Ensure success for all students
The OSBA Diversity & Equity Consulting Services will provide the training and support you need to best optimize opportunities for your students. Learn how to foster diversity and equity with the help of OSBA's diversity and equity consultants.
Volunteer to serve on a committee in your region
School board members: OSBA is accepting applications for 2025 regional committees. The application deadline is June 30.
Compliance with College Credit Plus requirements will be included in district audits soon
Earlier this week, the Auditor of State (AOS) issued a bulletin about auditing schools for compliance with the College Credit Plus (CCP) program.
Property Tax Valuation Appeals
County auditors are required to appraise and assess each parcel of land in their counties. These appraisals lead to an initial determination of taxable value for the property, reflected on a tax bill sent to the property owner in late December or January. In certain circumstances, property owners and school boards are able to challenge the county auditor's appraisal by filing a complaint with the county board of revision.
April Journal showcases educational opportunities
Learn how public school districts are providing opportunities customized to students' educational needs.
Hear from DEW Director Stephen D. Dackin during the OSBA Forum
Register for the free OSBA Forum on Jan. 30 to hear his 2024 priorities and the exciting opportunities ahead in public education.
Week of April 10, 2023
The legislature will be back on Monday, April 17, when the biennial budget process and committee hearings will resume. Please continue reaching out to your legislators as we advocate for a full phase in of the Fair School Funding Plan and updates to the base cost inputs to FY 2022.
Next week’s testimony opportunities
The House Ways and Means Committee will be holding a hearing on House Bill (HB) 1, tax reform, on Tuesday, April 18 at 2:30 p.m. They will be accepting proponent, opponent and interested party testimony during this hearing.