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IASA ANNUAL
CONFERENCE
OCTOBER 8-10, 2014
Crowne Plaza Hotel
3000 South Dirksen Parkway
Springfield, IL 62703
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Welcome from the IASA President
The IASA mission statement
reads "To support school
leaders in the pursuit of
educational excellence through
continued school improvement.”
As president of IASA, it is
my privilege to welcome
you to the IASA Annual
Conference, where the pursuit
of educational excellence is the
reason we gather.
I encourage you not only to take advantage of the
top-notch lineup of speakers and breakout sessions
at the conference, but also to avail yourself
of the tremendous networking opportunity
with superintendents from all over the state.
Illinois is a large and diverse state, but we share
many of the same challenges we face in public
education. So we use this opportunity to learn more
about how we can better support each other and
better solve some of these common problems.
I hope you enjoy the conference and are able to return
to your communities armed not only with knowledge
from our presenters, but also with insights from each
other.
Yours for better schools,
Scott D. Kuffel
IASA President
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Welcome from the IASA Executive Director
It is my pleasure as Executive
Director of IASA to welcome
you to this year’s conference,
where we are celebrating our
Golden Anniversary -- our
50th year as a stand-alone
association
representing
school superintendents and
administrators.
To commemorate this special occasion, conference
attendees will receive a special coin as a keepsake.
We hope the coin reminds you of the IASA vision
“Maximum Educational Success for All Students” and
of the knowledge, information and perhaps even new
perspectives that come out of this conference.
We have what I believe is our most outstanding group
of nationally known speakers yet, covering topics
that include education in the digital age, leadership,
connecting with your community, and high achievement
in a poor community. Each year, the challenges in
public education seem to get more complex and
difficult. This conference was designed to help you
address those challenges.
I hope that these three days prove to be a valuable
learning experience, and that you are able to enjoy being
around your peers and colleagues in a setting that
promotes discussion and the exchange of ideas.
Yours for better schools,
Brent Clark, Ph.D.
Executive Director
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2014-2015 Board of Directors
President
Egyptian
President-Elect and
Treasurer
Illini
Scott D. Kuffel
Dr. Jason D. Henry
Dr. Jane L. Westerhold
Past President
Dr. Steve Webb
Secretary and
Wabash Valley
Timothy Buss
Victor R. White, III
Kaskaskia
Dr. Scott Doerr
Kishwaukee
Dr. Dan Oest
Lake
Dr. Catherine M. Finger
Abe Lincoln
Dr. Thomas E. Bertrand
Northwest
Dr. Mark D. Hansen
Blackhawk
Shawnee
Ronald Jacobs
Derek Hutchins
Central Illinois
Valley
Southwestern
Dr. Chad Allaman
Michael S. Sutton
Cook North
Starved Rock
Dr. Judith A. Hackett
Daniel F. Marenda
Cook South
Three Rivers
Dr. Kevin J. O’Mara
Dr. Jay Plese
Cook West
Two Rivers
Dr. Timothy B. Kilrea
Paula Hawley
Corn Belt
Western
Cliff McClure
Dr. Jonathan Heerboth
Du Page
At-Large
Director
Victoria L. Tabbert
Dr. Sheila HarrisonWilliams
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IASA Staff
Executive Director
Dr. Brent Clark
Associate Director/Professional
Development
Dr. Richard J. Voltz
Associate Director/Legal Counsel
Sara G. Boucek, J.D.
Director of Governmental
Relations/Chief of Staff
Diane L. Hendren
Director of Communications/
Public Relations
Michael Chamness
Field Services Director
Dr. Nick R. Osborne
Field Services Director
Dr. William H. Phillips
Field Services Director
Dr. Gary T. Zabilka
Executive Secretary/Office Manager
Cherry L. Middleton
Office Assistant
Jodi Gillespie
Professional Development Secretary
Kim Herr
Communications/Legislative
Assistant
Mary Ellen Buch
Office Assistant
Misti Murphy
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A-Z Conference Information
Badges
Please wear your IASA Annual Conference badge at all times
while at the conference. Your badge is required to enter
all events, including general sessions, breakout sessions,
exhibition hall, and receptions. If your badge is incorrect or
has been misplaced, visit the IASA Registration Desk located
on the Plaza Level of the Crowne Plaza Hotel.
Breakout Sessions
Thursday, October 9, 2014
8:15 – 9 a.m.
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
3 - 4 p.m.
Friday, October 10, 2014
8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
Breakout sessions will be held in Plaza rooms at the Crowne
Plaza Hotel.
Complimentary Continental
Breakfast, Lunch and Brunch
A complimentary continental breakfast will be available for all
conference attendees from 7 to 9 a.m., Thursday, October 9.
Visit the Diamond Ballroom and grab a cup of coffee, rolls and
yogurt before heading off to the breakout sessions.
Grab lunch in the exhibit hall on Thursday. Lunch will be
available from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and is complimentary
for all conference attendees. This will also give you a chance
to stop by the IASA booth to pick up a complimentary
commemorative coin, gym bag and have personalized luggage
tags made from your business cards. The Exhibition Area is
located on the Plaza Level of the Crowne Plaza Hotel across
from the conference registration desk. Remember to stop by
and thank the exhibitors for their continued support.
