2025 OSBA Annual Convention Workshop Request for Proposals Form

OSBA's 79th Annual Convention
Building Bridges to Student Success
Workshop Request for Proposals
DUE SEPTEMBER 22, 2025
Nov. 6-8, 2025
Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront Hotel

Showcase your board and executive leadership practices, partnerships and student-focused strategies by presenting at the OSBA Annual Convention! We’re seeking presentations that highlight hands-on, practical approaches that have impacted student outcomes. Below are the presentation topics and examples of focus areas we are seeking.

Optimizing School Funding and Resources to Meet Student Needs

The board’s role in overseeing the budget
Strategies to improve efficiencies and optimize resources
School budgeting and finance tips – understanding Oregon’s funding system from a board perspective
How to navigate legislative changes regarding limited funding resources
Budget committee process

How to Build a Positive Leadership Team Culture

Policies, communication protocols, and procedures that help foster positive and safe learning environments
Board-superintendent/president/executive director relationship tips and common pitfalls to avoid
Ways to keep boards informed and engaged with the community to build support for your mission and vison
Tools for collaboration -- how to assess board performance, executive evaluations, and how to model and foster professional and respectful relationships

How to Measure Student Outcomes Effectively

How to use data and reports to track progress and guide board decisions
The board’s role in vision, mission and setting strategic priorities
Addressing the learning needs of all students & setting high expectations
Inclusive practices and policies that reduce barriers for students
School safety, health and wellness

Partnering with Community, Students, and Family for Student Success

Advocacy success stories and lessons learned
Family and community engagement strategies
Partnering with student board representatives to address student needs and access student voice
Creating and leveraging local and state partnerships to improve student success
Strategic planning initiatives and goal setting process
New initiative underway? Tell us about it!

Workshop Prerequisites

Student Presenters: Must have parent/guardian permission and be accompanied by a designated chaperone and complete a student registration form.
If you are an educational entity submitting a proposal, you must partner with one of our members (school district, education service district, charter school, and/or community college).
Sales pitches will not be permitted.

Selection Criteria

New ideas, approaches, or practices that have achieved measurable results. Evidence-based strategies are encouraged but not required.
Include visuals and materials that clearly communicate the content of your presentation.
Offer practical tips and takeaways relevant to our audience, including:
- K–12 public school boards
- Charter school boards
- Education service district boards
- Community college boards
- Superintendents, presidents, executive directors, and other district leadership
- Administrative professionals and board clerks

Presenter Requirements

Please do not submit a proposal unless you are able to appear on Nov. 7 & 8. Presenter(s) will be notified as scheduling determinations are made.
Please do not have panels of more than 4 people.
Do not list individuals as co-presenters unless a commitment has been confirmed from them to appear on the program.
Presenters who only intend to present during their session and will not stay for the conference do not need to register.
OSBA will provide a projector, screen, and microphones. Presenters will need to provide their own VGA/HDMI compatible laptop.

OSBA staff will review proposals and follow up with those who have been selected.

If you have any questions, please contact Board development Specialist Janet Avila-Medina at javilamedina@osba.org.

Thank you for your support.
We look forward to receiving your proposals.