Publications

A quick reference manual covering a multitude of areas. An essential book for all board members. Included in the OSBA Board Member Kit. Edited by OSBA staff members.

Americans see public schools as a critical community resource and rank education as a priority second only to the economy. How can educators harness this public interest in education to bring parents, families and communities to action for our schools? This Corwin Press publication addresses these questions and more in this invaluable source of methods and strategies for educators to initiate action.

This OSBA publication details the importance of board members in the legislative process. From working with your local legislator to a general understanding of the entire process, this book is a must for all board members. Included in the OSBA New Board Member Kit.

Provides a basic understanding of board presidents’ responsibilities and relationships with board members and the administrative staff. Included in the OSBA New Board Member Kit.

This publication explores the roles and responsibilities of the treasurer and the board of education. Included in the OSBA New Board Member Kit.

Reviews the roles and responsibilities of the board and the superintendent. Included in the OSBA New Board Member Kit.

This publication is a roadmap through the collective bargaining process in the public sector. It describes both how the bargaining process works, and how it could work better. The journey will take you from understanding why public sector bargaining is fundamentally different from bargaining in the private sector, through the preparation, the actual bargaining process, and the various possible outcomes. Regardless of whether you are involved in the process as a professional negotiator, a bargaining team member, or simply someone interested in the process, Better Bargaining will provide a deeper understanding of how and why things are happening at the bargaining table.

What are powerful proven ways to motivate or engage staff in your organization?
How can you envision and create the culture you want for success?
Why do stories and illustrations connect so easily and memorably to others to make points?

These are just some of the topics Jim Mahoney addresses in To Lead Is To Teach. His aphorisms, anecdotes, stories, and examples come from his real world experience and the research of current thinkers on selected topics. Forever a teacher, To Lead Is To Teach is a reminder that good teaching and effective leading are interchangeable. It is hard to separate the two and after each chapter, the reader is presented with the Mahoney Three—quick applications that any practitioner can use immediately in their classroom or organization.

How many times have you wished for the right words to inspire, persuade or challenge your peers, students or yourself? Enhance your speeches, proposals and presentations — and enrich your days — with this unique collection of thoughts from widely recognized leaders in educational theory and practice. A Corwin Press publication available through OSBA.

If board meetings are something you simply “get through” so you can get on with your “real” work, this book is a must. Turn board meetings into productive, result-getting events that help you focus on teaching and learning to achieve district goals with support of this realistic, detailed and entertaining publication from Corwin Press.