Brunch will be served during the Closing General Session
at 9:30 a.m., Friday, October 10. A ticket to Brunch is
required. The Brunch is included in the conference registration
fee. Guests and spouses will need to purchase a ticket if
attending.
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A-Z Conference Information (Cont.)
Dining
Restaurants abound along Dirksen Parkway, near the
conference hotel. In addition, there are several restaurants on
Veteran’s Parkway on the west side of Springfield, as well as in
downtown Springfield, with each offering a variety of cuisine.
Exhibit Hours
Thursday, October 9, 2014
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Visit the exhibition hall to view the latest products and
services available to school districts. A complimentary lunch
for all conference attendees will be available in the exhibition
hall from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Thursday.
Future Annual Conference
President Abraham Lincoln Hotel by DoubleTree and the
Prairie Capital Convention Center - Springfield, IL
September 30 - October 2, 2015
(was scheduled October 7-9, 2015)
General Sessions
Wednesday, October 8, 2014
3 - 4 p.m.
ISBE Session
Focus on Success
Presented by State Superintendent Christopher Koch and key
Illinois State Board of Education staff
Wednesday, October 8, 2014
4:30 – 5:45 p.m.
Opening Ceremony/First General Session
Keynote Speaker: Hall Davidson, Senior Director of Global
Learning Initiatives, Discovery Education
Leading, Learning, Achieving: The Realities of the Digital Age
for Administrators
Thursday, October 9, 2014
9:15 – 11 a.m.
Second General Session
Keynote Speaker: Jon Gordon, Noted author and business
consultant
The Energy Bus: Drive Your School District with Optimism,
Passion, and Purpose
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A-Z Conference Information (Cont.)
Thursday, October 9, 2014
1:45 – 2:45 p.m.
Third General Session
Keynote Speaker: Suhail Farooqui, CEO of K12 Insight
If We Don’t Stand Up for Public Schools, Who Will?
Thursday, October 9, 2014
4:15 – 5:15 p.m.
Special Session
Gubernatorial Candidate Forum
We’ve invited gubernatorial candidates Governor Pat Quinn
and Bruce Rauner to come and talk about public education in
a special conference session.
This one still is in pencil and may remain so right up to the
conference because of the obvious complexities of scheduling
that are involved, but we have been given indications that both
candidates might take advantage of the opportunity to come
and talk about one of the most important issues facing our state.
Friday, October 10, 2014
9:30 - 11:45 a.m.
Closing General Session, IASA Annual
Meeting and Vision 20/20 Update
Keynote Speaker: Rafe Esquith, Teacher at Hobart Boulevard
Elementary School in Los Angeles
Real Talk for Real Educators
*Brunch will be served as part of this closing general session.
A ticket is required.
IPAC Membership Dues
Joining IPAC has never been more convenient than right here
at the IASA Conference! For those that wish to join forces to
make IPAC a strong voice for public education, we will be
accepting check or credit card payment of dues at the IASA
Exhibit Booth on Thursday. Dues will be accepted at the IASA
Registration Desk at all other times.
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A-Z Conference Information (Cont.)
Registration
The IASA Registration Desk is located on the Plaza Level of
the Crowne Plaza Hotel and is open the following hours:
Wednesday, October 8, 2014 . . . . . . . . 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Thursday, October 9, 2014. . . . . . . . . . . 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday, October 10, 2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 – 11:45 a.m.
Second Annual ‘Super’ 5K Fun Run/
Walk
Join your colleagues for the IASA ‘Super’ 5K Fun Run/Walk
at 6:45 a.m., Thursday, October 9. This activity is designed
for runners and walkers of all levels and will be held on the
beautiful Lost Bridge Trail. Come join your friends and
colleagues for this event and receive a “Second Annual ‘Super’
5K” T-Shirt.
Shopping
There are many specialty shops scattered throughout
Springfield. Whether you are looking for antiques, the latest
fashion trends or a special treasure, Springfield is the place!
Many unique shops can be found in the downtown area near
the Old State Capitol Building. You can also head west to the
White Oaks Mall on the corner of Veteran’s Parkway and
Wabash Avenue.
For more information, visit: www.visit-springfieldillinois.com
Wireless Internet
Complimentary wireless internet access is available during the
annual conference. The password is 2014IASA.
VISION 20/20 IS A ROAD MAP
FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION IN ILLINOIS
It’s also a promise to the more than 2 million children who
depend on us to provide them world-class educational
opportunities. We need your support to fulfill that promise!
www.illinoisvision2020.org
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CONFERENCE SUPPORTERS
The IASA Annual Conference would not
be possible without the generous support
of our School Service Members. On behalf
of the entire IASA community, it is with
sincere gratitude that we acknowledge our 2014
IASA Annual Conference supporters.
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American Fidelity Assurance Company
Discovery Education
ECRA Group, Inc.
First Midstate Incorporated
Horace Mann Companies
Miller, Tracy, Braun, Funk & Miller, Ltd.
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NAmplify
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NK-12 Insight
NSchoolwires
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Lifetouch School Portraits is the official
photographer of the Illinois Association
of School Administrators. The association
appreciates the support and services provided
by Lifetouch.
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Heroic Age Studios - provider of the video
presentations on the 50th Anniversary of
IASA and the IASA School for Advanced
Leadership (ISAL)
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Horace Mann Companies
Engage Your Students and
Inspire Your Educators
Discovery Education is committed to transforming
teaching and learning. Through innovative partnerships
with districts, states, and like-minded organizations
worldwide, Discovery Education’s customized solutions
support educators in engaging today’s students and
accelerating achievement.
