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NewsKate Ringger Announced as 2024 Holly Jack Outstanding Service Award Winner
The annual award recognizes performance, initiative, innovation, and dedication to the district, community, and students.Read more -
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NewsReminder: School Board Elections Filing Period is November 12-18
How to Navigate Running for School Board livestream series continues November 14.Read more -
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ConferenceJoint Annual Conference Information: Badges and App
Information for those registered to ensure a successful Conference experience.Read more -
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NewsRecognize School Board Members on November 15
School Board Members Day in Illinois builds community awareness about the essential role of volunteer school board members.Read more
Upcoming Events
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6Nov 2024Nov 6, 2024
JAC 2024: Your Conference Questions Answered 11/06/2024
The Joint Annual Conference (JAC) is an incredible learning and networking experience! With over 120 panels, over 200 exhibitors, and thousands of attendees, it can be a lot to navigate. Join our planning team to learn about parking, housing, and registration logistics; get a schedule overview; and hear helpful hints to make the most of this premier event for school leaders. Bring your questions.Details -
7Nov 2024Nov 7, 2024
PRESS and PRESS Plus Issue 117: Fall Legislative Updates 11/07/2024
The fall legislative PRESS Issue 117 will be here soon! Join the PRESS Editors on November 7 to review materials updated in response to bills passed during the second half of the 103rd General Assembly. Following the issue review, stay with us for an overview of customized PRESS Plus Issue 117.Details -
12Nov 2024Nov 12, 2024
Interfund Loans & Transfers: What Boards Need to Know 11/12/2024
Join Brittany Flaherty Theis, partner at Robbins Schwartz and Steve Miller, Assistant Superintendent of Business Operations at Schaumburg School District 54, for an overview of interfund loans and transfers, what boards need to know, and pitfalls to avoid.Details
2024 Delegate Assembly and Resolutions Report
The 2024 Resolutions Committee Report is now available. The report includes proposals submitted by Association member districts, with analyses and the Committee’s recommendation for each. The proposed resolutions will be presented to and voted on by the IASB Delegate Assembly on November 23.
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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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The Threads of Governance
The November/December 2024 issue of the Illinois School Board Journal weaves the meaning of governance with the Foundational Principles from the perspectives of leadership, policy, practice, and heart.