/News%20Center.aspx Keep up-to-date with the latest news from the Oregon School Boards Association. 6/18/2013 4:13:11 PM Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:13:11 GMT TANPool borrowing program helps schools cover cash flow issues by allowing participants to issue a Tax Anticipation Note sold in the bond market. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/TANPool_program_open.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/TANPool_program_open.aspx/{51F70992-A844-4F45-B510-AB2C1C294458} Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:43:00 GMT Senate Bill 5519 includes $6.55 billion for K-12 education; combined with PERS reform already passed this session, schools will receive roughly $1 billion more in the next biennium than currently. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/School_funding_bill.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/School_funding_bill.aspx/{45608460-4FDB-4F34-BB53-1869B5D0F0AD} Thu, 30 May 2013 13:51:00 GMT The most recent labor contract settlement data submitted to OSBA. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/Current_SaBa_Data.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/Current_SaBa_Data.aspx/{8005D9E8-12FB-4824-929D-DF29C9EC9589} Fri, 05 Oct 2012 14:02:00 GMT Current mediation report for Oregon school districts. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/Current_Mediation_Report.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/Current_Mediation_Report.aspx/{29C7A317-B60F-4DDE-BEE6-E95BFA45343C} Mon, 05 Nov 2012 13:47:00 GMT The Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) has released a rate schedule showing how much employers are expected to pay after Senate Bill 822’s passage. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-06-18_PERS_rate_schedule.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-06-18_PERS_rate_schedule.aspx/{2E68F880-7E89-489F-BB65-BC2836FF14B6} Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:19:00 GMT The State School Funding bill stalled in the Senate on Monday morning on a 15-5 vote. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-06-17_Senate_stalls_SSF_bill.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-06-17_Senate_stalls_SSF_bill.aspx/{C08C9E3A-96A4-442F-92E6-E0CAD4037D1B} Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:07:00 GMT Two Oregon legislators are planning a telephone town hall June17 that will feature OSBA Deputy Executive Director Jim Green as a special guest. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-06-12_Town_hall.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-06-12_Town_hall.aspx/{7996DF44-1202-4DBA-83D2-0ADD7944B345} Wed, 12 Jun 2013 09:51:00 GMT In March, Stanley Primozich officially joined OSBA’s board, representing Yamhill and Polk counties. He has served more than 20 years on the McMinnville School Board. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-06-07_SLN_Primozich.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-06-07_SLN_Primozich.aspx/{CF712CCF-8B2D-4AEF-BD06-CAC1B3DE4826} Fri, 07 Jun 2013 10:31:00 GMT President's Post: June 2013 Update from Terry Lenchitsky, OSBA board president OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-06-07_SLN_Pres_Post.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-06-07_SLN_Pres_Post.aspx/{AEC4F981-E40C-41F3-A850-1AFE8153A748} Fri, 07 Jun 2013 10:33:00 GMT Keeping you in the loop - June 2013 Update from Betsy Miller-Jones OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-06-07_SLN_In_the_loop.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-06-07_SLN_In_the_loop.aspx/{84D77D35-30CA-4BBC-94C3-CAB4CC190203} Fri, 07 Jun 2013 10:38:00 GMT As a state representative and member of the David Douglas School Board, Shemia Fagan sees the issues of creating jobs and strengthening our schools as intertwined. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-06-07_SLN_Fagan.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-06-07_SLN_Fagan.aspx/{7E705F70-3836-4B2A-9340-02BE0252DA66} Fri, 07 Jun 2013 10:31:00 GMT OSBA staff and school board members from around the state joined our PERS coalition representatives June 6 for a press conference on the Capitol steps urging reform of the Public Employees Retirement System this session. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-06-06_PERS_press_conference.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-06-06_PERS_press_conference.aspx/{95C235B0-4369-4584-9304-51BB55770EBC} Thu, 06 Jun 2013 12:11:00 GMT Senate Bill 5519 includes $6.55 billion for K-12 education. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-05-31_School_funding.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-05-31_School_funding.aspx/{25306735-3A64-4BEE-8491-6700E19ED662} Fri, 31 May 2013 11:51:00 GMT Get the latest legislative news OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-05-31_LH_online.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-05-31_LH_online.aspx/{AEACEFD1-0FA7-461B-B46A-04E92EEC4607} Fri, 31 May 2013 11:22:00 GMT OSBA is committed to ensuring that the voice and vote of parents and school board members is heard by the OEIB and will continue to press for these stakeholder groups to be given a vote on the matters before the board. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-05-31_LH_OEIB_no_board_member.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-05-31_LH_OEIB_no_board_member.aspx/{FF8ECA6D-7EF2-434A-9EDA-2E880FD81F8C} Fri, 31 May 2013 11:22:00 GMT House Bill 3075 makes several important changes to current mandates on school districts and ESDs. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-05-31_LH_Mandate_relief.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-05-31_LH_Mandate_relief.aspx/{26BA1604-9DA9-4D57-9BC8-BFE87E6EE226} Fri, 31 May 2013 11:22:00 GMT Senate Bill 5519 includes an appropriation of just over $6.55 billion for the State School Fund ($6.24 billion in General Fund, $314.5 million in Lottery Funds and $400,826 in Other Funds). OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-05-31_LH_K12_budget.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-05-31_LH_K12_budget.aspx/{B5A3AEC5-A7CF-4516-B7B2-A2F4C31FEC98} Fri, 31 May 2013 11:22:00 GMT Recent Bond and Local Option Election Results OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-05-22_Recent_Election_Results.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-05-22_Recent_Election_Results.aspx/{0F451CF7-B6E2-42E9-9011-D5C0BE192E43} Wed, 22 May 2013 11:34:00 GMT A total of 972 individuals are running for school board positions today in Oregon OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-05-21_Board_Candidate_Filings.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-05-21_Board_Candidate_Filings.aspx/{328936E3-4176-4577-9EEB-E608A5E3FB0D} Tue, 21 May 2013 11:33:00 GMT Get the latest legislative news OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-05-17_LH_online.