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About Oregon SmallSchools Association

The Oregon Small Schools Association was incorporated in 1974 as a non-profit membership organization for the purpose of improving instruction in small elementary and secondary public, private and charter schools in Oregon. OSSA promotes small schools and serves as an advocate for its members. Small school districts and buildings become members by paying annual membership fees.

OSSA is governed by a Board of Directors totaling seven elected, voting members who represent one of the seven regions in the state. Several ex-officio members serve in an advisory capacity. The ex-officio members include representation from the Oregon Department of Education, Confederation of Oregon School Administrators, Oregon School Boards Association, Oregon’s public and private higher education institutions and other educational organizations that promote the purpose and goals of the Association. The Board of Directors determines policy and direction of activities to be carried out by the Executive Director and Executive Assistant.