Join us for our sessions at the IASA Annual
Conference presented by Hall Davidson:
The New “3R’s” in Education: AR, VR, and QR:
Make Them Work for Your District
Thursday, October 9th at 8:00 AM
What Are These New Realities and
What Happened to the Old One?
Thursday, October 9th at 12:30 PM
*See Breakout Session Schedule for Location*
For more information please contact Josh Truman at
Josh_Truman@discovery.com or 312-739-5325
Exhibitors
THANK YOU
to our 2014 Conference Exhibitors.
We appreciate your support of IASA and its members.
•Ace Sign Company
•Ameren Illinois
•American Fidelity Assurance
•Meemic Insurance Company
•Metropolitan Schools
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Association of Illinois Rural
and Small Schools
ASVAB Career Exploration
Program
AXA Advisors, LLC
Brecht’s Database Solutions,
Inc.
BrightBytes
Camelot Education
Center for Tax and Budget
Accountability (CTBA)
Computer Information
Concepts, Inc.
CrisisGo
eRate Program, LLC
Gaggle
GCA Education Services, Inc.
GRP
Horace Mann Companies
Illinois Association of Regional
School Superintendents
Illinois Association of School
Administrators
Illinois Energy Consortium
(IEC)
Illinois High School
Association
Illinois Principals Association
Illinois School Administrators
Political Action Committee
Illinois Schools Employee
Benefits Consortium (ISEBC)
Istation
J I T Resources & Solutions
JMO Mobile Modular LLC
Lamp Incorporated
Learning Sciences
International
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Employee Benefit Program
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Midwest Transit Equipment
My Learning Plan, Inc.
Netchemia
NuToys Leisure Products
OpTerra Energy Services
Peachjar
PMA Financial Network, Inc./
ISDLAF+
Poettker Construction
Company
Project Learning Tree
Quality Network Solutions
Renaissance Learning
SAFEbuilt Illinois
Sandner Group Alternative
Risk Solutions
School Improvement
Network
Schoolwires, Inc.
Scientific Learning
Corporation
Security Alarm Corporation
Skyward, Inc.
SMART Technologies, Inc.
S. M. Wilson & Co.
SOCS
Southern Illinois
University
Stalker Flooring
Standard for Success
Stifel Nicolaus
The Egyptian Trust
Thinkgate
TIPS
Trane
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2014 IASA Annual Conference
Program At-A-Glance
Wednesday, October 8, 2014
8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Early Bird Academies - School of Professional
Development-Administrators’ Academy Credit Courses
Plaza A, C and F
10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Registration Open
Plaza Level
1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
New Superintendent Mentoring Meetings
Capital II (Dr. William H. Phillips), Capital III (Dr. Gary T.
Zabilka) and Capital IV (Dr. Nick R. Osborne)
3 – 4 p.m.
ISBE Session - Focus on Success
Presented by State Superintendent Christopher Koch and
key Illinois State Board of Education staff
Emerald/Ruby Ballrooms
4:30 – 5:45 p.m.
Opening Ceremony/First General Session
Keynote Speaker: Hall Davidson
Leading, Learning, Achieving: The Realities of the Digital
Age for Administrators
Emerald/Ruby Ballrooms
6 – 7:30 p.m.
IASA Welcoming Reception
Sapphire/Diamond Ballrooms
Ticketed Event
Leading our schools in our communities
Join us in Springfield next February for
the ALLIANCE LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
A jointly sponsored event designed for district
leadership teams: the SUPERINTENDENT, a
SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER, a BUSINESS
OFFICIAL and a BUILDING PRINCIPAL
F E B R U A R17-18,
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February
SUPERINTENDENTS, ASSEMBLE YOUR DISTRICT LEADERSHIP TEAM AND MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Hear from educational experts and political analysts
Discuss educational leadership issues
Engage in the legislative process
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Program At-A-Glance (Cont.)
Thursday, October 9, 2014
6:45 a.m.
IASA Second Annual ‘Super’ 5K Fun Run/
Walk
Lost Bridge Trail
7 – 9 a.m.
Continental Breakfast for all Conference
Attendees (complimentary)
Diamond Ballroom
7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Registration Open
Plaza Level
8:15 – 9 a.m.
New Superintendents’ Roundtable
Plaza E
Breakout Sessions
Plaza A, B, C, D and F
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Open
Lunch available inside the Exhibit Hall from 11 a.m. to
12:30 p.m. for all conference attendees (complimentary)
Plaza G-J
9:15 – 11 a.m.
Second General Session
Keynote Speaker: Jon Gordon
The Energy Bus: Drive Your School District with Optimism,
Passion, and Purpose
Emerald/Ruby Ballrooms
11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Lunch available inside the Exhibit Hall for
all conference attendees (complimentary)
Plaza G–J
11:15 - 11:45 a.m.
IASA School for Advanced Leadership
Information Session
Capital VI
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Program At-A-Glance (Cont.)
Thursday, October 9, 2014
(Cont.)
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
What To Do and (more importantly)
What Not to Do in Your First Year as
Superintendent: Lessons We Learned
On the Job (so you won’t have to)
Plaza E
Breakout Sessions
Plaza A, B, C, D and F
1:45 – 2:45 p.m.
