Board Development
Professional Development for Stronger Leadership
OSBA has always prepared new board members for board service and helped experienced board members become more effective in their roles as elected officials.
Board members need to know public meetings law, parliamentary procedure, teamwork, budgeting, policy-making, ethics laws, public engagement, public relations and many more skills to function effectively and efficiently.
Board Development Facilitation
Put our expertise to work for you! OSBA understands the issues board members face and fast-tracks you to expertise in these and other areas:
- Board roles and responsibilities
- Governance
- Effective meetings
- Evaluating your superintendent or president
- Board self-evaluation
- Goal setting/strategic planning
- Facilitation skills
- Managing conflict and change
The OSBA Leadership Institute
The Certificate of Recognition in Leadership Achievement reflects your growing importance.
Get advice you can trust before a situation gets out of control. PACE members have access to full-time attorneys who are experienced in dealing with education and employment-related issues. They are able to offer advice, investigation, defense, and audit services.
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Adapting to your Needs
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How Certification Works
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Public Recognition
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Find a Training Resource
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Board Resources
Public Meetings
These resources help school boards comply with Oregon’s public records and meetings law, and have helped our members serve on public education boards.
Board Self-Assessment Survey
Learn the checkpoints to avoid dysfunctional board behaviors and get your board in sync with your community.
Superintendent Evaluation
OSBA developed this resource to help make the process easy, and is based on recognized standards for management.
Board Operating Agreements
Helpful tools to define the specifics of board and administration responsibilities, governance principles, roles, and more.
Board Member Resources
Role of the Board Chair
Learn the typical duties of a board chair and how to ensure your meetings comply with the law.
Running for Board
Helpful articles about how to become a candidate for your local school, education service district (ESD) or community college board, and serving your local community.
How to Be a Board Member
Learn what you need to know to be the best in your role as a board member and helpful tips for board chairs
Administrative Professional Resources
How to Be a Board Member
Learn what you need to know to be the best in your role as a board member and helpful tips for board chairs.
Charter Schools & Authorizers
Charter school issues can be complex, and very few districts in Oregon have the staff capacity to perform all their required functions related to charter schools. OSBA is here to help! OSBA staff have years of experience in charter school authorizing and specific expertise in charter school operations, oversight, and processes such as application, renewal, annual evaluation and closure/termination. We also provide training and professional development to school boards with respect to their roles as charter school authorizers.
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Tax Status Change and Sample MOU
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Charter Services for Authorizers (Sponsors)
As a school district in Oregon, you may have already sponsored one or more charter schools. Or, you may have yet to see your first application. Either way, you should be prepared for the responsibilities of charter authorizing. OSBA has experts in charter school law, policy, operations, and oversight to help you navigate the mandatory duties of a charter school authorizer in Oregon.
What OSBA services offer you:
- Access to expert advice regarding charter school authorizing and operations
- Access to board training on a district board’s roles and responsibilities regarding charter schools
- Access to direct services to save you time and worry, including: charter school application, annual evaluation, charter renewal, and termination/closure
OSBA offers the following services for charter school authorizers:
Charter school issues can be complex, and very few districts in Oregon have the staff capacity to perform all their required functions related to charter schools. OSBA is here to help! OSBA staff have years of experience in charter school authorizing and specific expertise in charter school operations, oversight, and processes such as application, renewal, annual evaluation and closure/termination. We also provide training and professional development to school boards with respect to their roles as charter school authorizers.
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Charter School Application
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Annual Charter School Evaluation
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Charter School Renewal
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Charter School Termination
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Board Training
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OSBA staff have years of experience in charter school authorizing and look forward to helping your district with your charter authorizing needs. Contact Kristen Miles at 503-400-3042 or kmiles@osba.org for more information and pricing.
Services for Charter Schools
Through their sponsor districts, public charter schools have access to a wide array of training opportunities and other benefits.
What OSBA services offer you:
- Professional development and training for board members.
- Access to expert advice in policy, including updates recommended for board policies.
- Access to expert advice on legal and human resource issues through PACE insurance.
- Access to communication specialists to help with community relations.
OSBA offers the following services and resources for public charter schools:
Board Development Workshops
OSBA offers workshops for charter schools related to board roles and responsibilities, charter school law, ethics laws, and more.
Policy Services
OSBA’s Policy Team helps you prepare policies with onsite training, meetings and document preparation.
PACE Insurance
As associate members, charter schools can purchase property and liability insurance designed for schools.
Communication Services
OSBA’s Communication Services helps you define, refine and deliver your message.
Charter Frequently Asked Questions
Some of the most commonly asked questions about Oregon’s public charter school law are listed below. For other questions, please contact Kristen Miles at kmiles@osba.org.
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What is a charter school?
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