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IASB Offers Resources for Members and Public 

  • Date Posted
    August 10, 2022
  • Category
    News
IASB has revised and updated informational resources for school board members and members of the public. 
 
Those seeking a first look at school finance in Illinois can read Understanding School Finance: 12 Questions and Answers. This overview covers the laws governing school finance in Illinois and a general picture of school finance for anyone who has not previously studied the topic.  
 
The IASB document “Where Does the Lottery Money Go” has been updated to reflect the most recent data and statistics. The one-pager is a starting point for members who wish to familiarize themselves with how lottery money impacts state funding for Illinois public schools 
 
IASB also recently introduced How School Boards Work: The Role of the Board of Education in the Community and  updated the  Guide to Identifying, Recruiting, and Mentoring Future and New School Board Members
 
These documents and other information, tools, and resources, are available on the IASB Pamphlets and Tools page.