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Legislative IASB Legislative Report 104-11
Key education-related bills that passed out of their originating chamber.Read more Custom.about IASB Legislative Report 104-11 -
News IASB Now Accepting Resolutions for Consideration
The deadline for districts to submit resolutions is June 25. All resolutions must be approved by the submitting district’s board of education prior to submission.Read more Custom.about IASB Now Accepting Resolutions for Consideration -
Conference Board of Directors Announces 2025 Conference Scholarship for Board Members
Scholarships will cover the Conference registration fee, a daily meal allotment, and expense reimbursement.Read more Custom.about Board of Directors Announces 2025 Conference Scholarship for Board Members -
New Board Members New Board Member Resources & Welcome Packets
As a member of IASB, you are entitled to many resources to help you navigate your board responsibilities, starting with a wealth of information available on the New Board Member webpage.Read more Custom.about New Board Member Resources & Welcome Packets
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Welcoming New Board Members
After each school board election, state law requires boards to hold an organizational meeting. IASB’s Organizing the Board covers the legal requirements and provides a process for smoothly and efficiently seating new board members. An accompanying resource, Orientation: Building the Board Team assists school boards with familiarizing newly elected or appointed board members with their school board role.
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How School Boards Work
Understand and read about the role and functions of boards of education in Illinois. Details about what the board is and does, the legal authority under which school boards operate, and the traits of an effective school board and a good board member are covered in this IASB resource.
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Journal Looks at Career and Technical Education
The March/April issue of the Illinois School Board Journal looks at Career and Technical Education in Illinois.