BoardCast

IASB is making a big push to address the inequity in dropout prevention funding, which was created by the legislature. Our Government Relations team provides the background knowledge and tools you need to advocate for equitable funding. Then, Alex Smith, a board member from Waukee, joins us to talk about how his district uses these funds and why additional resources are needed in so many districts...

The start of the school year is just around the corner, and IASB has been busy working on resources to ensure a successful year for board members. Listen in to hear how we are prepared to support boards transitioning to the new law change impacting superintendent evaluation, candidate resources for elections, and tips for onboarding new members. Plus, you won’t want to miss some major announcement...

Listen to the latest episode of the BoardCast podcast to hear Policy/Legal Services Director Siobhan Schneider give a detailed explanation of some of the policy highlights including Employee Expression and Weapons in the School District. Five sample policies and regulations were added, 19 policies were updated, and three policies were rescinded due to changes from the 2021 legislative session. Mus...

As School Board Recognition Month comes to a close, we invite you to join us in reflecting on all your leadership challenges and wins in these interviews with two of your fellow school board members. You have been "Leading Through Uncharted Waters" over the past 14 months with little preparation or advance notice. Listen in as IASB staff talk with Sandy Dockendorff, Danville School Board...

As School Board Recognition Month comes to a close, we invite you to join us in reflecting on all your leadership challenges and wins in these interviews with two of your fellow school board members. You have been "Leading Through Uncharted Waters" over the past 14 months with little preparation or advance notice. Listen in as IASB staff talk with Ruthina Malone, Iowa City School Board M...

In the last episode of the superintendent evaluation series, you’ll hear from Fort Madison Board President Diane Hope alongside IASB staff experts. Listeners will learn about solidifying the board’s collective voice in evaluation, important questions the board should answer to ensure that collective voice, and potential changes your board can make to strengthen the board’s feedback.

In this episode you’ll hear from Charles City Board President Josh Mack and Vice President Pat Rottinghaus, alongside IASB staff experts. Listen today to learn why superintendent evaluation should be an ongoing process rather than only once per year, and the value of reviewing the superintendent's body of work over the entire year.

IASB board development and HR staff experts are back in this episode to continue the discussion on superintendent evaluation. They cover how a board can effectively set superintendent expectations, goals, criteria and tools to measure progress, and they dig into how to align the superintendent’s goals and evaluation with district goals. This episode can help save your board time and frustration as...

Join our board development and HR staff as they discuss how to unify around the purposes of superintendent evaluation and share tips on how to clarify requirements, timeline, process and the evaluation instrument. This episode can help you take your superintendent evaluation to the next level.