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EBFMaking ADifference

AASAElectionResults

In May, IASA published our EBF Making a Difference series. The publication told the stories of how the state’s investment benefitted 91 school districts. In addition, the magazine featured a cover story about how EBF better

prepared districts to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. We printed 200 copies of the report and distributed them to members of the Illinois General Assembly and governor’s office. We are excited to announce the IASA website (iasaedu.org) redesign will be complete in early July. The new design gives the website a more modern look, better organizes the information and makes the site more mobile friendly. The IASA website still has the same address and will continue to be hosted by Blackboard. IASAWebsiteGettingaMakeover!

Dr. Steve Webb

Dr. Bhavna Sharma-Lewis

Dr. Steve Webb, superintendent of Goreville CUSD #1, has been elected to the AASA Executive Committee. The 22-member committee, elected by AASA’s governing board, represents each region of the country. New executive committee members will serve a three-year term that starts effective July 1, 2021. Dr. Brian Harris, superintendent of Barrington CUSD #220, previously served on the AASA Executive Committee. His term expired June 30, 2021. Illinois holds five seats on the AASA Governing Board. Dr. Bhavna Sharma-Lewis, superintendent of Diamond Lake SD #76, was elected to fill the three-year term in the Northeastern Super Region. Dr. Sharma-Lewis replaces Dr. Arthur Fessler, superintendent of Community Cons. SD #59. Other Illinois representatives who currently serve on the AASA Governing Board include: • Dr. Kristin Humphries, East Moline SD #37 (Northcentral Super Region—term expires June 30, 2023); • Dr. Judith Hackett, superintendent of Northwest Suburban Special Education Organization (Northeastern Super Region—term expires June 30, 2022). • Dr. Jennifer Kelsall, superintendent of Ridgewood CHSD #234 (Northeastern Super Region—term expires June 30, 2023) • Vacant (Southern Super Region—term expires June 30, 2022). The AASA Governing Board meets twice per year at the AASA National Conference and during the summer.

ISDLAF+MonthlyUpdate Click here to view the most current ISDLAF+ rates, economic indicators and general economic news brief. To obtain additional information regarding this IASA sponsored service, contact Dr. Donald E. Weber, Senior Vice President, Corporate Relations/ISDLAF+ at 630–657–6435. To check daily rates, visit the ISDLAF+ website at www.isdlafplus.com.

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