Cost savings programs available to member school districts
IASB Member School Districts have access to a number of programs designed to save money or ensure competitive pricing of some essential services. These programs are sponsored by IASB and offered to districts through pooling or trust arrangements, often governed by the districts themselves.Board Meeting Preparation and Distribution
Govern board meetings more efficiently by streamlining the preparation, distribution, and publishing of board information and materials with BoardBook® Premier, a web-based application service. BoardBook® Premier is easy to learn and use, does not require software installation, and contains no set-up fees.
Govern board meetings more efficiently by streamlining the preparation, distribution, and publishing of board information and materials with BoardBook® Premier, a web-based application service. BoardBook® Premier is easy to learn and use, does not require software installation, and contains no set-up fees.
Cleaning and Disinfection
Beacon is a smart, wall-mounted disinfection device that can help educational institutions combat absenteeism by reducing the spread of pathogens, bacteria, and viruses. It uses Far-UVC 222nm light technology to fight illnesses such as RSV, Strep, COVID-19, and the flu, which may reduce sick days among faculty.
Beacon is a smart, wall-mounted disinfection device that can help educational institutions combat absenteeism by reducing the spread of pathogens, bacteria, and viruses. It uses Far-UVC 222nm light technology to fight illnesses such as RSV, Strep, COVID-19, and the flu, which may reduce sick days among faculty.
Mid-West Truckers Association
This IASB-initiated and sponsored consortium offers a program that enables school districts to economically and efficiently comply with state and federal drug testing requirements for school bus drivers. Although the program is not governed by an independent board, it was established by Association staff working in conjunction with the Mid-West Truckers Association, Inc.
This IASB-initiated and sponsored consortium offers a program that enables school districts to economically and efficiently comply with state and federal drug testing requirements for school bus drivers. Although the program is not governed by an independent board, it was established by Association staff working in conjunction with the Mid-West Truckers Association, Inc.
Illinois Energy Consortium powered by Future Green
The Illinois Energy Consortium (IEC Powered by Future Green) was formed in 1997 as an Illinois not-for-profit corporation and started serving schools as a statewide energy purchasing consortium in 1999. The Future Green Energy Consortium (FGEC) was created in 2017 by Illinois ASBO, IASA, and IASB as a way to provide members with renewable electric power solutions at no out-of-pocket cost.
The Illinois Energy Consortium (IEC Powered by Future Green) was formed in 1997 as an Illinois not-for-profit corporation and started serving schools as a statewide energy purchasing consortium in 1999. The Future Green Energy Consortium (FGEC) was created in 2017 by Illinois ASBO, IASA, and IASB as a way to provide members with renewable electric power solutions at no out-of-pocket cost.
Illinois School District Liquid Asset Fund Plus
The Illinois School District Liquid Asset Fund Plus is an investment pool for school districts that combines safety with competitive rates of return and immediate access to invested funds. Co-sponsored by IASB and other statewide school management groups, the program also offers certificates of deposit for longer maturities and higher returns.
The Illinois School District Liquid Asset Fund Plus is an investment pool for school districts that combines safety with competitive rates of return and immediate access to invested funds. Co-sponsored by IASB and other statewide school management groups, the program also offers certificates of deposit for longer maturities and higher returns.
Munetrix and SchoolData.net
School boards and administrators can make data-informed decisions for their district, backed by the powerful combination of Munetrix financial tools and SchoolData academic dashboards. Together, these applications offer districts comprehensive analytics on finances, school operations, and student performance, along with tools for human resource management, peer comparisons, and CTE reporting.
School boards and administrators can make data-informed decisions for their district, backed by the powerful combination of Munetrix financial tools and SchoolData academic dashboards. Together, these applications offer districts comprehensive analytics on finances, school operations, and student performance, along with tools for human resource management, peer comparisons, and CTE reporting.
Illinois Schools Employee Benefits Consortium
IASB, IASA, and Illinois ASBO have developed the Illinois Schools Employee Benefits Consortium (ISEBC) that includes a proprietary fully insured, comprehensive group health insurance plan that offers member school districts the opportunity to provide employees health benefits at affordable prices.
IASB, IASA, and Illinois ASBO have developed the Illinois Schools Employee Benefits Consortium (ISEBC) that includes a proprietary fully insured, comprehensive group health insurance plan that offers member school districts the opportunity to provide employees health benefits at affordable prices.
