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In this episode, Katie Bulava, Director of Outreach & Training, discusses what it truly means for a school board to take responsibility for itself, from understanding governance roles and avoiding micromanagement to fostering respectful disagreement and unified decision-making.
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A conversation with IASB Director of Governmental Relations Sarah Miller, breaking down the latest Illinois General Assembly session, from school cell phone policy and AI/biometric legislation to the state budget, and how IASB advocated for local school boards every step of the way.
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In this episode, Sandra Kwasa, Director of Training Development, discusses how school boards effectively monitor district performance, ensure accountability, and use data wisely to drive meaningful improvements in student outcomes and organizational effectiveness.
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Donna Craft Cain of DuPage HSD 88 and her daughter, Deborah Cain of SD 45 (DuPage County), share a heartfelt conversation about multigenerational public service, reflecting on their family’s legacy of school board leadership and women in law, and on how community values are passed across generations.
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In this episode, Laura Martinez, Director of Outreach & Training, joins the podcast as we explore how and why effective school boards delegate authority, and what real delegation looks like beyond policy manuals.
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In this episode, Perry Hill IV, Ph.D., joins the podcast to discuss a new in-district workshop, designed to address why board readiness is essential, but often overlooked, in superintendent transitions. Hill shares how boards can align expectations, customize onboarding, balance continuity, and change to set their next superintendent up for success.
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Joined by Perry Hill IV, Ph.D., Director of Outreach & Training, this episode examines the roles, responsibilities, and boundaries that support a healthy board/superintendent relationship.
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In this episode, IASB Vice President Alva Kreutzer shares how division leadership opens doors to growth and real impact for school board members.
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In this episode, we continue our series on the IASB’s Foundational Principles of Effective Governance by exploring the second principle, with Justin Caldwell, Director of Outreach & Training, as our guest.
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Justin Caldwell, Director of Outreach & Training, digs into what “fierce conversations” really mean for school boards and why honest, skillful dialogue is essential for strong governance. We explore common communication pitfalls, how boards can tell when they’re avoiding needed discussions, and how districts can bring this workshop to their team.
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Patrick Allen, Director of Outreach & Training at IASB, shares insight on the first of six Foundational Principles of Effective Governance.
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In this episode, we welcome Gabriella Gabehart, the newest member of IASB’s Communications and Production Services team and our new Assistant Manager of Marketing and Publications.
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In this episode, we sit down with Sarah Miller, the Illinois Association of School Boards’ Associate Executive Director for Governmental Relations, and Kristen Fitzgerald, Senior Director of Governmental Relations, to explore the top legislative priorities shaping public education in Illinois for this spring session.
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In this episode, we sit down with NSN Employer Services CEO Jorie Cummis to explore how NSN Employer Services helps businesses navigate the complexities of unemployment claims surrounding school boards in Illinois.
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In this episode, we sit down with Dave Ricketts from BuyBoard, a national purchasing cooperative and a sponsored program of the Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB). Designed to save districts time and money, BuyBoard offers IASB members access to competitively procured products and services through a streamlined, transparent process.
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Isaac Warren sits down with Kristen Fitzgerald to discuss the Illinois Vision 2030 priorities and how school boards can get involved.
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How can a single conference session spark real change in a school district? In this episode, we sit down with Allison Fosdick from Indian Prairie School District 204 to explore how her Board of Education turned inspiration into action.
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What does the Mid-West Truckers Association do for school boards? Matt Wells and Shelly Miller share insights into their roles, the services they provide, and how they support boards across the state.
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In this episode, IASB President Mark Harms and Vice President Tracie Sayre break down the proposed constitutional changes coming to the 2025 Delegate Assembly.
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Senior Director of Governmental Relations, Kristen Fitzgerald, shares her inspiring journey from serving as a local school board member to becoming a leading advocate for Illinois school boards at the federal level.
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