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October 2020 LeadershipMatters

REMOTE • HYBRID • IN-PERSON

Superintendent Check-In 9 Superintendents Answer 5 Questions About Teaching & Learning, Social-Emotional Supports, Technology and StressManagement

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Dr. Jon Bartelt: You Are Not Alone— Managing Stress In the Era of COVID-19 page 14

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SUPERINTENDENT CHECK-IN

We are all stronger together! Gain support from nine superintendents across Illinois who answer five new questions about their reopening processes. This time the focus is on teaching & learning, social- emotional support and technology, plus how they are managing stress.

Video Introducing the 2020 IASA Superintendents of Distinction Elevating Education Highlights Superintendents From Wabash Valley & Lake Regions You Are Not Alone: Tips From Dr. Jon Bartelt to Manage Stress in the Era of COVID-19

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Legal Corner: Financial Guidance on Bonds

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Education Elevat g

Professional Development

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IASA News in Brief

IASA Calendar of Events

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Volume 8, Issue 7 October 2020 LeadershipMatters 20181 Jason Nevel Director of Social Media and Publications jnevel@iasaedu.org

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Message From the Executive Director Superintendents Have A Lot To Be ProudOf Through First Quarter

Dr. Brent Clark

I recognize each of you remain under tremendous pressure, no matter what form of learning is underway. I hope you have a support network and have discovered a way to practice self-care. You’re going to need it to get you through the next three quarters. Meanwhile, IASA remains committed to supporting school leaders every step of the way. If you have any suggestions for how we can improve services to members, do not hesitate to let us know. We are here to help. Lastly, in the aftermath of the death of George Floyd, I wrote superintendents have an opportunity to be a voice for change and a healing presence in our communities. IASA recently shared a new opportunity to help school leaders implement more culturally responsive practices in their districts. The free, virtual workshops, “What’s Race Got to Do With it: What Teachers and Leaders Need to Know About Equity at Work,” are being led by two tremendous educators, Dr. Donna Leak and Dr. Sonya Whitaker. I encourage you to look closer at the ad I linked to and consider registering for the workshops. It’s a great opportunity to add value to the work that already exists or is beginning in your district. Take care, and I wish you the best. Yours for better schools,

Throughout this pandemic, IASA has tried to support superintendents in numerous ways, including actionable tools, professional development and words of encouragement. It’s interesting looking back on those words of encouragement as we near the end of the first quarter of school. In the summer issue of Leadership Matters I wrote, “We always find solutions. A way to dodge punches, escape the corner, be nimble and return to sound footing.” There’s no scoreboard or winners during a pandemic. But I believe superintendents have a lot to be proud of as we near the end of the first quarter of school. Across Illinois, school leaders have been nimble, escaped corners and sought creative solutions to complex problems. Plus, you have been a voice of reason when divisiveness surrounds you. It’s truly been arduous and difficult work (and yes, unprecedented, as you have heard so many times). Despite there not being a prescription of how to proceed with conducting education—whether remote, hybrid or in-person—each of you took a diagnosis of the communities you serve and found a way to deliver students a quality education. Of course, there have been setbacks, positive cases and issues with internet connectivity. But I would say, by and large, the mitigation efforts in schools have worked and the innovation and rapid expansion of technology under remote learning has been impressive.

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Important Message fromIASA

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Twenty-one superintendents across Illinois have been named 2020 Superintendents of Distinction. The honorees are selected by their peers in each of the 21 different IASA regions based on leadership, communication, professionalism and community involvement. IASA originally planned to hold an awards luncheon in May, but the event was postponed due to the pandemic. On October 8, IASA held a virtual ceremony to recognize these tremendous leaders. Watch the video below that was played during that virtual ceremony, which included remarks from IASA President Dr. Victor Zimmerman, Past President Paula Hawley and State Superintendent Dr. Carmen Ayala. Special thanks to Horace Mann Educators Corporation for sponsoring the event.

