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News

  • Stop the Bus! IASB Call to Action HB 2287
    Legislative

    Stop the Bus! IASB Call to Action HB 2287

    A Call to Action for Illinois school board membes in opposition of HB 2287, currently on third reading in the Illinois House.
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  • Mark Your Calendars: Registration Opens for 90th Annual Conference on June 5
    Conference

    Mark Your Calendars: Registration Opens for 90th Annual Conference on June 5

    The 2023 Joint Annual Conference will take place in Chicago, November 17-19.
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  • Referendums on April Ballot 
    News

    Referendums on April Ballot 

    April 4 ballots include school board elections, referendums, county sales tax proposition, and more. 
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  • IASB Appoints Kimberly A. Small as Next Executive Director 
    News

    IASB Appoints Kimberly A. Small as Next Executive Director 

    On July 1, Kimberly A. Small will become the first woman to lead the Illinois Association of School Boards.
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Upcoming Events

  • 22
    Mar 2023
    Mar 22, 2023

    Three Rivers Division Meeting 03/22/2023

    Telling Your District's Story While Building a Strong Community through Effective Board/Superintendent Relationships Presented by Courtney Orzel, Ed.D. Registration starts at 6PM
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  • 23
    Mar 2023
    Mar 23, 2023

    Start from the Top: An Administrative Professional’s Guide to Navigating the IASB Member Database 2023

    Whether you are an experienced school administrative professional, or brand new to the job, let us help you navigate the IASB member database. Gather tips and tricks, including registering for events, locating information related to the Joint Annual Conference, printing statements and invoices, navigating the website, printing certificates, and more.
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  • 23
    Mar 2023
    Mar 23, 2023

    Kishwaukee Division Meeting 03/23/2023

    Topic: Student Learning Loss. Speaker: Lori Hensold, Director, MTSS Network, NIU. Please contact crispens@iasb.com to register.
    Details
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Annual School Calendar

The 2022-2023 Annual School Calendar is published by IASB to assist school districts with preparing their local school calendars. Dates included in the calendar comply with all statutory deadlines contained in the Election Code, School Code, and selected acts of the General Assembly.

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January/February 2023 Journal CoverMarch/April Journal Features Sustainable Environments

The March/April issue of the Illinois School Board Journal goes green, featuring sustainable environmental design presented by IASB Service Associates.

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