News & Blog https://www.cosa.k12.or.us/news/nomimateanelementaryprincipalforthendpaward.html en OACOA Achievement of Excellence Awarded to Erika Bare https://www.cosa.k12.or.us/news/oacoa-achievement-excellence-awarded-erika-bare <div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="og:image rdfs:seeAlso" resource="https://www.cosa.k12.or.us/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/field/image/erika_bare_3-13-24.jpg?itok=L5eA8PFR"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="https://www.cosa.k12.or.us/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/field/image/erika_bare_3-13-24.jpg?itok=L5eA8PFR" width="100" height="100" alt="" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-title field-type-ds field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="dc:title"><h2><a href="/news/oacoa-achievement-excellence-awarded-erika-bare">OACOA Achievement of Excellence Awarded to Erika Bare</a></h2></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Salem, Oregon- The Oregon Association of Central Office Administrators (OACOA) Executive Committee and the Coalition of Oregon School Administrators (COSA) are proud to announce the recipient of the OACOA annual Achievement of Excellence award is Erika Bare, Assistant Superintendent of Ashland School District.</p></div></div></div> Wed, 13 Mar 2024 15:38:13 +0000 derrick 18667 at https://www.cosa.k12.or.us COSA Board of Directors Announces Dr. Krista Parent As Next Executive Director https://www.cosa.k12.or.us/news/cosa-board-directors-announces-dr-krista-parent-next-executive-director <div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="og:image rdfs:seeAlso" resource="https://www.cosa.k12.or.us/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/field/image/krista_parent_2-9-24.jpg?itok=xZcdWl4p"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="https://www.cosa.k12.or.us/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/field/image/krista_parent_2-9-24.jpg?itok=xZcdWl4p" width="100" height="100" alt="" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-title field-type-ds field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="dc:title"><h2><a href="/news/cosa-board-directors-announces-dr-krista-parent-next-executive-director">COSA Board of Directors Announces Dr. Krista Parent As Next Executive Director</a></h2></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>The COSA Board of Directors is pleased to announce Dr. Krista Parent as the next COSA Executive Director, effective July 1, 2024. This appointment concludes a six-month search process led by Human Capital Enterprises, a strategic talent acquisition firm with Northwest roots that focuses on public education and nonprofit leadership searches. Their search involved multiple listening sessions with key constituents in Oregon.</p></div></div></div> Fri, 09 Feb 2024 17:45:58 +0000 derrick 18476 at https://www.cosa.k12.or.us Sutherlin School District’s Sean Radford named Oregon Assistant Principal of the Year for 2024 https://www.cosa.k12.or.us/news/sutherlin-school-district%E2%80%99s-sean-radford-named-oregon-assistant-principal-year-2024 <div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="og:image rdfs:seeAlso" resource="https://www.cosa.k12.or.us/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/field/image/sean_radford_11-20-23.jpg?itok=nQWZUquL"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="https://www.cosa.k12.or.us/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/field/image/sean_radford_11-20-23.jpg?itok=nQWZUquL" width="100" height="100" alt="" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-title field-type-ds field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="dc:title"><h2><a href="/news/sutherlin-school-district%E2%80%99s-sean-radford-named-oregon-assistant-principal-year-2024">Sutherlin School District’s Sean Radford named Oregon Assistant Principal of the Year for 2024</a></h2></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>(Salem, Ore.) The Oregon Association of Secondary School Administrators (OASSA) and the Coalition of Oregon School Administrators (COSA) have named Sean Radford, Sutherlin High School Assistant Principal in Sutherlin School District, the 2024 Oregon Assistant Principal of the Year.</p></div></div></div> Mon, 20 Nov 2023 19:31:59 +0000 derrick 18192 at https://www.cosa.k12.or.us The Coalition of Oregon School Administrators Seeks the Next Executive Director https://www.cosa.k12.or.us/news/coalition-oregon-school-administrators-seeks-next-executive-director <div class="field field-name-title field-type-ds field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="dc:title"><h2><a href="/news/coalition-oregon-school-administrators-seeks-next-executive-director">The Coalition of Oregon School Administrators Seeks the Next Executive Director</a></h2></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>November 16, 2023</p> <p>The COSA Board is actively seeking the next COSA Executive Director.</p> <p>The next COSA Executive Director will bring a clear stance of equity and will start July 1, 2024. To apply, to learn more about what we are seeking, and to learn more about the role, please visit our landing page at:</p> <p> <a href="https://www.humancapitalenterprises.com/current-opportunities/">https://www.humancapitalenterprises.com/current-opportunities/</a></p> <p>The application deadline is Friday, December 8 at 1:00 pm Pacific Time.</p> <p>Who we are:</p></div></div></div> Thu, 16 Nov 2023 22:34:08 +0000 shelly 18186 at https://www.cosa.k12.or.us Letter To Superintendent Guerrero and Portland Public Schools Community https://www.cosa.k12.or.us/news/letter-superintendent-guerrero-and-portland-public-schools-community <div class="field field-name-title field-type-ds field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="dc:title"><h2><a href="/news/letter-superintendent-guerrero-and-portland-public-schools-community">Letter To Superintendent Guerrero and Portland Public Schools Community</a></h2></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>November 9, 2023</p> <p>Dear Superintendent Guerrero and Portland Public Schools Community,</p> <p>Superintendents from around the state have watched the news out of Portland unfold over the last week with concern and with empathy for all involved. We are encouraged to see recent news reports that mediation sessions are scheduled and both sides are coming to the table with proposals that are student-focused and intended to bring a swift end to this strike.