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-05-17_LH_online.aspx/{C8B40864-D1D1-417C-A877-E4F934E73135} Fri, 17 May 2013 14:03:00 GMT The state Economic and Revenue Forecast released on May 16 showed overall state revenues available for the 2013-15 biennium increased by a net of $271.5 million. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-05-17_LH_June_Revenue_Forecast.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-05-17_LH_June_Revenue_Forecast.aspx/{1053A983-F645-4880-AABF-9D1715BC9014} Fri, 17 May 2013 14:03:00 GMT House Bill 2747, which previously passed the House on a 51-7 vote, proposes changes to the current interdistrict transfer statute. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-05-17_LH_Interdistrict_transfers.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-05-17_LH_Interdistrict_transfers.aspx/{FCAC5BF8-3418-4AF1-A2DC-5D1904E36688} Fri, 17 May 2013 14:03:00 GMT House Bill 2448-A would ultimately add binding arbitration to the expedited bargaining process if parties cannot reach agreement in the 90-day bargaining window. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-05-17_LH_Collective_bargaining.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-05-17_LH_Collective_bargaining.aspx/{0FBB0C87-32A2-4E31-86FB-4D68B73FF874} Fri, 17 May 2013 14:03:00 GMT With the encouraging financial news, OSBA and other K-12 education advocates will urge the Legislature to increase investment in public education. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-05-16_June_Revenue_Forecast.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-05-16_June_Revenue_Forecast.aspx/{8278D0B2-C7C9-4476-977B-0ECDFAAF9C49} Thu, 16 May 2013 09:51:00 GMT OEIB's Dr. Doris McEwen talked about our shared moral responsibility to educate each and every child. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-05-10_Urban_Issues_Day.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-05-10_Urban_Issues_Day.aspx/{45C16EE0-0373-4942-8F75-EE6129B2E1A3} Fri, 10 May 2013 16:06:00 GMT The Ways and Means Subcommittee on Education voted this week to approve House Bill 5046, TSPC’s $4.9 million biennial budget. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-05-10_LH_TSPC_budget.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-05-10_LH_TSPC_budget.aspx/{5255F824-9815-409B-8F68-058046AE90DA} Fri, 10 May 2013 09:44:00 GMT The A-Engrossed version of House Bill 2192 makes several key changes to Oregon’s student discipline statutes. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-05-10_LH_School_discipline_statutes.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-05-10_LH_School_discipline_statutes.aspx/{D66B2031-DF1C-4039-9B24-9DF2C69C6B48} Fri, 10 May 2013 09:44:00 GMT Get the latest legislative news OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-05-10_LH_online.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-05-10_LH_online.aspx/{5ECA3BA0-3D66-4CA8-89AE-31A7DDC2E89C} Fri, 10 May 2013 09:47:00 GMT House Bill 2950 carves two weeks out of the eligible 12 weeks of Oregon Family Leave that would be designated to deal with the death of a family member. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-05-10_LH_Bereavement_bill.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-05-10_LH_Bereavement_bill.aspx/{0FDA5280-EAD9-4F4E-B4D4-154664DCC3C6} Fri, 10 May 2013 09:44:00 GMT With the Legislature beginning to work toward session completion, OSBA’s Legislative Highlights will now be published on an “as-needed,” periodic basis. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-05-10_LH_As_needed_basis.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-05-10_LH_As_needed_basis.aspx/{8D18283D-DC5F-4DFA-AD5C-E58EE75EBB20} Fri, 10 May 2013 09:44:00 GMT OSBA's Summer Board Conference agenda is packed with up-to-the-minute information on school funding, legislative activities, and a myriad of other exciting topics such as school law, cyber-bullying, campus safety, board member ethics and student achievement. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-05-06_SLN_SBC.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-05-06_SLN_SBC.aspx/{EE2A84C9-A1EF-43FA-AF8E-741982572AD7} Mon, 06 May 2013 13:37:00 GMT Johnson, now in his second term in the House, says he wants to ensure that legislators take into account the perspectives from school boards. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-05-06_SLN_Rep_Johnson.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-05-06_SLN_Rep_Johnson.aspx/{6FE6A98E-9A90-4EF9-983E-212E0DDCE780} Mon, 06 May 2013 13:37:00 GMT The Oregon Department of Education is seeking nominations for educator recognition programs including Oregon Teacher of the Year. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-05-06_SLN_Recognition_programs.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-05-06_SLN_Recognition_programs.aspx/{FA5AC6EB-541C-401D-A798-64A085DBCAEB} Mon, 06 May 2013 13:37:00 GMT President's Post: May 2013 Update from Terry Lenchitsky, OSBA board president OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-05-06_SLN_Pres_Post.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-05-06_SLN_Pres_Post.aspx/{A337DC31-A2D7-4506-AC86-7CEBE4C7DDFD} Mon, 06 May 2013 14:09:00 GMT OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-05-06_SLN_PERS_on_OPB.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-05-06_SLN_PERS_on_OPB.aspx/{B7E6EFDE-8114-4F1E-86EF-BF8EEE18433F} Mon, 06 May 2013 13:37:00 GMT Keeping you in the loop - May 2013 Update from Betsy Miller-Jones OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-05-06_SLN_In_the_loop.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-05-06_SLN_In_the_loop.aspx/{D5825757-5D5B-453E-B5FE-625E3C4BEA5A} Mon, 06 May 2013 14:12:00 GMT Doug Montgomery represents the Multnomah Region on OSBA's Board of Directors; he is also a member of the Multnomah Education Service District Board. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-05-06_SLN_Doug_Montgomery.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-05-06_SLN_Doug_Montgomery.aspx/{B97CEA1C-152C-4C99-B00F-21B0ABF9D6B0} Mon, 06 May 2013 15:36:00 GMT OSBA is seeking informative workshops primarily targeting board members and superintendents. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-05-06_SLN_Convention_proposals.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-05-06_SLN_Convention_proposals.aspx/{5A9D9A86-5F54-403D-971B-C469C5BE009B} Mon, 06 May 2013 13:37:00 GMT OSBA encourages members to develop comprehensive school safety plans that address prevention, preparedness, response and recovery. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-05-03_School_safety_drills.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-05-03_School_safety_drills.aspx/{9CED4524-97DD-44A4-8AB3-68BEA91091B5} Fri, 07 Jun 2013 14:00:00 GMT House Bill 2654 would prohibit employers from compelling access to employees' personal social media accounts. