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IASB Notes for October
Read more About IASB Notes for OctoberReports, resources, candidate webinars, Conference reminders, and more.
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Plan Your Conference by Topic Track
Read more About Plan Your Conference by Topic TrackTopics include Crisis Management, Finance and Funding; Governance, Leadership, & Accountability, Student Learning & Achievement, and more.
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Recognize Board Members on November 15 – School Board Members Day
Read more About Recognize Board Members on November 15 – School Board Members DayIt's an occasion to build community awareness about the significant role school board members play in the community governance structure.
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IASB Webinars for School Board Candidates
Read more About IASB Webinars for School Board CandidatesThe four How to Navigate Running for School Board livestreams will be open to IASB members and to the public; no membership or login is required.
Upcoming Events
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Trends In Collective Bargaining
Trends in Collective Bargaining is a half-day training event for school board members and administrators to help them prepare for their next bargaining session. Held in Naperville on February 6 and East Peoria on February 13, the events will be facilitated by school attorneys and provide answers to a number of common questions that arise at the bargaining table.
Information for School Board Candidates
The filing period for candidates running for local school board in 2027 is November 16 to 23, 2026. A list of key dates and the 2027 Candidates Guide (includes petition forms) are available, along with webinar recordings covering petition circulation and filing, the statement of economic interests, and responsibilities of a board member.
Celebrate the Arts with the Journal
The November/December issue of the Illinois School Board Journal features the fine arts, including artwork from students throughout the state.