LM March 2024

News In Brief

Rural Education Advisory Council Members Announced The Association of Illinois Rural and Small Schools (AIRSS) announced that Rural Education Advisory Council (REAC) members have been chosen by the Illinois State Board of Education. Each of the Council members were appointed by Illinois State Superintendent of Education, Dr. Tony Sanders, for their involvement and commitment to rural and small schools in Illinois and based on the statutory requirements. These appointments come from a cross section of state associations and education entities. The appointments are:

The Illinois Chapter of the National School Public Relations Association (INSPRA) is now accepting nominations for its annual Distinguished Service Celebration in May, and you’re invited to participate in this tremendous opportunity to honor various members of your school community with a state-level recognition. What better way to celebrate National School Communicators Day than by recognizing individuals and groups (parents, teachers/staff, board members community members, etc.) in your school district who partner with the school communications office and serve as ambassadors for public education and champions of your schools. INSPRA’s annual Distinguished Service Celebration honors the impactful work of these individuals. Learn more about the nomination categories, criteria and process at inspra.org/dsc. The deadline for nominations is Friday, March 15, 2024. INSPRA Distinguished Service Celebration: Highlight Your School PR Ambassadors

Shawn Walsh Illinois State Board of Education Designee for Dr. Sanders David Ardrey Association of Illinois Rural and Small Schools Executive Director Jason Harper Rochelle Township High School & Rochelle Elementary Consolidated District Superintendent Representative for Northeastern and Northcentral Regions Dr. Patrick Twomey Macomb CUSD 185 Superintendent Representative for Northcentral and Southern Regions AIRSS Past President Lance Landeck St. Joseph CCSD 169 Superintendent Representative for Northcentral and Southern Regions

Dr. Jennifer Garrison Vandalia CUSD 203 Superintendent Representative for Southern Region AIRSS President Charley Cass Bethel SD 82 Superintendent Representative for Southern Region Paula Daley Mendota Elementary 289 Principal Brenda Algandar Beardstown CUSD 15 School Board Member Dr. Laura O’Donnell Olympia CUSD 16 Superintendent Jodi Scott Regional Office of Education 33 Regional Superintendent Jenna Jiang Illinois State Board of Education Student Advisory Council Member

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