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Coalition of Oregon School Administrators
About COSA
Mission: We develop and support educational leaders to ensure student success.
The Coalition of Oregon School Administrators (COSA) serves and represents more than 2,900 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:
COSA Board of Directors Meetings
| 2024-2025 | Time | Location |
| Thursday, September 26, 2024 (joint meeting with Equity Board) |
9:30 - 11:30 am | Salem Grand Hotel (In conjunction with the Equity Summit, Sept. 26-27) |
| Wednesday, December 11, 2024 | 12 - 3 pm | Zoom |
| Thursday, February 13, 2025 | 12 - 3 pm | Zoom |
| Tuesday, April 8, 2025 | 11 am - 3 pm | Zoom |
| Monday, June 16, 2025 | 9 - 11 am | Seaside (In conjunction with the COSA Seaside Conference, June 16-18) |
COSA Board of Directors
President
Majalise Tolan
Lincoln County SD
President-Elect
Kimberly Miles
East Gresham Elementary
Past President
LaShawanta Spears
David Douglas SD
Board Member
Aaron Duff
Milton Freewater SD
Board Member
Alisha McBride
Vale SD
Board Member
Felicia Holt
Medford SD
Board Member
Vanessa Jones
Grants Pass SD
Board Member
Amy Skirvin
Waldport Middle/High School
Board Member
Christy Hartford
Neah-Kah-Nie High School
Board Member
Gary Roberts
Millicoma Intermediate School
Board Member
Tobey Huddleston
Aiken Elementary
Board Member
Arcema Tovar
Hillsboro SD
Board Member
Joseph Hattrick
Ashland SD
Ex-Officio Member
Peter Weber
Oregon School Activities Association
Ex-Officio Member
Emielle Nischik
Oregon School Boards Association
Ex-Officio Member
Charlene Williams
Oregon Department of Education
Executive Director
Krista Parent
Coalition 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.
