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News In Brief

Superintendent’s Task Planner

We are sad to share Paul Skeans passed away July 23 at the age of 80. Paul was a former superintendent in Missouri and at Gillespie CUSD #7. He was 80 years old when he passed away. In Remembrance: Paul Skeans

IASA is proud to once again share a Superintendent’s Task Planner to help you keep up with important dates and manage an extensive list of responsibilities. Not only does the planner cover when to submit reports and grants, it is also a guide for when superintendents should update policies, complete

Illinois Green Ribbon Schools trainings, meet with staff, initiate budget and tax levy proceedings as well as perform other tasks essential to conducting your job at the highest level. Click here to view Task Planner. The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and Illinois Green Alliance have launched the application process for the 2023-24 Illinois Green Ribbon Schools award. Interested applicants are encouraged to review resources below and participate in ISBE’s informational webinar on Wednesday, Sept. 26 to gain insights into the awards process and explore how their school communities can engage with ISBE’s Green Ribbon Schools program. All application materials must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Dec. 22, 2023. Please contact greenribbon@isbe.net if you have questions about the awards program.

ComPsych Services Available

We want to remind you counseling services are available to IASA Active members via a private provider, ComPsych ® . IASA Active members, their family members and/or household members are eligible to utilize the services provided at no charge as part of your membership benefits. Please note that if additional counseling is needed beyond the five free counseling sessions, ComPsych will assist with transitioning to insurance or community resources. This information has been emailed previously. If not available, contact the IASA office at 217–753–2213.

ISDLAF+ Monthly Update 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 Fenil J. Patel, Senior Vice President, Investment Services/ISDLAF+ at 630–657–6437, or email: fpatel@ pmanetwork.com. Website: www.pmanetwork.com.

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