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Annual Report 2021–2022

Table of Contents

About IASA

President’s Message..................................................... 4 Executive Director’s Note............................................ 5 Membership Benefits..................................................... 6 Other Programs............................................................... 9 2021–2022 IASA Membership Reports. .................. 12 2021–2022 IASA Board of Directors. ....................... 14 Region Presidents......................................................... 17 Governing Board and Committees. .......................... 18 IASA Platform ................................................................23 Continuous School Service Members. ...................24 Corporate Partners......................................................25 IASA Past Presidents...................................................26 IASA Staff ....................................................................... 27 IASA Regional Boundaries Map. ...............................28 Annual Business Meeting Minutes— 2021 Report of the Secretary....................................29 Independent Auditor’s Financial Summary..........30 Awards and Leadership...............................................31 IASA Bylaws....................................................................34

The Illinois Association of School Administrators is the premier advocacy organization for school administrators in the state. Since 1946, the IASA has offered Illinois school administrators the opportunity to join with colleagues throughout the state to improve the quality of public education in Illinois and to maintain the high standards of their profession. To encourage networking, the state has been divided into 21 IASA Regions. Each region schedules regular meetings at the local level. Each region also selects or elects individuals to represent their region on the IASA Board of Directors and to serve as representatives on IASA’s five representative committees. IASA is a state-chartered association of the American Association of School Administrators (AASA). The two associations work cooperatively in a number of endeavors to serve the needs of members in the local, state and national arenas. IASA members are encouraged to join the AASA and to become active members in its programs and services, but dual membership is not a requirement.

The IASA is involved in many things from child advocacy to lobbying, and from publications to professional development programs. However our main goal is individual member care and service, including personal counseling and mentoring as well as access to IASA’s in-house general counsel for legal consultation regarding superintendent contracts and assistance in job-related actions or proceedings. www.iasaedu.org IASA 3

Message From Our President

Ridin’ the Storm Out. That song played as I walked to the stage of the IASA Annual Conference in September. As I look back on FY 2022, the words still seem fitting.

Serving as IASA President this past year has afforded me even more opportunities to connect with superintendents across Illinois. I am deeply humbled by this experience. Our state is filled with talented school leaders, and it has been an honor to represent superintendents across IASA’s 21 regions. Hopefully, the heavy lightning and thunder are behind us, and superintendents can focus their time and energy on what we do best—strengthening educational programs, narrowing achievement gaps, improving culture, addressing equity issues, setting goals, leading staff, overseeing finances and moving a school district forward. I know I’m ready to continue that ride. After the experience of the last few years, superintendents can navigate any storm we face.

Superintendents rode out a surge in COVID-19 cases that pushed thousands of students and teachers across the state into quarantine to start the school year. We rode out COVID-19 testing problems, vaccine mandates and fights over masks. We grabbed the handlebars tightly and made sure our districts did not veer off the roadway when local political battles emerged. FY 2022 was a year where superintendents had to ride the storm out. But it wasn’t always cloudy. Schools across the state innovated with technology. Districts created clinics and improved healthcare in their communities. Social-emotional support systems for students, and staff, were amplified. Teaching and learning strategies were revamped. And, without question, many superintendents across our state became even stronger leaders. This past year tested our patience and resolve. It wasn’t easy, but we rode it out. Looking ahead, the forecast isn’t sunny skies everyday. We have serious work to do. What I have always appreciated about IASA is the Association makes sure superintendents don’t face the challenges ahead alone. We have the opportunity to network with peers in our region, at professional development events and virtually. I encourage you to take advantage of those opportunities. The superintendency can be a lonely job—but only if you let it be.

Yours for better schools,

Dr. Jeff Stawick IASA President 2021–2022

Executive Director’s Note

With a wave of retirements setting in and superintendents transferring districts, many schools will have new leadership to begin Fiscal Year 2023. At least 61 superintendents

mentoring, assistance and training for new and early- career superintendents in the Kaskaskia, Abe Lincoln and Illini regions. In our Professional Development Department, we will say goodbye to Melissa Arney on June 30. Ms. Arney plays a pivotal role behind the scenes in making sure IASA professional development opportunities run smoothly. Ms. Arney is being replaced by Mariah Kendall. Personnel wasn’t the only change in FY 2022 at IASA. Our website, iasaedu.org, underwent a significant makeover. We also added more free legal workshops that are intended to deepen educators knowledge and understanding of pertinent legal matters. Professional development opportunities continued to expand. We added a “Finding Your Way Around IWAS” workshop for new superintendents, and a Budget Amendment/Cash Flow Analysis workshop. In late May, we launched Level Up Leadership, a new cohort for assistant superintendents and central office administrators that begins in September. Networking opportunities also continued to grow with Supt2Supt virtual sessions. To close, I hope you have found the supports and services IASA has offered valuable over the past 12 months. Please reach out anytime if you need assistance. We are here to help you.