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-05-03_LH_Social_media_bill.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-05-03_LH_Social_media_bill.aspx/{A12CD73D-2B52-4FE4-A4E4-0F078C1B68AA} Fri, 03 May 2013 11:19:00 GMT Get the latest legislative news OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-05-03_LH_online.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-05-03_LH_online.aspx/{F0E0D61E-6811-4483-83EE-B0C63FBBDF92} Fri, 03 May 2013 11:19:00 GMT House Bill 3232 proposes about $34 million in state investments to impact outcomes in three areas: the Oregon Early Reading Program, Guidance and Support for Post-Secondary Aspirations, and Connecting to the World of Work. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-05-03_LH_OEIB_Strategic_Investments.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-05-03_LH_OEIB_Strategic_Investments.aspx/{A097F52F-C42E-424A-B965-9EC90229CBC5} Fri, 03 May 2013 11:19:00 GMT The Senate Education and Workforce Development Committee asked for amendments to be drafted for discussion at a future meeting after hearing House Bills 2150, 2875 and 3093. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-05-03_LH_Charter_school_bills.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-05-03_LH_Charter_school_bills.aspx/{C9142011-BADB-4932-8D76-7CF60157D3BA} Fri, 03 May 2013 11:19:00 GMT The final version of House Bill 2640 combined proposals to add a school board member and a PTA member to the Oregon Education Investment Board; it now goes to the Senate for consideration. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-05-03_LH_Add_members_to_OEIB.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-05-03_LH_Add_members_to_OEIB.aspx/{C2C58C08-48CC-44FA-82E3-92A21F754003} Fri, 03 May 2013 11:19:00 GMT Summary of first PACE Day in Portland, Oregon. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-04-29_PACE_Day.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-04-29_PACE_Day.aspx/{94F7D576-E177-46D7-852E-675C6EDE48E1} Mon, 06 May 2013 14:42:00 GMT The House approved Senate Bill 822, which is expected to save school districts $200 million in PERS-related costs in the the next biennium, and a scaled-down version of House Bill 2456. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-04-26_LH_PERS_vote.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-04-26_LH_PERS_vote.aspx/{21ACC99C-630A-41C1-84BB-4F4C1B86E1F1} Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:58:00 GMT Get the latest legislative news OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-04-26_LH_online.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-04-26_LH_online.aspx/{A9AD4649-FEB7-45E3-95CA-08EEDD61536A} Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:58:00 GMT April 18 was the deadline for bills (in their chamber of orgin) to move out of committee. The next major legislative deadline for votes is May 31. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-04-26_LH_April_18_deadline.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-04-26_LH_April_18_deadline.aspx/{28E1F25A-2782-444F-9EC0-D285D14145E8} Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:58:00 GMT Senate Bill 822, a PERS reform bill passed the House today and is expected to be signed by the governor. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-04-24_House_passes_PERS_reform.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-04-24_House_passes_PERS_reform.aspx/{F4150B9B-9909-4D8A-94F5-A787ED587FDC} Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:02:00 GMT The Senate Business and Transportation Committee approved SB 254 which defines the term Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC). OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-04-19_LH_Senate_public_contracting.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-04-19_LH_Senate_public_contracting.aspx/{0E10CF61-07CE-4FC1-A236-622243DF2C86} Fri, 19 Apr 2013 14:31:00 GMT The Senate Judiciary Committee approved a measure allowing schools to adopt a policy to prohibit concealed weapons. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-04-19_LH_Senate_gun_bill.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-04-19_LH_Senate_gun_bill.aspx/{C2D9EEEE-02F2-4156-8E95-F857DC2E444A} Fri, 19 Apr 2013 14:31:00 GMT The House Education Committee voted to send HB 2640 to a full vote and the House voted in favor of HB 3075. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-04-19_LH_OSBA_proposals_move.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-04-19_LH_OSBA_proposals_move.aspx/{A66135CF-0F76-480D-BAD7-5621D61F5665} Fri, 19 Apr 2013 14:31:00 GMT Get the latest legislative news OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-04-19_LH_online.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-04-19_LH_online.aspx/{B8F17FCF-EDBC-4228-8282-77722F24C7DE} Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:31:00 GMT The House Revenue Committee approved a tax measure estimated to raise $275 million. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-04-19_LH_House_vote_revenue.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-04-19_LH_House_vote_revenue.aspx/{EC2E54E4-B726-4C2A-ACDC-D3075228423C} Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:31:00 GMT The Ways and Means Subcommittee on Education held a public hearing to receive feedback on achievement compacts. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-04-19_LH_Feedback_achievement_compacts.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-04-19_LH_Feedback_achievement_compacts.aspx/{EC5C7D4D-EFFD-46B0-B2C3-D4507E2BF040} Fri, 19 Apr 2013 14:31:00 GMT School board members and administrators got a primer Friday on the hottest issues before the Legislatur. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-04-19_Legislative_Day_report.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-04-19_Legislative_Day_report.aspx/{CE13D224-0AB7-4FFE-BE81-B700604AC5D2} Fri, 19 Apr 2013 14:10:00 GMT OSBA's Leadership Oregon provides a safe and supportive environment for participants to practice governance scenarios they and their districts are likely to face. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-04-17_LO_graduates.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-04-17_LO_graduates.aspx/{49EDAF03-A7AE-4401-937F-F7DC44F2AFAE} Mon, 06 May 2013 15:46:00 GMT Follow us (OSBAnews) on Twitter to keep informed on the latest legislative turns, media coverage, member activities and coming events. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-04-15_Twitter.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-04-15_Twitter.aspx/{83BFEABE-46DF-4409-B161-5CB09B150EB7} Mon, 15 Apr 2013 08:06:00 GMT Dave Krumbein (OSBA vice president/Pendleton), Kris Howatt (OSBA past president/Gresham-Barlow) and Terry Lenchitsky (OSBA president/Oregon Trail) attend the National School Boards Association Delegate Assembly. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-04-13_NSBA_annual_convention.