Get On Board

The Oregon School Boards Association (OSBA) established the Get on Board campaign in 2017, and it has been running strongly every two years since. As our schools and students recover from the pandemic’s effects, they continue to need great school board members.

Why? We hope to encourage sitting board members to offer their expertise for another term and persuade motivated community members from diverse groups to accept the challenge of board work.

Where do you come in? As you consider running, think about what being a board member means to you, your family and your community.

Oregon’s school districts, education service districts (ESDs) and community college districts are governed by elected boards. Board actions affect the families of hundreds — even thousands — of students and employees.

Your duty will be representing all students, staff and community members as you work with other board members to craft policy.

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Free Webinars

To prepare prospective board members, OSBA Board Development staff members offered two free webinars:

How to Run for School Board – The Process
This free webinar provided valuable information about the election process, including candidate filing, campaigning and finance reporting. We’ve addressed commonly asked questions to help candidates navigate the process with confidence.
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Running for School Board – Roles & Responsibilities
Join us to learn the essentials of school board governance and how boards impact student achievement. A diverse panel of experienced board members will share their journeys in running for school board positions, the boundaries of individual vs. board authority, the significance of collaboration, and the importance of boards reflecting the diversity of their students and communities. The panel will address common misconceptions about the board’s role. Bring your questions and learn how you can make a difference!