are set to retire June 30 and at least 42 other leaders will transfer districts. I want to thank all of the retirees for decades of service to public education. Each of you helped elevate your districts and will leave behind a legacy of leadership and dedication to students. I also want to wish superintendents transferring districts the best of luck on the newest chapter in your leadership journey. Similarly to many school districts across the state, IASA ended Fiscal Year 2022 with a different look than it had at the beginning. Over the last 12 months, IASA said goodbye to three staff members and welcomed four new people to our team. On December 31, Diane Hendren retired from the role of Director of Governmental Relations after 17 years of advocating for public education and IASA members. Ms. Hendren provided IASA with credibility, knowledge and experience at the Illinois statehouse. To fill her shoes, we welcomed Madeline McCune and Emily Warnecke to the team. Ms. McCune and Mrs. Warnecke guided IASA through the spring legislative session and created a Bill Tracker/Analysis Tool that makes it easier for members to follow important legislation. We also said goodbye to Dr. Bill Phillips, who joined IASA in 2012 as a Field Services Director. Dr. Victor Zimmerman, superintendent of Monticello CUSD #25 for the past 15 years, has stepped into the role. He will provide one-on-one

Yours for better schools,

Dr. Brent Clark IASA Executive Director

Member Benefits The IASA membership continues to hold steady with more than 1,079 active members and over 1,710 total members, including over 631 retired members, school service members and full-time professors. The IASA welcomed 75 new superintendents for the 2021–22 school year. While four of these individuals transferred from another state, 71 rose through the ranks of the Illinois public school system. The association provides valuable member benefits and services that school administrators need day-to-day in their decision-making and leadership guidance roles in the school districts in which they serve. IASA is the state’s premier advocacy organization supporting leaders in the pursuit of educational excellence through continued school improvement. Field Services Directors IASA Field Services Directors Ralph Grimm, Dr. Gary Kelly, Dr. William H. Phillips, Diane Robertson, Victoria Tabbert and Dr. Gary T. Zabilka provide a wide array of services, ranging from mentoring new superintendents to providing group and one-on-one assistance to superintendents. The IASA Field Services Directors also assist superintendents with resources, training and relevant member services. To access a detailed state map of assigned Field Service Director areas, click here. Dr. Phillips is retiring effective June 30 and will be replaced by Dr. Victor Zimmerman. Personal Services No report on the programs and services would be complete without mentioning the personal services provided to IASA members. These services, though well known by the members, are not reported in any specific detail in order to protect the confidentiality of those members who access these services. For example, the executive director and administrative team are just a phone call away to assist members who need guidance in matters ranging from issues of school administration and communications issues to matters concerning individual employment contracts. Legal Support & Return of Dues The Legal Support and Return of Dues programs assist members during times of intensive personal and

professional stress. The IASA Legal Support Program works in concert with and independently from the AASA legal assistance program. The legal support to qualifying members, in cases of employment contract/due process disputes with employers, is in the form of direct access to IASA Associate Director/General Counsel Chad Watkins and/or private counsel through a formula-driven financial reimbursement of private attorney fees. Further, IASA continues to provide the Return of Dues Program to its members. This program is a self-funded insurance program that reimburses the estate of a deceased member, the regular and/or retired dues paid to the Association for the most recent 10 consecutive years. The Return of Dues Program lapses in the 11th year of retirement. Both programs (legal support and return of dues) operate within the financial parameters set many years ago, that of being funded from interest earned by the fund accounts. Job Bank SM IASA’s Illinois Education Job Bank SM continues to expand in use by both employers and job seekers, and is the leading Internet educational job posting service in Illinois. More than 870 Illinois school districts and 158 other educational institutions are utilizing the Job Bank’s services. In cooperation with the Job Bank SM , the IASA Interim Education Service Corps provides retired members access to full-time, part-time and interim education employment opportunities. Professional Development IASA is deeply committed to strengthening the work of superintendents and preparing future leaders. Under the direction of Associate Director of Professional Development Dr. Courtney Orzel, we offer personalized and on-demand professional development for superintendents, administrators, principals and teachers. Every workshop or academy IASA offers is led by an experienced and knowledgeable practitioner. Our full slate of academies are designed to help educators fulfill state requirements for administrator academy credits and evaluator credentials. We also take pride in offering

timely workshops that meet the ever-changing needs of superintendents, as well as help school leaders get refocused and rejuvenated. During 2021–2022, IASA produced almost 207 academies, workshops, conferences, webinars and other presentations, serving 6,131 attendees. Aspiring Superintendent Academy The IASA Aspiring Superintendent Academy (ASA) is a week-long academy designed for administrators seeking to become a superintendent. Each day includes sessions dealing with topics on School District Leadership, Communications Strategies, School District Planning and Operations, School Finance, Advocacy and Law and Action Planning and Next Steps. Since the program launched in July 2016, 204 principals, assistant superintendents and other central office school administrators have attended this week-long boot camp. The next Academy is scheduled for June 27–July 1, 2022 in Springfield. New Superintendent Services The IASA New Superintendents’ Conference was attended by 54 superintendents in July of 2021. The event is complimentary and is a perfect opportunity to connect with other first-year superintendents, gather vital information and build a support network for your first year on the job. The two-day conference covers a variety of topics, including board relations, school finance, technology, media relations and personal health. IASA Mentoring Program During 2021–22, IASA provided mentors to 74 new superintendents and more than 127 second- and third- year superintendents. We are pleased to provide first-year superintendents with this service at no cost. IASA School for Advanced Leadership Fifteen years ago, an idea was pitched to create a learning opportunity for Illinois superintendents and was initially billed as the University of IASA. Twelve years ago, that idea began to be transformed into a plan and was soon named the IASA School for Advanced Leadership (ISAL).

