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News New Episodes of Inside IASB Podcast Available & Coming Soon
A podcast covering New Board Member FAQs is available now.Read more Custom.about New Episodes of Inside IASB Podcast Available & Coming Soon -
News Teacher Appreciation Week is May 5-9, 2025
PTA and NEA offer messaging and toolkits to celebrate teachers.Read more Custom.about Teacher Appreciation Week is May 5-9, 2025 -
New-Board-Members Upcoming Webinars for New Board Members
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Conference Board of Directors Announces 2025 Conference Scholarship for Board Members
Scholarships will cover the Conference registration fee, a daily meal allotment, and expense reimbursement.Read more Custom.about Board of Directors Announces 2025 Conference Scholarship for Board Members
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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.