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Leading with Passion, Purpose and Perspective September 2022 LeadershipMatters

Annual Conference 58th

Sept. 28-30 2022

Chris Singleton OPENING GENERAL SESSION

Damon West

THIRD GENERAL SESSION

SECOND GENERAL SESSION

Dr. Jenna Woodland

Adam Dean Superintendent Triopia CUSD #27

Dr. Sharon Desmoulin-Kherat Superintendent Peoria SD #150

Dr. Steve Webb Superintendent Goreville CUSD #1 FOURTH GENERAL SESSION

Superintendent Evergreen Park ESD #124

CLOSING GENERAL SESSION

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The IASA Annual Conference is right around the corner! Check out the eight-page conference spread to learn more about this year’s speakers, breakout sessions, pre-conference activities and other events. Also, be sure to read five tips to improve your conference experience. ANNUAL CONFERENCE SEPTEMBER 28!

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Q & A With Dan Bridges, superintendent of AASA Lighthouse District: Naperville CUSD #203

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IASA Legal Corner

Elevating Education

Investing in Carbon-Healthy Schools

IASA News in Brief

IASA Calendar of Events

Professional Development Opportunities: IASA’s Got You Covered!

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Message From the Executive Director The Superintendency Doesn’t Have To Be a Lonely Job. Interact With Your Peers at the IASAAnnual Conference

Dr. Brent Clark

Great Start to the School Year I am elated to hear so many positive reports from superintendents about the start of the 2022–23 school year. A sense of normalcy has returned to district operations and school buildings are once again vibrant. Thank you to everyone in the field who weathered the storm and remained focused on helping students succeed. There were a lot of distractions the past two years, but school administrators continued to show up each day for their students and staff. The work you put in mattered. Looking forward, I’m excited for the future. Schools are innovating thanks to an infusion of technology and additional funding. More districts are also developing career pathway programs and forging community partnerships with businesses and the medical community. Education is evolving in Illinois at a grassroots level. As the leaders of school districts, superintendents play a major role in pushing public education forward. Keep up the great work, and I’ll see you in Springfield, September 28–30.

There’s an old adage about how “the superintendency can be a lonely job” because, in many cases, there is only one superintendent in the community. However, in recent years, I’ve heard superintendents update that saying with the punchline—but only if you let it be. One simple way to not let the job feel lonely is to interact with your peers from across the state at IASA’s Annual Conference in Springfield. Odds are, you will strike up a conversation with a superintendent from a different region of the state and discover you are dealing with similar problems. While the zip codes and number of buildings may be different from community to community, superintendents in large and small districts share many common experiences. Having those face-to-face conversations with your peers will help you recharge your batteries and grow as a leader. If you haven’t registered already, I encourage you to take advantage of this premier networking opportunity. You are bound to walk away with something positive that you can take back to your district, whether it’s a new program, new resource or even an inspirational message. Turn to page 4 to learn more about this year’s conference program and keynote speakers.

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5 Questions for Keynote Presenters Chris Singleton

Singleton with portrait of his mother, Sharonda Coleman Singleton, one of the 8 victims at Mother Emanuel AME Church in South Carolina. Chris will be the Keynote Speaker for the Opening Session, Wednesday at 4 p.m.

How would you describe your speaking style?

Emotional, storytelling and thought provoking. What are you looking forward to the most when you present at the IASA Annual Conference? I’m looking forward to sharing things that I believe will help them unite their school districts and their surrounding communities. What’s one thing about you that people should know before your keynote presentation? I am a son of two former educators, a husband/father and my favorite audience is school staff. Can you share a piece of leadership advice for superintendents? Being united doesn’t mean we will think and believe the same. Unity comes when we have respect for everyone regardless of their stances because we know that we are all human beings with different life experiences.

Was there an educator in your life who helped you become the person you are today? Coach Blake Hall was the educator that I credit with changing my life and allowing me to become the man that I am today.

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DamonWest

How would you describe your speaking style? Dynamic. I naturally have a high energy level. I have been told I could make a cup of coffee nervous from the energy I put out. What are you looking forward to the most when you present at the IASA Annual Conference? My goal for every presentation is for my message to reach one person in the room to potentially encourage them to make a life change that starts a brand-new, positive trajectory in their life path. I look forward to inspiring any attendee who comes to the conference in need of my message whether they know if they need it or not. What’s one thing about you that people should know before your keynote presentation? I will use my life story as a backdrop for a presentation of overcoming adversity through the coffee bean message. This presentation is for motivation. The bulk of my presentation is centered on “How I became a Coffee Bean” in the pot of boiling water called prison. Can you share a piece of leadership advice for superintendents? The secret to life is servant leadership. The ability to lead is inside each of us—just like the power is inside the coffee bean. All you have to do to be a servant leader is see someone in need and help them meet that need. If you see yourself as this kind of leader and view life through the lens of service, you will see there are opportunities all around you to live out your life’s purpose. You don’t have to be great to serve—but you have to serve others to be great.