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-04-13_NSBA_annual_convention.aspx/{280B6C50-1067-44A3-B14E-C264D482D8FB} Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:09:00 GMT Get the latest legislative news OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-04-12_LH_online.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-04-12_LH_online.aspx/{6166E17F-7B3E-4C28-81A9-8E640E82FAFF} Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:31:00 GMT The Ways and Means Subcommittee on Education held the first public hearing on the Governor’s budget proposal for the Oregon Education Investment Board during the 2013-15 biennium. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-04-12_LH_OEIB_Budget.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-04-12_LH_OEIB_Budget.aspx/{FF334E10-4ED5-4D4F-9955-9152A7BA966E} Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:07:00 GMT HB 3075, drafted at OSBA's request, makes three important improvements to current mandates related to physical education, achievement compacts and personnel policies. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-04-12_LH_Mandate_relief.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-04-12_LH_Mandate_relief.aspx/{11938240-6AD3-4C75-9D64-73F92B8BDBCB} Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:07:00 GMT House Bill 2448 would ultimately add binding arbitration to the expedited bargaining process if parties cannot reach agreement in the 90-day bargaining window. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-04-12_LH_Collective_bargaining_bill.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-04-12_LH_Collective_bargaining_bill.aspx/{1AA9A87D-1F95-46AC-9407-537A65EA92A1} Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:07:00 GMT The House Education Committee approved House Bill 2150, which amends Oregon’s charter school law. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-04-12_LH_Charter_school_bill.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-04-12_LH_Charter_school_bill.aspx/{88BF3ACB-8A69-452A-B4E0-8A4F0CF61E45} Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:07:00 GMT We are seeking informative and interesting workshops primarily targeting school board members and superintendents. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-04-10_AC_Workshop_Proposals.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-04-10_AC_Workshop_Proposals.aspx/{04182178-DC49-49B2-8E08-B00D2D01F1C4} Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:14:00 GMT Senate Bill 822 will produce a little over $800 million in savings across the entire system in the 2013–15 biennium. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-04-05_LH_PERS.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-04-05_LH_PERS.aspx/{BB046FEF-E402-43E8-8429-92AAB58FB49E} Fri, 05 Apr 2013 13:01:00 GMT Get the latest legislative news OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-04-05_LH_online.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-04-05_LH_online.aspx/{256CFD0B-4BB0-495D-B82C-A447BFD9BD38} Fri, 05 Apr 2013 13:01:00 GMT Senate Bill 215 would allow the use of a mascot associated with a Native American tribe if a school district gets permission from the tribe. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-04-05_LH_Mascot_ban.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-04-05_LH_Mascot_ban.aspx/{03465050-FD63-4983-A19E-C651A620E8DC} Fri, 05 Apr 2013 13:01:00 GMT Senate Bill 347 would allow a school district board to “opt out” of the statewide ban on firearms in public schools and set policy at the local level. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-04-05_LH_Guns_in_schools.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-04-05_LH_Guns_in_schools.aspx/{97F1EB73-C54D-4097-91C1-C8512C8F5B66} Fri, 05 Apr 2013 13:01:00 GMT School board members will gather on May 10 to identify specific issues and recommend ways OSBA can help address the special set of challenges and concerns faced by urban districts. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-04-03_SLN_Urban_Issues_Day.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-04-03_SLN_Urban_Issues_Day.aspx/{B78407E9-1865-4B45-89CC-BB67D8392F14} Wed, 03 Apr 2013 11:37:00 GMT Sustainable practices can make schools safer and healthier, improve students’ performance (both academically and socially), and stretch precious tax dollars. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-04-03_SLN_Sustainable_Schools_Conf.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-04-03_SLN_Sustainable_Schools_Conf.aspx/{78B4F5A7-C828-4192-8122-9C8A716CA8D9} Wed, 03 Apr 2013 11:37:00 GMT This year’s conference theme is LEAD, which means “Listen, Engage, Advocate, Dream,” symbolizing OSBA’s vision and the work that lies ahead for educational leaders in Oregon. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-04-03_SLN_Summer_Board_Conf.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-04-03_SLN_Summer_Board_Conf.aspx/{500A1257-0A2D-4FF0-A1EF-832811770B2A} Wed, 03 Apr 2013 11:37:00 GMT President's Post: April 2013 Update from Terry Lenchitsky, OSBA board president OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-04-03_SLN_Pres_Post.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-04-03_SLN_Pres_Post.aspx/{745CEBD5-8DE1-4FAE-9AC2-BEAE3E3CCBF3} Wed, 03 Apr 2013 11:37:00 GMT Learn how technology in the classroom helps schools meet curriculum goals and spur learning. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-04-03_SLN_NSBA_Technology_Site_Visit.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-04-03_SLN_NSBA_Technology_Site_Visit.aspx/{1065E3B9-07CB-451C-BD7D-F593C1D2CB2B} Wed, 03 Apr 2013 11:37:00 GMT OSBA is updating our model handbooks to enable you to create your own, with virtually all the information you must include to satisfy state and federal requirements. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-04-03_SLN_Model_handbooks.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-04-03_SLN_Model_handbooks.aspx/{9C9B2D8E-E7D4-4044-A77B-C41B053E9569} Wed, 03 Apr 2013 11:37:00 GMT The future of education in Oregon hinges on the ability of advocates for K-12 to work effectively with legislators. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-04-03_SLN_Legislative_Day.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-04-03_SLN_Legislative_Day.aspx/{4309D984-0BC6-4233-919D-ECBDAF501946} Wed, 03 Apr 2013 11:37:00 GMT Keeping you in the loop - April 2013 Update from Betsy Miller-Jones OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-04-03_SLN_In_the_loop.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-04-03_SLN_In_the_loop.aspx/{CB3126ED-7E47-4078-A7AA-8EBB6C7A133A} Wed, 03 Apr 2013 11:05:00 GMT In presenting its 2013 Whole Child Award, ASCD gave special notice to Milwaukie High School's focus on professional development in support of “equity in action” to address social justice and equity issues. