Inside IASB

Illinois Association of School Boards
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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 member school boards as a private not-for-profit corporation under authority granted by Article 23 of The Illinois School Code.

  1. 12/03/2025

    From Claims to Compliance: NSN Employer Services for Unemployment Claims Control

    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.

    25 min

  2. 11/19/2025

    Introducing Angela De Los Santos

    In this episode, Angela De Los Santos shares her journey from Texas to Illinois, her passion for policy and governance, and how her diverse experiences shape her vision for supporting Illinois school board members.

    28 min

  3. 10/22/2025

    Smart Purchasing for Schools: All About BuyBoard

    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.

    14 min

  4. 10/08/2025

    What is Vision 2030?

    Isaac Warren sits down with Kristen Fitzgerald to discuss the Illinois Vision 2030 priorities and how school boards can get involved.

    21 min

  5. 09/24/2025

    The Conference Connection: Amplifying Student Voices

    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.

    22 min

  6. 09/10/2025

    Behind the Wheel: The Mid-West Truckers Association Sponsored Program

    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.

    28 min

  7. 08/27/2025

    The IASB Constitution Review: What You Need to Know

    In this episode, IASB President Mark Harms and Vice President Tracie Sayre break down the proposed constitutional changes coming to the 2025 Delegate Assembly.

    19 min

  8. 08/13/2025

    Boardroom to Capitol Hill: Introducing Kristen Fitzgerald

    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.

    27 min
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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 member school boards as a private not-for-profit corporation under authority granted by Article 23 of The Illinois School Code.

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  • Creator
    Illinois Association of School Boards
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    42
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Illinois Association of School Boards
  • Show Website
    Inside IASB

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