IASB Updates for October 2025
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Date PostedOctober 8, 2025
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CategoryNews
The Illinois Association of School Boards membership now counts the boards of education of 100% of Illinois public school districts as members.
As of October 7, IASB has 849 Active Member districts, with 100% retention from FY2025 and the addition of one school district. There are also 85 Affiliate Members, 68 Service Associates, and three Associate Members.
Conference Quick Notes
A Joint Annual Conference Preview video is available on the Conference website. The 11-minute video preview is intended to assist Conference participants with planning their weekend. It includes tips for scheduling, a breakdown of activities and events, and suggestions for school leaders to make the most of their Conference experience.
Early-bird registration rates for the 2025 Joint Annual Conference will end on October 15. The current registration fee is $540 per individual and will increase to $640 on October 16. A $200 deposit per guestroom is required if housing is requested. The final day for online Annual Conference registration is November 17.
The Joint Annual Conference is November 21-23 in Chicago.
Get all the info you need at the Joint Annual Conference webpage and join IASB for the Conference 2025: Your Questions Answered webinar on November 6.
Delegate Assembly News
In order to accommodate all delegates and other board members who wish to observe the Delegate Assembly, this year seating for delegates will not include tables in the IASB Delegate Assembly room. The Delegate Assembly takes place Saturday, November 22, in conjunction with the Joint Annual Conference in Chicago.
Pre-registration continues and is highly encouraged, for delegates and alternates. Learn more and register on the IASB Delegate Assembly webpage and join IASB for the Resolutions, Constitutional Changes, and Delegate Assembly webinar on October 9.
Publications and Resources
The Fiscal Year 2025 IASB Annual Report is now available. The Report offers a snapshot of the important work of the Association during the previous fiscal year, which ended on June 30. It includes a financial report and highlights of Association efforts to serve members.
IASB and the Illinois Council of School Attorneys recently updated a helpful resource for school board members. Answers to FAQs Regarding the Gift Ban Provisions includes answers to questions like what state law says about board members accepting gifts, who is a prohibited source, what are the exemptions, can board members provide gifts to each other, and how gift ban policies are enforced. This guidance is intended only for informational purposes and is not a substitute for legal advice. Legal advice or specific questions should be directed to your school attorney.
As of October 7, IASB has 849 Active Member districts, with 100% retention from FY2025 and the addition of one school district. There are also 85 Affiliate Members, 68 Service Associates, and three Associate Members.
Conference Quick Notes
A Joint Annual Conference Preview video is available on the Conference website. The 11-minute video preview is intended to assist Conference participants with planning their weekend. It includes tips for scheduling, a breakdown of activities and events, and suggestions for school leaders to make the most of their Conference experience.
Early-bird registration rates for the 2025 Joint Annual Conference will end on October 15. The current registration fee is $540 per individual and will increase to $640 on October 16. A $200 deposit per guestroom is required if housing is requested. The final day for online Annual Conference registration is November 17.
The Joint Annual Conference is November 21-23 in Chicago.
Get all the info you need at the Joint Annual Conference webpage and join IASB for the Conference 2025: Your Questions Answered webinar on November 6.
Delegate Assembly News
In order to accommodate all delegates and other board members who wish to observe the Delegate Assembly, this year seating for delegates will not include tables in the IASB Delegate Assembly room. The Delegate Assembly takes place Saturday, November 22, in conjunction with the Joint Annual Conference in Chicago.
Pre-registration continues and is highly encouraged, for delegates and alternates. Learn more and register on the IASB Delegate Assembly webpage and join IASB for the Resolutions, Constitutional Changes, and Delegate Assembly webinar on October 9.
Publications and Resources
The Fiscal Year 2025 IASB Annual Report is now available. The Report offers a snapshot of the important work of the Association during the previous fiscal year, which ended on June 30. It includes a financial report and highlights of Association efforts to serve members.
IASB and the Illinois Council of School Attorneys recently updated a helpful resource for school board members. Answers to FAQs Regarding the Gift Ban Provisions includes answers to questions like what state law says about board members accepting gifts, who is a prohibited source, what are the exemptions, can board members provide gifts to each other, and how gift ban policies are enforced. This guidance is intended only for informational purposes and is not a substitute for legal advice. Legal advice or specific questions should be directed to your school attorney.