West is the best-selling author of The Coffee Bean: A Simple Lesson to Create Positive Change . West will be the Keynote Speaker for the Second General Session, Thursday at 9:15 a.m.

Was there an educator in your life who helped you become the person you are today? This is an easy one, Mr. Jehlen. He was my seventh grade history teacher who helped me to become the person I am today. He wrote to me in prison, and he told me I should share my message once I turned my life around and got out of prison. He said those four words so often said by teachers and coaches: I believe in you!

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THIRD GENERAL SESSION: IGNITE Thurs. 12:30 This thought-provoking session is back by popular demand! This general session includes a series of presenters giving 5-minute presentations on a variety of topics using 15-20 slides. The slogan for Ignite presentations is “Enlighten us, but make it quick!” The line-up for this year’s Ignite session looks equally wide-ranging and impressive.

Presenters:

Keith Filipiak Superintendent of Lisle CUSD #202 — 100 Years of Wisdom in Less than 5 Minutes! Dr. Jennifer Norrell Superintendent of Aurora East USD #131 — Equity Through Action Dr. Johnnie Thomas Superintendent of Rich Twp HSD #227 Rich Twp HSD #227 : A Return to Greatness

Dr. John Asplund Superintendent of Galeburg CUSD #205— A Creative—and Legal— Alternative to Refrenda Dr. Anna Alvarado Superintendent of Freeport SD #145 — I AmMore ThanMy Title

Dr. Scott Dearman Superintendent of Dunlap

CUSD #323 — What A-bot It?

Todd Dugan Superintendent of Bunker Hill CUSD #8 — InnovatingMore with Less

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5 Things to KnowAbout IASA’s Annual Conference

Hotel and Parking Information welcome to wear casual, school attire on Friday. P Registrants are encouraged to utilize the parking garage adjacent to the BOS Center and Abraham Lincoln Hotel. Parking is also available across from the BOS Center. Conference Attire Registrants of IASA’s 58th Annual Conference should wear business professional attire on Wednesday and Thursday. Registrants are

Accessing the BOS Center

PD Hours IASA is pleased to offer PD Hours for the 58th Annual Conference. Please look for an email at the beginning and end of each Conference day with links to the day’s Sign-In and Sign-Out/Evaluation forms, respectively. Those who complete both forms each day will receive a link to the Evidence of Completion form to enter the information into ELIS. Reach out to the IASA office with questions.

The BOS Center and President Abraham Lincoln Hotel are next door to each other and are also connected via a walkway in the basement. To access the Main Hall, registrants will either walk outside and enter the BOS Center lobby or use the basement walkway and take the elevator up to the Main Hall. Pick up your conference packets and register in the main lobby of the BOS Center.

Breakfast and Lunch The following meals will be provided to conference registrants: Breakfast and lunch Thursday; Breakfast on Friday.

FOURTH GENERAL SESSION Thurs. 3pm

Dr. SteveWebb Connecting Is Protecting

Dr. Steve Webb, the 2021 National Safe School Leadership Award Winner and author of Education in a Violent World, will share his insights on emergency preparedness and motivating ourselves to better understand today in order to teach for

tomorrow. Dr. Webb, the 2022 Illinois Superintendent of the Year, who has been a school administrator for three decades, is a board-certified School Resource Officer and Workplace Violence and Threat Assessment Specialist. He currently serves as superintendent/SRO of Goreville CUSD #1.

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CLOSING GENERAL SESSION Fri. 10am

Dr. Sharon Desmoulin- Kherat

Adam Dean Superintendent, Triopia CUSD #27

Dr. Jenna Woodland Superintendent, Evergreen Park ESD #124

Superintendent, Peoria SD #150

REAL People, REAL Talk: Lessons from the Field Illinois is blessed with so many amazing and talented superintendents that we wanted to provide an opportunity in the Closing General Session to feature our own members. Join us Friday morning to hear from Dr. Jenna Woodland, Adam Dean and Dr. Sharon Desmoulin-Kherat. Dr. Jenna Woodland is in her second year as superintendent of Evergreen Park ESD #124. Her first year of the superintendency was filled with challenges, but by focusing on her purpose, and persisting through the problems she faced, she emerged on the other side better, stronger and more able to continue leading her district with passion. Adam Dean is the superintendent of Triopia CUSD #27. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear about how a once in a lifetime trip to Augusta National, home of the world famous Master’s Golf Tournament, led to an inspiring revelation about finding your true purpose in the superintendency. Dr. Sharon Desmoulin-Kherat believes that superintendents are leaders of education—not managers of systems. Learn how Peoria SD #150 is reimaging public education, from a Wraparound Center (one-stop shop services), to job training programs for students, to a Grow Your Own Teaching Initiative, Districtwide Modified School Calendar to attaining a high school diploma and an Associate Degree simultaneously. Her presentation will focus on how educators can think outside the box.

