BoardCast

As we gear up for the upcoming legislative session, it’s more important than ever to establish strong relationships with your local legislators. Whether you're a new advocate or a seasoned veteran, building and maintaining these connections can make a significant impact on the success of your advocacy efforts.

In this episode of BoardCast, we take a look back at IASB’s webinar covering The Building Blocks of Effective Relationships with Your Legislators, which aired on August 20, 2024. Listen as IASB’s Government Relations Director, Michelle Johnson, and experienced board member advocates, Charlie Comfort and Justin DeVore of Oskaloosa Schools, provide strategies, insights and tips to help you engage effectively with your legislators—even when the odds seem stacked against you.

For more information on upcoming webinars and events, visit www.ia-sb.org/learninghub.

Music:
"Happy Alley" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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In this episode of BoardCast, IASB Executive Director D.T. Magee explores the transformative impact of public education. Join us as D.T. discusses how public education serves as the foundation of our democracy, promotes equity and opportunity for all students, and drives economic growth in our communities. Whether you’re a school board member, educator, or advocate, this episode will inspire you to recognize and champion the vital role of public education in shaping Iowa’s future.

Music:
"Happy Alley" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Join Taylor McGill and IASB's Convention and Events Director, Tiffany Rudd, as they sit down with Ava Cranmore from the Alabama Association of School Boards, Sonn Sam with Big Picture Learning and Education Sociologist and Achievement Gap Specialist, Anindya Kundu. Together they discuss the upcoming Summit on Student Success, happening April 27-28 at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny, Iowa.  With engaging keynotes, unique workshops and education sessions, you won't want to miss this event!

Chat with Ava: 1:16
Chat with Sonn: 7:56
Chat with Anindya: 13:04

To register or learn more, visit: www.ia-sb.org/summit 

Join IASB's government relations team, Michelle Johnson and Emily Piper as they discuss the first funnel of the 2023 legislative session.

Music:
Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3851-happy-alley
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Join IASB's government relations team (including our new Government Relations Director, Michelle Johnson) as they lay the groundwork for the upcoming session. Learn about the key issues legislators will be debating this year, including vouchers, increased flexibility, and addressing the teacher shortage.

Music:
Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3851-happy-alley
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

As we head toward another legislative session, IASB school finance expert Shawn Snyder provides an update on state revenue projections from the December 14 Revenue Estimating Conference (REC) meeting. The REC provided a mostly positive outlook on the state’s revenues that the legislature will use to craft their budget for next year.

Music:
Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3851-happy-alley
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Hear from IASB's school finance experts, and featured ISFLC presenters, on everything new superintendents can expect to learn at the New Superintendents' Conference in September!

Music:
Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3851-happy-alley
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

IASB's government relations team provides a rundown of what survived, what died and what we have to keep an eye on as the legislative session passed its second funnel deadline on March 18.

Music:
Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3851-happy-alley
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

IASB is excited to introduce our new School Finance Director, Jan Miller-Hook. Hear how she got involved in school finance and will be a valuable member of the IASB team. Plus, Shawn Snyder breaks down what Governor Reynolds’ proposed 2.5% supplemental state aid (SSA) rate means in terms of new money for school districts.

Music:
Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3851-happy-alley
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

IASB Lobbyist Emily Piper provides a recap of Governor Kim Reynolds’ education policy proposals from the Condition of the State address, given on January 11, 2022. The top issues for the governor are vouchers, school transparency initiatives and a plan for teacher recruitment and retention.

Music:
Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3851-happy-alley
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/