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News School Board Governance Recognition Applications Are Due August 1
With a focus on full board development, the program acknowledges boards that practice effective governance.Read more Custom.about School Board Governance Recognition Applications Are Due August 1 -
Conference Just and Joyful: Equity Immersion 2025 Features Storytelling
Join IASB on November 20 for The Power of Us: Storytelling for Just and Joyful Schools.Read more Custom.about Just and Joyful: Equity Immersion 2025 Features Storytelling -
COSSBA COSSBA Update for June 2025
Join the 2025 COSSBA Federal Advocacy Conference: Your Voice. Your Impact. Your MomentRead more Custom.about COSSBA Update for June 2025 -
News IASB Briefs for June 2025
Summer schedule, Executive Searches news, Journal honor, and upcoming podcasts.Read more Custom.about IASB Briefs for June 2025
Upcoming Events
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Super Saturday for New Board Members
New school board members are encouraged to join IASB for a day of in-person learning on September 13 at three locations across the state. The events in Collinsville, Naperville, and Peoria will provide opportunities to connect with fellow new board members, hear from experts to better understand your governance role, and provide a chance to ask questions and get answers from experienced school leaders.
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How School Boards Work
Understand and read about the role and functions of boards of education in Illinois. Details about what the board is and does, the legal authority under which school boards operate, and the traits of an effective school board and a good board member are covered in this IASB resource.
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Journal Presents Summer Reading
The Journal’s annual summer reading issue includes updates on administrator salaries.