COVID-19 School District and Board Guidance
During this unprecedented national health emergency, school districts face a myriad of issues in terms of dealing with school governance and operations. IASB has compiled a variety of guidance resources to assist boards of education as they confront the challenges of providing quality public education oppertunities during a worldwide pandemic.
2020 Fall Reopening Guidance
In May of 2020, IASB produced a guidance document to provide a framework to guide local school boards in discussions about the reopening of school in the fall. Local boards of education were encouraged to use this guide to spur conversation on the critical issues involving governance, policies, programming, personnel, health and safety of the school community, and the fiduciary responsibility of the board of education.
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Download Guidance for Boards Regarding Reopening of Schools (May 29, 2020)
In a video overview, IASB Executive Director Thomas Bertrand, Ph.D, talks about the board's role in planning and conversations about the opening of school.
Crisis Outreach: Webinars and Interviews
Resources for School Districts
The Illinois State Board of Education has compiled a list of survey responses to indicate what type of learning plans districts are undertaking in the fall of 2020. The dashboard includes which districts have returned to school with remote learning plans, in-person learning, or a blended remote learning option.
State Guidance and Resource Links
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Information for School Boards Regarding Employee Vaccination(Opens in a new window)
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Sample Resolution – Emergency Suspension of Policy Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
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COVID-19 OMA/FOIA Guidance (Illinois Attorney General, Updated July 2, 2020)