On December 3, 2010, the initial ISAL class gathered at the IASA headquarters in Springfield to start the maiden voyage of what we believe has been a superior learning experience. The program culminated in August of 2012 with the graduation of 23 ISAL fellows, a talented and diverse group of school leaders that underwent a rigorous two-year immersion into adaptive leadership learning experiences accompanied by highly trained coaches. At this point in time, six ISAL classes and a total of 150 ISAL fellows have successfully completed the two-year cohorts. The ISAL VI cohort was launched in March of 2021 with 26 members and a virtual graduation was held in June. The IASA School for Advanced Leadership continues to accomplish its mission by providing quality professional development for practicing superintendents in unique and challenging ways. The two-year ISAL cohort includes: • A professional coach; • Developing a personalized professional growth plan for student achievement; and • Conducting a comprehensive needs assessment to determine district and leadership needs. ISAL also studies the superintendent’s role through five leadership lenses: facilitator of shared moral purpose, change agent, relationship/culture promoter, capacity builder, and coherence maker. Superintendents needing more information can contact ISAL’s Facilitator, Dr. Gary Zabilka at gzabilka@iasaedu.org. Communications Members have direct access to Jason Nevel, Director of Social Media and Publications, for consultation and assistance in developing talking points, media statements or messages to parents. In addition, IASA’s online monthly magazine, Leadership Matters , is one of IASA’s main communications vehicles. The magazine includes messages from IASA Executive Director Dr. Brent Clark, as well as stories about innovative, successful programs from peers throughout the state and issues important to public education in Illinois.

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Ways to Stay Connected with IASA There are a variety of ways you can stay connected with IASA. Twitter: Keep up with IASA on Twitter by following @IllinoisASA and staff member accounts: Executive Director @docclark05; General Counsel @ChadPWatkins; Professional Development @drorzel; Government Relations @MadMcCune_IL, @MrsWarnecke and @IllinoisASAGR. Website: IASA’s redesigned website (iasaedu.org) is your go- to source for all information about IASA. The website includes information about professional development, governmental relations, communications, membership, legal services, corporate partnerships, sponsored programs, a calendar of events, online registration for conferences and more. Certain information on the IASA website is exclusive to members and requires a login. Your login information can be found on your membership card or obtained by contacting the IASA office. Eye on Education: This resource continues to be popular with members. Track late breaking news and information through the electronic news feed Eye On Education delivered to you daily via email. IASA Mobile App: The IASA App is the easiest way to access information about IASA programs and services. The app is free to use and can be downloaded on Google Play or the Apple App Store (search for IllinoisASA). IASA Podcasts: IASA on a regular basis produces podcasts on important issues facing public education in Illinois. You can access these podcasts at iasaedu.org, the IASA mobile app, or by subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or other places you get podcasts. Legislative Advocacy As a statewide association, IASA is a united voice for superintendents in the Illinois General Assembly. We work tirelessly to advocate for legislation that will improve education in our state and benefit our members. IASA employs a full-time Director of Governmental Relations, Madeline McCune, and a full-time Director of Public Relations/Deputy

Director of Government Relations, Emily Warnecke. The latter position was added in January 2022. Whenever issues of interest or importance happen at the State Capitol, the IASA will provide members with not only the facts, but also an analysis regarding what legislative proposals mean, potential impacts and what counter-proposals might emerge. The Capitol Watch reports are timely, delivered electronically and only available to IASA members. IASA unveiled a new Bill Tracker/Analysis tool in 2022 that is exclusive to IASA membership and can be found at iasaedu. org. Networking Opportunities with Colleagues The IASA Annual Conference is held in the fall of each year. In addition to national-level speakers and professional development opportunities, this event offers unique opportunities to network with colleagues from around the state. Monthly region meetings offer regular opportunities to communicate with peers about timely issues common to educational leaders. Lastly, IASA hosts virtual Supt2Supt sessions that provide members an opportunity to connect online with their peers from across the state and discuss

complex topics in a safe environment. IASA Annual Conference The IASA Annual Conference offers members the

opportunity to hear from nationally known speakers as well as participate in breakout sessions and other professional development opportunities. The 2022 Annual Conference is scheduled for September 28–30, 2022. This year’s conference will be held at The President Abraham Lincoln Springfield—a Double Tree by Hilton hotel and the BOS Center.

Other Programs

Illinois Energy Consortium Powered by Future Green In May 2022, the Illinois Association of School Administrators (IASA), the Illinois Association of School Business Officials (IASBO) and the Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB) announced a merger to create the Illinois Energy Consortium powered by Future Green—Illinois’ largest energy management group. The initiative will help member school districts reduce their energy spending, protect them from market volatility and invest in renewable energy. The new entity is a merger of the Illinois Energy Consortium (IEC) and Future Green Energy Consortium (FGEC). The IEC, created in 1997, is Illinois’ largest electric and natural gas pool. More than 30 percent of all Illinois public school districts and colleges are members. The FGEC was created in 2016 as a way to provide members with renewable electric power solutions at no out-of-pocket cost. Illinois Energy Consortium powered by Future Green will be actively managed by Econergy LLC, based in Chicago. Econergy has helped more than 2,500 schools and businesses across the country unlock access to renewable energy savings by building energy coalitions. School districts that are interested in harnessing the power of an energy consortium are encouraged to contact Todd Main, Director of Econergy LLC, at todd@econergy.net or 708–738–7365. ISDLAF+ The Illinois School District Liquid Asset Fund Plus (“The Fund”) offers a variety of opportunities to school districts for the investment and management of funds, which includes school districts and community colleges in Illinois. Since its inception, ISDLAF+ is the only investment program sponsored by three separate benchmark associations: IASA, Illinois ASBO, and IASB. Each recognizes the fund as being powerfully and uniquely suited to the needs of Illinois school districts—providing the ideal mix of safety, liquidity, and yield. For more information, visit www.isdlafplus.com.

