News
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Executive Order to Begin Dismantling U.S. Department of Education
The EO directs the Secretary of Education to facilitate the closure of the U.S. Department of Education to the maximum extent appropriate and permitted by law.Read more -
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New-Board-MembersTitles for New Board Members on Sale April 1
Members get special pricing on a New Board Member Book Package that offers three top-selling titles.Read more -
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NewsSchool Board Governance Recognition Applications Available for 2025
Applications due August 1. The focus of Governance Recognition is on full board development and participation.Read more -
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Conference2025 Joint Annual Conference Registration Opens June 2
The Joint Annual Conference will take place November 21-23, 2025 in Chicago, with pre-conference activities beginning on November 20.Read more
Upcoming Events
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26Mar 2025Mar 26, 2025
Egyptian Division Virtual Meeting 03/26/2025
Join fellow Egyptian Division members for a featured presentation on The Legalities of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Education.Details -
27Mar 2025Mar 27, 2025
Roster Management for Administrative Professionals 03/27/2025
Dive deep into roster management and learn the ins and outs of managing your district’s roster, before and after elections and all year long. This webinar will explore accessing your roster, adding board members, concluding terms, and making changes to names, positions, and other fields. Also discussed will be best practices and timelines.Details -
27Mar 2025Mar 27, 2025
Blackhawk Division Meeting 03/27/2025
Join fellow Blackhawk Division members for an evening of dinner, networking, recognition, and learning! Check-in begins at 5:30 p.m.Details
Welcoming New Board Members
After each school board election, state law requires boards to hold an organizational meeting. IASB’s Organizing the Board covers the legal requirements and provides a process for smoothly and efficiently seating new board members. An accompanying resource, Orientation: Building the Board Team assists school boards with familiarizing newly elected or appointed board members with their school board role.
Training Resources
How School Boards Work
Understand and read about the role and functions of boards of education in Illinois. Details about what the board is and does, the legal authority under which school boards operate, and the traits of an effective school board and a good board member are covered in this IASB resource.
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Journal Looks at Career and Technical Education
The March/April issue of the Illinois School Board Journal looks at Career and Technical Education in Illinois.