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Media releases and letters to OSBA members
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The National School Boards Association apologizes for letter
Friday, October 22, 2021The association regrets language that left parents feeling compared to domestic terrorists.
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OSBA letter on the need for leadership
Friday, September 10, 2021OSBA calls on Oregon’s school board members to carefully weigh the consequences of your actions, to heed your oaths, and to lead by example.
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OSBA letter of support of vaccine
Wednesday, August 25, 2021The OSBA Board of Directors strongly urges all school board members to get vaccinated for the COVID-19 virus.
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OSBA objects to testimony gag
Thursday, April 22, 2021OSBA has written legislative leaders to strenuously object to the co-chairs’ refusal to take school board members’ oral testimony at public state budget hearings.
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OSBA letter on the board's role in a crisis
Friday, March 20, 2020
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OSBA offices temporarily close, but staff and advice still available
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
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OSBA model handbooks and calendars available for 2019-20
Tuesday, April 30, 2019Model student and staff handbooks and calendars are available for the 2019-20 school year on the OSBA website.
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OSBA opposes class-size bill, which could cost over $500 million
Monday, January 22, 2018House Bill 4113 would undermine local control and create an unfunded mandate that could lead to school boards having to cut services and school days to meet class-size restrictions
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Nominations sought for inaugural “Oregon School Board Member of the Year”
Thursday, January 4, 2018OSBA will award one outstanding board member who is making a difference in his or her community.
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Education funding proposal a leadership failure for Oregon students
Thursday, June 1, 2017The school funding proposal attempts to balance the state budget on the backs of Oregon students.
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Most bond elections pass, including Portland at $790 million
Wednesday, May 17, 2017Jim Green, OSBA executive director, said the results indicate Oregonians' longtime support for public education.
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School board candidate filings swing upward this election
Friday, May 12, 2017A total of 1,018 individuals are running for school board positions in Oregon – the highest number since 2009 – according to an OSBA survey.
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New poll shows voter support for K-12 education and revenue reform
Monday, March 13, 2017The poll results demonstrate that of all public services, Oregonians overwhelmingly believe that public K-12 education should be the Legislature's top funding priority.
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New Oregon revenue polling results will be released later today
Monday, March 13, 2017Results of a ground-breaking poll on Oregonians' preferences on how to pay for vital government services, including K-12 schools, will be released March 13.
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Federal change on transgender guidance should not affect Oregon
Tuesday, February 21, 2017The federal government is expected to reverse ground on its Title IX guidance regarding transgender students.
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OSBA applauds State Land Board action on Elliott
Tuesday, February 14, 2017The Elliott State Forest has caused a loss in value to the Common School Fund for several years and to allow that to continue would violate the State Land Board's duty.
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New 'Promise' video debuts on the need to invest in our students
Friday, February 10, 2017This new video, using stunning videography of Oregon's natural beauty and images from schools around the state, cements the ties between our shared values as Oregonians and the need to invest in the next generation.
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Board members will advocate for Oregon schools in U.S. capitol
Friday, January 27, 2017OSBA members will engage with congressional members on such issues as implementing the Every Student Succeeds Act, school choice and educational vouchers, federal investment in education, reauthorization of federal funding for career and technical education (CTE), and reauthorization of the Child Nutrition Act.
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'Get on Board' urges candidates to run for school, ESD and community college boards
Thursday, January 26, 2017The Get on Board campaign is designed to ensure that Oregonians from all walks of life consider investing their time and energy by serving on local school boards.
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New OSBA officers and executive director take effect Jan. 1
Thursday, December 29, 2016The New Year will bring changes to the leadership of the Oregon School Boards Association, including a new executive director and Board officers.
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OSBA convention planned Nov. 10-13 in Portland
Monday, November 7, 2016More than 800 attendees from Oregon's K-12 school districts, education service districts, charter schools and community colleges are expected for the Oregon School Boards Association's 70th Annual Convention.
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Green named as OSBA's new executive director
Monday, September 26, 2016
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New 'Promise' video debuts on Glencoe HS robotics team
Tuesday, September 13, 2016The video shows how students' interest in robotics is leading them on career paths.
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Eight selected for new Promise Scholarship program
Wednesday, June 22, 20166/22/2016 - The pilot OSBA program will reward board development actions with scholarship funds for students.
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OSBA Board votes to support IP 65 on November ballot
Tuesday, June 21, 20166/21/2016 - Initiative Petition 65 would establish the High School Graduation and Career Readiness Fund as part of the state General Fund.
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OSBA Board members advance school priorities in U.S. Capitol
Friday, June 17, 20166/17/2016 - OSBA Board members urged Congress to uphold local governance and flexibility while implementing the Every Student Succeeds Act, reauthorize the Child Nutrition Act, increase federal funding for Title I, and discuss long-term solutions to ensure that county timber payments continue to support public schools.
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Reynolds named to NSBAC Board
Monday, May 23, 20165/23/2016 - Betty Reynolds, OSBA president-elect and West Linn-Wilsonville School Board member, was elected by the National School Boards Action Center Board of Directors to serve on the NSBAC Board.
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Miller-Jones to retire Jan. 1 as OSBA Executive Director
Monday, April 25, 20164/25/2016 - A search firm will be hired to develop a timeline and process so the OSBA Board can hire a highly qualified candidate and ensure a smooth transition in leadership.
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"Oregon Rising": OSBA, COSA, OEA invite Oregonians to "dream" schools' future
Tuesday, April 12, 20164/12/2016 - The public outreach campaign asks Oregonians to engage at a local level to answer a fundamental state-wide question: What do we want Oregon schools to be for our children and grandchildren?
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New "Promise" video debuts on Baker Techinical Institute
Tuesday, April 5, 20164/5/2016 - The Institute includes career pathways in construction, industrial and engineering systems, health services and agriculture.
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President Doug Nelson leads new OSBA Officer lineup
Tuesday, January 5, 20161/5/2016 - With a new year comes a new slate of officers on OSBA's Board of Directors, headed by President Doug Nelson of the High Desert Education Service District.
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Forty-six school board members receive leadership awards
Tuesday, December 15, 201511/14/2015 - The awards, offered through OSBA’s Leadership Institute, represent a significant level of achievement in board leadership and development.
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Oregon school board members head to DC to urge support for education priorities
Wednesday, January 29, 20141/29/2014 - Federal payments to counties, NCLB waiver, and investing in programs to help disadvantaged students will be discussed.
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Miller-Jones and Howatt elected to NSBA positions
Monday, December 16, 201312/16/2013 - OSBA Executive Director Betsy Miller-Jones was re-elected as Pacific Region secretary-treasurer and OSBA Past President Kris Howatt (Gresham-Barlow School Board) was elected as the alternate Pacific Region representative to the NSBA Policies and Resolutions Committee.
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OSBA applauds co-chairs' budget proposals for education
Monday, March 4, 20133/4/2013 - By recognizing the importance of adequate school funding, the co-chairs' budget will allow some districts to avoid making further reductions.
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OSBA Board selects Miller-Jones as OSBA executive director
Monday, January 28, 20131/28/2013 - The Oregon School Boards Association Board of Directors has unanimously selected Interim Executive Director Betsy Miller-Jones as the association’s new executive director.
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Oregon school board members head to DC to urge support for education priorities
Friday, January 25, 20131/25/2013 - Federal payments to counties, Oregon's NCLB waiver, and "fiscal cliff" resolution will be discussed.