Communicating effectively with parents, staff, community members and other stakeholders can be challenging. OSBA offers several services to help school boards, administrators and their staff communicate effectively.

CommunicationPlus - This publication provides school communicators, board members and administrators with hundreds of public relations tips, ideas and articles on communication topics. Each issue includes art to use in promoting upcoming events and newsletters suitable for reproducing in staff newsletters. Learn more about a subscription to CommunicationPlus.

Community surveys - Gauge public opinion prior to making decisions that can impact long-standing district practices, community traditions, or new directions. OSBA can help you develop and implement a community survey that provides the data you need to guide your decision-making process. 

Crisis management and communications services - Experienced professionals to help your district tell the truth, tell it all, tell it first and tell it fast.