News
-
News
November 5 School District Referendum Results
Unofficial results from county election websites show a mixed response to referenda questions on the November 5, 2024 General Election ballot.Read more -
Conference
AI Featured Topic in Spotlight Sessions at Conference
The Joint Annual Conference is November 22-24 in Chicago.Read more -
News
Reminder: School Board Elections Filing Period is November 12-18
How to Navigate Running for School Board livestream series continues November 14.Read more -
News
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.Read more
Upcoming Events
-
14Nov 2024Nov 14, 2024
How to Navigate Running for School Board: Petition Filing 11/14/2024
Join IASB staff along with Attorney Jason Guisinger from Klein, Thorpe & Jenkins, Ltd., to discuss candidate petitions; how, when, and what to file; and navigating the objection process. Also learn about election obligations such as public policy questions. This is Part 4 of IASB's How to Navigate Running for School Board series.Details -
22-24Nov 2024Nov 22-24, 2024
-
5Dec 2024Dec 5, 2024
How to Navigate Running for School Board: Understanding the Board Member's Role 12/05/2024
So, you want to be a school board member? This webinar is designed to provide school board candidates with an overview of an elected school board member’s roles and responsibilities and an idea of what to expect if they are successful in the April election. This is Part 4 of IASB's How to Navigate Running for School Board series.Details
Quick Links
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.
View Report
Learn More
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.
View Workshop
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.