JOINT ANNUAL CONFERENCE

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ELECTIONS

School Board Elections

Get equipped with key dates, qualifications, and helpful information for school board candidates.

NEWS CLIP SERVICE

Daily Leading News

Read about state and local issues impacting public education

News

  • 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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  • Reminder: School Board Elections Filing Period is November 12-18
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    Reminder: School Board Elections Filing Period is November 12-18

    How to Navigate Running for School Board livestream series continues November 14. 
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  • Joint Annual Conference Information: Badges and App
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    Joint Annual Conference Information: Badges and App

    Information for those registered to ensure a successful Conference experience.  
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  • Recognize School Board Members on November 15
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    Recognize School Board Members on November 15

    School Board Members Day in Illinois builds community awareness about the essential role of volunteer school board members.
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Upcoming Events

  • 6
    Nov 2024
    Nov 6, 2024

    JAC 2024: Your Conference Questions Answered 11/06/2024

    The Joint Annual Conference (JAC) is an incredible learning and networking experience! With over 120 panels, over 200 exhibitors, and thousands of attendees, it can be a lot to navigate. Join our planning team to learn about parking, housing, and registration logistics; get a schedule overview; and hear helpful hints to make the most of this premier event for school leaders. Bring your questions.
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  • 7
    Nov 2024
    Nov 7, 2024

    PRESS and PRESS Plus Issue 117: Fall Legislative Updates 11/07/2024

    The fall legislative PRESS Issue 117 will be here soon! Join the PRESS Editors on November 7 to review materials updated in response to bills passed during the second half of the 103rd General Assembly. Following the issue review, stay with us for an overview of customized PRESS Plus Issue 117.
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  • 12
    Nov 2024
    Nov 12, 2024

    Interfund Loans & Transfers: What Boards Need to Know 11/12/2024

    Join Brittany Flaherty Theis, partner at Robbins Schwartz and Steve Miller, Assistant Superintendent of Business Operations at Schaumburg School District 54, for an overview of interfund loans and transfers, what boards need to know, and pitfalls to avoid.
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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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