News
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![February 24-28 is Public Schools Week]()
NewsFebruary 24-28 is Public Schools Week
School boards are encouraged to commemorate Public Schools week for their communities.Read more -
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LegislativeIASB Legislative Report 104-01
The General Assembly convened this week with a flurry of legislation introduced.Read more -
![2025 Conference Share the Success Proposals Due March 1]()
Conference2025 Conference Share the Success Proposals Due March 1
Presenters are encouraged to share innovations succeeding in their schools.Read more -
![IASB Asks Member School Boards to Support Vision 2030 with Passage of a Board Resolution]()
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
In-District Workshop: Starting Right
Facilitated by an IASB Director of Outreach & Training, the Starting Right in-district workshop is a form of board self-evaluation, where veteran school board members can help guide newly elected or appointed board members by sharing the board’s practices, procedures, and expectations.
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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 and expectations for youth involvement.
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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.