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-04-03_SLN_ASCD_Award.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-04-03_SLN_ASCD_Award.aspx/{03F33C0C-178C-47B1-92AB-5BBBA01F18C6} Wed, 03 Apr 2013 11:37:00 GMT The OSBA Board of Directors recognizes the impact of Native American board members in the governance model of the National School Boards Association. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-04-03_SLN_AIAN_Caucus.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-04-03_SLN_AIAN_Caucus.aspx/{41DCC8F4-B185-488C-8CBA-64CA00974864} Wed, 03 Apr 2013 11:37:00 GMT OSBA Deputy Executive Director Jim Green will be part of a panel tackling PERS reform April 4 on the Oregon Public Broadcasting radio show “Think Out Loud.” OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-04-02_OSBA_tackles_PERS.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-04-02_OSBA_tackles_PERS.aspx/{8C7D5275-4C33-445E-93A5-9BEEF4FE92F5} Tue, 02 Apr 2013 14:54:00 GMT The House Education Committee took testimony on a proposal to prohibit school districts in Oregon from charging tuition for non-resident students who attend school full-time. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-03-29_LH_Vision_screening_and_tuition.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-03-29_LH_Vision_screening_and_tuition.aspx/{BC7B3A2A-A11E-4A86-BD86-461F61AD80D4} Fri, 29 Mar 2013 10:54:00 GMT The Senate Education Committee held a hearing this week on a bill that would alter the process for changing school district boundaries. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-03-29_LH_Senate_Ed_hears_boundary_change_bill.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-03-29_LH_Senate_Ed_hears_boundary_change_bill.aspx/{C175446F-9007-404A-9539-EB06288C9A66} Fri, 29 Mar 2013 10:54:00 GMT Get the latest legislative news OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-03-29_LH_online.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-03-29_LH_online.aspx/{3132CC86-641D-4B2D-ADD8-A4BE08218BC3} Fri, 29 Mar 2013 10:54:00 GMT House Bill 2118 was heard this week in the House Health Care Committee chaired by Rep. Mitch Greenlick (D- Portland). The bill amends Oregon Revised Statute 741.310 related to the Oregon Health Insurance Exchange. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-03-29_LH_Health_Insurance_Exchange_bill.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-03-29_LH_Health_Insurance_Exchange_bill.aspx/{51F8E7D7-0988-4F8B-B598-5EBFC138DD57} Fri, 29 Mar 2013 10:54:00 GMT The Senate Rules Committee and the House Rules Committee held a special joint hearing this week to hear the details of the plan to modify PERS as crafted by the Co-Chairs of the Ways and Means Committee. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-03-29_LH_Co-Chairs_PERS_plan.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-03-29_LH_Co-Chairs_PERS_plan.aspx/{929B5E55-8EDB-4B38-B325-D22A1328868D} Fri, 29 Mar 2013 10:54:00 GMT Get the latest legislative news OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-03-22_LH_online.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-03-22_LH_online.aspx/{E47D7981-148C-41E5-8B6F-8238639F03BF} Fri, 22 Mar 2013 10:54:00 GMT House Bill 3232 proposes more than $30 million in state investments to impact education outcomes. House Bill 3233 creates a network responsible for disseminating best practices and evidence-based models for various education programs. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-03-22_LH_OEIB_strategic_investments.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-03-22_LH_OEIB_strategic_investments.aspx/{5BD41D84-A405-43D0-BCB7-815C70B3A331} Fri, 22 Mar 2013 10:54:00 GMT The Oregon Education Investment Board currently does not include a member who serves on a locally elected school board. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-03-22_LH_OEIB_board_member.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-03-22_LH_OEIB_board_member.aspx/{F3C2C396-AB8D-47E6-B95B-58687EE39AAC} Fri, 22 Mar 2013 10:54:00 GMT House Bill 2150 and House Bill 2153 propose changes to the charter school laws. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-03-22_LH_Charter_school_bills.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-03-22_LH_Charter_school_bills.aspx/{11801A46-250B-4F89-A4D5-8E8AEEB97DC3} Fri, 22 Mar 2013 10:54:00 GMT Senate Bill 787 would give school districts the ability to install cameras on school buses to capture pictures of vehicles that fail to stop for buses. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-03-22_LH_Bus_cameras.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-03-22_LH_Bus_cameras.aspx/{9596254F-993B-4446-9FDC-7E1D7D58A1C0} Fri, 22 Mar 2013 10:54:00 GMT Watch the Statesman-Journal editorial board meeting video featuring OSBA staff and school board members from the Salem-Keizer and Silver Falls school districts. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-03-21_Statesman_Editorial_Board_video.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-03-21_Statesman_Editorial_Board_video.aspx/{ECD1CDDA-ECB7-41F5-92C7-17E657E90722} Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:30:00 GMT Adopt a resolution encouraging the Legislature to enact Senate Bill 754, which would make modifications to the Public Employees Retirement System to mitigate PERS cost increases to school districts. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-03-21_PERS_resolution.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-03-21_PERS_resolution.aspx/{254BE3AC-2891-4F75-BAA2-0B29FAD1BDDC} Fri, 22 Mar 2013 12:06:00 GMT House Bill 2692 would direct school districts to consider competence as one of the criteria used when determining which teachers will be retained when school districts must reduce staff. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-03-15_LH_Teacher_competency.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-03-15_LH_Teacher_competency.aspx/{F62815FD-55B1-4385-86EA-D3391299CBFA} Fri, 15 Mar 2013 11:22:00 GMT Under the budget proposal, Oregon would spend $6.75 billion on schools in 2013-15, provided that savings can be found by reforming the Public Employees Retirement System. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-03-15_LH_State_school_budget.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-03-15_LH_State_school_budget.aspx/{2B915F9A-BDC5-488B-8D37-8C953BD9A986} Fri, 15 Mar 2013 11:22:00 GMT House Bill 3008 and House Bill 3012 would expand, retract or put new limits on open enrollment. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-03-15_LH_Open_enrollment.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-03-15_LH_Open_enrollment.aspx/{1EDF4BED-3F30-4568-AAE3-C6342E8F1CAA} Fri, 15 Mar 2013 11:22:00 GMT Get the latest legislative news OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-03-15_LH_online.