Third General Session
Keynote Speaker: Suhail Farooqui
If We Don’t Stand Up for Public Schools, Who Will?
Emerald/Ruby Ballrooms
3 – 4 p.m.
Breakout Sessions
Plaza A, B, C, D, E and F
4 – 5 p.m.
High School District Organization
Meeting (HSDO)
Governor
4:15 – 5:15 p.m. (doors open at 4 p.m.)
Special Session
Gubernatorial Candidate Forum
Emerald/Ruby Ballrooms
Ticketed Event
We’ve invited gubernatorial candidates Governor Pat
Quinn and Bruce Rauner to come and talk about public
education in a special conference session.
This one still is in pencil and may remain so right up to
the conference because of the obvious complexities of
scheduling that are involved, but we have been given
indications that both candidates might take advantage of
the opportunity to come and talk about one of the most
important issues facing our state.
4:30 – 6 p.m.
Association of Illinois Rural and Small
Schools Meeting (AIRSS)
Capital I
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Program At-A-Glance (Cont.)
Thursday, October 9, 2014
(Cont.)
5 - 7:30 p.m.
Southern Illinois University Reception
Capital View
5:15 – 6:15 p.m.
IASA School for Advanced Leadership
Alumni Reception
Illinois Room
6:15 p.m.
Hospitality Suites Open
Friday, October 10, 2014
7 – 11:30 a.m.
Registration Open
Plaza Level
8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
Breakout Sessions
Plaza A, B, C, D, E and F
IASA Past Presidents Meeting
Lincoln Boardroom
9:30 - 11:45 a.m.
Closing General Session, IASA Annual
Meeting and Vision 20/20 Update
Keynote Speaker: Rafe Esquith
Real Talk for Real Educators
Sapphire/Diamond/Emerald Ballrooms
Ticketed Event
11:45 a.m.
Adjournment
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Keynote Speakers
Wednesday, October 8, 2014
3 – 4 p.m.
ISBE Session - Focus on Success
Emerald/Ruby Ballrooms
State
Superintendent
Dr.
Christopher A. Koch and key
Illinois State Board of Education
(ISBE) staff will present a session
on major issues facing school
administrators this fall and into
the near future. ISBE experts
will discuss finance, licensure,
assessments, and the NCLB
waiver, as well as taking your questions on a variety of topics.
Wednesday, October 8, 2014
4:30 – 5:45 p.m.
Opening Ceremony/First General Session
Emerald/Ruby Ballrooms
Hall Davidson
Hall Davidson is Senior Director
of Global Learning Initiatives for
Discovery Education. He has
worked from think tanks in
Turkey to classrooms in Tennessee,
collaborating with thought leaders
including teachers, superintendents and departments of
education.
A former K-12 bilingual math teacher and college faculty
member, he left the classroom to become part of an Emmywinning team, creating math and technology integration
programs. For 40 years, he has been an educational innovator
in important waves of change, first in broadcasting, then
computers, and now digital learning. (continued on the next page)
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Keynote Speakers (Cont.)
His talks blend humor, deep insight, and data from both
education and industry and illustrate the big picture with
nuts-and-bolts examples. He has worked with transformational
industry groups, education ministries, and with thousands
of students through guidance of the nation’s oldest student
media festival.
Across four decades of work with education, he identifies
right now as the most transformative and important time for
teaching and learning.
Thursday, October 9, 2014
9:15 – 11 a.m.
Second General Session
Emerald/Ruby Ballrooms
Jon Gordon
Jon Gordon is a best-selling
author whose books and talks have
inspired readers and audiences
around the world. His principles
have been put to the test by
numerous NFL, NBA, MLB
coaches and teams, Fortune 500 companies, school districts,
hospitals and non-profits.
He is the author of numerous books including The Wall
Street Journal bestseller “The Energy Bus,” “Soup,” “The No
Complaining Rule,” “Training Camp,” and “The Carpenter.”
Gordon and his tips have been featured on The Today Show,
CNN, Fox and Friends and in numerous magazines and
newspapers. His clients include the Atlanta Falcons, Campbell
Soup, Wells Fargo, Northwestern Mutual, Publix, Southwest
Airlines, Bayer and more.
He is a graduate of Cornell University and holds a Masters
in Teaching from Emory University. He and his training/
consulting company are passionate about developing positive
leaders, organizations and teams. When he’s not running
through airports or speaking, you can find him playing
tennis or lacrosse with his wife and two teenage children.
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Keynote Speakers (Cont.)
Thursday, October 9, 2014
1:45 - 2:45 p.m.
Third General Session
Emerald/Ruby Ballrooms
Suhail Farooqui
Suhail Farooqui is the founder and
CEO of K12 Insight, the leading
provider of technology and expertise
that helps school administrators
effectively engage their stakeholders
and build a culture of trust based
on authentic two-way dialogue.
K12 Insight’s solution is predicated on the fact that public
schools face a deficit far worse than one of fiscal resources —
and that is the deficit of trust. With social media and school
choice disrupting the world of K-12 education, educational
leaders and school boards nationwide are struggling to find
their footing.
Farooqui presents regularly at conferences and seminars
nationwide, including those sponsored by the American
Association of School Administrators (AASA) and National
School Boards Association (NSBA). His essays on key public
education issues have been published in journals such as
AASA’s School Administrator, TASA’s INSIGHT and
NYSCOSS’ CouncilGram.
