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5/21/2013 11:33:00 AM
A total of 972 individuals are running for school board positions today in Oregon
5/17/2013 2:03:00 PM
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5/17/2013 2:03:00 PM
The state Economic and Revenue Forecast released on May 16 showed overall state revenues available for the 2013-15 biennium increased by a net of $271.5 million.
5/17/2013 2:03:00 PM
House Bill 2747, which previously passed the House on a 51-7 vote, proposes changes to the current interdistrict transfer statute.
5/17/2013 2:03:00 PM
House Bill 2448-A would ultimately add binding arbitration to the expedited bargaining process if parties cannot reach agreement in the 90-day bargaining window.
5/16/2013 9:51:00 AM
With the encouraging financial news, OSBA and other K-12 education advocates will urge the Legislature to increase investment in public education.
5/10/2013 4:06:00 PM
OEIB's Dr. Doris McEwen talked about our shared moral responsibility to educate each and every child.
5/10/2013 9:47:00 AM
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5/10/2013 9:44:00 AM
The A-Engrossed version of House Bill 2192 makes several key changes to Oregon’s student discipline statutes.
5/10/2013 9:44:00 AM
House Bill 2950 carves two weeks out of the eligible 12 weeks of Oregon Family Leave that would be designated to deal with the death of a family member.
5/10/2013 9:44:00 AM
With the Legislature beginning to work toward session completion, OSBA’s Legislative Highlights will now be published on an “as-needed,” periodic basis.
5/10/2013 9:44:00 AM
The Ways and Means Subcommittee on Education voted this week to approve House Bill 5046, TSPC’s $4.9 million biennial budget.
5/6/2013 3:46:00 PM
OSBA's Leadership Oregon provides a safe and supportive environment for participants to practice governance scenarios they and their districts are likely to face.
5/6/2013 3:36:00 PM
Doug Montgomery represents the Multnomah Region on OSBA's Board of Directors; he is also a member of the Multnomah Education Service District Board.
5/6/2013 2:12:00 PM
Keeping you in the loop - May 2013 Update from Betsy Miller-Jones
5/6/2013 2:09:00 PM
President's Post: May 2013 Update from Terry Lenchitsky, OSBA board president
5/6/2013 1:37:00 PM
5/6/2013 1:37:00 PM
OSBA is seeking informative workshops primarily targeting board members and superintendents.
5/6/2013 1:37:00 PM
Find everything you need to hit the ground running after election, from tips for new board members to important principles to a checklist of what all board members should have at their fingertips.
5/6/2013 1:37:00 PM
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5/6/2013 1:37:00 PM
OSBA's Summer Board Conference agenda is packed with up-to-the-minute information on school funding, legislative activities, and a myriad of other exciting topics such as school law, cyber-bullying, campus safety, board member ethics and student achievement.
5/6/2013 1:37:00 PM
The Oregon Department of Education is seeking nominations for educator recognition programs including Oregon Teacher of the Year.
5/6/2013 1:37:00 PM
Anthony Veliz and Miranda Summer will serve two-year terms running through March 15, 2017.
5/6/2013 1:37:00 PM
Johnson, now in his second term in the House, says he wants to ensure that legislators take into account the perspectives from school boards.
5/3/2013 4:01:00 PM
OSBA encourages members to develop comprehensive school safety plans that address prevention, preparedness, response and recovery.
5/3/2013 11:19:00 AM
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5/3/2013 11:19:00 AM
House Bill 3232 proposes about $34 million in state investments to impact outcomes in three areas: the Oregon Early Reading Program, Guidance and Support for Post-Secondary Aspirations, and Connecting to the World of Work.
5/3/2013 11:19:00 AM
House Bill 2654 would prohibit employers from compelling access to employees' personal social media accounts.
5/3/2013 11:19:00 AM
The final version of House Bill 2640 combined proposals to add a school board member and a PTA member to the Oregon Education Investment Board; it now goes to the Senate for consideration.
5/3/2013 11:19:00 AM
The Senate Education and Workforce Development Committee asked for amendments to be drafted for discussion at a future meeting after hearing House Bills 2150, 2875 and 3093.
4/26/2013 3:26:00 PM
4/26/2013 10:58:00 AM
The House approved Senate Bill 822, which is expected to save school districts $200 million in PERS-related costs in the the next biennium, and a scaled-down version of House Bill 2456.
