JOINT ANNUAL CONFERENCE

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ELECTIONS

School Board Elections

Get equipped with key dates, qualifications, and helpful information for school board candidates.

NEWS CLIP SERVICE

Daily Leading News

Read about state and local issues impacting public education

News

  • November 5 School District Referendum Results
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    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.
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  • AI Featured Topic in Spotlight Sessions at Conference
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    AI Featured Topic in Spotlight Sessions at Conference

    The Joint Annual Conference is November 22-24 in Chicago.
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  • Reminder: School Board Elections Filing Period is November 12-18
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    Reminder: School Board Elections Filing Period is November 12-18

    How to Navigate Running for School Board livestream series continues November 14.
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  • Recognize School Board Members on November 15
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    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.
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Upcoming Events

  • 14
    Nov 2024
    Nov 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.
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  • 22-24
    Nov 2024
    Nov 22-24, 2024

    Joint Annual Conference 2024

    Registration now open.
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  • 5
    Dec 2024
    Dec 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.
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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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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. 

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Lighting the Way to Excellence in School Governance

  • 100+
    Years of Service
    IASB is here to assist boards of education with training, policy, resources, and programing all supporting quality public education.
  • 848
    Member Districts
    More than 99 percent of public school boards in Illinois hold active membership.
  • 5,900+
    Elected Officials
    School board members volunteer their time to ensure growth and progress not only for students, but for entire communities.
  • 21
    Divisions
    IASB directors serve as a direct link between the school boards and Association services.
  • 1,200+
    Newly-Elected Board Members
    IASB provides training and resources on the roles and responsibilities of the board and board members.