2009 Fall Regional Meetings
September 27 - November 4, 2009
Capitol Action & Advocacy
- Learn how new laws affect you
- Review the education budget
- Become a stronger advocate for your schools
You are invited!
17 meetings across the state - September 28 to November 4
The Oregon School Boards Association invites you to its popular series of fall regional meetings. Each spring and fall, OSBA staff travel across the state to visit with local board members, administrators and others from K-12 schools, education service districts and community colleges.
These evening meetings are your opportunity to talk face-to-face with OSBA staff about the 2009 legislative session and effective public education advocacy. OSBA staff will answer your questions and offer you tools to help you in your role as a school leader. You will also receive an update on the H1N1 flu.
Learn how new laws affect you
Responding to the economic recession, the 2009 Oregon Legislature struggled to rebalance the 2007-09 state budget and build a 2009-11 budget. It passed two revenue measures to raise a total of $733 million during the next biennium. Collectively known as the "tax fairness package," House Bill 2649 creates a new higher-income tax bracket and House Bill 3405 increases corporate income taxes. Opponents of these measures are expected to refer them to voters for a Jan. 26, 2010, election.
The 2009 Legislature also passed bills:
- Creating a School Facilities Task Force charged with developing an inventory of facilities needs in Oregon.
- Proposing a constitutional change broadening the use of local facilities bond funds.
- Making substantial reforms to Oregon's public contracting code.
Review the education budget
The Legislature allocated $6 billion for K-12 in 2009-11. This was less than the $6.245 billion appropriated for 2007-09 and significantly less than the $6.55 billion estimated roll-up of 2007-09 funding. However, given the state's poor financial condition, it was widely viewed as a victory by education advocates.
Community colleges received $450.5 million in 2009-11, compared to $500 million in 2007-09, but also received state economic stimulus funds for capital construction.
Become a stronger advocate for your schools
The relationships you build with legislators now will help you influence future state decisions.
Come to OSBA's fall regional meetings to build your skills as a public school advocate and prepare for the February 2010 supplemental session.
Meet your LPC representative
In September, boards vote for regional candidates to serve on OSBA's Legislative Policy Committee and develop legislative policies and priorities for the association. The fall regional meetings will be an opportunity to meet your region's LPC representative. (If your region did not nominate a candidate, the OSBA Board of Directors will appoint someone.)
H1N1 Virus
H1N1 influenza is circulating in Oregon. What do you need to do now to prepare for a potential outbreak in your community? OSBA staff will fill you in with the latest information, resources and tools to help you respond.
Mark your calendar now and plan to attend!
All meetings are in the evening and dinner or dessert is served. Have your superintendent notify your ESD for reservations.
Regional meeting schedule
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| City |
Date/Day |
Time/Meal |
Location |
Region/Counties |
| Albany |
Sept. 30, Wednesday |
6:30 p.m.
Dessert |
Linn-Benton-Lincoln ESD
905 4th Ave. SE |
Benton, Lincoln, Linn |
| Bandon |
Oct. 26, Monday |
6:00 p.m.
Dinner |
Bandon HS - Cafeteria
550 9th St. SW |
Coos, Curry |
| Burns |
Oct. 19, Monday |
6:00 p.m.
Light meal |
Harney ESD Regional Services Ctr
1225 S Rock Ave. Burns |
Grant, Harney |
| Condon |
Oct. 7, Wednesday |
6:00 p.m.
Dinner |
Condon Elks Club
117 S. Main St. |
Gilliam, Sherman, Wheeler |
| Eugene |
Oct. 15, Thursday |
6:00 p.m.
Dinner |
Lane ESD
1200 Highway 99N |
Lane |
| Island City |
Oct. 6, Tuesday |
6:00 p.m.
Dinner |
The Place
62872 Buchanan Lane |
Baker, Union, Wallowa |
| Medford |
Oct. 27, Tuesday |
6:00 p.m.
Dinner |
Red Lion Inn Hotel
200 N. Riverside Dr. |
Jackson, Josephine, Klamath |
| Paisley |
Oct. 22, Thursday |
6:30 p.m.
Dinner |
Paisley Community Center
705 Chewaucan St. |
Lake |
| Pendleton |
Oct. 29, Thursday |
6:30 p.m.
Dinner |
Blue Mountain CC Student Union
2411 NW Carden Ave. |
Morrow, Umatilla |
| Portland |
Sept. 29, Tuesday |
6:00 p.m.
Dinner |
Embassy Suites - PDX
7900 NE 82nd Ave. |
Clackamas, Multnomah |
| Redmond |
Oct. 21, Wednesday |
6:30 p.m.
Dinner |
High Desert ESD
145 SE Salmon St., Suite A |
Crook, Deschutes, Jefferson |
| Roseburg |
Oct. 28, Wednesday |
6:00 p.m.
Dinner |
Douglas ESD
1871 NE Stephens St. |
Douglas |
| St. Helens |
Oct. 14, Wednesday |
6:00 p.m.
Dinner |
Northwest Regional ESD
Columbia Svc Ctr-800 Port Ave. |
Columbia, Washington |
| Salem |
Nov. 4, Wednesday |
5:30 p.m.
Dinner |
Willamette ESD
2611 Pringle Rd. SE |
Marion, Polk , Yamhill |
| The Dalles |
Sept. 28, Monday |
6:00 p.m.
Dinner |
Columbia Gorge CC Lecture Hall
400 E. Scenic Dr, Bldg 2, Floor 3 |
Hood River, Wasco |
| Tillamook |
Oct. 13, Tuesday |
6:00 p.m.
Dinner |
Northwest Regional ESD
Tillamook Service Ctr-2410 5th St |
Clatsop, Tillamook |
| Vale |
Oct. 5, Monday |
6:00 p.m.
Dinner |
Malheur ESD
363 A St. W |
Malheur |