Metropolitan Schools Employee Benefits Program
IASB has partnered with IASA and Illinois ASBO to develop the Metropolitan Schools Employee Benefits Program (MSEBP). MSEBP includes a proprietary, fully-insured, comprehensive group health insurance plan that offers member school districts the opportunity to provide employees with health benefits at affordable prices.
IASB has partnered with IASA and Illinois ASBO to develop the Metropolitan Schools Employee Benefits Program (MSEBP). MSEBP includes a proprietary, fully-insured, comprehensive group health insurance plan that offers member school districts the opportunity to provide employees with health benefits at affordable prices.
Workers' Compensation Self-Insurance Trust (WCSIT) and Illinois School District Agency (ISDA)
Both the WCSIT and ISDA programs are designed specifically for Illinois school districts by school districts. Each pool is controlled by a board that is composed of Illinois school district administrators, school board members, and business officials. Together, these school district representatives voice what their peers want in workers' compensation and property/casualty coverage.
Both the WCSIT and ISDA programs are designed specifically for Illinois school districts by school districts. Each pool is controlled by a board that is composed of Illinois school district administrators, school board members, and business officials. Together, these school district representatives voice what their peers want in workers' compensation and property/casualty coverage.
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BuyBoard®
The BuyBoard National Purchasing Cooperative helps school districts leverage better pricing while reducing administrative and resource time. School leaders are encouraged to consider taking advantage of the BuyBoard National Purchasing Cooperative to get the most out of district funds and streamline the procurement process.
The BuyBoard National Purchasing Cooperative helps school districts leverage better pricing while reducing administrative and resource time. School leaders are encouraged to consider taking advantage of the BuyBoard National Purchasing Cooperative to get the most out of district funds and streamline the procurement process.
SchoolGuard®
The Guard911 family of apps, including SchoolGuard®, was developed to protect K-12 schools against senseless acts of violence by shortening police notification and subsequent response time. The SchoolGuard® app provides a panic button for teachers and staff by immediately alerting nearby law enforcement through the Hero911® rapid-response network while simultaneously calling 911 with the touch of a single button.
The Guard911 family of apps, including SchoolGuard®, was developed to protect K-12 schools against senseless acts of violence by shortening police notification and subsequent response time. The SchoolGuard® app provides a panic button for teachers and staff by immediately alerting nearby law enforcement through the Hero911® rapid-response network while simultaneously calling 911 with the touch of a single button.
LBL Strategies
LBL Strategies provides a full range of strategic planning and management consulting services to public, private, and nonprofit organizations as well as a variety of strategy-focused training and certification programs. LBL consultants are internationally certified in strategic planning and management, ensuring that organizations receive expert guidance at every step.
LBL Strategies provides a full range of strategic planning and management consulting services to public, private, and nonprofit organizations as well as a variety of strategy-focused training and certification programs. LBL consultants are internationally certified in strategic planning and management, ensuring that organizations receive expert guidance at every step.
Procurement Card
School districts can streamline their purchasing process using the procurement card (p-Card) program administered in partnership with Illinois ASBO and Harris Bank/Mastercard. The p-Card program for Illinois school districts reduces paperwork, provides better reporting, increases budget controls, and helps to lower the cost of payments.
School districts can streamline their purchasing process using the procurement card (p-Card) program administered in partnership with Illinois ASBO and Harris Bank/Mastercard. The p-Card program for Illinois school districts reduces paperwork, provides better reporting, increases budget controls, and helps to lower the cost of payments.
SuperEval®
SuperEval is an online platform used to conduct education leadership evaluations. The platform is customizable, allowing you to choose the team members, including their roles, who will participate in the evaluation process, determine the rubric or rubrics for each evaluation, select the competencies or professional practices to be included as part of the evaluation, and co-create annual performance goals.
SuperEval is an online platform used to conduct education leadership evaluations. The platform is customizable, allowing you to choose the team members, including their roles, who will participate in the evaluation process, determine the rubric or rubrics for each evaluation, select the competencies or professional practices to be included as part of the evaluation, and co-create annual performance goals.
NSN Employer Services
The Illinois Association of School Boards unemployment cost control program is now handled through NSN Employer Services, a management firm based in Illinois that administers this program for IASB member school districts. NSN has been controlling unemployment cost for more than 25 years and is known for a high level of personal attention.
The Illinois Association of School Boards unemployment cost control program is now handled through NSN Employer Services, a management firm based in Illinois that administers this program for IASB member school districts. NSN has been controlling unemployment cost for more than 25 years and is known for a high level of personal attention.
