LM Nov-Dec.2019

NewsInBrief

Dr. Harrison-WilliamsNamed ASBAExecutiveDirector

InRemembrance

We are sad to share Michael Alexander passed away on October 9th at the age of 72. Alexander served for six years as superintendent at at Triopia CUSD #27 in Concord and 12 years at Warrensburg-Latham CUSD #11. William “Bill” Hovey passed away November 1 at the age of 90. Hovey served as superintendent of Ball Chatham CUSD #5 from 1963 to 1988.

IASA extends heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Sheila Harrison-Williams, who was recently named executive director of the Arizona School Boards Association. Dr. Harrison-Williams served as IASA President in FY 19 and is

currently an interim superintendent at East Prairie SD #73. She previously served as superintendent at Hazel Crest School District 152-5. Throughout her career, Dr. Harrison-Williams has been a strong advocate for local school district board development, public school funding issues and equity initiatives. She has served on the IASA Board of Directors for the past 13 years and has been the recipient of numerous awards and honors. Dr. Harrison-Williams begins with the Arizona School Boards Association on January 1, 2020. We wish her the best of luck on her next chapter.

ISBERequestingAssessment Feedback The Illinois State Board of Education has launched a survey to capture feedback on the state’s assessment system. The state board intends to use the feedback to help it fashion changes to the current assessment system. ISBE says it has a vision for statewide assessment that creates a healthy balance between federally required year-end summative testing and formative assessments that actively supports teaching and learning. Click here to access the survey.

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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