Thursday Only!

EXHIBIT HALL OPEN Thurs 9am-4pm

Don’t miss your opportunity to visit the Exhibition Area on the Main Floor and get a quick look at the latest products and services available to Illinois school districts. Coffee breaks will be available inside the hall. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and is complimentary for all conference attendees. Additionally, joining IPAC has never been more convenient than right here at the IASA Conference.

For those who wish to join forces to make IPAC a strong voice for public education, we will accept a check or credit card for payment of dues at the IASA Exhibit Booth on Thursday. Don’t forget to stop at the IASA Booth for your free luggage tag, made from your very own business card!

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BREAKOUT SESSIONS Thursday & Friday

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 8:00–9:00 a.m. • Why Solar? Why Electric Buses? Why Now?— Tim Farquer, Haj Young and Kyle Loyd • A Strategic Process for Discovering and Cultivating Talent—Dr. Kelly Anne Gallt, Angela Stallion, Julia Becich and Brooke Crowley • Tackling Unfinished Learning Via Targeted Tutoring & Support—Dr. Josh Reitz, Fred Laudadio and Jacquie Duginske • Challenges of Being a New Superintendent in a Rural District—Charley Cass, Eric Helbig and Tammy Beckham • A Time for Change - Overview of District 65’s Change Management Policy and Procedures— Dr. Devon Horton • Using Superintendent Evaluation to Reflect District Goals and Professional Growth—Dan Cox and Dr. Christie Magoulias • Culture Wars and Curriculum Objections—Dr. Hank Thiele and Dana Fattore Crumley • Embracing the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Journey—Dr. Kristal Shelvin 1:45 - 2:45 p.m. • Collective Bargaining Trends and Strategies— Barney Mundorf and Dr. Kelly Carpenter • Grow Your Own Leader(s)—Dr. Jim McKay and Dr. Michael Karner • How a Simple Nudge Led to Better Student Outcomes—Dr. Dave Palzet and Dr. Jennifer Ban • Communication is Key—Dr. Nick Polyak and Dr. Mike Lubelfeld • Teacher Shortage? Fixing the Problem. Locally!— Joshua Stafford, Brooke May, Kathy Anderson and Juan Jose Gonzalez

1:45–2:45 p.m. cont ’d. • Becoming YOU—Dr. Gabrielle Schwemmer • Leading Through Chaos: 10 Strategies for New School Leaders in Charge During Crises— Dr. Lisa Leali • Innovating to Improve Achievement: The Rockford Haskell Elementary Story—Dr. Ehren Jarrett and Loree Leathers • Sunsetting Your Superintendency: What You Need to Know Before You Retire—Chad Watkins, Dr. Vic Zimmerman and retired superintendents • Leading Change with a District: Portrait of a Graduate—Dr. David Larson, Josh Chambers and Melissa Creech • Supporting and Building Educator Capacity with Micro-Credentials—Dr. Victoria Hansen, Dr. Mark A. Klaisner and Suzy Dees • Collaborative Intervention for Students Impacted by Trauma—Tracy Forck, Cathy Trimble and Casey Ahmad • Board Member Orientation: A New Path Forward—Dr. Jon Bartelt • When Will You Be Good Enough? You Already Are!—Dr. Tim Arnold • Adjusting the Pace of the Leadership Journey— FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 8:30–9:30 a.m.

Dr. Mary Gorr and Dr. Judy Hackett • Leading During Tumultuous Times— Dr. Wes Olson

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PRE-CONFERENCE EVENTS Wednesday

EARLY BIRD ACADEMY Registration Information The cost is $200 per academy. Sign- in wi l l begin at 8 a.m. and the courses are scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please register for Early Bird Academies through the Conference registration l ink, opposite page. PLEASE NOTE: If you have already registered for just the conference, but later decide you also want to register for an Early Bird Academy, please cal l Jodi at 217–753–2213.

