stipends for their service on the board. The Oregon Government Ethics... Read More

Bonds, Ballots & Buildings Conference Materials

February 15, 2024

Oregon school districts, education service districts and community colleges can issue general obligation bonds only if they have voter approval of a bond levy authorizing them to do so. OSBA resources... Read More

School Board Recognition Month Resources

January 3, 2024

The Oregon School Boards Association has set aside the month of January to honor the unpaid elected volunteers who serve on Oregon’s 197 local school boards, our 19 education service... Read More

BBB 2024 Lodging Information

November 30, 2023

The 2023 Summer Board Conference (SBC) lodging information can be found Read More

Annual Convention 2023 Lodging Information

September 12, 2023

The 2023 Summer Board Conference (SBC) lodging information can be found Read More

Recent bond and local option election data

August 30, 2023

Historical school district, community college and ESD bond and local option election results. All results are unofficial. If the button above does not work, please click on this link: https://osba.enviseams.com/MyResources/links/bond-elections... Read More

Exhibitors & Sponsors – Annual Convention 2023

July 19, 2023

There are 32 exhibitor booths available as shown on the exhibitor map. Tiers are based on distance from the exhibitor hall entrance and prime attendee traffic zones. Booth purchases for both tiers include two full days of exhibitor space, Read More

Milestone Awards

June 5, 2023

Every two years, hundreds of individuals are elected to positions on the governing boards of Oregon school districts, education service districts and community colleges. With the crop of new faces... Read More

SBC 2023 Lodging Information

May 24, 2023

The 2023 Summer Board Conference (SBC) lodging information can be found Read More

How to be a Board Member

May 15, 2023

Be your best on the board Key areas of responsibilities for school board members. Code of conduct for school board members This information is from Boardsmanship For Oregon School Board... Read More

Communicating During the Board Meeting

May 15, 2023

Is the lack of attendance at your board meeting a source of concern to you? Do you wish more people knew what the board of directors does? Do you, or... Read More

Choosing the Chair

May 15, 2023

The selection of the board chair is made no later than the next regular meeting following July 1 each year. (Board Policy BC/BCA) A commission issue for board members is... Read More

Dealing with Crisis

May 15, 2023

There will be times when crisis confronts your school district. Above all, don’t panic. It is imperative that boards have a communications plan in place so that should a crisis... Read More

Be Your Best on the Board

May 15, 2023

Why should I spend time and money on board workshops and conferences? You were elected because your community believes you can make a difference for education. You’re now a student... Read More

Board Meeting Minutes

May 15, 2023

Boards and their committees are required to take minutes at all meetings. All minutes except those of an executive session should be available to the public within a reasonable time... Read More

Executive Sessions

May 15, 2023

A board may be called to meet in executive session or decide to go into executive session at any time during a regular, special or emergency meeting to discuss certain... Read More

Board Resolutions

May 15, 2023

Resolutions are a way for boards to share their decision/position on an issue with others. Main motions in meetings are frequently offered as a resolution and recorded in the minutes,... Read More

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