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Annual Business Meeting Minutes

2024 Report of the Secretary

The Secretary’s Report consists of the Minutes of the IASA Annual Business Meeting held on September 25, 2024.

of Schools. Other collaborators included the Superintendents’ Commission for the Study of Demographics, Illinois Alliance of Administrators of Special Education, and Illinois Association of Rural and Small Schools. Dr. Clark looked back at Vision 2020 noting it laid the groundwork for transformative changes in Illinois’ education system. Dr. Clark added that Vision 2030 was needed to propel Illinois forward and design a system that better serves the needs of diverse learners, attracts new people to the profession, enhances student opportunities and continues the state toward long-term predictable funding. He highlighted that ECRA served as the design partner and more than 100 educational leaders representing different associations formed the Vision 2030 Workgroup. Vision 2030 is built on three pillars: 1) Future-Focused Learning; 2) Shared Accountability; and 3) Predictable Funding. He added that at its core, the three pillars come down to the following that he referred to as the “back porch conversation”: • How can we keep students safe. • How can we keep high-quality professionals in front of students. • How can we ensure post-secondary success. • How can we effectively measure what is working well in schools in a timely and useable manner.

i. Call to Order and Declare a Quorum is Present - President Dr. Anthony Scarsella

IASA President Anthony Scarsella called the meeting to order at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, declaring that a quorum was present.

ii. Acknowledgement of Dr. Jason D. Henry as Parliamentarian

President Scarsella appointed Dr. Jason D. Henry, superintendent of Sesser-Valier CUSD #196, to serve as the Parliamentarian of the Annual Meeting. Dr. Henry accepted the appointment.

iii. Approval of the September 27, 2023 Annual Meeting Minutes

There being no questions or changes to the minutes, a motion was made by Dr. Jeff Stawick, seconded by Dr. Steven Wrobleski, to approve the September 27, 2023 minutes as presented. The motion was approved by a voice vote.

iV. 2024 Annual Report

A. General Finances of the Association – Barbara Thompson, Treasurer

Dr. Clark reviewed each item in detail noting Vision 2030 would be officially rolled out at the IASB/IASA/IASBO Joint Annual Conference in November.

30 President Scarsella welcomed Dr. Brent Clark, IASA Executive Director, to the podium to present the annual State of the Association Report. He thanked Dr. Clark for his leadership and continued support and guidance Dr. Clark provides to members on a daily basis. Dr. Clark presented his 19th State of the Association report focusing on the future of education in Illinois – Vision 2030 – a unified strategic blueprint for K-12 public education in Illinois. Five education-related organizations from across the state developed Vision 2030. These partners included Illinois Association of School Administrators, Illinois Association of School Boards, Illinois Principals Association, Illinois Association of School Business Officials, and Illinois Association of Regional Superintendents President Scarsella welcomed IASA Treasurer Barbara Thompson to the stage to present on the general finances of IASA. Treasurer Thompson expressed gratitude to the Board of Directors and the members of the Budget Committee for their continued support in reviewing the budget each year. Ms. Thompson reported on the general finances of IASA for FY 2024, noting the auditors reviewed the FY 2024 audit report with the Board and noted there were no irregularities or material findings, and a clean opinion was given on the associations finances again this year. She added that the Association maintains a strong financial position by diversifying its income stream. B. State of the Association Report – Dr. Brent Clark, Executive Director

He thanked the Board of Directors for their leadership and noted the honor it is to serve as IASA Executive Director.

A motion was made by Dr. Jeff Stawick, seconded by Dr. Steven Wrobleski to accept the independent Auditor’s Financial Report along with all reports. The motion was approved by a voice vote.

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Unfinished Business

There was no unfinished business.

ii.

New Business

There was no new business.

iii. Adjournment

There being no further business, a motion was made by Dr. Jeff Stawick, seconded by Dr. Steven Wrobleski to adjourn the Annual Meeting. The motion carried and the meeting was declared adjourned at 4:50 p.m.

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

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