EARLY BIRD ACADEMIES Wed. 8am Leadership Requirements for

Moving from Good to Great AA #481 Dr. Gary Zabilka, IASA Field Services Director, retired superintendent Power of Positive Leadership AA #3730 Dr. Kelly Stewart, Certified Power of Positive Leadership trainer, retired superintendent Problem Solving & Collective Bargaining Using an Interest-Based Approach AA #3782 Patrick Durley, District Support Officer for ROE #17 and retired Regional Superintendent, ROE #33 Ralph Grimm, IASA Field Services Director, retired superintendent

SCHOOL SAFETY Wed. 9am Cyber Attacks on Schools: Lessons Learned and what the FBI Wants You to Know From ransomware attacks, to data breaches to phishing scams, hackers won’t leave school districts alone. What can your school district do to protect itself? If you are targeted, how do you respond? The FBI Cyber Springfield Division wi l l cover what school leaders need to know in this pre-conference session. Plus, school officials with first-hand experience with cyber attacks wi l l share lessons learned.

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WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP Wed. 1pm

We invite al l superintendents in I l l inois to the President Abraham Lincoln Hotel Bal lroom to celebrate women in leadership and explore the topic Facing Fear and Creating Confidence—Living Your Best Life Every Day. This year’s session wi l l explore the role that confidence holds for strong, poised leaders. Participants wi l l receive two highly recommended books as they engage in dynamic, reflective and engaging conversations with other leaders across the state. You won’t want to miss a BIG announcement scheduled to be shared during this session that wi l l ELEVATE women leaders across I l l inois. Join us for an afternoon of networking, connecting and celebration!

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RECEPTIONS

Come join us as we celebrate at the IASA Welcoming Reception in the BOS Center Main Hall . This event will give you time to reconnect with your colleagues from around the state and meet the IASA staff. IASA WELCOMING RECEPTION Wed. 6-7:30pm

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PRESIDENT’S RECEPTION Thurs. 9-11pm

Join IASA President Dr. Kevin Blankenship and your colleagues in the President Abraham Lincoln Hotel Ballroom for an 80s themed reception. This fun event will give you another opportunity to reconnect with your colleagues from around the state as well as visit with old friends.

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Recognized as ‘Lighthouse District’ for Social-Emotional Learning Naperville CUSD #203

InMay, AASAannouncedNapervilleCUSD #203asa“Lighthouse” system, servingas amodel to transformAmerica’seducation system. Naperville’semphasisonsocial- emotional learning (SEL)was recognizedby apanel of independent education leaders fromacross the country. This story isaneditedand condensed versionof an IASAPodcastwith Dan Bridges onhowtheschool district has embeddedSEL into theschool day. Clickhere for entire podcast.

Canyoustart out by introducingyourself andprovidingsomebackground information about your district? I really appreciate the opportunity to share a little bit about Naperville CUSD #203 and the work that we’re doing. I am beginning my 11th year here in Naperville. Naperville is in suburban Chicago, about 30 miles west of the city. We serve about 16,500 students in 23 different schools. Tellmeabout the journeyyour district has beenon toearn theuniquedistinctionof beingnamedaLighthouseDistrict? It is something we’re proud of and celebrating because it shines a spotlight on the work our district has been doing around social-emotional learning.

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We have made SEL a part of who we are for the past six or seven years. We have embedded SEL into our day-to-day work. I think one of the reasons we were highlighted is because we have had sustained implementation. Howdoyoudefinesocial-emotional learning? It’s the belief that all students need a balance of aca- demic as well as social emotional learning. It’s really about a focus on a positive school culture and climate. We believe that’s a foundation of what makes for strong social-emotional learning. That’s a partnership among all of our stakeholders. We’ve adopted the CASEL definition of collaborative academic and social-emotional learning, which really talks about how this is a process where all of our young people and our adults work on the acquisition and the application of the knowledge, skills and atti- tudes to manage their emotions to reach their person- al and professional goals, as well as understand how to feel empathy and to show empathy for others. We believe it cultivates resourceful and resilient students because we teach them explicitly social-emo- tional skills. It is part of our learning environment and what we do. Youuse thismetaphor about social- emotional learningbeing theplate. Canyou talkaboutwhyyou thinkof it in those terms? We’re asking our educators to do a lot. When we think about putting a focus on something like SEL, it can easily be looked at by some folks as just one more thing to do or one more thing on my plate. Where’s the time for this or how are we going to really do this, right? When we started our work, it was really import- ant for us to really know the why and to really clearly define the goal. We spent a lot of time doing research and learned successful implementation of social-emotional learning can have an impact on academics and lifetime out- comes. There is a significant return on investment— as well as school safety. We know that in order for our kids to be successful academically, they have to be healthy from an emo-

