The Oklahoma State School Boards Association aims to provide relevant and up-to-date legal information to its members.  The OSSBA employs four full time attorneys who are available to answer school board member and school administrator phone calls Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  In addition, the OSSBA provides extended phone hours from 4:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. the first two Mondays of each month.

Be sure to check this page for regularly updated legal information and announcements for school districts.  The OSSBA has provided a Legal Calendar so you can check on important dates that involve the Open Meeting Act, School Board Elections, and deadlines for schools.  OSSBA members can also search through a list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) of the OSSBA Legal Department.

Looking for a policy?  Interested in keeping your policies in conformance with updated laws?  Check our Policy Services page to see how OSSBA can assist your district in its policy needs.

Note:
The legal information provided by the Oklahoma State School Boards Association is a benefit for use of its membership.  The information set forth herein shall not receive protection from disclosure under any established Attorney-Client privilege.  Additionally, it is urged that the school district seek the legal advice of the district’s school attorney with regard to legal issues the school encounters.  Legal information provided by the OSSBA is not intended to replace the advice of a school district’s retained counsel.