</p></div></div></div> Thu, 09 Nov 2023 18:49:48 +0000 derrick 18170 at https://www.cosa.k12.or.us Statement Against Hate and Violence from the Coalition of Oregon School Administrators https://www.cosa.k12.or.us/news/statement-against-hate-and-violence-coalition-oregon-school-administrators <div class="field field-name-title field-type-ds field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="dc:title"><h2><a href="/news/statement-against-hate-and-violence-coalition-oregon-school-administrators">Statement Against Hate and Violence from the Coalition of Oregon School Administrators</a></h2></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>The Coalition of Oregon School Administrators stands firmly on the principles of safety, belonging, and respect for each student, staff member, and family in our Oregon schools. COSA supports the Tigard Tualatin School District, its School Board, and its community in denouncing all hatred and violence. As educational leaders, being a part of protection and prevention against hate begins with naming it, taking a stand against it, and speaking with our community about it.</p></div></div></div> Mon, 02 Oct 2023 20:16:47 +0000 derrick 18031 at https://www.cosa.k12.or.us Cascade School District’s Darin Drill Named Oregon Superintendent of the Year for 2024 https://www.cosa.k12.or.us/news/cascade-school-district%E2%80%99s-darin-drill-named-oregon-superintendent-year-2024 <div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="og:image rdfs:seeAlso" resource="https://www.cosa.k12.or.us/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/field/image/darin_drill_9-13-23.jpg?itok=EHgW8zgc"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="https://www.cosa.k12.or.us/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/field/image/darin_drill_9-13-23.jpg?itok=EHgW8zgc" width="100" height="100" alt="" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-title field-type-ds field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="dc:title"><h2><a href="/news/cascade-school-district%E2%80%99s-darin-drill-named-oregon-superintendent-year-2024">Cascade School District’s Darin Drill Named Oregon Superintendent of the Year for 2024</a></h2></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>(Salem, Ore.) The Oregon Association of School Executives (OASE) and the Coalition of Oregon School Administrators (COSA) have named Darin Drill, Superintendent of the Cascade School District, (CSD), the 2024 Oregon Superintendent of the Year. The announcement was shared at the CSD School Board meeting on Monday, September 11, 2023, in front of a crowd of supportive staff, students, family members, and School Board members. This award automatically places Drill in the running for National Superintendent of the Year awarded annually by the American Association of School Administrators.</p></div></div></div> Wed, 13 Sep 2023 15:15:12 +0000 derrick 17942 at https://www.cosa.k12.or.us OSSA Names 2023 Administrator of the Year from Linn County https://www.cosa.k12.or.us/news/ossa-names-2023-administrator-year-linn-county <div class="field field-name-title field-type-ds field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="dc:title"><h2><a href="/news/ossa-names-2023-administrator-year-linn-county">OSSA Names 2023 Administrator of the Year from Linn County</a></h2></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Mr. Todd Miller was selected as the Oregon Small Schools Administrator of the Year.  Mr. Miller has served as the Santiam Canyon School District Superintendent for the past 11 years. In that period of time, he has developed a partnership with Strengthen Families and Early Learning Hub to start a preschool program. His preschool program is in a separate building the school district purchased through grant funds in establishing a much-needed robust preschool program in the canyon.</p></div></div></div> Tue, 13 Jun 2023 15:06:00 +0000 derrick 17351 at https://www.cosa.k12.or.us Falls City Schools District Micke Kidd Named Oregon High School Principal of the Year for 2023 https://www.cosa.k12.or.us/news/falls-city-schools-district-micke-kidd-named-oregon-high-school-principal-year-2023 <div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="og:image rdfs:seeAlso" resource="https://www.cosa.k12.or.us/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/field/image/micke_kidd_5-16-23.jpg?itok=ncMHhjhP"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="https://www.cosa.k12.or.us/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/field/image/micke_kidd_5-16-23.jpg?itok=ncMHhjhP" width="100" height="100" alt="" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-title field-type-ds field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="dc:title"><h2><a href="/news/falls-city-schools-district-micke-kidd-named-oregon-high-school-principal-year-2023">Falls City Schools District Micke Kidd Named Oregon High School Principal of the Year for 2023</a></h2></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>(Salem, Ore.)<br /> The Oregon Association of Secondary School Administrators (OASSA) and the Coalition of Oregon School Administrators (COSA) have named Micke Kidd, High School Principal in Falls City School District, the 2023 Oregon High School Principal of the Year.</p></div></div></div> Tue, 16 May 2023 15:39:29 +0000 derrick 17087 at https://www.cosa.k12.or.us Mt. Angel School District’s Jeff Taylor named Oregon Middle School Principal of the Year for 2023 https://www.cosa.k12.or.us/news/mt-angel-school-district%E2%80%99s-jeff-taylor-named-oregon-middle-school-principal-year-2023 <div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="og:image rdfs:seeAlso" resource="https://www.cosa.k12.or.us/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/field/image/jeff_taylor_5-8-23.jpg?itok=GtDKfd2R"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="https://www.cosa.k12.or.us/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/field/image/jeff_taylor_5-8-23.jpg?itok=GtDKfd2R" width="100" height="100" alt="" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-title field-type-ds field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="dc:title"><h2><a href="/news/mt-angel-school-district%E2%80%99s-jeff-taylor-named-oregon-middle-school-principal-year-2023">Mt. Angel School District’s Jeff Taylor named Oregon Middle School Principal of the Year for 2023</a></h2></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>(Salem, Ore.)<br /> The Oregon Association of Secondary School Administrators (OASSA) and the Coalition of Oregon School Administrators (COSA) have named Jeff Taylor, Mt. Angel Middle School Principal in the Mt. Angel School District, the 2023 Oregon Assistant Principal of the Year.  </p></div></div></div> Mon, 08 May 2023 15:53:32 +0000 derrick 17010 at https://www.cosa.k12.or.us