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LegalCorner

Financial Legal Guidance: Bonds

Chad Watkins IASA Associate Director/General Counsel To help school leaders navigate these uncertain times, IASA has partnered with leading law firms throughout Illinois to provide districts with critical guidance during the 2020–21 school year. In every issue of Leadership Matters, the IASA Legal Corner will showcase an article, sometimes several articles, written by attorneys who specialize in legal matters related to education. We have also begun a monthly legal issues podcast to discuss some of your most vital concerns. It is our hope you find

the content insightful, timely and helpful in addressing the critical matters you face. This month, Chapman and Cutler LLP writes about “Top 10 Things School Administrators Should Know About School Bonds.” The author is attorney Joseph Saverino . As a reminder, the articles are provided for informational purposes only, and you are advised to contact your district counsel for legal advice. Click on the link below to access the article.

Ten Things School Administrators Should Know About School Bonds

The goal of any Illinois school district administrator is to provide the best educational experience possible for their students. With that in mind, many school administrators have to find creative solutions to daily challenges, especially in the current state of operating during a global pandemic. Managing the finances of a school district is one such daily challenge. With the goal of helping administrators manage their district’s finances and capital

needs, this article provides a “Top 10 List” of topics and issues school district administrators should be aware of in regard to Illinois school finance. Following the list is a brief summary and explanation of each topic and how each item can impact a school district’s finances. For more detailed information on any of the topics below, please reach out to IASA or your Bond Counsel. (continue reading)...

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Education Elevat g We continue our series highlighting tremendous educators across Illinois who have given their time and energy to elevating the superintendency and public education as a whole. Each month, we will feature two educators who are going the extra mile and truly making a difference beyond their school districts and local communities. While we are aware of many of the contributions administrators are making, we are open to any suggestions for someone to feature next month. To make a recommendation, contact Jason Nevel, IASA Director of Social Media and Publications, at jnevel@iasaedu.org or by calling 217–753–2213. Julie Schmidt Kildeer Countryside CCSD#96 KevinRoss Marshal CUSD#2C

Who: Kevin Ross, superintendent What: Leader in developing a career education model for students Where: Marshall CUSD #2C, Wabash Valley When: Superintendent at Marshall CUSD #2C for eight years Why: The goal at Marshall CUSD #2C is for every student to leave with a Plan

Who: Julie Schmidt, superintendent What: Vision 20/20 Representative; IASA Board of Directors; IASA Professional Development Committee Chairperson; Advocate of Professional Learning Communities Where: Kildeer Countryside CCSD #96, Lake Region When: Superintendent at Kildeer

Countryside CCSD #96 for 12 years Why: A deep belief in ongoing professional learning for adults has driven Julie Schmidt both inside and outside of Kildeer Countryside CCSD #96. In 2012, Schmidt was named the Lake County representative to Vision 20/20 and was later appointed to a subgroup that focused on establishing an accountability framework in Illinois. The subgroup met for nearly 18 months and made numerous recommendations, including a weighted accountability system, the Quality Framework and Illinois Empower system. “When schools were identified as needing additional support, we did not want the only kind of support to be through private consulting,” Schmidt said of Illinois Empower. “There is a lot of talent in Illinois, and we wanted current practitioners to be part of the Illinois Empower system to allow schools to learn from each other.”

A and Plan B for life after high school. “We embed this idea exploration mindset in them young and hone in on it so when they leave us they know where they want to be, what they want to do and how they can get there,” says Superintendent Kevin Ross. Marshall CUSD #2C has become a leader in the area of career education and Ross has tried to help other districts launch and expand their programs. The key at Marshall is career education begins early on and continues throughout each step of a student’s education. “We start young and work with the University of Illinois extension and have business leaders and community members come in and do career exploration and entrepreneurship lessons at each grade level,” Ross says. The district also offers eighth graders a nine-week, career exploration course that includes visits to colleges,

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Schmidt ... cont’d. Schmidt’s passion for fostering ongoing professional development led her to serve as the Professional Development Chair in Lake County and later as the IASA Professional Development Committee Chair and IASA Board of Directors. “Being part of IASA allowed me to better understand the challenges school leaders across our state are facing,” she says. The Professional Development Committee is working with IASA Associate Director of Professional Development, Dr. Courtney Orzel on how IASA can better support the evolving needs of school leaders. In addition, Schmidt is known as an advocate of professional learning communities practices (PLC) as a school improvement model and has worked with other districts across the country on how to grow and expand PLC’s. “High levels of learning for kids always happens best when there are high levels of learning for adults,” Schmidt says. “It is critically important for a superintendent to support and deeply understand the professional learning needs their staff has.”

