NOVEMBER 18-20, 2022

2022 Joint Annual Conference

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School Board Elections

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News

  • What School Leaders Are Reading Fall 2022
    News

    What School Leaders Are Reading Fall 2022

    A quest for happiness and student representation are on the latest list of must-reads. 
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  • IASB Legislative Report 102-45
    Legislative

    IASB Legislative Report 102-45

    The Fall Veto Session has adjourned.
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  • Filing Period for School Board Candidates Opens December 12 
    News

    Filing Period for School Board Candidates Opens December 12 

    The How to Navigate Running for School Board series resumes with a Petition Filing installment on November 30 at 6:30 p.m.
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  • Joint Annual Conference Survey and Handouts Available 
    Conference

    Joint Annual Conference Survey and Handouts Available 

    IASB uses feedback from attendees to improve the Conference experience.
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Upcoming Events

  • 8
    Dec 2022
    Dec 8, 2022

    How to Navigate Running for School Board: Understanding the Board Member's Role 12/08/2022

    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.
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Quick Links

Resolutions Committee Report

The 2022 IASB Resolutions Committee Report is now available. The report includes 16 proposals submitted by Association member districts, with analyses and the Committee’s recommendation for each. The Report also highlights proposed changes to the IASB Constitution and deletions to current Position Statements that will be voted on during the Delegate Assembly taking place November 19 in Chicago.

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Annual School Calendar

The 2022-2023 Annual School Calendar is published by IASB to assist school districts with preparing their local school calendars. Dates included in the calendar comply with all statutory deadlines contained in the Election Code, School Code, and selected acts of the General Assembly.

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July/August 2022 Journal CoverJournal Compares Illinois Across Several Measures

The November/December issue of the IASB Journal compares areas of public education in Illinois to that of neighboring states.

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