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Oregon School Board Member of the Year
March 12, 2024Do you know an outstanding school board member who makes a difference in your school district, community college or education service district? Submit your nomination by June 1, 2024 CriteriaJudging is... Read More
Resources for Implementing Board Stipends
February 22, 2024During the 2023 Legislative Session, the Oregon Legislature passed House Bill 2753 which allows school board members to receive stipends for their service on the board. The Oregon Government Ethics... Read More
Bonds, Ballots & Buildings Conference Materials
February 15, 2024Oregon school districts, education service districts and community colleges can issue general obligation bonds only if they have voter approval of a bond levy authorizing them to do so. OSBA resources... Read More
School Board Recognition Month Resources
January 3, 2024The Oregon School Boards Association has set aside the month of January to honor the unpaid elected volunteers who serve on Oregon’s 197 local school boards, our 19 education service... Read More
BBB 2024 Lodging Information
November 30, 2023The 2023 Summer Board Conference (SBC) lodging information can be found Read More
Annual Convention 2023 Lodging Information
September 12, 2023The 2023 Summer Board Conference (SBC) lodging information can be found Read More
Recent bond and local option election data
August 30, 2023Historical school district, community college and ESD bond and local option election results. All results are unofficial. If the button above does not work, please click on this link: https://osba.enviseams.com/MyResources/links/bond-elections... Read More
Exhibitors & Sponsors – Annual Convention 2023
July 19, 2023There are 32 exhibitor booths available as shown on the exhibitor map. Tiers are based on distance from the exhibitor hall entrance and prime attendee traffic zones. Booth purchases for both tiers include two full days of exhibitor space, Read More
Milestone Awards
June 5, 2023Every two years, hundreds of individuals are elected to positions on the governing boards of Oregon school districts, education service districts and community colleges. With the crop of new faces... Read More
SBC 2023 Lodging Information
May 24, 2023The 2023 Summer Board Conference (SBC) lodging information can be found Read More
How to be a Board Member
May 15, 2023Be your best on the board Key areas of responsibilities for school board members. Code of conduct for school board members This information is from Boardsmanship For Oregon School Board... Read More
Communicating During the Board Meeting
May 15, 2023Is the lack of attendance at your board meeting a source of concern to you? Do you wish more people knew what the board of directors does? Do you, or... Read More
Choosing the Chair
May 15, 2023The selection of the board chair is made no later than the next regular meeting following July 1 each year. (Board Policy BC/BCA) A commission issue for board members is... Read More
Dealing with Crisis
May 15, 2023There will be times when crisis confronts your school district. Above all, don’t panic. It is imperative that boards have a communications plan in place so that should a crisis... Read More
Be Your Best on the Board
May 15, 2023Why should I spend time and money on board workshops and conferences? You were elected because your community believes you can make a difference for education. You’re now a student... Read More
Board Meeting Minutes
May 15, 2023Boards and their committees are required to take minutes at all meetings. All minutes except those of an executive session should be available to the public within a reasonable time... Read More
Executive Sessions
May 15, 2023A board may be called to meet in executive session or decide to go into executive session at any time during a regular, special or emergency meeting to discuss certain... Read More
Board Resolutions
May 15, 2023Resolutions are a way for boards to share their decision/position on an issue with others. Main motions in meetings are frequently offered as a resolution and recorded in the minutes,... Read More