Aug. 8-10, 2025 | Salem Convention Center

OSBA’s Summer Board Conference will provide an inspiring program that equips new and seasoned school board members and administrative teams to confidently govern their districts. We will provide examples of best practices, tools and resources that promote student success. Attendees will learn about board roles and responsibilities, how to be an effective board and what authority and limits boards have.  (You will find additional event information at the bottom of the page.)

The theme for this year’s Summer Board Conference is Govern with Confidence.

Summer Board Conference 2025

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Event Information

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General Attendee Registration

Conference Registration for school districts, community colleges, educational service districts, and partner organizations

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Charter School Attendee Registration

Conference Registration for charter schools only

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Lodging Information

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Full Program Details

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OSBA Code of Conduct

 

 

The Oregon School Boards Association (OSBA), in its role of serving school board members and lifting student achievement, periodically brings people together to share ideas, information and resources. OSBA strives to provide a safe and welcoming event experience for all participants.

 

OSBA prohibits discrimination and harassment on any basis protected by law including, but not limited to, an individual’s perceived or actual race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, familial status, political affiliation, economic status, or veterans status or because of the race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, familial status, political affiliation, economic status or veterans status of any other persons with whom the individual associates. Conference participants, including but not limited to attendees, vendors, speakers, sponsors, OSBA staff and others, are expected to conduct themselves with integrity, courtesy and respect for others at all events. We recognize a shared responsibility to maintain these principles for the benefit of all.

 

OSBA does not tolerate discrimination, intolerance, harassment, aggression or ill will of any kind at any OSBA event, either in-person or via electronic communications. Participants are asked to stop such behavior and are expected to comply immediately. If a participant engages in such behavior, OSBA retains the right to take action, such as but not limited to warning offenders or expelling them from the event with no refund and limiting future participation in OSBA events.

 

Please bring concerns about behavior or other issues to the attention of OSBA staff and/or any member of the OSBA Board of Directors immediately.

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OSBA Staff Meet and GreetMonday, July 7, 12 p.m.Join OSBA staff to learn about services and resources that can assist your work for Oregon’s students. OSBA directors will introduce their department’s services and answer your questions. Our staff has the experience you need, from legal advice to legislative advocacy to comprehensive board training and more.Webinar link for registration: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Hyfe7ncGSF-o1EKtzB0vkQ#Oregon #education #publicschools #Webinar #osba #schoolboard #SchoolBoardMember #legislativeupdate #publiceducation ... 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 Northwest Regional Education Service District: Seaside Student's Artwork Featured in How to Raise a Reader ToolkitsRead more: www.nwresd.org/Home/Components/News/News/1294/59#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 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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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: https://www.nwresd.org/Home/Components/News/News/1289/59

#OregonStrong #oregon #publiceducation #students #educationmatters @nwresd

Today we have a story from Jewell School District:
School Attendance is a Family Affair

Read more: https://www.nwresd.org/Home/Components/News/News/1323/59

#OregonStrong #oregon #publiceducation #studentsuccess #educationmatters @jewellschool

The Dufur School District’s long-standing commitment to creating healthier and more efficient school facilities has drawn national attention along with a helpful grant.

Read more: https://www.osba.org/dufur-sets-national-example-for-healthier-and-more-efficient-schools/

#oregon #education #publicschools #Dufur #grants #safeschools #seismology

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