Farooqui holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
MISSION STATEMENT:
The Illinois Association of School Administrators
will support school leaders in the pursuit
of educational excellence through
continued school improvement.
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Keynote Speakers (Cont.)
Thursday, October 9, 2014
4:15 - 5:15 p.m.
Special Session - Gubernatorial Candidate Forum
Emerald/Ruby Ballrooms
We’ve invited gubernatorial candidates Governor Pat Quinn
and Bruce Rauner to come and talk about public education in
a special conference session.
This one still is in pencil and may remain so right up to the
conference because of the obvious complexities of scheduling
that are involved, but we have been given indications that both
candidates might take advantage of the opportunity to come
and talk about one of the most important issues facing our state.
FOLLOW IASA ON TWITTER
for current educational issues relevant
to the school superintendency at
http://www.twitter.com/illinoisasa
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Keynote Speakers (Cont.)
Friday, October 10, 2014
9:30 - 11:45 a.m.
Closing General Session, IASA Annual Meeting
and Vision 20/20 Update
Sapphire/Diamond/Emerald Ballrooms
Rafe Esquith
Rafe Esquith may be the most
inspiring school teacher in
America. He’s been called “a
modern day Thoreau” by Newsday,
“a genius and a saint” by The
New York Times, and “the most
interesting and influential classroom teacher in the country”
by The Washington Post.
For the past two decades, he has taught fifth graders at a
public school in a Los Angeles neighborhood plagued by guns,
gangs, and violence. His students are mostly immigrants or
children of immigrants, living in poverty and learning English
as a second language. Yet, under his tutelage, they voluntarily
come to class at 6:30 a.m. and often stay until 5 p.m. They
learn math, reading, and science. But they also play Vivaldi,
perform Shakespeare, often score in the top 1 percent on
standardized tests, and go on to attend the best universities.
Esquith is the only teacher to be awarded the President’s
National Medal of the Arts. He’s also written four books,
including the critically acclaimed “Real Talk for Real Teachers,”
and “Teach Like Your Hair’s on Fire.” Esquith has also been
featured, along with his students, in the PBS documentary The
Hobart Shakespeareans.
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Illinois
Education
JOB BANK
Illinois Association of
School Administrators
(IASA) Uses Website
to Connect Employers
with Job Seekers.
The Illinois Education Job Banksm has been redesigned to
combine a more user-friendly interface, professional layout
and enhancements such as the ability to apply online and
manage resumes and vacancies easier. Whether you are
seeking qualified applicants to fill permanent, interim, part or
full-time vacancies, the Illinois Education Job Banksm makes
posting jobs and finding candidates as easy as 1-2-3!
With over 750 Illinois school districts and 225 other
educational institutions subscribing to the Illinois
Education Job Banksm, the proof is in the numbers. Since
1999, the Job Bank has provided the opportunity for more
than 62,000 vacancies and 100,000 profiles to be
posted online.
FOR EMPLOYERS...
You can post vacancies and find candidates with ease and
security.
New and enhanced features include the following:
Quick and easy account setup
Maintain complete control of job posting information,
posting date and duration
When you post an opening on the IASA Job Bank, the
opening is also included on the school district’s website
without the school district reposting the information
simply by setting up the RSS Feed
Maintain low costs with minimal yearly fee
Add customized questions to online applications
Search for candidate features such as languages, skills
and more
Set up and maintain multiple profiles and users
Save favorite candidates from job applications
FOR JOB SEEKERS...
You can search, save resumes and apply online for free.
New and enhanced features include the following:
Search from hundreds of openings throughout the state
Create and maintain profiles and resumes in our secure
online Job Search Portal
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Save and update your profile information including
education, certification, employment, references, skills
and more
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Set up convenient e-mail job alerts and notifications

Save job listings, searches and applications
www.illinoiseducationjobbank.org
Early Bird Academies
Wednesday, October 8, 2014
8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Plaza A, C and F
Program Evaluation for
1:1 Instructional Models
in K-12 Education (AAC
#1447)
The purpose of this academy
is to help administrators evaluate a One to One technology
program whether currently in place or being planned. Participants
will develop a program evaluation rubric that covers the following
facets of a 1:1 Program: 1) the technology infrastructure and how
to measure its efficiency and effectiveness; 2) the polices in place
to support the program; 3) the hardware and software in place; 4)
the technology support to provide for break/fix, etc.; 5) the staff
development for startup and for ongoing support; 6) an instructional
plan to ensure adequate access and flexibility for success; and 7)
a student growth model to determine the impact of 1:1 devices.
Presented by: Jason Smith, Director of Business Services and
Technology for Coal City #1
Performance Evaluation Reform Act (PERA)-Working
with the Joint Committee & Student Growth Component
(AAC #1459)
This course will go into detail explaining how one district
successfully navigated the decisions made at the local joint
committee level to develop a teacher evaluation plan aligned to
the PERA requirements. Another goal for the course will be to
explain the student growth model the joint committee agreed
upon for Sandoval Community Unit School District #501. The
student growth model is based on the Student Learning Objective
Framework.
