Inside IASB
By Illinois Association of School Boards
Inside IASBMar 31, 2022
Inclusive Education: Hard Choices Ahead - Part 1
Bond County School District 2 Superintendent Wes Olson, Ed.D., and Board President Randi Workman, sits down with Isaac Warren, Assistant Director of Digital Communications at the Illinois Association of School Boards to discuss how the district made a difficult, equitable decision in their school district.
How School Boards Promote Equity and Inclusion
Isaac Warren, Assistant Director of Digital Communications at the Illinois Association of School Boards, sits down with Nakia Hall to discuss the work of Equity in school boards across the state, and how equitable decisions can be made together.
What is the Board Evaluation Instrument?
How do members assess the board’s meetings, member behavior, vision and planning, and board/superintendent relations? Hear from Blue Ridge Board President Franci Miller, Superintendent Dr. Hillary Stanifer, and Patrick Allen, Director of Field and Equity Services at IASB as they discuss the merits of applying this resourceful instrument annually.
Unlocking Potential: Navigating the Myers-Briggs® Team Workshop
Illinois Association of School Boards Field and Equity Services director Laura Martinez discusses how school boards can benefit from the Myers-Briggs® Team Workshop.
Additional Resources
The Current State of School Mandates
Illinois Association of School Boards Director of Governmental Relations Barbara Hobrock gives insight into the current state of School Mandates, and what steps school board members can take to begin a discussion with their district and legislators.
What is an Advocacy Ambassador?
Illinois Association of School Boards Director of Governmental Relations Mary Ellen Buch discusses the Advocacy Ambassador program, and how it ties into the work of the school board.
How do I Speak With My Legislator?
Illinois Association of School Boards Director of Governmental Relations Mary Ellen Buch shares tips on how school board members can confidently speak with their legislators about the issues that matter most to their districts.
Let's Discuss Division Leadership
Illinois Association of School Boards Senior Director of Field and Equity Services Reatha Owen shares her insights into what school board leadership entails, and how board members can get more involved in their district.
COSSBA Advocacy Conference Recap
Illinois Association of School Boards Governmental Relations Director Mary Ellen Buch and Fremont SD 79 school board member Shawn Killackey share what they learned during their time at the Consortium of State School Board Associations Advocacy Conference in Washington D.C.
Conference, Then and Now
Illinois Association of School Boards Director of Meetings Management Carla Bolt gives a peek behind the curtain of what goes into planning the Joint Annual Conference each year.
Why We Serve: Interview with Jeff Johnson
IASB shares interviews with school board member Jeff Johnson.
Why We Serve: Interview with Phil Pritzker
IASB shares interviews with school board president Phil Pritzker.
Why We Serve: Interview with Tiffani Saunders
IASB shares interviews with school board president Tiffani Saunders, Ball-Chatham CUSD 5.
Why We Serve: Interview with Anisha I. Jogee
IASB shares interviews with school board president Anisha I. Jogee, Arlington Heights SD 25.
Why We Serve: Interview with Jim Sanford
IASB shares interviews with school board member Jim Sanford, Norwood SD 63.
Episode 6: The board takes responsibility for itself
IASB shares interviews from Naperville CUSD 203 Superintendent Dan Bridges and Board President Kristin Fitzgerald to describe IASB Foundational Principle of Effective Governance 6: The board takes responsibility for itself.
Episode 5: The board monitors performance
IASB shares interviews from Community High SD 99 (Downers Grove) Superintendent Hank Thiele and Board President Nancy Kupka to describe IASB Foundational Principle of Effective Governance 5: The board monitors performance.
Episode 4: The board delegates authority
IASB shares interviews from Fieldcrest CUSD 6 Superintendent Kari Rockwell and Board President Mykin Bernardi to describe IASB Foundational Principle of Effective Governance 4: The board delegates authority.
Episode 3: The board employs a superintendent
IASB shares interviews from Community Unit School District 300 (Algonquin) Superintendent Susan Harkin and Board President David Scarpino to describe the IASB Foundational Principle of Effective Governance #3: The board employs a superintendent.
Episode 2: The board connects with the community
IASB shares interviews from CHSD 230 (Orland Park) Superintendent Robert Nolting and Board President Anthony Serratore to describe the IASB Foundational Principle of Effective Governance #2: The board connects with the community.
Episode 1: The board clarifies the district purpose
IASB shares interviews with CCSD (Sauk Village) Superintendent Donna Leak and Board President Tammy Jones to describe IASB Foundational Principle of Effective Governance 1: The board clarifies the district purpose.
Episode 0: Introduction to the Foundational Principles of Effective Governance
IASB provides an overview of the six Foundational Principles of Effective Governance.