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-03-15_LH_online.aspx/{E4404C46-353B-4B56-BBDE-AB16F5EAE3D5} Fri, 15 Mar 2013 11:22:00 GMT Senate Bill 498 is an attempt to help local governments with skyrocketing healthcare costs and would repeal ORS 243.303. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-03-15_LH_Health_care_cost.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-03-15_LH_Health_care_cost.aspx/{FF5E76EC-0601-4264-895C-46EEADB7299E} Fri, 15 Mar 2013 11:22:00 GMT Detailed legal analysis concludes that the concepts contained in Senate Bill 754 would survive a constitutional challenge and not be found to violate any contract related to the Public Employees Retirement System. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-03-15_LH_Gary_PERS_opinion.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-03-15_LH_Gary_PERS_opinion.aspx/{9DCFF432-DC2A-4137-A368-456E04CB3627} Fri, 15 Mar 2013 11:22:00 GMT OSBA has developed training which covers the committee’s roles and responsibilities, the process and the timeline. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-03-15_Budget_Committee_training.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-03-15_Budget_Committee_training.aspx/{55B12B70-88C9-4054-8989-8966C3FF2C9D} Fri, 15 Mar 2013 09:09:00 GMT Sisters School District passed their local option levy with a 79% turnout. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-03-13_Election_results.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-03-13_Election_results.aspx/{E9542D84-F461-4F73-B662-A322F3E65567} Wed, 13 Mar 2013 09:17:00 GMT House Bill 2337 would authorize the state to issue bonds to be used as matching funds for school security infrastructure or upgrades. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-03-08_LH_School_security.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-03-08_LH_School_security.aspx/{3531665A-7B6B-415C-ACA3-5BA649E3F570} Fri, 08 Mar 2013 12:08:00 GMT Get the latest legislative news OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-03-08_LH_online.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-03-08_LH_online.aspx/{B25C1186-C44B-4C1C-A69C-BF5655EC8051} Fri, 08 Mar 2013 12:38:00 GMT House Bill 2210 and Senate Bill 498 would appropriate general fund money to the Oregon Department of Education for career and technical education grants. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-03-08_LH_CTE.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-03-08_LH_CTE.aspx/{69A4C68A-A828-4149-83D6-22CF2B3A2FA0} Fri, 08 Mar 2013 12:08:00 GMT House Joint Resolution 7 would increase Measure 5 permanent rates for education. HJR 8 would make local option levies immune from the impacts of compression. HJR 13 would reset assessed values for properties. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-03-08_LH_Compression.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-03-08_LH_Compression.aspx/{6288BEC6-C836-4685-A452-3F070F30EEB9} Fri, 08 Mar 2013 12:08:00 GMT School board members will gather on May 10 to identify specific issues and recommend ways OSBA can help address the special set of challenges and concerns faced by urban districts. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-03-06_SLN_Urban_Day.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-03-06_SLN_Urban_Day.aspx/{444892F2-A64E-48B0-B443-CF6C0B92D40C} Wed, 06 Mar 2013 11:24:00 GMT OSBA’s Summer Board Conference will help make you a more effective leader at a time when effective leadership is critical to raising student achievement, coping with shrinking budgets and answering ever-heavier demands. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-03-06_SLN_Summer_Board_Conference.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-03-06_SLN_Summer_Board_Conference.aspx/{867268EC-D318-4E48-AA00-82670BCD4EC3} Wed, 06 Mar 2013 11:24:00 GMT OSBA's new online Gateway can guide you to information you can use now to help students succeed. Check it out! OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-03-06_SLN_Student_Achievement_Gateway.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-03-06_SLN_Student_Achievement_Gateway.aspx/{F3A2DD73-8AE7-4697-94B8-F42E77551BF0} Wed, 06 Mar 2013 11:24:00 GMT This important statewide coalition effort is designed to urge state policymakers to prioritize education among our state investments by supporting adequate and stable funding that ensures a full academic school year for every child in Oregon. Adopt a board resolution to show your support! OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-03-06_SLN_Strong_Schools_resources.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-03-06_SLN_Strong_Schools_resources.aspx/{72FAA26C-8A85-4C47-A77E-444435C47583} Wed, 06 Mar 2013 11:24:00 GMT President's Post: March 2013 Update from Terry Lenchitsky, OSBA board president OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-03-06_SLN_Pres_Post.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-03-06_SLN_Pres_Post.aspx/{A3505D51-6DD5-4D09-8D37-CF3DE5A9C2C7} Wed, 06 Mar 2013 11:24:00 GMT The conference offers more than 200 sessions focused on student achievement and accountability, innovations in district operations and management, technology and learning, as well as governance and executive leadership. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-03-06_SLN_NSBA_Conference.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-03-06_SLN_NSBA_Conference.aspx/{5CCD366B-A70D-4C40-969E-D6D1FEA24DCD} Wed, 06 Mar 2013 11:24:00 GMT Keeping you in the loop - March 2013 Update from Betsy Miller-Jones OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-03-06_SLN_In_the_loop.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-03-06_SLN_In_the_loop.aspx/{0DF7AA35-919D-43E1-BF5B-54318BF46D05} Wed, 06 Mar 2013 11:25:00 GMT By recognizing the importance of adequate school funding, the co-chairs' budget will allow some districts to avoid making further reductions. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-03-04_State_budget.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-03-04_State_budget.aspx/{392B68A9-206F-4E9E-9BA1-2DD2973F7625} Mon, 04 Mar 2013 12:20:00 GMT Sen. Richard Devlin and Rep. Peter Buckley, Co-Chairs of the Ways and Means Committee, released on March 4 a “Turning Point Budget” for the 2013-15 biennium. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-03-04_LH_State_budget.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-03-04_LH_State_budget.aspx/{75BD3FA0-F38A-4F2C-B377-A759CF183366} Fri, 08 Mar 2013 12:48:00 GMT The Oregon Department of Education projects that Oregon will lose about $23 million annually in support for education programs, including cuts to Title I, IDEA, Head Start and English Language Learner programs. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-03-04_LH_Sequestration.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-03-04_LH_Sequestration.aspx/{C69BCB66-AFA2-4681-ADAB-A42039D5043A} Fri, 08 Mar 2013 12:58:00 GMT Get the latest legislative news OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-03-04_LH_online.