P-Card The P-Card (Procurement Card) Program continues to grow each year. A popular benefit of the program is the rebate that is given to each participating school district. Rebate amounts are based on the total volume each school spends. In addition, the P-Card streamlines the purchasing process, reduces the purchase order paperwork, increases budget and internal controls, provides better reporting, and reduces the cost of making monthly payments to vendors. While it looks like a credit card, the P-Card does not have a revolving monthly credit. The balance is paid in full every month. For more information about this IASA, IASB, Illinois ASBO, and IPA sponsored program, visit illinois-pcard.com. Workers Compensation Self-Insurance Trust, Illinois School District Agency As the current insurance marketplace continues to contract and there are fewer options for Illinois Public Schools, the Workers’ Compensation Self-Insurance Trust (WCSIT) and Illinois School District Agency (ISDA) are ready to provide quality programs and services for their members, just as they have done for a combined 60-plus years. WCSIT and ISDA (collectively WCSIT * ISDA) continuously strive to make coverage choices easier and more cost- effective for Illinois schools by offering extensive options. Additionally, WCSIT * ISDA has a dedicated staff with years of experience serving schools and providing loss control services to help reduce potential risks and claims. Visit https://www.wcsit-isda.com to learn more. Forecast 5 Analytics Forecast5 brings business intelligence to Illinois school districts. 5Sight combines powerful data mining tools and interactive visuals to fast-track discovery and analysis. Key decision makers can use 5Sight to quickly develop financial strategies and action plans. 5Sight Analyze allows users to view, explore, and get behind the details of the data. For more information, go to www.forecast5analytics.com. continued...

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ISEBC & MSEBP The Illinois Schools Employee Benefits Consortium (ISEBC) and the Metropolitan Schools Employee Benefits Program (MSEBP) include a proprietary fully insured, comprehensive group health insurance plan that offers member school districts the opportunity to provide employees health benefits at affordable prices. The customizable benefit packages include flexibility with coverage and deductibles, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, dental, vision and COBRA among other features. ISEBC serves all counties statewide with the exception of Cook and the collar counties. The MSEBP serves the Cook and collar counties. BuyBoard BuyBoard is an online purchasing cooperative designed to streamline the purchasing process and help members make confident buying decisions. It is a free, value-added service that is available to IASA members. BuyBoard leverages the power of a nationwide network of purchasers to drive down prices of commodities, goods, and services. Because of this, IASA members are able to leverage better pricing from vendors. There are many well-known brand names on the product list. Members can place orders on the secure website or fax purchase orders for same-day processing. For more information visit: https://www.buyboard.com/home.aspx. Senate Bill 7 Performance Rankings Tool IASA’s Senate Bill 7 Performance Rankings Tool gives schools a method of managing district positions aligned to local qualifications, teacher’s credentials and performance ratings. The program compiles this local data and creates reports needed to comply with Senate Bill 7 and related laws since the passage of SB7.

Compsych IASA has contracted with a private provider, ComPsych, to provide counseling services to IASA Active Members, their family members and/or household members at no charge as part of your membership benefits. GuidanceResources benefits via ComPsych will give you and your dependents confidential support, resources and information for personal and work-life issues. Information can be emailed upon request. CrisisGo CrisisGo delivers technology that supports schools and districts’ efforts to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from critical situations. The CrisisGo incident management platform can be used to digitize safety response plans and support threat assessment teams. The system includes instant emergency alerts, communication, status checks and reunification tools. CrisisGo reduces response times and drives efficiency and situational awareness to save time in an emergency. Visit crisisgo.com to learn more. SchoolGuard SchoolGuard ® , developed by Guard911, is a smartphone app that provides a panic button for teachers and staff on their phone by immediately alerting nearby law enforcement through the Hero911 ® rapid-response network, while simultaneously calling 911 with the touch of a single button. Guard911 is a sponsored program. There is a one- time only setup/activation fee with a monthly service fee thereafter which includes unlimited, approved users. The app is designed to protect K–12 schools against senseless acts of violence by shortening the police notification and subsequent response time.

Looking for the Perfect Candidate? IASA’s Illinois Education Job Bank SM can help you. More than 80,000 job seekers may visit the IASA Illinois Education Job Bank SM in one month. Avoid national sites that cost more and are not tailored to Illinois educators. The IASA Illinois Education Job Bank SM is trusted by superintendents across the state and makes finding qualified applicants to fill permanent, interim, part or full-time vacancies easy. • Set up the RSS feed option to automatically post your district’s vacancy to your district website • The Job Bank SM is set up to automatically send an email notice to your ROE when a position is posted • Easily flag your favorite applicants • Create job posting templates to save you time in the future

If you have any questions about the IASA Job Bank SM or new feature criteria, contact Ashleigh Knudson at 217–753–2213.

illinoiseducationjobbank.org

2021–2022 IASA Membership Reports Membership Growth Since 2000 Active and Full-Time Professors School Service Retired

#of members

1,200

1,000

800

600

400

200

2011–12

2010–11

2017–18

2016–17

2012–13

2015–16

2018–19

2013–14

2014–15

2021–22

2019–20

2020–21

2009–10

1999–00

2001–02

2000–01

2007–08

2006–07

2002–03

2005–06

2008–09

2003–04

2004–05

2021–2022 IASA Active and Full-Time Professor Membership Analysis:

75% 14%

Superintendents

University Staff, Principals and Others

8% 3%

Assistant Superintendents Regional Superintendents and Assistant Regional Superintendents

The following chart shows a breakdown of the 2021–2022 Active and Full-Time Professor membership categories. 822 superintendents

are IASAmembers, or over 96%of the state’s 855 operating school districts.

