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Confederation of Oregon School Administrators
About COSA
Mission: We develop and support educational leaders to ensure student success.
The Confederation of Oregon School Administrators (COSA) serves and represents more than 2,400 school administrators, managers and executives. COSA was founded in 1974 to give Oregon's education leaders a united voice in helping to shape public policy, advocate for schools and speak on behalf of students. COSA's perspective has earned the respect of educators, the Legislature, the Department of Education and other statewide agencies. COSA consistently puts the interests of schools and students ahead of self-interest.
In addition to advocacy, COSA supports and develops educational leaders with unmatched professional development opportunities—including statewide conferences, regional seminars and workshops, and much more -- and a variety of exclusive member services. Areas of focus include school finance and legislative services.
Our Organizations
A member-driven umbrella organization, COSA is governed by an elected Board of Directors that represents the organization's four Departments:
Meetings
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COSA Board of Directors Meeting
April 9, 2020| 12:00 pmCOSA Office
Salem, Oregon -
COSA Board of Directors Meeting
June 24, 2020| 3:00 pmSeaside, Oregon
COSA Board of Directors
President
James Hiu
Deputy Superintendent, Gresham-Barlow SD
President-Elect
Iton Udosenata
Principal, North Eugene High School
Past President
Samantha Steele
Superintendent, Central Point SD
Board Member
Dawn Moorefield
Director of Curriculum, Cascade SD
Board Member
Elaine Fox
Executive Director of Special Programs, Hillsboro SD
Board Member
Candy Armstrong
Superintendent, North Wasco County SD
Board Member
Mark Witty
Superintendent, Baker SD
Board Member
Lynn Jackson
Principal, Astoria High School
Board Member
Majalise Tolan
Secondary Teaching & Learning Administrator, Lincoln County SD
Board Member
Kate Barker
Principal, Cherry Park Elementary
Board Member
Gerry Flock
Principal, Lone Pine Elementary
Ex-Officio Member
Peter Weber
Executive Director, Oregon School Activities Association
Board Member
LaShawanta Spears
Vice Principal, Alice Ott Middle School
Board Member
Tina Acker
Director, Curriculum & Student Learning, Centennial SD
Board Member
Cynthia Richardson
Director of Student Equity, Access & Advancement, Salem-Keizer SD
Ex-Officio Member
Colt Gill
Superintendent, Oregon Department of Education
Ex-Officio Member
Jim Green
Executive Director, Oregon School Boards Association
Executive Director
Craig Hawkins
Confederation of Oregon School Administrators
COSA Staff
Elections
Each year, COSA members participate in online elections to select members of the COSA Board of Directors and department (OASE, OASSA, OESPA, OACOA) Executive Committees.
Current COSA and department officers develop a slate of candidates each winter. COSA members are encouraged to submit their names or to nominate a colleague for a leadership position by submitting a nomination e-mail that includes the name, position and district of the nominee, as well as a brief statement of support.
Generally, the COSA and department presidents-elect are up for election annually and serve for three years (as president-elect, president and past president). Members of the various executive boards serve staggered terms of two or three years. Presidents and presidents-elect of each department serve on the COSA Board of Directors.
You must be a COSA active member to run for office. Need to update your active membership ?
Here's a current list of COSA Boards and Executive Committees.
