As equity continues to shape the heart of modern education, school board members serve as key catalysts by guiding thoughtful efforts that help transform this guiding principle into everyday practice. With the mission of promoting quality education for all students while recognizing the unique needs of students of color, the Oregon School Board Members of Color Caucus (OSBMCC) was formed to support this work through the following goals:

• To promote positive and effective relationships among school board members free from discrimination or harassment based on perceived race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin.
• To build and increase the capacity of school board members — regardless of color, national origin or race — through professional development and support.
• To serve as a resource for OSBA and its members.
• To develop, promote, and advance legislation to improve educational opportunities and outcomes for students regardless of color, race, or national origin.
• To advance racial equity initiatives and eliminate systemic oppression and racism in Oregon.
• To equip and prepare board members regardless of color, race, or national origin to serve in the general OSBA leadership, recognizing the unique experiences of board members of color.
• To build capacity of the general board membership in understanding the issues of people of color.

As school board members from around Oregon, OSBMCC members help to assure that our education systems are aligned for successful student outcomes.

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We are excited for you to join us in this work, and we thank you for your support.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out at [email protected], subject line “OSBMCC.”

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