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Oregon School Board Member of the Year

March 12, 2024

Do you know an outstanding school board member who makes a difference in your school district, community college or education service district?  Oregon School Board Member of the Year nominations are... Read More

School Board Recognition Month Resources

January 3, 2024

The Oregon School Boards Association has set aside the month of January to honor the unpaid elected volunteers who serve on Oregon’s 197 local school boards, our 19 education service... Read More

Milestone Awards

June 5, 2023

Every two years, hundreds of individuals are elected to positions on the governing boards of Oregon school districts, education service districts and community colleges. With the crop of new faces... Read More

School Board Recognition Month: Model proclamation

April 14, 2023

WHEREAS, school boards create a vision for what students should know and be able to do; WHEREAS, school boards establish clear standards for student performance; WHEREAS, school boards ensure that student... Read More

American Education Week Proclamation

April 14, 2023

WHEREAS, public schools are the backbone of our democracy, providing young people with the tools they need to maintain our nation’s precious values of freedom, civility and equality; and WHEREAS,... Read More

Teacher Appreciation Week resolution

April 14, 2023

WHEREAS, teachers mold future citizens through guidance and education; and WHEREAS, teachers encounter students of widely differing backgrounds; and WHEREAS, our country’s future depends upon providing quality education to all... Read More

National School Nurse Day resolution

April 14, 2023

National School Nurse Day is observed annually in May. The celebration is sponsored by the National Association of School Nurses which offers additional resources. Below is a sample resolution for school boards to... Read More

Classified Employee Appreciation Week resolution

April 14, 2023

Classified Employee Appreciation Week is celebrated every year during the first full week of March. Here’s a sample resolution to proclaim this week in your school or district. Sample resolution... Read More

Crisis Communications

March 24, 2023

Resources for communicating in a crisis The National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) provides resources for schools and administrators on using social media before, during and after school crises. The National... Read More

Educational equity and student achievement

March 22, 2023

Oregon school boards struggle to meet the needs of students who don’t speak English, have special needs, live in poverty or are left behind in other ways. Here are resources,... Read More

Building collaborative relationships

March 22, 2023

Boards provide the critical link among schools, parents and the community. With one foot in the community and the other in schools, board members are uniquely positioned to listen to... Read More

Board communications for tough times

March 22, 2023

Tips for communicating about budget reductions Read More

Being a spokesperson for education

March 22, 2023

Anyone connected with education may be, at one time or another, in a position to be a spokesperson. When this task falls on your shoulders, here are tips to help... Read More

Checklist for emergency preparedness in schools

March 22, 2023

The U.S. Department of Education has been working with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and other federal agencies on school preparedness. In addition, the Department has been working with experts... Read More

Social media resources

December 19, 2022

Have a social media question? Contact Rachel Baker, OSBA’s communications specialist, marketing and digital media: [email protected] Resources Social Media Guidelines for School Board Members Keeping Your Students (and Yourself) Safe... Read More

NSBA’s “Stand Up 4 Public Schools” campaign

December 14, 2022

The National School Boards Association (NSBA), with support from state associations including OSBA, in early 2014 began its “Stand Up 4 Public Schools” campaign. The national effort, which can be... Read More

The Bright Side

December 13, 2022

The Bright Side is an occasional feature in OREdNews and on social media that shines a light on the bright side of education news. Examples of stories include student achievements,... Read More

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The Oregon Department of Education released guidance Wednesday for setting school cell phone policies. OSBA was able to contribute to the document’s development.“ODE has done a great job of putting in the time to give considered guidance while recognizing that each district needs to craft a policy fitted to their community’s needs and goals,” said OSBA Legislative Services Specialist Adrienne Anderson. Read more: www.osba.org/oregon-agency-shares-guidance-for-school-cell-phone-policies/ #oregon #osba #publiceducation #cellphones #smartphones #schoolfunding #legislature #government #publicschools #funding #educationmatters #forthekids #pnw #fyp #schoolboards #learning #education ... See MoreSee Less
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OSBA’s fall meetings are a chance for school board members and administrators to come together over a meal with their regional peers and talk with OSBA staff. The North Central ESD hosted the OSBA Legislative Roadshow on Tuesday at the Elks Lodge in Condon. #oregon #legislature ... See MoreSee Less
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Roadshow Update of the week!This week, we’re making five more stops to connect with public education leaders from the northeastern to northwestern corners of the state.After four years of doing this roadshow, I’ve seen firsthand the unique challenges these districts face—particularly funding and pay disparities for educators across the Columbia River. While these issues affect the entire state, they hit these communities the hardest.I’m excited to hear what’s working well in our local school districts and community colleges, and to share the progress we’re making at the Oregon School Boards Association to support each child in Oregon. ... See MoreSee Less
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The Oregon PTA’s webinar series is exploring school funding from every angle. On Oct. 15, the Oregon School Employees Association will offer thoughts from the staff who generally keep schools running. Register: https://bit.ly/4e1LVf6
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“Children learn better when they are nourished, and our schools provide vital nutrition for hundreds of thousands of students every weekday,” said OSBA Board President Sami Al-Abdrabbuh. #NSLW24inOR
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Join us to explore the Balanced Governance standard of culturally responsive leadership. Learn how boards can embrace diversity, foster welcoming schools and improve outcomes. Presenter: Kristen Miles, OSBA Board Dev. Director.
Register: https://bit.ly/4gXXN3V #osba #webinar

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