Presented by: Dr. Jennifer Garrison, Superintendent of Sandoval
CUSD #501 and Dr. Richard J. Voltz, IASA Associate Director for
Professional Development
Basic Collective Bargaining – Revised 2011 (AAC #1045)
This course will provide administrators with the basic knowledge
and skills needed for effective collective bargaining. It will focus
on contract language, bargaining preparation, legal framework,
interpersonal relations, and the data-driven economic impact of
the organization.
Presented by: Dr. William H. Phillips, IASA Field Services
Director and David J. Braun, Associate of Miller, Tracy, Braun,
Funk & Miller, Ltd.
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New Superintendents’ Strand
Wednesday, October 8, 2014
8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Basic Collective Bargaining - Revised 2011
(AAC #1045)
This course will provide administrators with the basic
knowledge and skills needed for effective collective bargaining.
It will focus on contract language, bargaining preparation,
legal framework, interpersonal relations, and the data-driven
economic impact of the organization. Plaza A
1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
New Superintendent Mentoring Meetings
First year superintendents gathering with the IASA Field
Services Directors
Capital II (Dr. William H. Phillips), Capital III (Dr. Gary T.
Zabilka) and Capital IV (Dr. Nick R. Osborne)
Thursday, October 9, 2014
8:15 to 9 a.m.
New Superintendents’ Roundtable
This roundtable session is an opportunity for reflection
and discussion on the issues that confront the first year
superintendent. Plaza E
12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
What To Do and (more importantly) What
Not to Do in Your First Year as Superintendent:
Lessons We Learned On the Job (so you won’t
have to)
The superintendency is often referred to as the Impossible Job.
While it is true that nothing can prepare the new superintendent
for what is to come, it is also true that this is part of what
makes the job exciting and meaningful. Come to this session
to learn from three second-year superintendents on what they
would do the same and what they would do differently and
how, with the right knowledge, tools and relationships, you
can do your best to serve kids every day. Plaza E
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PERA Strand
This strand is highly recommended for all superintendents of
school districts that will be Early Implementers (bottom 20%)
of the Performance Evaluation Reform Act. By attending the
academy and sessions in this strand, superintendents will learn
about the Part 50 Rules and Regulations for PERA, the ISBE
Default Plan for Student Growth, Working With the Joint
Committee, Building Quality Assessments, SLO Process, and
Assigning a Rating to Teachers based on PERA.
Wednesday, October 8, 2014
8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Plaza F
Performance Evaluation Reform Act
(PERA)-Working with the Joint Committee
& Student Growth Component (AAC #1459)
This course will go into detail explaining how one district
successfully navigated the decisions made at the local joint
committee level to develop a teacher evaluation plan aligned
to the PERA requirements. Another goal for the course will
be to explain the student growth model the joint committee
agreed upon for Sandoval Community Unit School District
#501. The student growth model is based on the Student
Learning Objective Framework.
Thursday, October 9, 2014
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Plaza A
Make Assessment Matter – What Do Students,
Teachers and District Administrators Want
from Tests?
The first comprehensive study of assessment perceptions,
For Every Child Multiple Measures, conducted by NWEA
and Grunwald & Associates in 2012 opened the door to a
better understanding of how parents, teachers and district
administrators perceive assessment—something not
previously explored. It then seemed essential to add the
student voice to this research and Make Assessment Matter
was released in 2014. For the first time, students speak directly
on what assessment means to them. (continued on the next page)
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PERA Strand (Cont.)
During this session we will present the findings which show
how perceptions are shifting; solid support for assessments
that are used in the teaching and learning process; and how
the findings are highly relevant to the ongoing public dialogue
about the role of assessment in education. This data will help
superintendents cut through the “noise” from media and a
fragmented public, navigate the divergent understanding of
assessment in your schools; and increase understanding of
assessment for your teachers, students and parents in your
district.
Thursday, October 9, 2014
3 - 4 p.m.
Plaza C
Student Growth for Teacher Evaluation
This session will provide helpful information to school
administrators concerning the use of Student Growth for
teacher evaluation purposes. Presenters will explain the
important components of the rules and regulations relating
to PERA teacher evaluation and give examples of how school
districts and teachers are incorporating Student Growth into
teacher evaluation.
Friday, October 10, 2014
8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
Plaza F
Networking Session for Superintendents of
2015 PERA Implementers
This session is designed for superintendents of school districts
that will have to implement PERA for the start of the 201516 school year. Come share and learn from your colleagues
about what districts have done thus far on the journey to full
performance-based teacher evaluation including both
practice and student growth.
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Special Event
IASA WELCOMING RECEPTION
Wednesday, October 8, 2014
6 – 7:30 p.m.
Sapphire/Diamond Ballrooms
Come join us as we celebrate at the IASA Welcoming
Reception. This event will give you time to reconnect with
your colleagues and visit with old friends. Although the name
has changed, you are still encouraged to invite your local
legislators to attend the reception.
THANK YOU
to our legacy conference
supporters for sponsoring
this program booklet:
N
American Fidelity Assurance
Company
N Discovery Education
N ECRA Group, Inc.
N First Midstate, Inc.
N Horace Mann Companies
N Miller, Tracy, Brown, Funk &
Miller, Ltd.
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Breakout Sessions
Sponsored by: American Fidelity Assurance Company
Thursday, October 9, 2014
8:15 – 9 a.m.
