News
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NewsIASB Offers Sponsored Program to Support District Strategic Planning and Management
Chicago-based LBL Strategies has over 35 years of experience in the strategic planning processRead more -
Federal Court Vacates 2024 Title IX Sex Discrimination Regulations Nationwide
U.S. District Court strikes down 2024 Title IX sex discrimination regulations.Read more -
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Conference‘Share the Success’ Panel Proposals Sought for 2025 Joint Annual Conference
Selected districts will be invited to present at the 2025 Conference, taking place November 21-23 in Chicago.Read more -
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NewsIASB Asks Member School Boards to Support Vision 2030 with Passage of a Board Resolution
Illinois Vision 2030 is a 10-year blueprint for excellence in K-12 public education.Read more
Upcoming Events
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6Feb 2025Feb 6, 2025
New Board Member Orientation: The First 90 Days 02/06/2025
Setting your new board members up for success in the first 90 days is crucial for continuity of leadership and building a high-performing governance team. Join us to learn the role of the board and superintendent in welcoming your newest trustees with an effective orientation process, including sample orientation agendas, timelines, mentoring suggestions, and additional resources.Details -
7Feb 2025Feb 7, 2025
Advocacy Ambassador's February Webinar 02/07/2025
For members of the Advocacy Ambassador group, we invite you to join this month's webinar!Details -
27Feb 2025Feb 27, 2025
Kishwaukee Division Meeting 02/27/2025
Double Deal: School Funding and Community Engagement. What does education funding look like for Illinois this year? Also, strategies to overcome the challenges of connecting with your community.Details
Student Representation on School Boards
Fully engaged youth leaders help school board members learn about student concerns and are essential to a positive school climate. IASB has created resources that cover the process to bring student members to the board table and best practices for youth involvement, as well as expectations for student representatives and helpful insights to prepare them for their role.
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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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Journal Looks at Student Participation
Look back on the 2024 Conference, and look ahead to student participation in 2025, in this issue of the Illinois School Board Journal.