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There is no statutory requirement in Oregon for the board to approve minutes for either public or executive session. Robert’s Rules of Order treats approval of the minutes as part of the... Read More

No; the board does not have to meet to schedule another meeting. ORS 332.045 states that meetings can be called in the following ways (for K-12 districts): by the board... Read More

A 360-degree evaluation refers to evaluation data gathered from people all around the chief executive. This might include administrators, parents, teachers, other staff, community leaders, other associations and organizations your... Read More

OSBA staff answers some common (and not so common) questions about board governance, board members’ roles and responsibilities, good practices, running board meetings and board conflict. Don’t see the answer to your... Read More

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

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

Tips for communicating about budget reductions Read More

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

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

OSBA recommends visiting the I Love U Guys Foundation and download the available Standard Response Protocol and other resources to support emergency planning. State resources State and national resources Read More

Resources on preventing bullying, hazing and cyberbullying and other ways to keep children safe. PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center Not in Our Town Stomp Out Bullying Oregon Student Health survey... Read More

Oregon school districts, education service districts and community colleges can issue general obligation bonds only if they have voter approval of a bond levy authorizing them to do so. These resources... Read More

Oregon school districts, education service districts and community colleges must seek voter approval authorizing them to issue general obligation bonds. Authorization requires a simple majority vote in any May or... Read More

Below is a list of the widely recognized awareness months to celebrate diversity and promote understanding, respect and inclusion. For a complete list of religious observations and ethnic and cultural festivities,... Read More

These resources are intended to support our members as we strive to advance equity in education. This list will be regularly updated, and we encourage you to help our list... Read More

OSBA offers effective sample board policies that include comprehensive policy drafting and maintenance. Contact the policy team for support with establishing an equity policy and/or reviewing your existing policies/practices through an equity... Read More

Eagle Point Middle School seventh graders Ryan McFall, (from left) Sarah McVey and Hayden Wahl work on a machine that causes Doug the gopher to rise out of its hole near Sammy the duck’s pond. McFall said the STEAM class teaches teamwork, while McVey said it gave them a chance to explore skills. (Photo by Jake Arnold, OSBA) Read More

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