Topics Announced for Virtual Division Meetings
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Date PostedFebruary 24, 2021
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CategoryNews
Topics for upcoming 2021 Spring Division Virtual Meetings have been announced and are listed below. Meetings begin with the Illini Division on February 25, featuring a discussion about “Our Journey in Working to Create Education Equity in Unit 4.” Other gatherings will feature topics such as mental health first aid for students, the art of school boarding, and maximizing student learning during COVID.
These meetings will be virtual, because of restrictions to gatherings in place due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Candidate Briefings typically held during the spring of an odd-numbered year are separate, livestream events this year. See the IASB School Board Elections page for details.
Each of IASB's 21 divisions offers a meeting with a variety of topics and networking opportunities. Board members are encouraged to attend within their home division, but are welcome to attend outside their division if a timing or topic is more favorable. Refer to the chart below for a comprehensive list of division meeting dates, locations, and topics. Registration is free. To register for a Division Meeting, visit the IASB Events Calendar.
These meetings will be virtual, because of restrictions to gatherings in place due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Candidate Briefings typically held during the spring of an odd-numbered year are separate, livestream events this year. See the IASB School Board Elections page for details.
Each of IASB's 21 divisions offers a meeting with a variety of topics and networking opportunities. Board members are encouraged to attend within their home division, but are welcome to attend outside their division if a timing or topic is more favorable. Refer to the chart below for a comprehensive list of division meeting dates, locations, and topics. Registration is free. To register for a Division Meeting, visit the IASB Events Calendar.
Division | Day | Date | Time | Topic |
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Illini | Thursday | February 25 | 6-7 p.m. | Living Our Mission: Our Journey in Working to Create Education Equity in Champaign Unit 4 |
Abe Lincoln | Tuesday | March 2 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Legislative Update with Q&A & Networking Session |
Wabash Valley | Tuesday | March 2 | 6-7 p.m. | Mental Health First Aid for Students |
West Cook | Tuesday | March 2 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Unfinished Leadership |
Western | Tuesday | March 2 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | The Impact of COVID on Your District Budget |
Northwest | Wednesday | March 3 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Communicating with the Public About School Finances |
Blackhawk | Thursday | March 4 | 6-7 p.m. | The New Normal: Social & Emotional Support for Everyone |
Starved Rock | Thursday | March 4 | 6:45-8 p.m. | Tax Increment Finance (TIF) Districts |
Three Rivers | Thursday | March 4 | 5:30-7 p.m. | The Art of School Boarding |
Two River | Thursday | March 4 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Legislative Update with Q&A & Networking Session |
Shawnee | Tuesday | March 9 | 6-7 p.m. | Building Equity through Individualized Student Success Plans |
Lake | Wednesday | March 10 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Legislative Update & Advocacy Focus |
Corn Belt | Thursday | March 11 | 6-7 p.m. | The Impact of COVID on Your District Budget |
Egyptian | Thursday | March 11 | 6-7 p.m. | Expanding COVID-19 Communication Channels [Legislative Panel & Listening Session] |
Kishwaukee | Thursday | March 11 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Maximizing Student Learning During COVID |
North Cook | Wednesday | March 17 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Navigating the Rugged Waters of the Next Nine Months |
DuPage | Saturday | March 20 | 10-11:30 a.m. | DuPage Legislative Forum |
Kaskaskia | Tuesday | March 23 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Legislative Update with Q&A & Networking Session |
Southwestern | Wednesday | March 24 | 6-7:30 p.m. | TBA |
Central Illinois Valley | Thursday | March 25 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Lessons Learned: Addressing the COVID Academic Learning Gap; The Impact of COVID on Your District Budget |
South Cook | Thursday | March 25 | 5:30-7 p.m. | TBA |