4/26/2013 10:58:00 AM
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4/26/2013 10:58:00 AM
April 18 was the deadline for bills (in their chamber of orgin) to move out of committee. The next major legislative deadline for votes is May 31.
4/24/2013 5:02:00 PM
Senate Bill 822, a PERS reform bill passed the House today and is expected to be signed by the governor.
4/19/2013 2:31:00 PM
The Ways and Means Subcommittee on Education held a public hearing to receive feedback on achievement compacts.
4/19/2013 2:31:00 PM
The House Education Committee voted to send HB 2640 to a full vote and the House voted in favor of HB 3075.
4/19/2013 2:31:00 PM
The Senate Business and Transportation Committee approved SB 254 which defines the term Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC).
4/19/2013 2:31:00 PM
The Senate Judiciary Committee approved a measure allowing schools to adopt a policy to prohibit concealed weapons.
4/19/2013 2:10:00 PM
School board members and administrators got a primer Friday on the hottest issues before the Legislatur.
4/16/2013 9:22:00 AM
Urban Issues Day on May 10, 2013, will provide an opportunity for attendees to discuss unique and specific issues faced by our most urban districts.
4/15/2013 1:31:00 PM
The Oregon Department of Education is seeking nominations for educator recognition programs including Oregon Teacher of the Year.
4/15/2013 8:06:00 AM
Follow us (OSBAnews) on Twitter to keep informed on the latest legislative turns, media coverage, member activities and coming events.
4/12/2013 4:09:00 PM
Dave Krumbein (OSBA vice president/Pendleton), Kris Howatt (OSBA past president/Gresham-Barlow) and Terry Lenchitsky (OSBA president/Oregon Trail) attend the National School Boards Association Delegate Assembly.
4/12/2013 2:31:00 PM
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4/12/2013 2:31:00 PM
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4/12/2013 2:31:00 PM
The House Revenue Committee approved a tax measure estimated to raise $275 million.
4/12/2013 2:07:00 PM
HB 3075, drafted at OSBA's request, makes three important improvements to current mandates related to physical education, achievement compacts and personnel policies.
4/12/2013 2:07:00 PM
The Ways and Means Subcommittee on Education held the first public hearing on the Governor’s budget proposal for the Oregon Education Investment Board during the 2013-15 biennium.
4/12/2013 2:07:00 PM
The House Education Committee approved House Bill 2150, which amends Oregon’s charter school law.
4/12/2013 2:07:00 PM
House Bill 2448 would ultimately add binding arbitration to the expedited bargaining process if parties cannot reach agreement in the 90-day bargaining window.
4/9/2013 4:14:00 PM
We are seeking informative and interesting workshops primarily targeting school board members and superintendents.
4/5/2013 1:01:00 PM
Senate Bill 822 will produce a little over $800 million in savings across the entire system in the 2013–15 biennium.
4/5/2013 1:01:00 PM
Senate Bill 215 would allow the use of a mascot associated with a Native American tribe if a school district gets permission from the tribe.
4/5/2013 1:01:00 PM
Senate Bill 347 would allow a school district board to “opt out” of the statewide ban on firearms in public schools and set policy at the local level.
4/5/2013 1:01:00 PM
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4/3/2013 2:41:00 PM
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4/3/2013 11:37:00 AM
An increase in liability claims and significantly higher costs for reinsurance have raised premium cost estimates for the coming year.
4/3/2013 11:37:00 AM
President's Post: April 2013 Update from Terry Lenchitsky, OSBA board president
4/3/2013 11:37:00 AM
OSBA is updating our model handbooks to enable you to create your own, with virtually all the information you must include to satisfy state and federal requirements.
4/3/2013 11:37:00 AM
Learn how technology in the classroom helps schools meet curriculum goals and spur learning.
4/3/2013 11:37:00 AM
The future of education in Oregon hinges on the ability of advocates for K-12 to work effectively with legislators.
4/3/2013 11:37:00 AM
The OSBA Board of Directors recognizes the impact of Native American board members in the governance model of the National School Boards Association.
4/3/2013 11:37:00 AM
In presenting its 2013 Whole Child Award, ASCD gave special notice to Milwaukie High School's focus on professional development in support of “equity in action” to address social justice and equity issues.
