Innovative Leadership: AI for School Board Members

The spring PRESS Issue 121 is arriving soon! Join the PRESS Editors on Wednesday, April 8, to review materials updated in response to OMA and FOIA legislation passed during veto session, Title I guidance, other legal updates, and five-year reviews. Following the issue review, stay with us for an overview of customized PRESS Plus Issue 121.

AI: Board Member Roles & Responsibilities. What Every Board Member Should Know

Learn about the essential requirements for responding to requests under the Freedom of Information Act, from processing requests to searching for records, applying exemptions, and handling common issues that arise.

AI in Schools: Shaping the Future of Education presented by Eric Santos, LTC Illinois.

Advocacy Ambassador's Monthly Meeting

Learn about exciting new PRESS Online, PRESS Plus, and School Board Policies Online features available with the April 2026 site upgrade. The webinar will provide a walkthrough of all of the updates, and the PRESS Plus support team will be available to answer your questions.

This session will build on the basics of FOIA, discussing more complex requests and responses, practice tips for compliance, and how to avoid common errors for those in roles supporting the board of education and superintendent.

Focus on Student Leadership: Mendota’s Agriculture and FFA Programs