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Administrative Professionals' Program
A professional development opportunity designed to enhance the roles and skills of the individual(s) in every district who perform the duties of the school board secretary or administrative assistant.
Dates and Location
Friday and Saturday, November 22-23 at the Swissötel
Additional Registration Required
All attendees must be paid registrants for the 2024 Joint Annual Conference and register for the Administrative Professionals' Program; however there is no extra cost to attend this event.
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Additional Event Registration Instructions
Build Knowledge, Grow Professional Skills, and Network with Peers
All individuals registered for Conference as an administrative professional are invited and encouraged to attend this unique professional development opportunity.
The two-day training includes breakout panels, a keynote speaker, networking opportunities, and the chance to schedule a one-on-one appointment with an IASB policy consultant. These sessions are developed to build knowledge and grow professional skills for both those who are new on the job, and those who have many years of experience.
Download the Administrative Professionals' Program Flyer
For additional information contact Katie Bulava at (217) 528-9688, ext. 1127.
Friday, November 22
Opening Session
9-11 a.m.Welcome and Presentation of the Holly Jack Outstanding Service Award
Keynote: Dan Meers, KC Wolf, Kansas City Chiefs Mascot, and Motivational Speaker – “Courageous Leadership ─ Living a Life of Influence."
Friday Panels
1:30-2:30 p.m.D-47 Tech Team
- Presenters: Clare Bourne, Executive Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent, Crystal Lake CCSD 47; Tommy Chanthasene, Director of Technology, Crystal Lake CCSD 47; Dave Jenkins, Assistant Superintendent of Technology Services, Crystal Lake CCSD 47
- Presenter: Leah Bartelt, Public Access Counselor, Illinois Attorney General’s Office
- Presenters: Steve Colaizzi, Field Representative, Local Records Unit, Illinois State Archives; Marikay Hegarty, Field Representative, Local Records Unit, Illinois State Archives
Collaborative Leadership: Superintendents and Secretaries Working Together for Positive Change
- Presenters: Panel Discussion led by Anna Alvarado, Ed.D., Superintendent of Freeport SD 145; Greta Harrell, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent/Secretary to the Board of Education, Freeport SD 145 and winner of the 2023 Holly Jack Outstanding Service Award
- Presenter: Lisa Schwartz, Regional Educational Technology Coordinator, Learning Technology Centers of Illinois
- Presenter: Michael Scaramelli, Member Counselor, IMRF Member Education Team
Saturday, November 23
Panels
10:30-11:30 a.m.AP Power Hour
- A Roundtable Networking Event led by the Administrative Professionals Committee Planning Team
From the Trenches: Stories and Strategies Shared by Experienced APs
- Presenters: A panel discussion led by Clare Bourne, Executive Administrative Assistant, Crystal Lake CCSD 47, Tiffany Taylor, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent, Bremen CHSD 228, and Linda Wehrheim, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent, Winnetka SD 36
- Presenter: Lisa Schwartz, Regional Educational Technology Coordinator, Learning Technology Centers of Illinois
Policy and/or Procedure Manual Maintenance
- Presenter: John Fines, Director, Policy Services, IASB
- Presenters: Nicki Bazer, Attorney and Member, Illinois Council of School Attorneys, Franczek P.C.; Brian Crowley, Attorney and Member, Illinois Council of School Attorneys, Franczek P.C.; Emily Tulloch, Attorney and Member, Illinois Council of School Attorneys, Franczek P.C.
- Curt Richardson, Attorney and Member, Illinois Council of School Attorneys, McLean Co. Unit District 5