Regional Membership Analysis

Active and Full-Time Professors Retired

The following chart shows the 2021–2022 membership for Active and Retired Members by Regions.

TOTAL # of members in region:

%of SUPERINTENDENTS who are members, by region:

100%* 100%* 98%* 100%*

Abe Lincoln

Blackhawk

Central IL Valley

Cook North

94%*

Cook South

Congratulations to: Blackhawk Central IL Valley Cook North Corn Belt DuPage Egyptian

92%*

CookWest

100%* 100%* 100%* 92%* 93%* 100%*

Corn Belt

DuPage

Egyptian

Illini

for achieving 100% * superintendent membership Kishwaukee Three Rivers Two Rivers Wabash Valley andWestern Regions * % indicates superintendent members only

Kaskaskia

Kishwaukee

94%* 93%*

Lake

Northwest

98%*

Shawnee

100%* 100%* 100%* 96%* 91%* 100%*

Southwestern

Starved Rock

Three Rivers

Two Rivers

Wabash Valley

Western

Out of state

Total # of members in region:

2021–2022 Board of Directors

Officers

President-Elect Dr. Kevin Blankenship Superintendent Scott-Morgan CUSD #2 & Winchester CUSD #1

Past President Dr. Victor Zimmerman Superintendent Monticello CUSD #25

President Dr. Jeff Stawick Superintendent CCSD #146

Treasurer and Central Illinois Valley Dr. Roger L. Alvey Superintendent Illini Bluffs CUSD #327

Secretary and Illini Barbara Thompson

Superintendent Fisher CUSD #1

2021–2022 Board of Directors

Cook South Dr. Anthony Scarsella

Blackhawk Dr. Jay Morrow Superintendent United Twp HSD #30

Cook North Dr. Judith A. Hackett Superintendent NW Suburban Sp. Ed. Org.

Abe Lincoln Tip Reedy Superintendent Williamsville CUSD #15

Superintendent Palos CCSD #118

Egyptian Jeff Fetcho Superintendent Hamilton County CUSD #10

Cook West Dr. Kevin Skinkis Superintendent Riverside-Brookfield HSD #208

Corn Belt Gary R. Tipsord Superintendent LeRoy CUSD #2

DuPage Dr. John Corbett Superintendent Wood Dale SD #7

Northwest Timothy J. Schurman Superintendent Chadwick-Milledgeville CUSD #399

Lake Julie A. Schmidt Superintendent Kildeer Countryside CCSD #96

Kishwaukee Brent O’Daniell Superintendent Genoa-Kingston CUSD #424

Kaskaskia Dr. Scott E. Doerr Superintendent Nokomis CUSD #22

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Shawnee Dr. Lori James-Gross Superintendent Unity Point CCSD #140

Southwestern Matthew Stines Superintendent Grant CCSD #110

Three Rivers Dr. Scott Goselin Superintendent Bradley SD #61

Starved Rock Dr. Steven R. Wrobleski Superintendent La Salle-Peru Twp HSD #120

Two Rivers Dr. Kelle Bunch Superintendent Liberty CUSD #2

Wabash Valley Julie Kraemer Superintendent Hutsonville CUSD #1

Western Dr. Michelle Lee Superintendent LaHarpe CSD #347 and Dallas ESD #327

At Large Director Dr. Kimako Patterson Superintendent Prairie-Hills ESD #144

Region Presidents

CHAIR

Dr. Jeff Stawick, Superintendent, CCSD #146

ASSOCIATE CHAIR

Dr. Kevin Blankenship, Superintendent, Scott-Morgan CUSD #2 and Winchester CUSD #1

REGION Abe Lincoln

Curtis Nettles, Superintendent, Clinton CUSD #15

Blackhawk Dr. Jay Morrow, Superintendent, United Twp HSD #30 Central IL Valley Dr. Chad Wagner, Superintendent, Elmwood CUSD #322 Cook North Dr. Laurie Heinz, Superintendent, Palatine CCSD #15 Cook South Dr. Kimako Patterson, Superintendent, Prairie-Hills ESD #144 Cook West Dr. Edward J. Condon, III, Superintendent, River Forest SD #90 Corn Belt Jeremy Darnell, Superintendent, Gibson City-Melvin Sibley CUSD #5 DuPage Dr. Jon Bartelt, Superintendent, Bloomingdale SD #13 Egyptian Keith John Hagene, Superintendent, Pinckneyville CHSD #101 Illini Dr. Lindsey Hall, Superintendent, Mahomet-Seymour CUSD #3 Kaskaskia Dr. Brad Detering, Superintendent, Salem CHSD #600 Kishwaukee Dr. Travis McGuire, Superintendent, Hinckley Big Rock CUSD #429 Lake Dr. Mikkel Storaasli, Superintendent, Grayslake CHSD #127 Northwest Sheri Smith, Superintendent, Forrestville Valley CUSD #221 Shawnee Joe Nighswander, Superintendent, New Simpson Hill SD #32 Southwestern Dr. David Deets, Superintendent, Harmony Emge SD #175 Starved Rock R. Jamie Craven, Superintendent, Peru ESD #124 Three Rivers Joe Simpkins, Superintendent, Richland School District #88A Two Rivers Adam Dean, Superintendent, Triopia CUSD #27 Wabash Valley Josh Quick, Superintendent, Robinson CUSD #2 Western Christopher Janssen, Superintendent, Spoon River Valley CUSD #4

