Board Operations

Be 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

Is 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

The 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

There 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

Why 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

Why evaluate? Evaluation fulfills several board governing roles: Vision: Clear expectations for the superintendent. Structure: Evaluation criteria, plan, and timeline are determined in advance. Accountability: Measurement of progress on goals... Read More

This information is from Boardsmanship For Oregon School Board Members, which explains what it takes to be an Oregon school board member. Boardsmanship for Oregon School Board Members may be... Read More

Board candidate campaigns range from simple to sophisticated, depending on the candidate and the community. One common element, however, is the state requirement for reporting campaign finances. State law limits... Read More

School board service involves a substantial time commitment – and remember, there’s no salary. Boards typically meet one or two evenings a month. Before the monthly meetings, you’ll need to... Read More

As you consider running for your local school board, think about what being a board member means to you, your family and your community. Oregon’s school districts, education service districts... Read More

Board members are elected to four-year terms, or two-year terms to fill a vacancy. You must be a registered voter and you must have lived in the district for one... Read More

Editor’s note: The Essential School Board Book — Better Governance in the Age of Accountability by Nancy Walser. The National School Boards Association recommends this book for its well-researched, practical strategies to... Read More

Congratulations to our recently elected or appointed board members! When you take your oath of office at your first board meeting, you are entrusted with one of the most important jobs in... Read More

Can you live up to these important board member principles? Being elected to your local board is a responsibility not to be taken lightly. Here are nine principles of a successful... Read More

Under a 1995 law, board elections are held every two years. Board members serve four-year terms. When no candidates file for a position, the person who receives the most write-in... Read More

The Case for Board Professional Development When a board demonstrates commitment, it carves out space and time to learn together, it acknowledges the role of the board in improving student... Read More

Quick, easy board meeting packet preparation Preparing for board meetings is labor-intensive, time-consuming work: compiling and distributing meeting notices, gathering support materials and publishing agenda packets. BoardBook®, a proven online... Read More

Resources to help explain Oregon’s public records and meetings law including running effective meetings, the budget committee, executive sessions and the role of the board chair. Contact OSBA Staff Board... Read More