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To be the most respected and effective educational association in Illinois; and to be the best school administra- tor’s association in the country IASA Permanent Goals

IASA Platform • All students must be educated to their fullest potential.

• School administrators must always strive for an efficient system of quality educational programs and services. • All educators must work cooperatively to coordinate the talents of all involved in the process of teaching and learning. • Administrators must provide leadership and information to boards of education and other policy makers at the local/state and national levels. • Administrators must involve the whole community in the education of its children. • The school district superintendent is the educational leader of the school district and the community it serves. • The school district superintendent must promote ethnic, racial and gender equity. • The school district superintendent must assist parents in meeting their responsibilities as active participants in the educational process.

• The public school system must provide all students with the opportunity to develop skills and the desire to be lifelong learners. • The continuation of American democracy is predicated on an educated and participatory citizenry. • A quality education is essential for enlightened citizenship, purposeful employment, and meaningful life experiences.

• Public school system graduates must be able to compete successfully in a global economy. • Public education must ensure and actively promote an appreciation for cultural diversity.

• Schools must be safe environments.

• All citizens must share in the responsibility to support a progressive and technologically advanced public school system. • The State has the primary responsibility for ensuring adequate & equitable financing of the public school system. • The appropriation of public funds for education should be limited to the public school system.

• The school district superintendent must be an advocate for the employment and maintenance of a quality teaching and support staff.

• A successful public school system begins with a strong working relationship between the board of education and the superintendent.

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