September/October 2016

Cover Stories

• New direction for student discipline Illinois aims to reduce suspension, expulsion

  By Courtney Stillman

  Senate Bill 100 is Illinois' new direction in student discipline, aiming to "accentuate positive behavioral interventions instead of removal, and recommends policies that offer individual supports and limit and provide alternatives for suspension and expulsion."

• Using carrots instead of sticks: Restorative justice in student discipline

  By Maryam Brotine

  Restorative justice brings accountability, community safety, and competency development to school discipline policies.

Feature Articles

• Getting on, and staying on, the ballot

  By Scott F. Uhler and Gregory T. Smith

  Become familiar with the basic requirements in the proper circulation and preparation of nominating petitions, and avoid the pitfalls that can lead to disqualification.

• Here’s the pitch: Analytics for managing school buildings

  By Diallo Telli Brown

  Can school districts take a Moneyball approach to managing challenges in their buildings?

Regular Features

• Ask the Staff: IASB offers recognition for leadership development

  By Dean Langdon

• Practical PR: Better together: Partner up for engagement

  By Cathy Kedjidjian

Commentary

• Arts are the spark of his life

  By G. Howard "Bud" Thompson

  A former IASB president shares how art changed his life.