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Congratulations to Nikki Strain of Spring Garden CCSD 178! Strain is the winner of the 2026 Holly Jack Outstanding Service Award honoring administrative professionals & board secretaries for performance, initiative, innovation, passion, and dedication. #ILjac26
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In Wednesday's leading education headlines, school districts consider, and re-consider, facilities and attendance decisions and timings. iasb.com/news-listing/leadin…
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In today’s Leading News, read the latest news on voting, elections, and emerging topics. iasb.com/news-listing/leadin…
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Find new resources to support the 40 by 40: Fulfill the IDEA Promise campaign in our recent Federal Legislative Report. Also highlighted is info about the FY 2027 budget, federal education tax credit, E-Rate & new Defend the Spend Requirement for grantees. iasb.com/advocacy/legislativ…
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Excellent meetings in Wabash Valley, Kishwaukee & Three Rivers Divisions.
Thanks to our school hosts: Casey-Westfield CUSD 4C and @CUSD428.
Shout out to our presenters: Julie Wollerman (ROE #3), @mikelubelfeld and Attorneys Dana Fattore Crumley and Kristen Kinast of @Franczek.
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Read about facilities progress, proposals, and plans in districts throughout the state in today's Leading Education News. iasb.com/news-listing/leadin…
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The Illinois School Report Card, the annual report released by @ISBEnews, will be available on October 30. Districts have access to the Report Card Educator Preview, including preliminary annual summative designations. iasb.com/news-listing/illino…
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In today’s Leading News, read the headlines in anticipation of the November 3 election. Also in the news, law enforcement links suspects in a recent threat to Marion CUSD 2 schools to an extremist group. iasb.com/news-listing/leadin…
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IASB members, join us today at noon for an overview of the 2026 Delegate Assembly. Staff will cover resolutions under consideration, delegate's role & voting process & logistics. Districts can register delegates online prior to the meeting on Nov. 21. iasb.netforument.com/eweb/Dy…
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Today at Noon, for ALL school board candidates! Everything you need to know about the Statement of Economic Interests required for candidates running for their local school board. iasb.com/livestream
Tomorrow at noon for school board candidates, important information regarding the Statement of Economic Interests; its content, where to obtain, and what to file. Bring your questions.
The webinar is open to all Illinois school board candidates.
iasb.com/livestream
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Tomorrow at noon for school board candidates, important information regarding the Statement of Economic Interests; its content, where to obtain, and what to file. Bring your questions.
The webinar is open to all Illinois school board candidates.
iasb.com/livestream
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Great meeting in the Lake Division last week at @WaukeganSchools. Excellent presentation by Rae Clementz of ISBE on unified proficiency standards and the Profiles of Performance accountability system.
More meetings this week in the Wabash, Kishwaukee & Three Rivers Divisions
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In Tuesday's Leading News, school districts seek community input on safety and security, referendums, and more. iasb.com/news-listing/leadin…
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Talented students will be featured throughout #ILjac26.
🎨 Student artwork courtesy of @Ilaea
🎵 Music groups
@sd308 East High School Jazz Ensemble
@SYC427 High School Chamber Choir
@PrairieGrove46 Junior High Jazz Band 1
@ChiPubSchools Lincoln Park High School Chamber Orchestra
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For all IASB members serving as your district’s delegate, join us on Thursday (Oct. 22) at noon for a Delegate Assembly Overview. IASB staff will go over your delegate role, what conversations need to be had with your board & info help you cast your votes. iasb.netforument.com/eweb/Dy…
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In today’s Leading News, districts address student growth and achievement. Schools, districts, and the IHSA respond to allegations of racial harassment. Also in the news, bees. iasb.com/news-listing/leadin…
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More great IASB Division Meetings this week in the Egyptian & Starved Rock Divisions.
Thank you to our hosts: Bethel SD 82 & Mendota CCSD 289.
Excellent presentations & discussions led by @DavidBraunFPC of @Franczek & Mendota CCSD 289.
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School board candidates, Part 3 of our How to Navigate Running for School Board webinar series continues on Wednesday, Oct. 21 at noon. Get important information on the Statement of Economic Interests, what’s required, its content & candidate obligations. iasb.com/livestream
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Friday's Leading Education News: schools, students, dialogue, and citizenship. Also in the news, three students and a teacher have died after an elementary school shooting in Bend, Oregon. iasb.com/news-listing/leadin…
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A few @CofSSBA updates for October, including upcoming webinars and previous recordings and registration for the 2027 COSSBA National Conference in Dallas. iasb.com/news-listing/cossba…
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