Governing Board and Committees IASA accomplishments are always tied to the commitment of the IASA Governing Board members working as both individuals and leaders of the various IASA Committees. The Governing Board is the primary decision-making body of IASA, consisting of members of the 21 regions and one at-large representative. IASA has three Super Regions: Northcentral, Northeastern, and Southern. Each consists of seven IASA Regions from which the IASA Governing Board rotationally elects the IASA President. A map indicating the boundaries of the 21 IASA Regions and three Super Regions is included on page 26 of this report. Dr. Jeff Stawick of CCSD #146 (Northeastern Super Region) served as President for the 2021-22 year, with Dr. Kevin Blankenship of Scott-Morgan CUSD #2 and Winchester CUSD #1 [Southern Super Region] becoming President on July 1, 2022. Dr. Roger Alvey of Illini Bluffs CUSD #327 [Northcentral Super Region] was voted President-Elect and will become President on July 1, 2023. In the event that a Super Region has no candidate for the position of president-elect in any given year, the rotation would then pass to the next Super Region in the rotation. The Super Region that declined to put forth a candidate would be eligible for the election of a president-elect during its next turn in the rotation. For the purpose of running for and holding presidential offices of the IASA, a member’s Super Region will be determined at the time of the election. Should a member move from the Super Region during the time of serving as the IASA President-Elect, President, or Immediate Past-President, it will have no impact on office eligibility. The Governmental Relations and Advocacy Committee (GRAC) continues to function as the legislative workhorse of the Association. Before being brought before the Governing Board for adoption, the GRAC reviews and develops the resolutions and position statements. A current list of the IASA Resolutions and Position Statements are posted on the IASA website. On the federal legislative front, IASA coordinates with the AASA Legislative Corps. The IASA-ISBE Advisory Committee meets regularly with the State Superintendent of Education and members of the ISBE staff to discuss and review matters of educational policy and programs.

The Professional Development Committee is a hands-on, working committee that works in conjunction with IASA’s Associate Director of Professional Development to design and develop IASA programs and activities. IASA offers personalized and on-demand professional development for superintendents, administrators, principals and teachers. In 2007, the Professional Development Committee made a recommendation to the Board of Directors to establish the “Dr. Walter H. Warfield and Dr. Jacob S. Broncato AAC Scholarship” and allow each region to award one scholarship annually. The recipients of this scholarship can attend one IASA Administrators’ Academy Credit course at no cost, which will help to ensure that they meet the requirements for certificate renewal. In addition to offering courses throughout the school year, the IASA School of Professional Development also offers courses as early bird sessions at the IASA Annual Conference and a special session at the Joint Annual Conference. Established activities for new superintendents continue to be well-attended. IASA continues to work regularly with the IASB, Illinois ASBO and IPA to meet the professional development needs of its respective members. A guiding principle for the work done here is not to duplicate programs that would compete for the limited time and money administrators have to spend on professional development. The Membership and Communications Committee’s focus is on communications and public relations and the recruitment and retention of members in all of the IASA membership categories. Special emphasis remains on all active, school service and new superintendents. As the IASA communications outreach program continues to grow, this committee will serve as a resource and focus group for staff. Although not required, joint membership in AASA is also encouraged. Within the AASA governance structure, Illinois is being represented by five members on the AASA Governing Board.

Committees

GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS & ADVOCACY COMMITTEE

Region

IASA-ISBE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

CHAIR: Dr. Jeff Stawick, Supt., CCSD #146 ASSOCIATE CHAIR:

CHAIR: Gary R. Tipsord, Supt., LeRoy CUSD #2 ASSOCIATE CHAIRS:

Dr. Kevin Blankenship, Supt., Scott-Morgan CUSD #2 and Winchester CUSD #1

Dr. Scott E. Doerr, Supt., Nokomis CUSD #22; Dr. Judith A. Hackett, Supt., NW Suburban Sp. Ed. Org.; and Dr. Kimako Patterson, Supt., Prairie-Hills ESD #144

Abe Lincoln

Dr. DeAnn Heck, Supt., Central A&M CUD #21

Jennifer Gill, Supt., Springfield SD #186

Blackhawk Central IL Valley

Shane Kazubowski, Supt., Wethersfield CUSD #230

Scott Petrie, Supt., Mercer County School District #404

Dr. Scott Dearman, Supt., Dunlap CUSD #323

Shannon Duling, Supt., Princeville CUSD #326

Dr. Judith A. Hackett, Supt., Northwest Suburban Sp. Ed. Org.

