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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 -
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NewsIARSS Annual Teacher Shortage Survey Open Through November 1
This survey of school districts informs the annual Illinois Educator Shortage Report produced by IARSS.Read more -
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NewsReferendums on November 2024 Ballot
School district items up for a vote include tax increases, bond issues, countywide sales tax propositions, and more.Read more -
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ConferenceEarly-Bird Conference Registration Discount Ends October 15
After October 15, the registration fee will increase to $545 per individual.Read more
Upcoming Events
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10Oct 2024Oct 10, 2024
Two Rivers Division Meeting 10/10/2024
Join state legislators of the Two Rivers Division for a night of discussion and questions on issues impacting Illinois public education.Details -
17Oct 2024Oct 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.Details -
21Oct 2024Oct 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.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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Journal Looks at Bonds, Referendums
The September/October 2024 IASB
Journal offers information on the annual finance calendar, communicating a referendum, and more.