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News

  • October News from COSSBA
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    October News from COSSBA

    UBA webinar promotes support for students experiencing homelessness.
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  • 2024 Educational Environment Awards Announced
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    2024 Educational Environment Awards Announced

    The Exhibition of Educational Environments awards recognize outstanding examples of school design and planning.
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  • Recognize School Board Members on November 15
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    Recognize School Board Members on November 15

    School Board Members Day in Illinois builds community awareness about the essential role of volunteer school board members.
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  • IASB Presents Candidate Information via Livestream
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    IASB Presents Candidate Information via Livestream

    The four How to Navigate Running for School Board webinars for school board candidates are free and open to the public.
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Upcoming Events

  • 17
    Oct 2024
    Oct 17, 2024

    How to Navigate Running for School Board: The Statement of Economic Interests 10/17/2024

    Join Attorneys Heather Brickman and Benjamin Shaw from Hodges, Loizzi, Eisenhammer, Rodick & Kohn for important information regarding the Statement of Economic Interests, its content, and its obligations for candidates. This is Part 2 of IASB's How to Navigate Running for School Board series.
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  • 21
    Oct 2024
    Oct 21, 2024

    Western Division Meeting 10/21/2024

    Join state legislators of the Western Division for a night of discussion and questions on issues impacting Illinois public education.
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  • 22
    Oct 2024
    Oct 22, 2024

    Blackhawk Division Meeting 10/22/2024

    Join state legislators of the Blackhawk Division for a night of discussion and questions on issues impacting Illinois public education.
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In-District Workshop: School Board Self-Evaluation

A system of evaluation starts at the top with the school board. A school board self-evaluation is a key step on the road to governance excellence. Every board wants to provide quality leadership for the district. A fundamental part of quality is regularly assessing how the board is doing — in both its work and processes.

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Journal Looks at Bonds, Referendums

The September/October 2024 IASB
Journal offers information on the annual finance calendar, communicating a referendum, and more.

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