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Filing period for school board members’ ‘statements of economic interest’ opens Friday, March 15
Filing period for school board members’ ‘statements of economic interest’ opens Friday, March 15
The filing period for “statements of economic interest” opens Friday, March 15. School board members, superintendents and other…
Oregon School Board Member of the Year
Oregon School Board Member of the Year
Do you know an outstanding school board member who makes a difference in your school district, community college…
ShakeAlert webinar April 24 will demonstrate earthquake warning system for schools
ShakeAlert webinar April 24 will demonstrate earthquake warning system for schools
The ShakeAlert Earthquake Early Warning System can give schools time to prepare students and staff before an earthquake…
2025 legislative session already under construction
2025 legislative session already under construction
The short Oregon legislative session is often described as a sprint. Education advocates will barely have time to…
Sherwood School District Superintendent Vacancy
Sherwood School District Superintendent Vacancy
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Bills receive ‘A’ for legislative advocates’ efforts
Bills receive ‘A’ for legislative advocates’ efforts
With less than a week left in the 2024 session, education advocates are breathing some sighs of relief.…
Legislative committee advances much-needed summer learning funding but not as much as advocates say is needed
Legislative committee advances much-needed summer learning funding but not as much as advocates say is needed
The Hood River County School Board receives a report every fall on summer programs, one of the district’s…
Tigard-Tualatin Chief Financial Officer
Tigard-Tualatin Chief Financial Officer
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OSBA calls on legislative leaders to support summer learning bill, HB 4082
OSBA calls on legislative leaders to support summer learning bill, HB 4082
NEWS RELEASE With time running out during the current legislative session, the Oregon School Boards Association is lending…
Senate Bill 1552 carries current needs and future dreams
Senate Bill 1552 carries current needs and future dreams
OSBA Legislative Services Director Lori Sattenspiel testified Thursday before the Senate Education Committee and Chair Sen. Michael Dembrow…
Board stipends legislative fix will have to wait until 2025
Board stipends legislative fix will have to wait until 2025
The tight timelines of the current short legislative session have delayed efforts to end confusion around paying Oregon…
Resources for Implementing Board Stipends
Resources for Implementing Board Stipends
During the 2023 Legislative Session, the Oregon Legislature passed House Bill 2753 which allows school board members to…
Federal Education Department offers data, resources on students with disabilities
Federal Education Department offers data, resources on students with disabilities
Students with disabilities made up 17% of public school enrollment in 2020-21, according to the latest data snapshot…
Columbia Gorge ESD Superintendent Vacancy
Columbia Gorge ESD Superintendent Vacancy
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The road to reduced school resources is paved with bills with good intentions
The road to reduced school resources is paved with bills with good intentions
The Legislature is full of good ideas that OSBA supports because they will help students and improve schools.…
Bonds, Ballots and Buildings Conference offers blueprints for successful facility upgrades
Bonds, Ballots and Buildings Conference offers blueprints for successful facility upgrades
OSBA Board President Sami Al-Abdrabbuh, a Corvallis School Board member, opens the Bonds, Ballots and Buildings Conference on…
Bonds, Ballots & Buildings Conference Materials
Bonds, Ballots & Buildings Conference Materials
Oregon school districts, education service districts and community colleges can issue general obligation bonds only if they have…
Bill prohibiting discrimination in education materials stirs passionate testimony
Bill prohibiting discrimination in education materials stirs passionate testimony
Suzanne Gallagher, executive director of Parents’ Rights in Education, was among the vehement opposition to Senate Bill 1583…