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manufacturers and small businesses. In the 11th grade, juniors take a semester-long course on career exploration. “We talk about the soft skills, hone in on responsibility, appearance, work ethics, how to survive in any setting,” Ross says. “There is also job shadowing and community service.” Many seniors at Marshall also have opportunities for paid and unpaid apprenticeships. Marshall is also part of the Edgar and Clark County Career Exploration and Leadership (ECCEL) Academy, which provides students another avenue to explore career options and earn credentials. “We want all kids to find a path,” Ross says. “For some that is college, some it’s the workforce or some it’s the military. Our other goal is to get students exposed to all the opportunities we have in the community and region because we want them to stay and see different universities and colleges and have experiences with community leaders so they get that connection and come back to live in Marshall or Wabash Valley.”

Successes and Challenges For Districts Across Illinois In This Unprecedented Year

Don’t miss our latest multi-part podcast, Fully Open In The Suburbs. Our guest for Part 1 is Dr. Mary Henderson, superintendent of Roselle SD #12 Click on the podcast icon below to listen.

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REMOTE • HYBRID • IN-PERSON

Last month in Leadership Matters, we asked nine superintendents from nine different IASA regions (three in person, three remote, three hybrid) five questions about reopening school in our new feature, Superintendent Check-In. This month, we build on that with five more questions to nine new superintendents. However, this time, the focus shifts from reopening school to successes and obstacles superintendents have faced during this school year in the areas of teaching and learning, social-emotional support and technology. Plus, we once again ask superintendents to share tips for managing stress. We hope this feature is another way superintendents can support each other during this unprecedented time. We are all stronger together. What has been the biggest success in your district’s approach to teaching and learning this school year? What has been the biggest challenge related to teaching and learning? How has your district adapted its approach to providing social-emotional support to students? In what ways has your district been innovative with technology? What advice do you have for fellow superintendents on dealing with and managing stress associated with the job right now? Superintendent Check-In 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

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Dr. Hector Garcia DuPage Community Consolidated #181 Enrollment: 3,776 Type: preK–8

Angela Simmons-Kenser Western CUSD #3 Fulton County

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Dustin Foutch Kaskaskia Central CHSD #71 Enrollment: 612 Type: 9–12

Dr. Jeff Hill Central Illinois Valley Morton CUSD #709 Enrollment: 3,087 Type: preK–12

Tarin Kendrick Cook North Niles Twp Dist. For Sp. Ed. #807

Enrollment: 8,400 Type: preK–Age 22

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Dr. Ryan Boike Southwestern Belleville SD #118 Enrollment: 3,778 Type: preK–8

Dr. Devon Horton Cook North Evanston CCSD #65 Enrollment: 7,832 Type: preK–8

Dr. Janiece Jackson Cook West Edmund F. Lindop SD #92 Enrollment: 402 Type: preK–8

Damian Jones Abe Lincoln Argenta-Oreana CUSD #1 Enrollment: 988 Type: preK–12

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Focus Your Time and Energy on Students

2020-21 Senate Bill 7 Performance Rankings Tool software improves efficiency by generating reports needed to comply with SB 7 and related laws.

School districts face enormous challenges this year. Compliance with Senate Bill 7 doesn’t have to be an obstacle. IASA’s Senate Bill 7 Performance Rankings Tool improves efficiency in your district by generating reports needed to comply with Senate Bill 7 and other related laws, freeing you up to focus your time and energy more on supporting your students and staff. The program provides districts a method of managing district positions aligned to local qualifications, teacher’s credentials and performance ratings. It’s proven, affordable and used by districts across the state.

http://www.iasasurveys.org Affordable The cost of using this software has never increased. The annual licensing fee is $275 for members and $550 for non-members. Find the access request form at: What’s new? The 2020–2021 file has been enhanced with updates in response to user ideas and is ready for you to purchase and download. It’s never been easier!

