Development and Training Completed by Board Members
Each Illinois school board member who is elected or appointed to fill a vacancy of at least one year's duration must complete State-mandated professional development leadership training (PDLT) and Open Meetings Act (OMA) training. State-mandated training is also required for board members who want to vote upon a dismissal based upon the Performance Evaluation Reform Act. For additional information, see Board policy 2:120, Board Member Development.
The following table contains State-mandatory training requirements and other professional development activities that were completed by each Board member. When the Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB) provided the training, the acronym "IASB" follows the listed activity.
IASB is a voluntary organization of local boards of education dedicated to strengthening the Illinois 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 School Code. The mission of the IASB is excellence in local school governance in supporting quality public education.
Name | Development and Training Activity and Provider | Date Completed |
|---|---|---|
Julie A. Abbott | Open Meetings Act Training - IASB | 1/29/14 |
Julie A. Abbott | Professional Development Leadership Training and Performance Evaluation Reform Act (PERA) Training for School Board Members - IASB | 1/29/14 |
Sonia Berg | Open Meetings Act (OMA) Training for School Board Members - IASB | 7/18/23 |
Sonia Berg | Professional Development Leadership Training (PDLT) and Performance Evaluation Reform Act (PERA) Training for School Board Members | 3/10/24 |
Amy Blommer | Basics of Governance - IASB | 8/30/21 |
Amy Blommer | Professional Development Leadership Training (PDLT) and Performance Evaluation Reform Act (PERA) Training for School Board Members - IASB | 8/30/21 |
Amy Blommer | Open Meetings Act Training For School Board Members - IASB | 7/6/21 |
Heather Hoftender | Basics of Governance - IASB | 6/29/21 |
Heather Hoftender | Open Meetings Act Training For School Board Members - IASB | 6/11/21 |
Aaron Kayser | Open Meetings Act Training For School Board Members - IASB | 7/11/17 |
Aaron Kayser | Professional Development Leadership Training (PDLT) and Performance Evaluation Reform Act (PERA) Training for School Board Members - IASB | 11/23/17 |
Kimberly A. Nightingale | Open Meetings Act Training For School Board Members - IASB | 3/28/12 |
Kimberly A. Nightingale | Professional Development Leadership Training and Performance Evaluation Reform Act (PEA) Training for School Board Members - IASB | 6/21/13 |
Kimberly A. Nightingale | Orienting New School Board Members - IASB | 6/21/13 |
Kimberly A. Nightingale | Basics of Governance - IASB | 6/22/13 |
Jonathan Stockton | Open Meetings Act Training For School Board Members - IASB | 5/18/23 |
Jonathan Stockton | Basics of Governance - IASB | 5/22/23 |
Jonathan Stockton | Professional Development Leadership Training (PDLT) and Performance Evaluation Reform Act (PERA) Training for School Board Members - IASB | 5/23/23 |
Congratulations to Kim Nightingale, Orion School Board Vice-President! Mrs. Nightingale has been recognized by the Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB) for her participation in a number of professional development and leadership activities during her service as a School Board Member.
IASB recognizes school board members who show a dedication and desire to learn more about local school governance, adding to their leadership skills, knowledge of state and national educational issues, and commitment to serving in trust of their community and their students.
Because of Mrs. Nightingale's ongoing commitment to continued learning and participation in leadership activities, she has earned the designation as an IASB Board Leader. Congratulations!