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Boards and their committees are required to take minutes at all meetings. All minutes except those of an executive session should be available to the public within a reasonable time... Read More

A board may be called to meet in executive session or decide to go into executive session at any time during a regular, special or emergency meeting to discuss certain... Read More

Resolutions are a way for boards to share their decision/position on an issue with others. Main motions in meetings are frequently offered as a resolution and recorded in the minutes,... Read More

The primary role of the board of education is to make decisions. A majority of the board must vote in the affirmative to pass a motion, regardless of the number... Read More

The Board chair’s guide to running an effective meeting is Robert’s Rules of Order. Robert’s Rules specify that only one person may speak at a time and only after being recognized by the chair.... Read More

Best Practices: Establish a set time for public comments; for example, the first 10 minutes of every regular meeting (as opposed to special meetings/work sessions). Be consistent in having this... Read More

Building the agenda The agenda, prepared by the board chair and the superintendent, is the most important document at any board meeting. (Board Policy BDDC) Arrange the agenda to most... Read More

Special meetings may be convened by the chair, upon request of three board members, or by common consent of all or a majority of the board members. Special meetings are... Read More

Why evaluate? Evaluation fulfills several board governing roles: Vision: Clear expectations for the superintendent. Structure: Evaluation criteria, plan, and timeline are determined in advance. Accountability: Measurement of progress on goals... Read More

This information is from Boardsmanship For Oregon School Board Members, which explains what it takes to be an Oregon school board member. Boardsmanship for Oregon School Board Members may be... Read More

Board candidate campaigns range from simple to sophisticated, depending on the candidate and the community. One common element, however, is the state requirement for reporting campaign finances. State law limits... Read More

School board service involves a substantial time commitment – and remember, there’s no salary. Boards typically meet one or two evenings a month. Before the monthly meetings, you’ll need to... Read More

As you consider running for your local school board, think about what being a board member means to you, your family and your community. Oregon’s school districts, education service districts... Read More

Board members are elected to four-year terms, or two-year terms to fill a vacancy. You must be a registered voter and you must have lived in the district for one... Read More

Editor’s note: The Essential School Board Book — Better Governance in the Age of Accountability by Nancy Walser. The National School Boards Association recommends this book for its well-researched, practical strategies to... Read More

Congratulations to our recently elected or appointed board members! When you take your oath of office at your first board meeting, you are entrusted with one of the most important jobs in... Read More

Can you live up to these important board member principles? Being elected to your local board is a responsibility not to be taken lightly. Here are nine principles of a successful... Read More

Substitute Teacher Pay Rates – According to ORS 342.610, teachers employed as substitute teachers shall not be paid less per day than 85 percent of the daily salary of a beginning teacher... Read More