“The single spreadsheet created by the SB 7 tool simplifies the categorization of large groups of staff for multifunction use from reports to communication of ratings. ”

—Dr. Scott Wakely, Superintendent Bradley-Bourbonnais CHSD #307

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Please note that previous versions of the IASA Senate Bill 7 Performance Rankings File are no longer supported. Also, the service method for the 2020–2021 software will be via email only.

This software was originally reviewed by the Senate Bill 7 teams from the Illinois Federation of Teachers (IFT) and the Illinois Education Association (IEA). The 2020–2021 version of this software builds on the knowledge gained from hundreds of users.

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Did you know... ...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. Still not sure? With IASA’s Illinois Education Job Bank SM you can: • 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 “As a Superintendent, the IASA Illinois Education Job Bank SM has been an invaluable tool in connecting with a diverse group of highly qualified applicants for our open positions.”

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Professional Development

Dr. Courtney Orzel IASA Associate Director of Professional Development

IASA PDGoing Strong; NewOpportunities Coming Soon

The feedback is in and Remote Learning Rescue Series 2.0 has been a huge success thus far! We have offered 44 sessions for educators across the state and launched intentional and specifically-designed PD for districts as well. Feedback from teach- ers has been exceptionally positive. If you are still looking for some professional learning, please check out this link. One of the most popular sessions has been the Remote Learning Done “Right” session. We offer a workshop for teachers and a workshop for administrators. Check out the feedback:

“” I have some great, concrete next steps to take. Thank you!! Honestly, the pacing was perfect. It was really nicely laid out, valuable takeaways, and resources to be implemented starting tomorrow. I love the list of ideas that I created just by being part of this PD. That is very rare with PD… Testimonials fromAdministrators:

Testimonials fromTeachers:

“” I loved this PD session. It was engaging and it taught me how simple it can be to keep my students engaged. This was great. I liked having an opportunity to reflect on my own practices. I enjoyed learning about new resources that I can start using with my class right away!

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Annual Conference

We are planning to hold the IASA Annual Conference April 7–9, 2021 at the Crowne Hotel in Springfield, IL. Given the last six months in public education, we have reopened the breakout session application. We’re looking for a variety of engaging sessions for superintendents. Please take a moment and submit a proposal here or contact me if you have any questions.

Principal andTeacher EvaluationAcademies

Many of you have reached out and asked IASA for principal and teacher evaluation academies. We will be hosting several of these sessions this year and will be pushing out more information in the weeks to come. Stay tuned!

LeadershipCoachingAcademies

Looking for a break from COVID? Reach out to me to discuss bringing a leadership coaching academy into your district, either in person or virtual, to bring some life back into the school district and administrative team. Here’s some recent feedback from district administrators who have attended this academy:

“” While a presentation like this was not designed for me, a communications director, I still thought it was excellent and will take so much away from it—both in my professional career and as a father. Overall, this was fantastic. The examples and personalization were great! There are several suggestions I intend to take back to my team. Staff of all categories are struggling with social emotional health right now.

I feel so motivated and inspired to make an impact! I hope I can ignite the fire I saw in this presentation from this morning, it is who I am at the core...not allowing my focus to change is the key. Thanks!

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Tips From A Superintendent to Manage Stress in the Era of COVID-19 You Are Not Alone

As superintendent of your district, there are many perks to your job: seeing happy children learn, watching talented teachers joyfully deliver instruction and admiring the work ethic of your principals. However, upon the advent of COVID-19, the landscape you once knew has completely changed. Students may be learning remotely, teachers are juggling online and in-person responsibilities and principals are on the phone answering questions from stressed parents. And then there is you. Board and community relationships are different. You also need to understand and use a whole new vocabulary with positivity rates, percentages of ICU beds available, transmission rates and you need to rethink instructional delivery based on all that input. It can be overhelming. If what I have just described is you, just remember this: You are not alone.

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This is all of us. So, how do you deal with this temporary reality? It begins with self-care. There may be people in your life who are good at recognizing when you need to be taken care of, but there are steps I have learned over the years that you can take daily to help cope with life’s difficult moments. The steps come in no particular order of application as I believe they are equally important.

