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Inside IASB is a podcast series from the Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB) that offers information and encouragement to Illinois school board members. The Illinois Association of School Boards is a voluntary organization of local boards of education dedicated to strengthening the public schools through local citizen control. Although not a part of state government, IASB is organized by ... more

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Chris Lawton, Director of Information Technology, joins the podcast as we explore what artificial intelligence really means for schools, breaking down key concepts, addressing common misconceptions, and discussing the opportunities and risks educator... more

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 ... more

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 sch... more

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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 ... more

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Sarah Miller
Associate Executive Director of Governmental Relations
Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB)
Episode: Inside the 2026 Session: Schools, Policy, and Advocacy
Sandra Kwasa
Director of Training and Development at IASB
Illinois Association of School Boards
Episode: How and Why the Board Monitors District Performance
Deborah Cain
Board member with a multigenerational legacy in the community, involved in education governance
Illinois school board (District 45)
Episode: Leadership Legacy: A Multigenerational Story of Service
Donna Cain
Attorney and school board member with experience across multiple districts
District 45 and District 88 boards
Episode: Leadership Legacy: A Multigenerational Story of Service
Laura Martinez
Director of Outreach & Training at IASB
Illinois Association of School Boards
Episode: How and Why the Board Delegates Authority
Perry Hill IV
Director of Outreach and Training at the Illinois Association of School Boards
Illinois Association of School Boards
Episode: New In-District Workshop: Board Readiness for a Superintendent Transition
Alva Kerutzer
Vice President, IASB
Illinois Association of School Boards
Episode: Climbing the Ladder: How Division Leadership Works
Justin Caldwell
Director of Outreach & Training at IASB
IASB
Episode: Fierce Conversations: A New In-District Workshop
Patrick Allen
Director of our recent training, focusing on Foundational Principles of Effective Governance
Illinois Association of School Boards
Episode: How and Why Does the Board Clarify the District Purpose?

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Isaac Warren
Host of Inside IASB

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What is Vision 2030?
Q: What are the three pillars and how do boards support them in practice?
The three pillars are student-focused work with safety and postsecondary success, fair and meaningful measurement of growth, and long-term funding. Boards support them by setting concrete goals, partnering with local businesses and higher education for pathways, and using surveys and data to drive improvements and accountability.
Introducing Angela De Los Santos
Q: How have experiences in other states shaped your approach here at IASB?
Angela notes the emphasis on local governance and the need to tailor policies to local needs, drawing on her Texas experience while adapting to Illinois' diversity and district-specific contexts.
Introducing Angela De Los Santos
Q: What excites you most about working with school board policy today?
Angela is excited about engaging with conferences and the policy team, the opportunity to inspire others about policy, and the wins when people realize policy's impact on students and communities.
The Conference Connection: Amplifying Student Voices
Q: What expectations and safeguards did you put in place to ensure student voices were effective and manageable?
We created a rotating advisory committee with multiple students, implemented structured surveys, and established a board oath and policy to formalize the responsibilities and accountability.
The Conference Connection: Amplifying Student Voices
Q: How did you begin applying what you learned back in your district?
We connected with other districts, gathered their approaches, and then organized a Google Meet with Oswego's students and administrators to discuss implementation details and adaptations for our context.

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This series centers on governance, policy, and practical administration for Illinois school boards. Across episodes, listeners get guidance on strategic governance, budgeting, and advocacy, often featuring IASB leaders, district officials, and outside experts who translate complex processes into actionable steps for boards and superintendents. Highlights include hands-on discussions about delegating authority, constitution reviews, and cost-saving procurement programs, as well as practical workshops designed to improve governance culture, communication, and district-level decision-making. The show tends to blend policy detail with real-world anecdotes, making it useful for board members, superintendents, district staff, and education advoca... more

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7. Alva Kerutzer
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