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-03-04_LH_online.aspx/{8583A6CD-D940-49D9-BA51-C7B85EC9B6C0} Mon, 04 Mar 2013 14:06:00 GMT OSBA will coordinate testimony on the bill with our coalition partners to focus our collective message on the need for an increased investment in the State School Fund. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-03-01_LH_State_School_Fund.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-03-01_LH_State_School_Fund.aspx/{998C588F-E0E0-433D-A95C-1CDFB8D57B9E} Fri, 01 Mar 2013 13:40:00 GMT OSBA worked with a group of coalition partners to introduce SB 754, which would reduce the overall cost of PERS while providing a stable and adequate retirement benefit to employees. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-03-01_LH_PERS_reform.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-03-01_LH_PERS_reform.aspx/{4F7FCBC3-C47B-4591-B494-FB50C9BE1E75} Fri, 01 Mar 2013 13:40:00 GMT SB 273 would represent an initial state investment of up to $200 million in school building and renovation projects; HB 2538 would require a school board member position be added to the OEIB. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-03-01_LH_Capital_matching_funds-OEIB.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-03-01_LH_Capital_matching_funds-OEIB.aspx/{93986638-DBB1-464C-91ED-5EFA5A4E5173} Fri, 01 Mar 2013 13:40:00 GMT The Senate Finance and Revenue Committee held its first hearing on Senate Joint Resolution 10 and Senate Joint Resolution 11. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-02-28_LH_Compression.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-02-28_LH_Compression.aspx/{BA82F960-B60E-40C2-9CDA-81E9D0512B8A} Thu, 28 Feb 2013 10:54:00 GMT OSBA has online resources to help you tell policymakers the story of how their investment will yield success for our students, and a strong economy for Oregon. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-02-25_Strong_Schools_resources.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-02-25_Strong_Schools_resources.aspx/{3F0D141C-ACE0-4D46-A2BF-61C7D9A668B6} Mon, 25 Feb 2013 16:28:00 GMT The Oregon School Boards Association Legal Assistance Trust board of trustees has two open seats. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-02-11%20LAT%20Vacancies.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-02-11%20LAT%20Vacancies.aspx/{84CDAA94-375F-407A-984A-5DCCBD2C2698} Mon, 11 Feb 2013 08:30:00 GMT The Oregon School Boards Association Board of Directors has unanimously selected Betsy Miller-Jones as the association’s new executive director. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-01-28_New_Executive_Director.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2013-01-28_New_Executive_Director.aspx/{FE991D9B-15A8-406F-ACFD-08263B66F9D6} Mon, 28 Jan 2013 09:30:00 GMT On Dec. 17, State Chief Education Officer Rudy Crew sent a letter to board chairs and superintendents concerning the Oregon Education Investment Board’s work to develop a model education achievement compact OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2012-12-19_Achievement_Comp_update.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2012-12-19_Achievement_Comp_update.aspx/{3428E68E-471F-4487-8761-9F223F1BD47C} Wed, 19 Dec 2012 08:36:00 GMT Superintendent searches closing soon...don't miss your chance to apply to these Oregon districts! OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2012-12-14_Superintendent_Vacancies_Closing_Soon.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2012-12-14_Superintendent_Vacancies_Closing_Soon.aspx/{2638664E-19A2-4DAB-BE0A-F7F7B945EDB9} Fri, 14 Dec 2012 14:59:00 GMT On Wednesday, Dec. 12, the Senate Finance and Revenue Committee held its first hearing on a proposed legislative referral to remove compression of local option levies. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2012-12-13_Hearing_LOL_Compression.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2012-12-13_Hearing_LOL_Compression.aspx/{EA11C608-CE2E-40C0-B6C2-32C618323974} Thu, 13 Dec 2012 16:27:00 GMT The "fiscal cliff" or sequestration will occur January 2 unless Congress acts to cancel the budget cuts. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2012-12-11_Fiscal_cliff_poses_problems.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2012-12-11_Fiscal_cliff_poses_problems.aspx/{AF7743B4-A957-488B-9ED3-5D60DF09DCBF} Tue, 11 Dec 2012 16:38:00 GMT Cheri Helt, Bend-La Pine School Board member, spoke on the need for PERS reform to the business and political leaders convened at the Oregon Business Summit. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2012-12-03_Helt_speech_OR_Bus_Plan.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2012-12-03_Helt_speech_OR_Bus_Plan.aspx/{A3B18A03-CA89-492E-86D3-9EE81FB00644} Mon, 03 Dec 2012 12:12:00 GMT The Nov. 20 state economic and revenue forecast showed that funds available for the 2011-13 biennium increased $30.5 million from the September 2012 forecast. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2012-11-20_December_revenue_forecast.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2012-11-20_December_revenue_forecast.aspx/{473C2272-FDB1-453D-B1E3-30EBFCDB9EAF} Tue, 20 Nov 2012 10:12:00 GMT Four of 6 bonds and both local option levies passed. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2012-11-07_Bond_election_results.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2012-11-07_Bond_election_results.aspx/{FB5969AE-8E9D-466D-B8B8-A526C0A5B5EB} Wed, 07 Nov 2012 09:10:00 GMT PACE (Property and Casualty Coverage for Education) staff were awarded the Silver Sparky in recognition of their outstanding achievement in public fire safety education. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2012-11-02_PACE.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2012-11-02_PACE.aspx/{2D3024B7-2353-4D1D-9A33-93C4E877A941} Fri, 02 Nov 2012 13:32:00 GMT OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2012-10-26_OSBA_pursues_PERS_reform.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2012-10-26_OSBA_pursues_PERS_reform.aspx/{142B3E9D-01BD-47A0-9AB3-43D46D368901} Fri, 26 Oct 2012 12:07:00 GMT According to the Oregon Department of Education, 31 percent of Oregon’s 1,155 schools received ratings of “outstanding” in 2011-12, up from the previous year’s 28 percent. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2012-10-11_State_report_card.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2012-10-11_State_report_card.aspx/{C1B59658-73A3-47E3-9408-1260CCB289A6} Thu, 11 Oct 2012 09:38:00 GMT OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2012-09-18_2012_School_Law_Conference.