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What’s New

Oregon Public Education and Immigration Enforcement FAQ
OSBA has created a resource document to provide some guidance for school leaders’ rights, roles and responsibilities. The federal enforcement approach is still evolving. OSBA will update the document and share further information as events warrant.
Frequently Asked Questions: Changes to Oregon’s Public Meetings Law
Do you know what the recent changes were to Oregon’s Public Meetings Law (PML)? Use this document to help you learn about some of the recent changes that were made during the 2024 legislation.
Public Meetings Law Changes: A Resource for Board Secretaries
OSBA has prepared this resource in order to highlight some aspects of the Public Meetings Law changes that impact the work of board secretaries
Upcoming Events
Summer Board Conference
August 8-10
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.
PACE/OSBA Legal Department Update and Hot Legal Topics
Wednesday, Aug. 20, 12-1 p.m.
Meet the PACE legal team and learn about the services provided (and not provided) as part of PACE membership. We will also cover some hot topics schools are likely to encounter with the new school year.