School Board Information
Our school board is dedicated to fostering an environment where every student can achieve academic excellence and personal growth in a safe and supportive setting.
As elected representatives of our community, we are committed to making informed decisions that shape the future of our schools. Our responsibilities include:
- Policy Development: Crafting and implementing policies that promote high educational standards and equity.
- Budget Oversight: Ensuring that financial resources are allocated efficiently and effectively to support student learning and well-being.
- Superintendent Supervision: Collaborating with and providing oversight for the Superintendent to ensure the district's strategic goals are met.
- Curriculum and Instruction: Evaluating and approving curricula that meet the diverse needs of our students and prepare them for future success.
- Facilities Management: Overseeing the maintenance and improvement of school facilities to provide a safe and conducive learning environment.
- Community Engagement: Encouraging active participation from parents, students, teachers, and community members to foster a collaborative educational community.
Our mission is to support every student in reaching their full potential by prioritizing safety, equity, and excellence in all our decisions. We invite you to explore our initiatives, participate in our meetings, and join us in our dedication to student success and safety.
Our school board is dedicated to fostering an environment where every student can achieve academic excellence and personal growth in a safe and supportive setting.
As elected representatives of our community, we are committed to making informed decisions that shape the future of our schools. Our responsibilities include:
- Policy Development: Crafting and implementing policies that promote high educational standards and equity.
- Budget Oversight: Ensuring that financial resources are allocated efficiently and effectively to support student learning and well-being.
- Superintendent Supervision: Collaborating with and providing oversight for the Superintendent to ensure the district's strategic goals are met.
- Curriculum and Instruction: Evaluating and approving curricula that meet the diverse needs of our students and prepare them for future success.
- Facilities Management: Overseeing the maintenance and improvement of school facilities to provide a safe and conducive learning environment.
- Community Engagement: Encouraging active participation from parents, students, teachers, and community members to foster a collaborative educational community.
Our mission is to support every student in reaching their full potential by prioritizing safety, equity, and excellence in all our decisions. We invite you to explore our initiatives, participate in our meetings, and join us in our dedication to student success and safety.

Meet the Board Members
Ronald Ray, President
Donnie Toney, Vice President
Curtis Wiley, Clerk
Edgar Collins
Jesse Dewbery
OSSBA School Board Terms
Seat 1 – Ronald Ray – Elected to a Partial Term – 2022-2026
Seat 2 – Curtis Wiley – Appointed in 1/3/2023 and then elected to a partial term in 2024. Term is from 2023-2027.
Seat 3 – Donnie Toney – Elected First Term – 2023-2028
Seat 4 – Edgar Collins – Appointed – 5/20/2024 – He will be considered appointed then elected to a partial term. So, his term start date will be 5/20/2024 to accommodate his points earned during his appointed period. His 15-month date will be 15 months after his elected date so 7/31/2026, while his term end date will be the same as the seat term end date which is 2029.
Seat 5 – Jesse Dewberry – Elected First Term – 2025-2030