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ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION
FLORIDA, NY · EIN 141683162 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · Micro (<$100K) · ocsba.com
revenue
$34K
expenses
$37K
net assets
$16K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

TO EDUCATE SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Professional association that educates and supports school board members in Orange County, New York. Organizes meetings, training sessions, and advocacy efforts for local school board delegates. Provides a forum for discussion of education policy, legal updates, and operational best practices among member districts.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Annual Meeting
Yearly dinner event featuring guest speakers from the New York State Board of Regents and other education leaders, including recognition of retiring board members
Delegates’ Meetings
Regularly scheduled meetings for school board representatives to discuss policy, legal updates, and operational practices, including mid-year and planning sessions
Legislative Advocacy
Development and promotion of a legislative platform focused on financial issues and state aid to schools, including participation in state-level advocacy events
Training Sessions
Professional development offerings for school board members, including training on mandated child abuse reporting and legal updates on education law
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • School Governance & Strategic Oversight 2 activities
    • Professional development and training for school board members
      Provides ongoing professional development workshops, training sessions, and presentations for school board members on topics including governance, legal issues, data use, and generative AI in education. These include workshops for prospective board members and specialized sessions led by school attorneys on negotiation trends.
    • Support for school board governance and operations
      Assists member school boards with governance and operational concerns through structured programming, dissemination of information, and organizational support, including budget preparation and officer elections.
  • Regular Membership Meetings 1 activity
    • Facilitation of inter-district collaboration and information exchange
      Hosts regular membership and delegates' meetings—monthly and annual, in-person and virtual—to facilitate discussion among school board members on current educational issues, student board member experiences, and emerging topics like AI in education. Also promotes cooperation among school boards and BOCES to improve education systems.
  • Education Policy Advocacy & Reform 1 activity
    • Legislative advocacy for public education interests
      Engages in advocacy with local, state, and federal policymakers to support public education, including developing legislative platforms, coordinating participation in the NYSSBA Capital Conference, and communicating with state legislators on funding and mandates.
  • Professional Networking Events 1 activity
    • Networking and recognition events for school board members
      Hosts networking dinners and recognition events, including ceremonies honoring retiring board members with certificates of appreciation and sponsored social events during regional conferences.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$34K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue$6K18%
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$37K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$25K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$16K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$16K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +4.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
KARYN MEIER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 10 $25K
relationships · 18

Who they work with

  • BOCES Government — Collaborated with BOCES to host meetings and bring in guest speakers.
  • Mid-Hudson School Study Council Partner — Co-sponsored a hospitality suite with OCSBA during the NYSSBA convention in Buffalo
  • NY State School Boards Association Network — Active participant in the NY State School Boards Association.
  • NYSSBA Network — Participates in NYSSBA events and collaborates on legislative resolutions and advocacy efforts.
  • NYSSBA Network — Participates in NYSSBA events including the Capital Conference and convention; receives support and coordination through NYSSBA
  • NYSSBA Network — State-level association with which OCSBA coordinates for advocacy and convention participation
  • New York State School Boards Association Network — Coordinates with and aligns objectives with the New York State School Boards Association.
  • New York State School Boards Association Network — Member of the state-level school boards association network.
  • OU-BOCES Partner — Collaborates with OU-BOCES to present on the use of generative AI in education, featuring staff from its Instructional Support Services and Technology departments.
  • Orange County Department of Health Government — Provides guest speakers on public health initiatives, including maternal and child health grants
  • Orange County Department of Mental Health Government — Hosts guest speakers on public health issues affecting students, such as prescription drug abuse and heroin addiction
  • Orange County Executive's Office Government — Engages with the Orange County Executive for collaboration on county-wide education issues
  • Shaw, Perelson, May & Lambert Partner — Law firm that sponsored OCSBA activities during the year
  • Shaw, Perelson, May & Lambert Partner — Law firm that sponsors OCSBA activities and participates in meetings
  • Shaw, Perelson, May & Lambert Partner — Received sponsorship from the law firm for OCSBA activities.
  • Thomas, Drohan, Waxman, Petigrow & Mayle Partner — Law firm that provides presentations on current trends in school board negotiations and legal issues
  • Thomas, Drohan, Waxman, Petigrow & Mayle Partner — Law firm that sponsored OCSBA activities during the year
  • Thomas, Drohan, Waxman, Petigrow & Mayle Partner — Received sponsorship and presentations from the law firm on school board negotiations and IDA topics.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Advocacy for Equitable School Funding and Resource Allocation
    methodology: fair_funding_advocacy
    By advocating for fair funding and securing Foundation Aid, we address systemic inequities in education financing and improve long-term student outcomes, because adequate and equitable resources enable schools to meet diverse student needs including academic, health, and career development.
  • Knowledge Exchange and Peer Networking to Strengthen Governance
    methodology: capacity_building_through_peer_networking
    By facilitating information exchange, peer networking, and professional learning opportunities among school board members, we improve school board effectiveness and governance, because shared knowledge and collaborative problem-solving build collective capacity and promote adoption of best practices.
  • Structured Evaluation and Leadership Development for Governance Improvement
    methodology: board_self_evaluation
    By supporting school boards in conducting self-evaluations, superintendent evaluations, and leadership succession planning, we strengthen governance continuity and effectiveness, because reflective practice and intentional transition processes improve accountability and institutional stability.