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  • Conference Updates & Reminders
    Conference

    Conference Updates & Reminders

    The Joint Annual Conference is November 22-24 in Chicago.
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  • IASB Legislative Report 103-39
    Legislative

    IASB Legislative Report 103-39

    The First Week of the 2024 Fall Veto Session
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  • November 5 School District Referendum Results
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    November 5 School District Referendum Results

    Unofficial results from county election websites show a mixed response to referenda questions on the November 5, 2024 General Election ballot.
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  • Kate Ringger Announced as 2024 Holly Jack Outstanding Service Award Winner 
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    Kate Ringger Announced as 2024 Holly Jack Outstanding Service Award Winner 

    The annual award recognizes performance, initiative, innovation, and dedication to the district, community, and students.
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Upcoming Events

  • 22-24
    Nov 2024
    Nov 22-24, 2024

    Joint Annual Conference 2024

    Online registration is now closed. Onsite registration is available at the Hyatt East Tower Registration desk for eligible members starting on Friday November 22nd at 7:30 a.m.
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  • 5
    Dec 2024
    Dec 5, 2024

    How to Navigate Running for School Board: Understanding the Board Member's Role 12/05/2024

    So, you want to be a school board member? This webinar is designed to provide school board candidates with an overview of an elected school board member’s roles and responsibilities and an idea of what to expect if they are successful in the April election. This is Part 4 of IASB's How to Navigate Running for School Board series.
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  • 8
    Jan 2025
    Jan 8, 2025

    IASB/IASA Professional Advancement Seminar Winter 2025 - Springfield 01/08/2025

    Seeking the Superintendency 47th Annual Professional Advancement Seminar This engaging one-day seminar is designed to assist anyone seeking employment as a superintendent and will include a detailed description of the Illinois Association of School Boards' Superintendent Search process.
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In-District Workshop: School Board Self-Evaluation

A system of evaluation starts at the top with the school board. A school board self-evaluation is a key step on the road to governance excellence. Every board wants to provide quality leadership for the district. A fundamental part of quality is regularly assessing how the board is doing — in both its work and processes.

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The Threads of Governance

The November/December 2024 issue of the Illinois School Board Journal weaves the meaning of governance with the Foundational Principles from the perspectives of leadership, policy, practice, and heart. 

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