tional standpoint too. SEL is not one more thing on the plate, it is looked at as a part of everything that we do. What doesprofessional learningaround SEL look like inNaperville203? I think that’s one of the things that has helped estab- lish success for implementation. We were very inten- tional and deliberate about building capacity among our educators and helping them understand the why behind social-emotional learning. We have self-paced opportunities for our educators through online courses that we’ve developed recom- mendations for. We’ve created a series of modules online for our educators to be able to use and then really building professional learning networks around social-emotional learning. We want to ensure our learning is embedded and that we have instructional coaches and teacher leaders who have received additional support and additional training to be able to work with our classroom educators and our classroom teachers. For us, the professional learning has to be through multiple ways. Not just a one-time, one-shot type of thing. What does SEL look likeduring theschool day inNapervilleCUSD#203? Let me begin by saying it goes back to that analogy about the plate, right? We really look at SEL as an integrated part of what we do from an academic standpoint. It is not something that happens only on Tuesdays from 9 to 9:30. We created SEL curriculum teams who developed a comprehensive early childhood through 12th grade SEL curriculum. Our teams reviewed the Illinois state social-emotional learning standards and any existing content area that we had for the district. Our goal was to embed those Illinois SEL standards and other content we vetted into content curriculum maps. To measure and report student growth toward these SEL standards, we’ve worked to develop social-emotional learning assessment rubrics and standard-based reporting tools that our teachers use to measure both growth toward the standards and de- termine which students need intervention and support. Recently, we’ve also begun to implement the use of a panorama survey to really get a better sense of how students feel about our school community.

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What hasbeen the feedback fromstudents? Overall, I think our students are very receptive and open to it. Our whole social-emotional learning work and journey began really with input from our commu- nity, which included our students. We’re really proud of the fact that Naperville is a high achieving and high performing school district academically, but some- times that brings additional pressure to have to be the best. Our community told us the importance of making sure that we’re educating the whole child and making sure that we’re creating environments in our school where students feel safe from a physical standpoint, but also safe from a mental health and an emotional stand- point. Our students understand this is going to impact them in the real world. However, I would also say there a lot of times where our students don’t realize that there’s explicit instruction happening around SEL skills because it’s so deeply integrated into the work that we’re doing. Doyouhavedata thatmeasures the impact of thiswork? Over 90 percent of our kindergarten through fifth- grade teachers feel that the SEL curriculum has been positive and had a positive impact on the students

in their classroom. 77 percent of our sixth through eighth grade teachers felt that same way and about 70 percent of ninth through 12 graders felt it has been positive. That kind of goes to that idea of just how it’s being implemented and how it’s working. We have also seen mental health hospitalizations among our students fall by over 7 percent initially and by the next year that number was over 20 percent. Our chronic absenteeism rate has also dropped significantly over the past several years as well. What advicedoyouhave for your peers about implementinganSEL initiative? My advice is to be clear about your goal and your pur- pose. What’s the why behind it? We’re asking our edu- cators to do an awful lot every day, so we have to make it as easy as possible for them to receive the training and the support, both initially and ongoing. You really want to make sure that you are really supporting those who are ready to move when they’re ready to move. There has to be a kind of a personalized approach to it.

Got Great School Videos? Send your school videos with a short description to jnevel@iasaedu.org. We want to highlight what’s going on in your school districts on our magazine’s Videos from the Districts page.

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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 annual licensing fee is $300 for members and $600 for non-members. Find the access request form at: What’s new? The 2022–2023 file has been enhanced in response to user ideas and is ready for you to purchase and download. Updates include: • Two file types: Windows and Mac users. • Enhanced support for Mac users. • New tutorial video. • Expanded number of evaluation ratings available in the program. • Direct email support for transferring data.

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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 2022–2023 version of this software builds on the knowledge gained from hundreds of users.

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Investing in Carbon-Free Healthy Schools: Incentives to Make Costly but Critical Facility Upgrades to Fight Climate Change, Foster Student Learning By Mia Korinke Campaign Mobilization Director Climate Jobs Illinois

Approximately 54 percent of U.S. public school districts need to replace multiple building systems, and 41 percent of school districts need to update or replace HVAC, according to the U.S. Government Accountability Office. Here in Illinois, the tab for upgrading the state’s public schools’ aging infrastructure is estimated at $9 billion. Research shows that energy efficient schools promote healthier classrooms, support better student learning, and greatly reduce school energy bills, but renovating and retrofitting public school buildings—some of the state’s biggest energy consumers and greenhouse gas emitters— is a costly proposition. The good news is that Illinois’ new clean energy law, the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA), established an ambitious plan to invest in energy efficient retrofits and solar power at all Illinois schools as part of the state’s aim to fight climate change by reaching zero emissions by 2050. Known as the Carbon Free Healthy Schools program, the initiative was championed by Climate Jobs Illinois (CJI), a coalition of business, labor unions and other groups advocating for legislation that would foster a clean energy economy. The Carbon Free Healthy Schools program helps schools access free energy audits guaranteed by CEJA and helps school districts access newly available Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) through the Illinois Power Agency, which