4/3/2013 11:37:00 AM
School board members will gather on May 10 to identify specific issues and recommend ways OSBA can help address the special set of challenges and concerns faced by urban districts.
4/3/2013 11:37:00 AM
This year’s conference theme is LEAD, which means “Listen, Engage, Advocate, Dream,” symbolizing OSBA’s vision and the work that lies ahead for educational leaders in Oregon.
4/3/2013 11:37:00 AM
Sustainable practices can make schools safer and healthier, improve students’ performance (both academically and socially), and stretch precious tax dollars.
4/3/2013 11:05:00 AM
Keeping you in the loop - April 2013 Update from Betsy Miller-Jones
4/2/2013 2:54:00 PM
OSBA Deputy Executive Director Jim Green will be part of a panel tackling PERS reform April 4 on the Oregon Public Broadcasting radio show “Think Out Loud.”
3/29/2013 10:54:00 AM
The Senate Education Committee held a hearing this week on a bill that would alter the process for changing school district boundaries.
3/29/2013 10:54:00 AM
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3/29/2013 10:54:00 AM
House Bill 2118 was heard this week in the House Health Care Committee chaired by Rep. Mitch Greenlick (D- Portland). The bill amends Oregon Revised Statute 741.310 related to the Oregon Health Insurance Exchange.
3/29/2013 10:54:00 AM
The House Education Committee took testimony on a proposal to prohibit school districts in Oregon from charging tuition for non-resident students who attend school full-time.
3/29/2013 10:54:00 AM
The Senate Rules Committee and the House Rules Committee held a special joint hearing this week to hear the details of the plan to modify PERS as crafted by the Co-Chairs of the Ways and Means Committee.
3/22/2013 12:06:00 PM
Adopt a resolution encouraging the Legislature to enact Senate Bill 754, which would make modifications to the Public Employees Retirement System to mitigate PERS cost increases to school districts.
3/22/2013 10:54:00 AM
The Oregon Education Investment Board currently does not include a member who serves on a locally elected school board.
3/22/2013 10:54:00 AM
House Bill 2150 and House Bill 2153 propose changes to the charter school laws.
3/22/2013 10:54:00 AM
Senate Bill 787 would give school districts the ability to install cameras on school buses to capture pictures of vehicles that fail to stop for buses.
3/22/2013 10:54:00 AM
House Bill 3232 proposes more than $30 million in state investments to impact education outcomes. House Bill 3233 creates a network responsible for disseminating best practices and evidence-based models for various education programs.
3/22/2013 10:54:00 AM
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3/21/2013 12:30:00 PM
Watch the Statesman-Journal editorial board meeting video featuring OSBA staff and school board members from the Salem-Keizer and Silver Falls school districts.
3/15/2013 11:22:00 AM
Under the budget proposal, Oregon would spend $6.75 billion on schools in 2013-15, provided that savings can be found by reforming the Public Employees Retirement System.
3/15/2013 11:22:00 AM
House Bill 3008 and House Bill 3012 would expand, retract or put new limits on open enrollment.
3/15/2013 11:22:00 AM
Detailed legal analysis concludes that the concepts contained in Senate Bill 754 would survive a constitutional challenge and not be found to violate any contract related to the Public Employees Retirement System.
3/15/2013 11:22:00 AM
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3/15/2013 11:22:00 AM
Senate Bill 498 is an attempt to help local governments with skyrocketing healthcare costs and would repeal ORS 243.303.
3/15/2013 11:22:00 AM
House Bill 2692 would direct school districts to consider competence as one of the criteria used when determining which teachers will be retained when school districts must reduce staff.
3/15/2013 9:09:00 AM
OSBA has developed training which covers the committee’s roles and responsibilities, the process and the timeline.
3/13/2013 9:17:00 AM
Sisters School District passed their local option levy with a 79% turnout.
3/8/2013 12:58:00 PM
The Oregon Department of Education projects that Oregon will lose about $23 million annually in support for education programs, including cuts to Title I, IDEA, Head Start and English Language Learner programs.
3/8/2013 12:48:00 PM
Sen. Richard Devlin and Rep. Peter Buckley, Co-Chairs of the Ways and Means Committee, released on March 4 a “Turning Point Budget” for the 2013-15 biennium.
