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2022 Report of the Secretary Annual Business Meeting Minutes

The Secretary’s Report consists of the Minutes of the IASA Annual Business Meeting held on September 28, 2022.

members. Dr. Clark presented his 17th State of the Association Report noting that coming out of 2+ years of pandemic schooling, we are at a juncture where school leadership is not only needed, but desired by many. All across the state, reports have rolled in about the successful beginnings, high spirits and gratitude of everyone being back together, mask free, and not taking the moment for granted. He reported that just like superintendents preparing for a successful start that the IASA team has been working towards expanding its services and opportunities for IASA members. IASA is built for the present and future and Dr. Clark mentioned a few of IASA services such as the Superintendent’s Task Planner, mentoring program, professional development programs, and sponsored programs like energy and insurance, etc. Dr. Clark ended his report by saying there’s still much to do and thanked the Board of Directors for their unwavering leadership, noting they are the backbone of the organization. A motion was made by Mr. Matthew Stines, seconded by Dr. Donna Leak, to accept the Independent Auditor’s Financial Report along with all reports. The motion was approved by a voice vote.

I. Call to Order and Declare a Quorum is Present—President Kevin Blankenship IASA President Kevin Blankenship called the meeting to order at 4:15 p.m., Wednesday, September 28, 2022, declaring that a quorum of members was present. II. Acknowledgment of Dr. Jason D. Henry as Parliamentarian President Blankenship appointed Dr. Jason D. Henry, Superintendent of Sesser-Valier CUSD #196, to serve as Parliamentarian of the Annual Meeting. Dr. Henry accepted the appointment. III. Approval of the September 29, 2021 Annual Meeting Minutes There being no questions or changes to the minutes, a motion was made by Ms. Julie Kraemer, seconded by Dr. Kimako Patterson, to approve the September 29, 2021, Annual Meeting Minutes as presented. The motion carried by a voice vote. IV. 2022 Annual Report A. General Finances of the Association—Barbara Thompson, Treasurer President Blankenship welcomed IASA Treasurer Barbara Thompson to the stage to present on the general finances of IASA. Treasurer Thompson thanked the Budget Committee members and the Board of Directors for their continued support. She then reported on the general finances of IASA for FY 2022, noting IASA finished the year in sound financial condition. The auditors noted no material findings or irregularities and had no recommendations for internal controls. She added that, like everyone else, IASA’s investments were directly impacted by the global economy. B. State of the Association Report—Dr. Brent Clark, Executive Director President Blankenship welcomed Dr. Brent Clark, IASA Executive Director, to the stage to present the annual State of the Association Report. While coming on stage, Dr. Blankenship thanked Dr. Clark for his leadership and continued guidance to

V. Unfinished Business

There was no unfinished business.

VI. New Business

There was no new business.

VII. Adjournment There being no further business, a motion was made by Mr. Tip Reedy, seconded by Dr. Kimako Patterson, to adjourn the Annual Meeting. The motion carried and the meeting was declared adjourned at 4:35 p.m.

Respectfully submitted, Dr. Steven Wrobleski, Secretary and Starved Rock Region

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