Cook North

Dr. Kaine Osburn, Supt., Avoca SD #37

Cook South

Dr. Anthony M. Scarsella, Supt., Palos CCSD #118

Dr. Von Mansfield, Supt., Homewood Flossmoor CHSD #233

CookWest

Dr. Dave Palzet, Supt., Pleasantdale SD #107

Dr. Jennifer Kelsall, Supt., Ridgewood CHSD #234

Corn Belt

Mark Hettmansberger, Supt., Odell CCSD #435

Brian Dukes, Supt., Pontiac CCSD #429

DuPage

Dr. Mary Henderson, Supt., Roselle SD #12

Dr. Jake Chung, Supt., Salt Creek SD #48

Egyptian

Richard E. Towers, Supt., Christopher USD #99

Matt Donkin, Supt., Frankfort CUSD #168

Illini

Dr. Jean Neal, Supt., Georgetown-Ridge Farm CUD #4

Phillip Cox, Supt., Salt Fork CUSD #512

Kaskaskia

Aaron Hopper, Supt., Panhandle CUSD #2

Michael J. Shackelford, Supt., Brownstown CUSD #201

Dr. Lea M. Damisch, Supt., Marengo Union Elementary CSD #165

Kishwaukee

Dr. Scott Rowe, Supt., Huntley Community School District #158

Dr. Kurt Arthur Schneider, Supt., TrueNorth Educational Cooperative #804

Lake

Allison Sherman, Supt., Oak Grove SD #68

Northwest

Dr. Philip Caposey, Supt., Meridian CUSD #223

Dr. Thomas D. Mahoney, Supt., Oregon CUSD #220

Shawnee

Kathy Clark, Supt., Johnston City CUSD #1

Dr. Steve Webb, Supt., Goreville CUSD #1

Southwestern

Dr. Darcy G. Benway, Supt., O'Fallon Twp HSD #203

Leigh A. Lewis, Supt., Triad CUSD #2

Starved Rock

Michael J. Pillion, Supt., Oglesby ESD #125

Brian M. DeBernardi, Supt., La Salle ESD #122

Three Rivers

Dr. John Palan, Supt., Grant Park CUSD #6

Dr. Theresa R. Rouse, Supt., Joliet PSD #86

Two Rivers

Dr. Donna Veile, Supt., Payson CUSD #1

Kent Hawley, Supt., Griggsville-Perry CUSD #4

Wabash Valley

Jill Rogers, Supt., Martinsville CUSD #3C

Travis Wyatt, Supt., North Clay CUSD #25

Western

Dr. Mike Curry, Supt., Abingdon-Avon CUSD #276

Angela Simmons-Kenser, Supt., CUSD #3 Fulton County

LIAISONS: Dr. William H. Phillips, ICPEA

Thomas F. Leahy, IL Assoc. of School Boards

Committees ... continued

Region MEMBERSHIP & COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

CHAIR: Julie Kraemer, Supt., Hutsonville CUSD #1 ASSOCIATE CHAIRS: Dr. John Corbett, Supt., Wood Dale SD #7; and Tip Reedy, Supt., Williamsville CUSD #15

CHAIR: Julie A. Schmidt, Supt. Kildeer Countryside CCSD #96 ASSOCIATE CHAIRS: Dr. Scott Goselin, Supt., Bradley SD #61; Dr. Michelle Lee, Supt., LaHarpe CSD #347 and Dallas ESD #327; and Timothy J. Schurman, Supt., Chadwick-Milledgeville CUSD #399

