OASE AwardsOASE sponsors two awards each year—the Superintendent of the Year and Excellence in Curriculum Leadership. For members wishing to nominate a colleague, please follow the following guidelines: Superintendent of the Year Award The process for this award begins in August. The nominee must be an active superintendent, and a current member of both AASA and OASE. Step 1: Go to http://soy.aasa.org and REGISTER Step 2: Go to http:// soy.aasa.org and LOGIN Step 3: Click APPLY NOW Step 4: Fill out only sections 1 & 2 only! Step 5: Upload one Letter of Recommendation to section 5 Step 6: Save and click Finalize Application on the bottom of section 5 Applications must be submitted by midnight on Tuesday, September 24, 2013! All applications will be sent to the OASE Executive Board for selection. The Oregon winner will be notified by the second week in October and will then be asked to complete sections 3 & 4 and submit more letters of recommendations as well as supporting documents. If you are having technical difficulties with the online application, please contact Chris Daw, cdaw@aasa.org If you have questions regarding the state process and procedures, please contact Sara Nilles sara@oasc.org The winner will be honored at the OSBA Conference, the OASE/OACOA Conference, and the Annual COSA Conference. Maryalice Russell of McMinnville SD is the 2013 Oregon Superintendent of the Year. Past Oregon Superintendents of the Year: 2012 Ron Wilkinson, Bend 2011 Nancy Golden, Springfield 2010 Paula Radich, Newberg 2009 Juli DiChiro, Ashland 2008 Ron Naso, North Clackamas 2007 Krista Parent, Cottage Grove 2006 Deborah Sommer, Canby 2005 George Russell, Eugene 2004 Gary Peterson, Crook County 2003 Kent Hunsaker, Bethel 2002 Ray Crawford, Klamath Falls 2001 Jerome Colonna, Redmond 2000 Craig Roessler, Silver Falls 1999 Bill Korach, Lake Oswego 1998 Margaret Nichols, Eugene 1997 Bill Hill, Sherwood 1996 Russ Joki, Tigard-Tualatin 1995 Tony Palermini, David Douglas 1994 Joe Bucher, Damascus 1993 Ron Zook, Parkrose 1992 George Benson, Centennial 1991 Steve Wisely, Medford 1990 Homer Kearns, Salem-Keizer (*National Winner) 1989 Boyd Applegarth, Beaverton 1988 Bill Worrell, Bend Excellence in Curriculum Leadership Award Click here to access the award application. Completed applications are due into the COSA office by October 7, 2013. The winning district and superintendent will be honored at the OSBA Conference in November. Please direct questions to Sara Nilles: sara@oasc.org The 2013 winner, David Douglas School District, was selected for their Professional Learning Teams Informing Proficiency-Based Reporting. Past winners of the Excellence in Curriculum Award: 2012 Bethel School District 2011 Lincoln County School District 2010 McMinnville School District 2009 South Lane School District 2008 Corbett School District 2007 John Day School District 2006 Colton School District 2005 Cascade School District 2004 Beaverton School District 2003 David Douglas School District 2002 Springfield School District 2001 Bethel School District 2000 David Douglas School District 1999 Hillsboro School District 1998 LaGrande School District 1997 Fern Ridge School District 1996 Salem-Keizer School District 1995 Harney County School District 1994 Yamhill ESD 1993 David Douglas School District 1992 Gresham School District 1991 Union and Wallowa School Districts 1990 Medford School District 1989 Coos Bay ESD 1988 Nyssa School District 1987 North Clackamas School District 1986 Aumsville School District 1985 Stayton School District
