About OSBA

Our Mission, Goals, and More

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Vision, Mission, Values, and Goals

Oregon School Boards Association’s Vision, Mission, Values were adopted June 19, 2021, and revised on March 3, 2025.

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Call for Equity

Public school boards have unique insights on how to address education equity and systems change in their districts. OSBA is committed to supporting boards in their just and fair distribution of resources based on each student’s needs. OSBA’s Call for Equity was adopted by the Board in December 2021.

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We’re Here for You!

This brochure highlights how members can stay updated, get involved, and access OSBA services and resources.

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2023 OSBA Membership Survey

Every three years, OSBA conducts a membership survey to provide a benchmark of membership opinion about OSBA and to provide information to assist the OSBA with planning and communications.

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2020 OSBA Membership Survey

Every three years, OSBA conducts a membership survey to provide a benchmark of membership opinion about OSBA and to provide information to assist the OSBA with planning and communications.

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2017 OSBA Membership Survey

Every three years, OSBA conducts a membership survey to provide a benchmark of membership opinion about OSBA and to provide information to assist the OSBA with planning and communications.

Our History

Founded in 1946, OSBA is governed by a member-elected board and serves K-12 public school boards, education service district boards, community college boards, and the State Board of Education.

Through legislative advocacy at state and federal levels, board leadership training, employee management assistance, policy, communications, and legal and financial services, OSBA helps locally elected volunteers fulfill their complex public education roles.

More About OSBA

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OSBA Staff

Meet the OSBA staff and find information regarding contact information, biographies, and photos.

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Membership Benefits

Benefits of membership at OSBA.

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OSBA Board of Directors

Information about the governance structure of OSBA

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Legislative Policy Committee

A committee, elected by the membership, that develops the OSBA’s legislative policies and priorities.

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Oregon School Board Members of Color Caucus

To promote quality education for all students, focusing on the needs of students of color.

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Oregon Rural School Boards Members Caucus

Information about the Oregon Rural School Boards Members Caucus

OSBA PRIDE Advisory Committee

To promote quality education for all students, focusing on the needs of students who identify as LGBTQIA2S+.

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Election Center

Election procedures and timelines, sample motions and resolutions, answers to FAQs, and governance resolutions.

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Governance Documents

OSBA’s Bylaws, OSBA’s Policies, and the Map of Regions is located here.

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Financial Information

Recent historical information on OSBA’s programs, services, and finances.

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Oregon School Board Member of the Year

Information about the School Board Member of the Year Program

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Amazing, innovative and heroic stories take place in Oregon’s schools every day. OSBA wants to share some of the work that shows public education is #OregonStrong. Today we have a story from St. Helens School District:Learning Tour brings policymakers, funders and early learning leaders to see district programsRead more: tinyurl.com/yps6tvk5 #oregonstrong #Oregon #publiceducation #studentsuccess #EducationMatters #sthelensoregon #sthelensschooldistrict ... See MoreSee Less
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Amazing, innovative and heroic stories take place in Oregon’s schools every day. OSBA wants to share some of the work that shows public education is #OregonStrong. Today we have a story from Umatilla School District:Umatilla Students Visit Teddy Bear ClinicRead more: tinyurl.com/3y7h8a38 #OregonStrong #oregon #publiceducation #studentsuccess #educationmatters ... See MoreSee Less
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Amazing, innovative and heroic stories take place in Oregon’s schools every day. OSBA wants to share some of the work that shows public education is #OregonStrong. Today we have a story from South Umpqua School District:South Umpqua FFA partners with Food for All to support local familiesRead more: tinyurl.com/sse963mz #oregonstrong #Oregon #publiceducation #studentsuccess #EducationMatters South Umpqua School District #19 ... See MoreSee Less
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The OSBA Bonds, Ballots and Buildings Conference in Salem on Friday brought school leaders together with industry experts to discuss the best ways to persuade voters to pass money measures for much-needed facilities.

Read more: #osba26bbb

The OSBA Bonds, Ballots and Buildings Conference kicks off today with the popular “Learn from the Winners” panel.
The conference is packed with resources, industry professionals and peer experiences to help school districts plan, pass and implement a bond or levy.
#OSBA26BBB

Today we have a story from Gervais School District:
Gervais High School Shines at UO Media Day

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/kxz4rvyj

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