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News IASB Briefs for June 2025
Summer schedule, Executive Searches news, Journal honor, and upcoming podcasts.Read more Custom.about IASB Briefs for June 2025 -
News IASB Board Welcomes New Members, Approves Areas of Focus
The IASB Board of Directors held its quarterly meeting June 6 and 7 in Springfield.Read more Custom.about IASB Board Welcomes New Members, Approves Areas of Focus -
Conference Joint Annual Conference Registration Now Open
The 2025 Conference will take place November 21-23 in Chicago.Read more Custom.about Joint Annual Conference Registration Now Open -
News IASB Resolutions Submission Deadline is June 25
Association member districts can submit a new resolution or an amendment to a current IASB Position Statement to be considered by the Resolutions Committee in August.Read more Custom.about IASB Resolutions Submission Deadline is June 25
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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 Welcomes New Board Members
The May/June Illinois School Board Journal welcomes new school board members to the fold, and shares useful information as they set out on a journey of service.