OSBA Governance Information
Our History
Founded in 1946, OSBA is governed by a member-elected board and serves K-12 public school boards, education service district boards, community college boards and the State Board of Education. Through legislative advocacy at state and federal levels, board leadership training, employee management assistance and policy, communications, legal and financial services, OSBA helps locally elected volunteers fulfill their complex public education roles.
OSBA Governance
OSBA Vision, Mission, Values, and Goals
Oregon School Boards Association’s Vision, Mission, Values were adopted June 19, 2021, and revised on March 3, 2025.
OSBA Articles of Incorporation
On June 29, 2018, the Oregon School Boards Association formally incorporated under ORS Chapter 65 to nonprofit status.
OSBA Bylaws
The current bylaws were approved by the membership of the Oregon School Boards Association on December 15, 2024. The original bylaws were duly adopted by the Board of Directors of OSBA on September 15, 2017, and approved by the membership on December 15, 2017.
OSBA Policies
Policies pertaining to the organization and management of the Oregon School Boards Association.
Adopted: June 1980
Revised: September 13, 2025
OSBA Governance Regions and Board Positions Map
“Who does OSBA serve?” OSBA’s governance structure uses student enrollment as a factor in determining the makeup of its governance regions. There are 14 regions currently represented by 20 board positions.
OSBA Call For Equity
Public school boards have unique insights on how to address education equity and systems change in their districts. OSBA is committed to supporting boards in their just and fair distribution of resources based on each student’s needs. OSBA’s Call for Equity was adopted by the Board in December 2021.
OSBA Board of Directors
The OSBA board consists of up to 24 directors, each elected by members on a regional basis for a two-calendar-year term.
Governance Structure Review
The Governance Committee conducts a full governance structure review every three years.
Public Meetings Grievance Procedure
If you believe that the Oregon School Boards Association has violated the Oregon Public Meetings Law, you may deliver a written grievance in-person during regular business hours to 1201 Court ST NE STE 400, Salem, OR 97301; or via first class mail to the same address, attention to the OSBA Executive Assistant; or via email, attention to the OSBA Executive Assistant, at [email protected]. The written grievance shall be submitted to OSBA within 30 calendar days from the date of the meeting where the alleged violation occurred. The written grievance shall identify:
(a) The governing body that allegedly violated the Public Meetings Law;
(b) The date of the meeting where the alleged violation occurred;
(c) The specific facts and circumstances that the person asserts amount to a violation of the Public Meetings Law;
(d) The date of the grievance; and
(e) The name and contact information of the person submitting the grievance.