• The New “3R’s” in Education: AR, VR and QR: Make
Them Work for Your District
• Using Peer Group Data to Make More Informed Decisions
• Looking for Revenue? Learn More About the County
School Facilities Sales Tax
• For Each and Every Child: Strategies for Excellence and
Equity from the National Equity & Excellence Advisory
Commission with Implications for School Districts
•The Relationship of Stress and Physical Wellness of
Illinois Superintendents
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
• Make Assessment Matter – What Do Students, Teachers
and District Administrators Want from Tests?
• “Low-Anxiety E-Rates” – Best Practices for No-stress,
No-problem E-Rate Filing
• What Are These New Realities and What Happened to
the Old One?
• Preparing Teachers for 1:1 Mobile Learning Environment
• Road to the Common Core: Community Engagement
Plans
3 – 4 p.m.
• Finding Your Focus in the Midst of Chaos
• Bullying: It’s Not Just for Kids Anymore!
• Student Growth for Teacher Evaluation
•Using Individualized Learning Plans to Support
Students’ College and Career Readiness
• State Programs Working to Help Improve School and
Campus Safety and Preparedness
• Retirement Plans: The Need and the Risks
Friday, October 10, 2014
8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
• A Salary Schedule Designed for Flexibility, Practicality
and Sustainability
• How to Connect With Your Elected Officials
• Filling Key Administrative Positions – the IASB Process
•Leveraging Innovative Technology for Community
Engagement
• Networking Session for Superintendents of 2015 PERA
Implementers
•The New Science of Learning – Closing the
Achievement Gap
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Conference Schedule
Wednesday, October 8, 2014
8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Early Bird Academies
Plaza A, C and F
Program Evaluation for 1:1 Instructional Models in
K-12 Education (AAC #1447)
The purpose of this academy is to help administrators
evaluate a One to One technology program whether
currently in place or being planned. Participants will
develop a program evaluation rubric that covers the
following facets of a 1:1 Program: 1) the technology
infrastructure and how to measure its efficiency and
effectiveness; 2) the polices in place to support the
program; 3) the hardware and software in place; 4) the
technology support to provide for break/fix, etc.; 5) the
staff development for startup and for ongoing support;
6) an instructional plan to ensure adequate access and
flexibility for success; and 7) a student growth model to
determine the impact of 1:1 devices.
Presented by: Jason Smith, Director of Business Services
and Technology for Coal City #1
Performance Evaluation Reform Act (PERA)-Working
with the Joint Committee & Student Growth
Component (AAC #1459)
This course will go into detail explaining how one district
successfully navigated the decisions made at the local
joint committee level to develop a teacher evaluation plan
aligned to the PERA requirements. Another goal for the
course will be to explain the student growth model the
joint committee agreed upon for Sandoval Community
Unit School District #501. The student growth model is
based on the Student Learning Objective Framework.
Presented by: Dr. Jennifer Garrison, Superintendent
of Sandoval CUSD #501 and Dr. Richard J. Voltz, IASA
Associate Director for Professional Development
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Wednesday, October 8, 2014 (Cont.)
Basic Collective Bargaining – Revised 2011 (AAC
#1045) *also part of the New Superintendents’ Strand
This course will provide administrators with the basic
knowledge and skills needed for effective collective
bargaining. It will focus on contract language, bargaining
preparation, legal framework, interpersonal relations, and
the data-driven economic impact of the organization.
Presented by: Dr. William H. Phillips, IASA Field Services
Director and David J. Braun, Associate of Miller, Tracy,
Braun, Funk & Miller, Ltd.
10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Registration Open
Plaza Level
Conference materials (program, name badge and meal
tickets) may be picked up at the IASA Registration Desk
on the Plaza Level of the Crowne Plaza Hotel.
Joining IPAC has never been more convenient than right
here at the IASA Conference! For those that wish to join
forces to make IPAC a strong voice for public education,
we will be accepting check or credit card payment of dues
at the IASA Exhibit Booth on Thursday. Dues will be
accepted at the IASA Registration Desk at all other times.
Complimentary wireless internet access is available during
the annual conference. The password is 2014IASA.
1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
New Superintendent Mentoring Meetings
First year superintendents gathering with the IASA Field
Services Directors
Capital II (Dr. William H. Phillips), Capital III (Dr. Gary T.
Zabilka) and Capital IV (Dr. Nick R. Osborne)
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Wednesday, October 8, 2014 (Cont.)
Keynote Speaker
ISBE Session - Focus on Success
3 – 4 p.m.
Wednesday, October 8, 2014
Emerald/Ruby Ballrooms
State Superintendent Koch and
key Illinois State Board of
Education (ISBE) staff will present
a session on major issues facing
school administrators this fall
and into the near future. ISBE
experts will discuss finance,
licensure, assessments, and the
NCLB waiver, as well as taking your
questions on a variety of topics.
Panelists: Dr. Christopher A. Koch
State Superintendent of Education
Eric Grodsky
Deputy General Counsel
Peter Godard
Chief Performance Officer
Jason Helfer
Assistant Superintendent Educator Effectiveness
Susie Morrison
Deputy Superintendent/Chief Education Officer
Dr. Mary O’Brian
Director of Assessment
Robert Wolfe
Chief Financial Officer
4:30 – 5:45 p.m.
Opening Ceremony - First General Session
Emerald/Ruby Ballrooms
Presiding and Opening Remarks
Scott D. Kuffel, IASA President and Superintendent of
Geneseo Comm Unit #228
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Wednesday, October 8, 2014 (Cont.)
