Illinois Association of School Boards: PRESS Customization and Updates

What is a policy manual customization?
An IASB policy consultant will work with your district to develop a new and up-to-date local school board policy manual. This policy manual will be based upon the IASB's Policy Reference Manual, integrating your district's current policy and practices.

What are the benefits of working with an IASB policy consultant?
In addition to an up-to-date board policy manual, the board will benefit from in-district board development on effective board governance, the policymaking role of the board, and board-superintendent roles and responsibilities.

What are the steps involved in a customization?
The customization process may vary to meet individual board preferences and needs. Generally it proceeds as follows:

The policy consultant, board, and superintendent meet in the district to discuss the board's needs, to agree upon process, and to gather information and documents.
The policy consultant prepares a draft based upon the IASB Policy Reference Manual and integrating the district's current policy and practices.
The policy consultant, board, and superintendent meet in the district to edit the draft. Board members participating receive IASB Leadership and Development points.
A final manual is delivered to the district ready for review and board adoption.
· Adoption dates are added to the manual and the board receives a hard copy of the manual and a copy of the manual on CD (Word for Windows.)

How do we know whether our District needs a policy manual customization?
Use the following checklist to help you decide.

Policy Manual - The policy manual contains written policies that:

include up-to-date district goals,
delegate authority to the superintendent,
define operating limits,
ensure legal compliance,
establish board processes, and
provide for monitoring of district progress.

Individual Policies

Each policy is clear and concise.
Policies are legally referenced.
Policies have cross-references to related policies.
Adoption dates are clearly stated at the end of each policy.

Updating

The manual text is in a word processing program or database for ease of updating.

What will it cost?
Costs can vary based on local district needs. Contact Lin Bremer at ext 1232 or via email at lbremer@iasb.com to obtain a price.

For further information
For further information about this service, contact any IASB Policy Services staff member.

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