Abe Lincoln

Amanda Geary, Supt., DeLand-Weldon CUSD #57

Jilinda Larson, Supt., New Berlin CUSD #16

Blackhawk Central IL Valley Cook North

Dr. Carl Johnson, Supt., Colona SD #190

Chad Gripp, Supt., Bradford CUSD #1

Dr. Darrick Reiley, Supt., Monroe SD #70

Dr. Kyle W. Freeman, Supt., Washington CHSD #308

Dr. Michael Connolly, Supt., Wheeling CCSD #21

Dr. Kenneth E. Wallace, Supt., Maine Township HSD #207

Cook South

Dr. Donna Leak, Supt., CCSD #168—Sauk Village

Dr. Tina L. Halliman, Supt., SPEED S.E.J.A. #802

CookWest

Dr. David Katzin, Supt., Franklin Park SD #84

Kim Petrasek, Supt., Mannheim SD #83

Corn Belt

Toby Coates, Supt., Donovan CUSD #3

Dr. David Mouser, Supt., Tri-Valley CUSD #3

DuPage

John Langton, Supt., Addison School District #4

Dr. Henry Thiele, Supt., CHSD #99

Egyptian

Brad Lee, Supt., Carmi-White County CUSD #5

Mike D. Denault, Supt., Waltonville CUSD #1

Illini

Bonnie McArthur, Supt., Thomasboro CCSD #130

Thomas M. Davis, Supt., Heritage CUSD #8

Kaskaskia

Kerry Herdes, Supt., South Central CCSD #401

Dr. Jennifer Garrison, Supt., Vandalia CUSD #203

Kishwaukee

Stephen Wilder, Supt., Sycamore CUSD #427

Dr. Corey Tafoya, Supt., Harvard CUSD #50

Lake

Dr. William R. Newby, Supt., Grass Lake SD #36

Dr. Bhavna Sharma-Lewis, Supt., Diamond Lake SD #76

Northwest

Dr. Tad Everett, Supt., Sterling CUSD #5

Dr. Kelly Mandrell, Supt., Polo CUSD #222

Shawnee

Belinda Hill, Supt., Giant City CCSD #130

Edwin Shoemate, Supt., Cobden USD #17

Southwestern

Dr. Kelly Carpenter, Supt., Dupo CUSD #196

Dr. Julie M. Brown, Supt., Pontiac-W Holliday SD #105

Starved Rock

Dr. Michael Miller, Supt., Henry-Senachwine CUSD #5

Dr. Jodi Moore, Supt., Leland CUSD #1

Three Rivers

Dr. Shannon Dudek, Supt., Morris SD #54

Rachel Kinder, Supt., Valley View CUSD #365U

Two Rivers

Jessica Jean Funk, Supt., Western CUSD #12

Dr. Carol L. Kilver, Supt., Pikeland CUSD #10

Wabash Valley Western

Mark E. Doan, Supt., Effingham CUSD #40

Cathy A. Croy, Supt., Clay City CUSD #10

Jeanne Davis, Supt., Lewistown CUSD #97

Jeff T. Whitsitt, Supt., United CUSD #304

BUDGET COMMITTEE

CHAIR Dr. Roger L. Alvey, Supt., Illini Bluffs CUSD #327

MEMBERS Dr. Roger L. Alvey, Supt., Illini Bluffs CUSD #327

Dr. Kevin Blankenship, Supt., Scott-Morgan CUSD #2 and Winchester CUSD #1 Dr. Kelle S. Bunch, Supt., Liberty CUSD #2 Dr. Lori James-Gross, Supt., Unity Point CCSD #140 Dr. Anthony M. Scarsella, Supt., Palos CCSD #118 Dr. Kevin Skinkis, Supt., Riverside-Brookfield Twp HSD #208 Dr. Jeff Stawick, Supt., CCSD #146 Matthew A. Stines, Supt., Grant CCSD #110 Barbara Thompson, Supt., Fisher CUSD #1 Dr. Victor Zimmerman, Supt., Monticello CUSD #25

BYLAWS COMMITTEE

CHAIR Jeff Fetcho, Supt., Hamilton County CUSD #10

MEMBERS Dr. Jay Morrow, Supt., United Twp HSD #30

Brent O'Daniell, Supt., Genoa-Kingston CUSD #424

IASA Mission

to SUPPORT SCHOOLLEADERS Of in the pursuit educational excellence

IASA Vision

educational success FOR ALL students

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IASA Permanent Goals:

To be the most respected and effective educational association in Illinois; and to be the best school administrator’s association in the country.

IASA Platform:

• All students must be educated to their fullest potential. • 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 citizen- ship, purposeful employment, and meaningful life experi- ences. • 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 ade- quate & equitable financing of the public school system. • The appropriation of public funds for education should be limited to the public school system. • 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 school district superintendent must be an advocate for the employment and maintenance of a quality teach- ing and support staff. • A successful public school system begins with a strong working relationship between the board of education and the superintendent.

School Service Members Continuous

School Service Membership in IASA sends a clear message that businesses are supportive of the work of IASA and its membership. We at IASA are appreciative of the commitment of the School Service Members and have provided additional recognition to them based on the number of years of continuous membership in four groups: Platinum—20 or more years; Gold—10 to 19 years; Silver—6 to 9 years; and Bronze—3 to 5 years. Thank You!

PLATINUM

Ameren Illinois ATSR Planners/Architects/Engineers Berg Engineering Consultants, Ltd. Central States Bus Sales, Inc. Chapman and Cutler LLP

Richard L. Johnson Associates, Inc. Speer Financial, Inc. Stalker Sports Floors The Sandner Group-Alternative Risk Solutions Whitt Law LLC

Healy Bender Patton & Been Architects Horace Mann Companies Ideal Environmental Engineering, Inc. Ittner Architects, Inc. Klein, Thorpe & Jenkins, Ltd. Ottosen DiNolfo Hasenbalg and Castaldo, Ltd. Miller, Tracy, Braun, Funk &Miller, Ltd.

Estes, Bridgewater & Ogden First Midstate Incorporated

Whitted Takiff LLC Wight & Company

GOLD

American Central Insurance Services American Fidelity Baysinger Architects, PLLC

Hodges, Loizzi, Eisenhammer, Rodick & Kohn LLP Holland Construction Services, Inc. Illinois Energy Consortium Kings Financial Consulting Inc. Kluber Architects and Engineers, Inc.

Phillips & Associates Architects, Inc. PMA Financial Network LLC Poettker Construction Security AlarmCorp. Southern Bus and Mobility, Inc. Stifel The Egyptian Trust Trane U.S. Inc. Tria Architecture, Inc.

Bushue Human Resources, Inc. Cordogan, Clark & Assoc., Inc. ECRA Group, Inc.

Lamp Incorporated Lincoln Investment

Engie Services U.S. Equitable Advisors Forecast5 Analytics GRP|WEGMAN

Petrarca, Gleason, Boyle & Izzo, LLC PFM Asset Management—Illinois Trust

SILVER Ameresco, Inc. Becker, Hoerner & Ysursa, P.C.

Graham& Hyde Architects, Inc. JMA Architects Latham& Associates Inc. Learning Technology Center of Illinois O’Shea Builders Quality Network Solutions

Quest Food Management Services, Inc. Renaissance Robbins Schwartz

Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. Blackboard BWP & Associates Clemens & Associates CORE Construction Services of IL, Inc. Edgenuity BRONZE Computer Information Concepts, Inc. Consortium for Educational Change DYOPATH eRateProgram, LLC

The Voyager Group Ltd. Zukowski Law Offices

First Onsite Property Restoration Hansen & Cleary, LLC Illinois Public Risk Fund Kriha Boucek Law, LLC

Raymond James RoomReady Schools of Illinois Public Cooperative Studio GC Architects TCG Advisors Tueth Keeney Cooper Mohan & Jackstadt P.C.

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