3/8/2013 12:38:00 PM
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3/8/2013 12:08:00 PM
House Joint Resolution 7 would increase Measure 5 permanent rates for education. HJR 8 would make local option levies immune from the impacts of compression. HJR 13 would reset assessed values for properties.
3/8/2013 12:08:00 PM
House Bill 2210 and Senate Bill 498 would appropriate general fund money to the Oregon Department of Education for career and technical education grants.
3/8/2013 12:08:00 PM
House Bill 2337 would authorize the state to issue bonds to be used as matching funds for school security infrastructure or upgrades.
3/6/2013 11:25:00 AM
Keeping you in the loop - March 2013 Update from Betsy Miller-Jones
3/6/2013 11:24:00 AM
This important statewide coalition effort is designed to urge state policymakers to prioritize education among our state investments by supporting adequate and stable funding that ensures a full academic school year for every child in Oregon. Adopt a board resolution to show your support!
3/6/2013 11:24:00 AM
President's Post: March 2013 Update from Terry Lenchitsky, OSBA board president
3/6/2013 11:24:00 AM
The conference offers more than 200 sessions focused on student achievement and accountability, innovations in district operations and management, technology and learning, as well as governance and executive leadership.
News Releases
3/4/2013 12:36:00 PM
3/4/13 - By recognizing the importance of adequate school funding, the co-chairs' budget will allow some districts to avoid making further reductions.
1/28/2013 11:50:00 AM
1/28/13 - The Oregon School Boards Association Board of Directors has unanimously selected Interim Executive Director Betsy Miller-Jones as the association’s new executive director.
1/25/2013 11:16:00 AM
1/25/13 - Federal payments to counties, Oregon's NCLB waiver, and "fiscal cliff" resolution will be discussed.
7/11/2012 4:25:00 PM
7/11/2012 - With Salem-Keizer School Board's decision to rejoin, the Oregon School Board's Association once again represents every school board in Oregon. A unanimous and united OSBA will be a strong voice for students and public education in Oregon.
6/26/2012 8:39:00 AM
6/25/2012 - By rejoining the association, Portland Public Schools helps unify advocates for public education as we tackle major statewide issues like school funding, student achievement and accountability.
5/16/2012 3:55:00 PM
5/16/2012 - Gov. John Kitzhaber has appointed five locally-elected school board members to serve on the newly created Higher Education Coordinating Commission.
2/27/2012 4:47:00 PM
2/27/2012 - Green, an attorney, lobbyist and Salem-Keizer School Board member, knows the issues and challenges school board members face.
2/16/2012 11:10:00 AM
2/16/2012 - Agenda included federal payments to counties and NCLB waiver.
2/8/2012 4:42:00 PM
2/08/2012 - A delegation of the Oregon School Boards Association's board of directors met with the state’s congressional delegation to stress the importance of Oregon’s proposed waiver of the federal No Child Left Behind Act.
1/31/2012 4:31:00 PM
1/31/2012 - The Oregon School Boards Association calls on its membership to advocate for a list of legislative priorities during the upcoming legislative session, and endorses Governor John Kitzhaber’s call for enacting "education achievement compacts" with local school districts.
1/18/2012 12:44:00 PM
1/17/2012 - It’s “School Board Recognition Month,” and the Oregon School Boards Association has recognized our board members for their service to public education.
1/7/2012 6:05:00 PM
1/7/2012 - The OSBA Board of Directors has named Betsy Miller-Jones as interim Executive Director effective immediately.
11/22/2011 2:18:00 PM
11/22/2011 - The awards, offered through OSBA’s Leadership Institute, represent a significant level of achievement in board leadership and development.
5/18/2011 12:06:00 PM
5/17/2011 - Over the past five months, school board members from around the state participated in OSBA's Leadership Oregon training, which prepares them to better serve their communities and students.
4/4/2011 11:14:00 AM
4/04/2011 - The Center for Children and Families, which offers educational programs and social services, earns Magna Award honorable mention.
2/8/2011 11:40:00 AM
2/08/2011 - Six board members meet with Senators Merkley and Wyden and five House members to talk about the impact of federal stimulus funds on Oregon's schools and federal timber payments.