About OSBA

Our Mission, Goals, and More

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Vision, Mission, Values, and Goals

Oregon School Boards Association’s Vision, Mission, Values were adopted June 19, 2021, and the Strategic Focus and Goals were adopted January 20, 2023.

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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.

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We’re Here for You!

This brochure highlights how members can stay updated, get involved, and access OSBA services and resources.

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Membership Benefits Guide

This guide introduces you to services members receive at no charge as well as services we provide at the lowest possible expense.

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2020 OSBA Membership Survey

Every four years, OSBA conducts a membership survey to provide a benchmark of membership opinion about OSBA and to provide information to assist the OSBA with planning and communications.

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2017 OSBA Membership Survey

Every four years, OSBA conducts a membership survey to provide a benchmark of membership opinion about OSBA and to provide information to assist the OSBA with planning and communications.

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, policy, communications, and legal and financial services, OSBA helps locally elected volunteers fulfill their complex public education roles.

More About OSBA

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OSBA Staff

Listing of OSBA staff with contact information, biographies, and photos.

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Membership Benefits

Benefits of membership at OSBA.

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OSBA Board of Directors

Information about the governance structure of OSBA

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Legislative Policy Committee

A committee, elected by the membership, that develops the OSBA’s legislative policies and priorities.

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Oregon School Board Members of Color Caucus

To promote quality education for all students, focusing on the needs of students of color.

Oregon LGBTQIA2S+ School Board Members Advisory Committee

To promote quality education for all students, focusing on the needs of students who identify as LGBTQIA2S+.

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Oregon Rural School Boards Advisory Committee

Information about the Oregon Rural School Boards Advisory Committee

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Election Center

Election procedures and timelines, sample motions and resolutions, answers to FAQs, and governance resolutions.

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Governance Documents

OSBA’s Bylaws, OSBA’s Policies, and the Map of Regions is located here.

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Financial Information

Recent historical information on OSBA’s programs, services, and finances.

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Oregon School Board Member of the Year

Information about the School Board Member of the Year Program

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OSBA continues to join other education advocates in supporting proposed rules before the State Board of Education that allow schools much-needed flexibility in implementing 2023’s Senate Bill 3. Under the bill, students are required to meet diploma requirements of a half-credit in personal finance education and a half-credit in higher education and career path skills, beginning with the class of 2027. The draft proposal from the Oregon Department of Education allows districts to meet those requirements by integrating such content into other courses, such as economics, algebra, business or accounting. This two-way integration, which Oregon schools have successfully adopted in other instructional areas, will provide students with the skills they need and ensure they have plentiful opportunities to take other coursework they require for careers and higher education. The more than 540,000 students in Oregon public schools come from a variety of backgrounds and interests, and allowing their communities the flexibility to meet this state requirement will help ensure their continued success.Read more: www.oregon.gov/ode/students-and-family/oregondiploma/pages/hecps-pfe.aspx#:~:text=Personal%20Fina...#oregon #osba #school #publicschools #education #educationmatters #funding #schoolfunding #legislative #educationforall ... See MoreSee Less
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Planned budget cuts at Oregon districts from Portland to Bend and beyond are taking a heavy toll on school librarian staffing levels.Read more: bit.ly/4bk91MG#Oregon #publicschools #layoffs #school #funding #portland #bend #library ... See MoreSee Less
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Preparing for School Staff Reductions in Force | Thursday, May 16, noonWith Oregon schools facing the most challenging budget season in more than a decade, districts are preparing reduction-in-force notices as part of cutting costs. Many school board members are new to the process, and staff from OSBA and PACE are planning a free, one-hour webinar to provide guidance and answer your questions. We will address legal implications, policy considerations, best communication practices, and how your legislative advocacy over the coming year can create better outcomes for students through sustained, adequate school funding.Bring your questions, and don’t miss this opportunity to better prepare yourself during a trying budget process.Register here: bit.ly/3QGogXZ#oregon #osba #publicschools #education #publiceducation #educationmatters #staff #staffreductions #budgetcuts ... See MoreSee Less
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Kindergartener Hope Tyer spends three hours a day on a school bus, but her parents are just thankful the Athena-Weston School District provides transportation. Busing can be very different in rural Oregon.
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The new Perrydale School District playground has something for everyone, a reflection of the changing public education mission.

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Talent Elementary celebrates Dia del Niño every spring and it's one of the school's most popular traditions. Here's why.👇🏼 @ORDeptEd @OSBANews

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