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Take Time for You Everyday. Choose a healthy activity or distraction. But it has to be your choice. The activity should not be related directly to projects you are working on, and it should be something fun. Eat, Sleep and Exercise. What is as important to the “what” in this step is the regularity with which you do these pieces. Choose your foods wisely, in reasonable portions, and at regular intervals through the day. Sleep between 7–9 hours a day, but more importantly: get up at a regular time and go to bed at a regular time each day. Exercise, or at least move with purpose, for at least 30 minutes a day. Your body responds well to routines and through disciplined practice, which will keep you alert and healthy during this time.

Meditate. You strengthen your body through the prior step and this activity strengthens your mind. I did not practice this until I had the good fortune of learning from Dr. Sandye Brown; a professional coach who co-leads Coaching for Leaders with Dr. Nancy Blair through an annual IASA professional development course. Each session, Dr. Brown would lower the lights and lead us through an exercise designed to relax your mind and focus on your breathing alone. Currently, I use an app on my phone called Calm that leads this exercise for me very well. Express Gratitude. There are people in your lives that have been the difference to you. When was the last time you told them this? The act of expressing thanks to others is a powerful model to others who may also adopt “an attitude of gratitude.” It can lead to forgiveness and greater joy in your work. However, it should be shared in some detail. For example, there is a big difference between…“Hey, thanks!”...and...“I appreciate the time you spent working with me to get the project to the final stage. We make a great team!”

In addition, the IASA Wellness team, a subcommittee of the COVID-19 Transition Team, has been put together to help each of you cope with the negative stress in your lives that you are experiencing now. One of the resources I found that has been helpful is from Jenn David-Lang; the editor of The Main Idea. In a series entitled “Leading in Disruptive Times,” she has assembled the 4 “Cs” of Change: Calm and Comfort, Communication, Connection, and Coping with Stress. I have been using my Twitter platform, @jonbartelt, to send out an idea each day from Coping with Stress for the benefit of all our colleagues. You can review her Coping with Stress strategies right here in their entirety.

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The Mayo Clinic identified the 4 “A’s” of coping with stress: Avert, Accept, Alter, and Adapt . Some key takeaways I have found useful in addressing superintendent COVID stress from these “A’s” include:

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Proactively communicate to keep people informed of what is happening before it happens.

You can avert stress by saying “no” more often. Focus on the essential tasks at this time.

When you feel tension building, close your eyes, take a deep breath and let it out slowly. You are allowed to feel in the moment, but others are watching your response to the situation. Don’t make a hard decision; give yourself some time. Be kind to yourself. No one is keeping score on the number of emails that must be answered, and you don’t need to be at every Zoom meeting. When attacked, have some good short responses ready, like “Wow, that sounds tough!” or, “It sounds like you did everything you could” or, “That is really unfortunate.”

Accept the temporary reality with the understanding that you cannot control everything. You are managing the situation the best you can.

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Alter your reaction to stress by choosing your response. People will react differently in your organization and community based on a thoughtful response. Be positive in the face of change. Look at what is in front of you as an opportunity, as opposed to a challenge. Adapt to the changes the pandemic presents as there are no proven solutions to the problem (yet).

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To close, superintendents have been given the responsibility to face the challenges of the pandemic by their school boards and communities. This fact by itself places disproportionate levels of stress upon you. But as I said earlier, you are not alone. Each of us occasionally gets a swift kick in our axis, but, through some of the tips I have shared with you, you can quickly recalibrate yourself to lead forward through these turbulent times.

Dr. Jon Bartelt Superintendent Bloomingdale SD #13

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NewsInBrief

ISBE SchedulesVirtual Budget Hearings

The Illinois State Board of Education has scheduled a series of virtual budget hearings this month, where educators, parents, students and community organizations can submit testimony that informs ISBE’s advocacy for equitable funding for all Illinois students. Here is information from ISBE about how to participate: 1. Submit your request in writing via the online form at isbe. net/budgetrequestform. Only proceed to Steps 2 and 3 if you would also like to speak at a virtual budget hearing. ISBE will consider all written and oral testimony equally. Speakers must submit written testimony. Oral testimony is not required for all funding requests. 2. If you would like to speak at one of ISBE’s three virtual budget hearings, first submit your request in writing, then register for the appropriate hearing linked below. You will need the reference number you received from completing Step 1. 1–4 p.m. Oct. 14; Registration deadline: 11:59 p.m., Oct. 11 1–4 p.m. Oct. 16; Registration deadline: 11:59 p.m., Oct. 11 3. Participate in the virtual budget hearing at your assigned time. After you register for a hearing, ISBE will inform you via email about the 30-minute window when you may