help offset the costs of installing new solar power systems. These credits reward schools for generating clean energy for the electric grid. Through these incentives, schools can build healthier learning environments with better ventilation and lighting. Equally important, schools can save an estimated 25 percent on their annual energy bills. At Lake Park High School in Roselle, for example, its investment in a new $4.4 million solar power system will net them a savings of over $5 million in energy costs over the next 25 years and a $463,000 utility rebate, while the new system reduces emissions equivalent to taking 329 cars off the roads every year.

To learn more about investing in Carbon Free Healthy Schools, contact Mia Korinke at mkorinke@ climatejobsillinois.org for specific steps you can take to help your school secure these state incentives for energy efficiency upgrades.

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Professional Development hand knowledge that this professional development is unlike anything else. The 18-month cohort will begin in January. Click Here to learn more and apply. Speaking of cohorts, IASA launched Level Up Leadership earlier this month and will unveil a new cohort at the IASA Annual Conference. Level Up Leadership is the first ever cohort for assistant superintendents and central office administrators. During each session, participants gather in Springfield and engage in thought-provoking conversations and learn about important issues. The next meeting is scheduled for December 8–9. To close, I can’t wait to see each of you at the IASA Annual Conference. We have a dynamic lineup of speakers, breakout sessions, Ignite presenters and other activities. Make sure you register, if you haven’t already.

Dr. Courtney Orzel IASA Associate Director of Professional Development

Whether you are looking for an administrator academy, a workshop, a networking opportunity or an immersive learning experience, IASA has you covered. On pages 18–20, you will find our full slate of academies, workshops and networking opportunities. Each of these sessions has received tremendous feedback and can help you move forward in your leadership journey. In addition, if you want to maximize your experience at the IASA Annual Conference, consider signing up for an early-bird academy. People who have already signed up for the conference can amend their registration by contacting Jodi Gillespie at jgillespie@iasaedu.org. Immersive Learning We are also proud to launch the application process for the seventh cohort of IASA’s School for Advanced Leadership. As an ISAL graduate, I can say with first-

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IASA’s popular leadership academy strand focusing on your Why returns with five new sessions. Whether you’ve experienced a Why session before, or you’re taking Why Your Why Matters for the first time, register today and join your colleagues around the state to network, collaborate and reflect on why being an educator is the most important profession on Earth! The first of five sessions will be held virtually on December 6. The series continues with four more sessions, both online and virtually, through June 22, 2023. Presented by: Dr. Courtney Orzel, IASA Associate Director of Professional Development.

Upcoming Dates: • Dec. 6, online; • March 13, online; ; • June 8, in person (Springfield); • June 20, Schaumburg; • June 22, online.

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New IASA Academy

THE UNFINISHED LEADER: A School Leadership Framework for Growth & Development AA#3896

School of Professional Development

This academy serves as a guidepost to help leaders understand they are works in progress and to help create a vision for their individual futures. To be the best version of yourself you have to be driven deeply by something. You must believe that you have an impact to make and a legacy to leave. You must know that the work will never be done. If you care deeply about making an impact—and you are willing to do anything for your students and community—

admit that you are unfinished and strive to get better every day. Presented by: Dr. Michael Lubelfeld, superintendent of North Shore SD #112, and Dr. Nick Polyak, superintendent of Leyden CHSD #212. Upcoming Dates: • October 6 • April 20. info•register

Leadership Strand

Learning Leading Living

Women in Leadership:

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Upcoming dates: • December 5 (online) • February 9 (IASA Office in Springfield) • June 5, 2023 (online)

IASA’s Women in Leadership Academy returns with a new version that focuses on facing our fears, increasing our confidence and, as always, networking, supporting and connecting with leaders across Illinois. Participants will leave with practical ways to build your PLN, support others in the field and gain a greater sense of work-life blend. All leaders—men and women—are encouraged to join this experience. Register today and join your peers from across the state for an inspiring, fun and important leadership academy! Presented by: Dr. Orzel.

