Gresham‑Barlow board nominates members for OSBA director and legislative policy posts
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The Gresham‑Barlow School District board nominated Director Chris Howitt for Oregon School Boards Association (OSBA) director position 18 and Director Heather Coleman Cox for a seat on OSBAthe legislative policy committee position 17; both nominations were approved by the board.
The Gresham‑Barlow School District Board of Directors voted to nominate two of its members for regional posts with the Oregon School Boards Association on Aug. 27. Chair Chad Peterson said the nominations would allow the district to help shape statewide advocacy.
The nominations matter because OSBA seats give local boards a role in statewide policy and legislative priorities. The board nominated Director Chris Howitt for OSBA director position 18 and Director Heather Coleman Cox for Legislative Policy Committee position 17; both were moved, seconded and approved.
Director Holly (surname not specified in the record) moved to nominate Chris Howitt for OSBA director position 18, and Sean (surname not specified) seconded the motion. Peterson called for a voice vote; board members answered "Aye," and the motion carried. Later in the meeting, Director Heather Coleman Cox was nominated for position 17 on OSBA's Legislative Policy Committee; the motion was moved and seconded and passed by voice vote.
Board members described the time commitment and importance of the roles. Howitt said she has served on OSBA for many years and that the association's engagement with board members has grown; Peterson and others thanked Howitt for years of service. Coleman Cox accepted her nomination and said she would take on the additional work.
The board secretary reminded nominees to complete OSBA paperwork and to meet OSBA deadlines. Peterson noted the OSBA application deadline and that district staff would assist nominees with submission.
Actions recorded: the board made formal nominations that the district will forward to OSBA for consideration. No funding or binding district policy change was made as part of the nominations.
Board members: Chair Chad Peterson; Director Chris Howitt; Director Heather Coleman Cox; Director Holly (first name used in the record); Sean (first name only in the record).