speak. Please keep your testimony to less than three minutes. Only one person per organization should provide testimony. You can find a map of drive-up Wi-Fi hotspots at www.ildceo.net/wifi if you need internet access to join a virtual hearing. Hearings are open to the public even if you do not plan to submit a funding request or speak. If you wish to listen to a virtual budget hearing but not submit testimony or speak, simply follow Step 2.

Please consider watching this short 15-minute video explaining the budget process and current fiscal situation. View a detailed instruction guide.

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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Calendar of Events IASA Event Professional Development Event

Click here to view the IASA interactive Calendar of Events online.

Legislative Event Region Meeting (Contact your Region President for details)

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November 2020

Mon. Oct. 5 Tax Levy Basics Wed. Oct. 7 Tax Levy Basics Thurs. Oct. 8 Tax Levy Basics Thurs.–Mon. Oct. 8–12 Aspiring Superintendents Academy Thurs. Oct. 15 Coaching Leaders: Reconnecting with Your “Why” Mon. Oct. 19 Tax Levy Basics Thurs. Oct. 22 Women in Leadership Admin. Academy Thurs. Oct. 29 The Highly Unusual Year in Review...Illinois School Law

Tues. Nov. 3

General Election Day

Fri. Nov. 6

Continuous Improvement in a Data- Driven World...Face of a Child Webinar: “What’s Race Got to Do With It”

Mon. Nov. 9

Tues.–Thurs. Nov. 17–19 GA Veto Session

Thurs. Nov. 26 Thanksgiving Holiday

Every Day in October:

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What is IPAC? IPAC is a statewide, non-partisan Political Action Committee (PAC) organized by members of the Illinois Association of School Administrators to benefit school leaders in the pursuit of educational excellence Why should I join ?

A copy of our report is filed with the State Board of Elections and is or will be available for purchase from the State Board of Elections, Springfield, Illinois 62704. Membership dues in IPAC are not deductible as charitable or political contributions for federal income tax purposes. Our goal is to have every IASA member become a member of IPAC as well. IPAC membership dues are $100 and 100% of that goes to support the members of the General Assembly who support us. Why should I join? School administrators need a strong PAC to provide funds to legislators and candidates who will stand up for public education. Our strength comes from providing legislators with timely and accurate information on legislative matters affecting public education. Victories and successes do not happen overnight but after years of laying the foundation for political change, and a strong IPAC helps us get a seat at the table. We must be proactive rather than reactive and one way to do this is membership in IPAC. Membership in IPAC is a long-term investment that helps lay the foundation for continued change in the legislative process. IPAC Annual Membership Dues

through continued school improvement. What is the money used for?

All IPAC membership monies are used for IPAC endeavors, which include, but are not limited to, contributions to the four legislative leaders in the General Assembly and fundraisers for individual legislators who support our educational mission. Personal checks (made out to IPAC) or personal credit cards only. Click HERE to make an online payment.

Name:_________________________________________ Employer:*________________________________________________________ Home Email Address:*____________________________________Occupation:*____________________________________________ For IPAC updates (both financial and informational) Home Address :_____________________________________________________________________ZIP:___________________________ *State law requires this information. Check # ________________ payable to “IPAC” (Personal Check only) □ Master Card □ Discover Card Card Number:______________________________________Expiration Date:_ ______________ Card Verification No.: __________ Print Cardholder’s Name:_ ______________________________________Signature:_ _______________________________________ Billing Address of cardholder, if different from above (no PO Box numbers please): Street:_ _____________________________________________________________________________ZIP:___________________________ Return this form along with your IPAC membership dues to: IPAC, 2648 Beechler Court, Springfield, IL 62703-7305 If you have questions please contact Ashleigh Knudson at 217–753–2213 or aknudson@iasaedu.org Personal Credit Card only: Charge $ _______________ to my (check one): □ Visa

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