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OCTOBER WORKSHOPS FOR EARLY-CAREER SUPERINTENDENTS

Tax Levy Basics:

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Preparing & Filing the Tax Levy Certificate 2021–2022

Preparing and filing the tax levy certificate may be the most important task a superintendent completes on an annual basis. Understanding the cycle is crucial to completing this annual task correctly and on time. IASA’s virtual workshop, “Tax Levy Basics: Preparing and Filing the Tax Levy Certificate,” is designed for early career superintendents and other administrators who would benefit from a very basic workshop on the Tax Levy Cycle. We will walk through the cycle from

the development of the tentative levy through the adoption and filing of the final tax levy certificate. Participants will learn basic tax levy terminology and review critical timelines and forms that are used in the filing of the tax levy certificate. Presented by Diane Robertson , IASA Field Services Director. Upcoming dates: • October 4 • October 12 • October 24 info•register

IASA Offering Initial and Retraining Academies for Principal Evaluation Need Evaluator Training?

IASA is currently offering initial principal evaluation and evaluator retraining academies. These academies are designed to fulfill Illinois State Board of Education requirements. To learn more about dates and requirements, click the link at right, then scroll down to evaluator academies.

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... Webinars Women

Is The Superintendency For Me? Experienced female leaders share advice, answer questions in five-part series

The Illinois Association of School Administrators and Illinois Principals Association are proud to once again partner on a five-part series designed to support female educators considering the superintendency. Participants will listen and learn from a panel of five distinguished female superintendents. In each session, the panelists will discuss their experiences and share advice on what it takes to land that first job and how to be successful in a leadership role. A facilitator will help lead the conversation, and time will be reserved for participants to submit questions. Upcoming dates: • October 5 • November 30 • February 1 • April 19 • June 6.

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LegalCorner

2022 School LawConference

DATE/TIME AND LOCATIONS

We will cover a number of topics impacting school districts including, but not limited to: • Status of COVID litigation • COVID Paid Administrative Leave Act • Title IX Proposed Rule Changes • Residency/Homeless Issues and Procedures • Employee Use of Sick Leave for Mental Health • Open Meetings Act Compliance Issues • Freedom of Information Act—release of records maintained on personal devices

September 22, 2022 Registration at 8:30 a.m. Conference from 9 a.m. to Noon. The Regency O’Fallon 400 Regency Park O’Fallon, Illinois 62269 Complimentary continental breakfast and lunch provided.

September 23, 2022 Registration at 8:30 a.m. Conference from 9 a.m. to Noon. Kokopelli Golf Course 1527 Champions Drive Marion, Illinois 62959. Complimentary continental breakfast and lunch provided. Complimentary golf following lunch.

Please RSVP to this free seminar by contacting Angela Walz at 618–301–4060 or awalz@gmschoollaw.com.

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Education Elevat g We continue our series highlighting tremendous educators across Illinois who have given their time and energy to ele- vating 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. Dr. Judy Hackett NSSEO Daniel Booth Carbondale CHSD#165

Who: Daniel Booth, superintendent What: Inspiring black educators to pursue the superintendency; Partnering with Southern Illinois University Carbondale and John A. Logan College to create career pathways for students; Developing a new strategic plan for Carbondale CHSD #165; IASA COVID-19 Transition Team; Illinois Balanced Accountability Measure

Who: Dr. Judy Hackett, superintendent What: Advocate at the state and national levels for special education; IASA Board of Directors; AASA Governing Board; IAASE Board member and Legislative Co-Chair; Illinois State Advisory Council; ISAL VI Graduate; Positive Pathways Forum Facilitator; Lead NSSEOBright Spots Visits

Where: Northwest Suburban Special Education Organization (NSSEO) When: Superintendent of NSSEO for 16 years Why: For over three decades in educational leadership Dr. Judy Hackett has remained committed to helping students with a wide range of diverse needs achieve their life goals and lead systems to design and support customized ways to support educational journeys. “It is important to me to be involved with organizations and forums that have a greater purpose and perspective,” Dr. Hackett said. “The students we serve are special, talented and courageous. I believe it is our purpose to lead our teams to help students reach their goals, follow their dreams and try to make sure people understand the possibilities that shape their futures. That is the driving force for me.” In addition to leading NSSEO for 16 years, Dr. Hackett has been an advocate for students with special needs at the

Committee and School Construction Task Force; Panelist at IASA New Superintendent Conference and Aspiring Superintendent Academy. Where: Carbondale CHSD #165, Shawnee Region When: Superintendent of Carbondale CHSD #165 for two years; Superintendent of Carbondale ESD #95 from 2018–2021 Why: Throughout southern Illinois, black school administrators have historically been under-represented. Ever since he was hired as superintendent of Carbondale ESD #95, Daniel Booth has tried to show black educators they can succeed in a school leadership role. “I feel like it’s part of my responsibility to help strengthen the pipeline of black school administrators,” Booth said. “People need to see that people from a diverse background can do this work—and do it well.”