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2012-09-18_2012_School_Law_Conference.aspx/{BF452942-D49E-4161-906E-8A938C23B155} Tue, 02 Oct 2012 09:38:00 GMT OSBA will launch a feature on our website to strengthen communication between board members and Dr. Rudy Crew. In recorded video segments, the chief education officer will address issues that education stakeholders raise. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2012-08-22_Crews_Corner.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2012-08-22_Crews_Corner.aspx/{DCFE7922-28CC-468E-8211-CEA5ED14797D} Wed, 22 Aug 2012 14:44:00 GMT Download the 2011-12 annual survey of teacher salaries and benefits. OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2012-02-21_Salary_Survey_Book.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2012-02-21_Salary_Survey_Book.aspx/{407EC597-725F-4A76-9F77-4666272293BA} Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:37:00 GMT Supreme Court’s ruling on child abuse investigations discards 9th Circuit holding based on a technicality OSBA /News%20Center/Announcements/2011-05-27_Camreta%20Summary.aspx /News%20Center/Announcements/2011-05-27_Camreta%20Summary.aspx/{1409B997-4166-49EB-B43C-CC5F66BB124A} Fri, 27 May 2011 14:05:00 GMT 2/08/2011 - Six board members meet with Senators Merkley and Wyden and five House members to talk about the impact of federal stimulus funds on Oregon's schools and federal timber payments. OSBA /News%20Center/News_releases/2011-02-08_Board_members_in_DC.aspx /News%20Center/News_releases/2011-02-08_Board_members_in_DC.aspx/{B4F4254C-E939-4919-BCC4-9966824BE637} Tue, 08 Feb 2011 11:40:00 GMT 4/04/2011 - The Center for Children and Families, which offers educational programs and social services, earns Magna Award honorable mention. OSBA /News%20Center/News_releases/2011-04-04_Gladstone_earns_ASBJ_Award.aspx /News%20Center/News_releases/2011-04-04_Gladstone_earns_ASBJ_Award.aspx/{C977C0A3-32C1-4BE9-A112-B43138F9E895} Mon, 04 Apr 2011 11:14:00 GMT 5/17/2011 - Over the past five months, school board members from around the state participated in OSBA's Leadership Oregon training, which prepares them to better serve their communities and students. OSBA /News%20Center/News_releases/2011-05-17_Leadership_Oregon_graduates.aspx /News%20Center/News_releases/2011-05-17_Leadership_Oregon_graduates.aspx/{3D70DEFA-6A97-4AD9-AC8F-31DA3AC30942} Wed, 18 May 2011 12:06:00 GMT 11/22/2011 - The awards, offered through OSBA’s Leadership Institute, represent a significant level of achievement in board leadership and development. OSBA /News%20Center/News_releases/2011-11-22_Leadership_Institute_awards.aspx /News%20Center/News_releases/2011-11-22_Leadership_Institute_awards.aspx/{BF48285A-4EE5-4F71-AE7C-F21D92138BCD} Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:18:00 GMT 1/17/2012 - It’s “School Board Recognition Month,” and the Oregon School Boards Association has recognized our board members for their service to public education. OSBA /News%20Center/News_releases/2012-01-17_OSBA_honors_board_members.aspx /News%20Center/News_releases/2012-01-17_OSBA_honors_board_members.aspx/{849F346E-AF1F-4723-AD96-D33CC3EAC0D1} Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:44:00 GMT 1/31/2012 - The Oregon School Boards Association calls on its membership to advocate for a list of legislative priorities during the upcoming legislative session, and endorses Governor John Kitzhaber’s call for enacting "education achievement compacts" with local school districts. OSBA /News%20Center/News_releases/2012-01-31_OSBA_legislative_policies.aspx /News%20Center/News_releases/2012-01-31_OSBA_legislative_policies.aspx/{1BAB0BF8-350C-45A3-8BD8-EAE91D42380A} Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:31:00 GMT 2/08/2012 - A delegation of the Oregon School Boards Association's board of directors met with the state’s congressional delegation to stress the importance of Oregon’s proposed waiver of the federal No Child Left Behind Act. OSBA /News%20Center/News_releases/2012-02-08_Education_issues_in_DC.aspx /News%20Center/News_releases/2012-02-08_Education_issues_in_DC.aspx/{49C83DD7-FCA7-4260-9B0B-3FC217A1D743} Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:42:00 GMT 2/16/2012 - Agenda included federal payments to counties and NCLB waiver. OSBA /News%20Center/News_releases/2012-02-16_OSBA_Board_in_DC.aspx /News%20Center/News_releases/2012-02-16_OSBA_Board_in_DC.aspx/{92864ABA-2C40-4A17-A0F5-481FFEB9ABA4} Thu, 16 Feb 2012 11:10:00 GMT 2/27/2012 - Green, an attorney, lobbyist and Salem-Keizer School Board member, knows the issues and challenges school board members face. OSBA /News%20Center/News_releases/2012-02-27_Jim_Green_joins_OSBA.aspx /News%20Center/News_releases/2012-02-27_Jim_Green_joins_OSBA.aspx/{537C5F53-2DF1-41CC-B407-27CB529AF516} Mon, 27 Feb 2012 16:47:00 GMT 5/16/2012 - Gov. John Kitzhaber has appointed five locally-elected school board members to serve on the newly created Higher Education Coordinating Commission. OSBA /News%20Center/News_releases/2012-05-16_Gov_taps_school_board_members.aspx /News%20Center/News_releases/2012-05-16_Gov_taps_school_board_members.aspx/{E0D93FF9-9455-4D2D-874F-1A3DAC12FAF4} Wed, 16 May 2012 15:55:00 GMT 6/25/2012 - By rejoining the association, Portland Public Schools helps unify advocates for public education as we tackle major statewide issues like school funding, student achievement and accountability. OSBA /News%20Center/News_releases/2012-06-26_PPS_rejoins_OSBA.aspx /News%20Center/News_releases/2012-06-26_PPS_rejoins_OSBA.aspx/{2D9890FB-5186-41AD-B462-96531F1C9FE4} Tue, 26 Jun 2012 08:39:00 GMT 7/11/2012 - With Salem-Keizer School Board's decision to rejoin, the Oregon School Board's Association once again represents every school board in Oregon. A unanimous and united OSBA will be a strong voice for students and public education in Oregon. OSBA /News%20Center/News_releases/2012-07-11_Salem-Keizer_rejoins_OSBA.aspx /News%20Center/News_releases/2012-07-11_Salem-Keizer_rejoins_OSBA.aspx/{510CA2E2-FA3B-4B45-99CA-309D43B80F61} Wed, 11 Jul 2012 16:25:00 GMT 1/25/13 - Federal payments to counties, Oregon's NCLB waiver, and "fiscal cliff" resolution will be discussed. OSBA /News%20Center/News_releases/2013-01-25_OSBA_to_DC.aspx /News%20Center/News_releases/2013-01-25_OSBA_to_DC.aspx/{B3EB3EC6-91F1-4704-841B-D9F6D3F2A9AB} Fri, 25 Jan 2013 11:16:00 GMT 1/28/13 - The Oregon School Boards Association Board of Directors has unanimously selected Interim Executive Director Betsy Miller-Jones as the association’s new executive director. OSBA /News%20Center/News_releases/2013-01-28_New_Executive_Director.aspx /News%20Center/News_releases/2013-01-28_New_Executive_Director.aspx/{DCE53DCC-3426-49D6-8F8D-DDA30C5D29B9} Mon, 28 Jan 2013 11:50:00 GMT 3/4/13 - By recognizing the importance of adequate school funding, the co-chairs' budget will allow some districts to avoid making further reductions. OSBA /News%20Center/News_releases/2013-03-04_State_budget.aspx /News%20Center/News_releases/2013-03-04_State_budget.aspx/{A4F625C5-0464-438C-BD68-19B6D03D8CBE} Mon, 04 Mar 2013 12:36:00 GMT