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Welcome to the adventure of serving on your local school district, ESD or community college board! Since 1946, the Oregon School Boards Association has been a resource for thousands and thousands of volunteers just like you. You're embarking on what may seem like an unknown path, but we are here to help guide you with a variety of services and events.

Please take some time to review the information and access the free materials available to you as a newly elected or appointed board member in Oregon. All OSBA members are automatically given a My OSBA account. After you receive your login and password from OSBA, you can access the new board member resources under My OSBA on the home page or click Member Resources. Questions? Call us at 1-800-578-6722 or email us at info@osba.org.

 

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