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state and national levels. She has served on the boards of numerous associations, including the Illinois Alliance of Administrators of Special Education, IASA , ED RED, ISAC and AASA. In addition, Dr. Hackett has mentored other school leaders and reviews special education programs as a consultant. “I am passionate about helping people get into a continuous improvement and collaborative mindset that advances their organizations and fosters innovation,” Dr. Hackett said. At NSSEO, Dr. Hackett has hosted legislative roundtables and community conversations that have raised awareness about important special education needs, including the transition to adult life and ongoing funding needs for special education. During the pandemic, Dr. Hackett created the Positive Pathways Forum to bring together a small group of ISBE leaders, legislators, special education leaders and other representative leaders to identify positive ways forward. It has expanded in participation when Dr. Hackett joined Teri Engler to present on Positive Pathways at the Joint Annual Conference in Chicago and at IAASE last year. “I am excited about purposeful positive efforts and taking small steps forward in addressing current priorities, including staffing, SEL and innovative ideas that best support our students’ families and educational systems, ” Dr. Hackett said. Last year, Dr. Hackett established Bright Spot visits across NSSEO to help foster and advance community partnership by creating opportunities for community members, village trustees, business owners, board members, district leaders and other stakeholders to engage with students with special needs across NSSEO learning environments. “It’s one way we can share the many bright spots across our district,” Dr. Hackett said. “We want to engage our visitors by providing them with an opportunity to have positive learning experiences with our students. We look at every visitor as a potential employer for our students and partners who can help our students continue to grow as adults as they pursue their life goals. There are countless bright spots in the work we do and everyone benefits from meaningful experiences with students.”

At Carbondale ESD #95, the district’s four schools jumped up a designation on the Illinois Report Card under Booth’s leadership. In the past two years at Carbondale CHSD #165, Booth has focused on preparing students for the future by forging new partnerships with SIU Carbondale and John A. Logan College. In addition, Booth has engaged the Carbondale community on a new strategic plan. “Carbondale is such a special community that is rich in diversity and ready for growth,” Booth said. “Partnerships with our local post-secondary institutions are as plentiful as they have ever been and the results of working together will uplift our entire region.” In March 2020, Booth was selected as a member of the IASA COVID-19 Transition Team. The team provided advice, resources and support to superintendents across the state throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. “Coming to the table to figure out how we can move forward and be a voice for the entire state of Illinois was powerful,” Booth said. “I am proud to be involved on that team and truly grateful for the opportunity to develop relationships with tremendous leaders.” Booth has also been a panelist at the IASA New Superintendents Conference and IASA Aspiring Superintendent Academy. Furthermore, he has served on several state committees, including the Illinois Balanced Accountability Measure Committee and School Construction Task Force. “Being a voice for superintendents in our state is an honor and a privilege and not something that I take for granted,” Booth said. “I appreciate working with the IASA to support the profession, and I look forward to continuing to move the needle to support students and educators in the work of serving our communities.”

Did You Know? Scholarships are available through IASA to help offset the costs of pursuing an advanced degree in educational administration? Click Here to learn more about the James V. and Dorothy B. Moon Scholarship Program.

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School Administrators Foundation for Education

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Effective Communications: HowEvanston/ SkokieSD#65 Told its Story

Superintendent’s TaskPlanner As a reminder, IASA created a Superintendent’s Task Planner to help school leaders keep up with important dates and manage an extensive list of responsibilities. A printable pdf can be accessed here. Since publication of that document, the Illinois State Board of Education has made several reporting changes. IASA is keeping track of those changes and updating the online spreadsheet version of the task planner. Click here to access the spreadsheet. TheSheer RockFaceand theMountain: Webinar Recordingavailable. with On August 29, IASA hosted a webinar focused on new research from Renaissance that sheds more light on the total journey of literacy acquisition, specifically on late elementary school and beyond. A recording of the webinar is now available for viewing. Click here to watch the webinar and view the presentation.

Earlier this year, Evanston/Skokie School District 65 received the Golden Apple from the National School Public Relations Association for its “outstanding communication and engagement efforts.” In this podcast, Superintendent Dr. Devon Horton and Melissa Messinger, executive director of communications, discuss how an effective communications plan was pivotal in the passage of new student assignment plan. In addition, Dr. Horton and Messinger offer tips about programs and platforms the district uses to engage the community. Click here to listen.

InRemembrance We are sad to share Charles (Chuck) Caruso passed away on August 10, 2022. Caruso served as superintendent in Deerfield from 1955 to 1991. His 36 years as superintendent made him one of the longest-tenured superintendents in state history. In 1978, Caruso served as IASA President.

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