The OASE Funding Coalition includes all school superintendents.

It is led by a 44 member steering committee appointed by the OASE Executive Committee. Appointments to the steering committee are balanced on three different factors: 1. type of district , 2. size of district and 3. geography.

The OASE Funding Coalition was created to develop a consensus among superintendents regarding state level school funding. The positions developed by the coalition are used by COSA lobbyists to guide conversations with state legisalators.

Superintendents of all school districts in the state are members of the OASE Funding Coalition. Due to the logistics gathering 197 superintendents to develop positions and recommendations on school funding, the OASE Executive Committee appoints a Steering Committee of 44 members to prepare and present the organization's positions. By design the Steering Committee has representation from metro/rural, small/large, rich/poor, and all geographical areas of the state. (Steering Committee Guidelines)

Steering Committee meetings are held three times a year in conjunction with Off-The-Record meetings. Meetings also are held as necessary when funding issues arise.  The most recent Funding Coalition Steering Committee agenda (April 6, 2007 ), which includes links to important legislative bills, is available.  Click here for a copy of the latest estimates of ADMw-per-student for the co-chairs proposed $6.245 billion budget.