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, policymaking, 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, executive director or president
  • Board self-evaluation
  • Goal setting/strategic planning
  • Community engagement and advocacy
  • Organizational culture and climate
  • Using data, systems, innovation and equitable practices for student success
  • Managing conflict, change and relationships

The OSBA Leadership Institute

The Certificate of Recognition in Leadership Achievement reflects your growing importance.

The OSBA Leadership Institute was created to align conferences, workshops, on-site sessions and other leadership activities for board members into a recognition program.

OSBA workshops meet the needs of busy people – some courses are online while others are offered in person at workshops and conferences. OSBA also presents custom on-site sessions to meet local needs.

  • How Certification Works

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  • The Leadership Institute Individual Bronze Certificate of Completion

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  • The Leadership Institute Individual Silver Certificate of Completion

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  • The Leadership Institute Individual Gold Certificate of Completion

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  • Full Certification

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  • 2024 Leadership Institute Program Update, Transition & Credit Transfers

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  • Public Recognition

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Board Resources

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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.

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Board Self-Assessment Survey

Learn the checkpoints to avoid dysfunctional board behaviors and get your board in sync with your community.

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Superintendent Evaluation

OSBA developed this resource to help make the process easy, and is based on recognized standards for management.

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Board Operating Agreements

Helpful tools to define the specifics of board and administration responsibilities, governance principles, roles, and more.

Board Member Resources

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New Board Members

Information, training and other resources for new board members.

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Role of the Board Chair

Learn the typical duties of a board chair and how to ensure your meetings comply with the law.

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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.

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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

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New Board Members

Information, training and other resources for new board members.

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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. 

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Amazing, innovative and heroic stories take place in Oregon’s schools every day. OSBA wants to share some of the work that shows public education is #OregonStrong. Today we have a story from Northwest Regional Education Service District: When Do Kids Start Learning to Read? It’s Not Kindergarten (Nestucca Valley School District)Read more: www.nwresd.org/Home/Components/News/News/1289/59#oregonstrong #oregon #publiceducation #studentsuccess #educationmatters Northwest Regional Education Service District - Official ... See MoreSee Less
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Amazing, innovative and heroic stories take place in Oregon’s schools every day. OSBA wants to share some of the work that shows public education is #OregonStrong. Today we have a story from Jewell School District: School Attendance is a Family AffairRead more: www.nwresd.org/Home/Components/News/News/1323/59#oregonstrong #Oregon #publiceducation #studentsuccess #educationmatters Jewell School District 8 ... See MoreSee Less
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Congratulations to the Dufur School District, one of the first 10 school districts in the nation to receive a $50,000 grant from the NSBA and the Go Green Initiative to improve indoor air quality and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Read more: https://www.nsba.org/who-we-are/news/indoor-air-quality-grant-winners-2025

Today we have a story from St. Helens School District:
St. Helens Senior Walk of Schools 2025 (Video)

Read more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvSZwEIxAJA

#OregonStrong #oregon #publiceducation #studentsuccess #educationmatters @StHelensSD

Today we have a story from Vale School District:
State Grant Supports Unforgettable Outdoor Learning Opportunity for Vale Elementary

Read more: https://www.facebook.com/valeschooldistrict84/posts/1041689637943306/

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