• Invocation - Scott D. Kuffel, IASA President
• Pledge of Allegiance and National Anthem
From Geneseo Community Unit School District 228
Pledge of Allegiance - Lily, Rachel, and Elizabeth
Roodhouse
National Anthem - Ryan Ganson
•
IASA History Video
IASA Exemplary Service to Education Award
Presented by: Dr. Brent Clark
Executive Director
Illinois Association of School Administrators
Keynote Speaker
Opening Ceremony/First General Session
4:30 – 5:45 p.m.
Wednesday, October 8, 2014
Emerald/Ruby Ballrooms
Hall Davidson
Senior Director of Global Learning
Initiatives, Discovery Education
Leading, Learning, Achieving: The
Realities of the Digital Age for
Administrators
What does effective leadership mean when technology changes
the game? New digital ‘techbooks’ arrive on tablets (iPads
and others) with cloud-based media DNA: differentiated,
embedded and rich as the web. When administrators work to
move a site or district to digital, it helps to see what ‘digital’
really means. The inevitable smarter ‘books’ have profound
implications because when the textbook goes digital, the
whole game changes. Learning resources not only touch the
cloud, they also become their own backpack with cameras,
sensors, encyclopedias, and much more. BYOD and new
assessment models suddenly make more sense. Evaluating
teaching and learning gets new legs. Wrap your mind around
these powerful tools.
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Wednesday, October 8, 2014 (Cont.)
6 – 7:30 p.m.
IASA Welcoming Reception
Sapphire/Diamond Ballrooms
The IASA Welcoming Reception continues to be a popular
event on the first evening of the conference, providing
IASA members with the opportunity to spend some quality
time with their colleagues from around the state.
Thursday, October 9, 2014
6:45 a.m.
IASA Second Annual ‘Super’ 5K Fun Run/
Walk
Lost Bridge Trail
7– 9 a.m.
Continental Breakfast for all Conference
Attendees (complimentary)
Diamond Ballroom
Stop by and pick up some coffee, rolls and yogurt
(complimentary) before heading off to the breakout
sessions.
7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Registration Open
Plaza Level
Conference materials (program, name badge and meal
tickets) may be picked up at the IASA Registration Desk
on the Plaza Level of the Crowne Plaza Hotel.
Joining IPAC has never been more convenient than right
here at the IASA Conference! For those that wish to join
forces to make IPAC a strong voice for public education,
we will be accepting check or credit card payment of dues
at the IASA Exhibit Booth on Thursday. Dues will be
accepted at the IASA Registration Desk at all other times.
Complimentary wireless internet access is available during
the annual conference. The password is 2014IASA.
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Thursday, October 9, 2014 (Cont.)
8:15 – 9 a.m.
New Superintendents’ Strand
New Superintendents’ Roundtable
This roundtable session is an opportunity for reflection
and discussion on the issues that confront the first year
superintendent.
Location: Plaza E
8:15 - 9 a.m.
Thursday, October 9, 2014
Presenters: Dr. Nick R. Osborne
Field Services Director - Southern
Illinois Association of School Administrators
Dr. William H. Phillips
Field Services Director - Northcentral
Illinois Association of School Administrators
Dr. Gary T. Zabilka
Field Services Director - Northeastern
Illinois Association of School Administrators
Breakout Sessions
The New “3R’s” in Education: AR, VR, and QR: Make
Them Work for Your District
It’s time to add QR codes, Augmented Reality (AR) and
Virtual Reality (VR) to the old 3 R’s. Learn how to build and
use these new layers for school information or classroom
education. Animations, videos, images, and audio can link from
everyday objects, books or illustrations. Families and students
with tablets or smart phones gain new insights and get
more information. Explore how some districts and teachers
use them, and what fun and support they can offer schools,
communities, and students.
Location: Plaza A
8:15 - 9 a.m.
Thursday, October 9, 2014
Moderator: Dr. Jason D. Henry
Superintendent
Sesser-Valier Comm #196
Presenter: Hall Davidson
Senior Director/Global Learning Initiatives
Discovery Education
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Thursday, October 9, 2014 (Cont.)
Using Peer Group Data to Make More Informed Decisions
Learn how to efficiently form collaborative peer groups
comprised of school district administrators who are focused
on using data to make more informed decisions. By utilizing
a private 5Share “Island” Group to collect data and share
documents, members can easily compare to one another using
custom analytics. Come hear how your colleagues are building
custom peer groups with the primary benefits of sharing and
analyzing relevant data related to settlement details, student
fees, extra duty stipends, food service, technology and special
education. Each peer group determines what data is necessary
to make key decisions and support the strategic planning
process. Attend this session to hear more about this IASA
sponsored program.
Location: Plaza B
8:15 - 9 a.m.
Thursday, October 9, 2014
Moderator: Daniel F. Marenda
Superintendent
La Salle #122
Presenters: Dr. Jon Bartelt
Superintendent
Bloomingdale #13
Josh Rader
Account Executive
Forecast5 Analytics
Eric Smith
5Share Community Manager
Forecast5 Analytics
Looking for Revenue? Learn More About the County
School Facilities Sales Tax
In this time of financial strain, the County School Facilities
Sales Tax is pennies from heaven for the 25% of Illinois counties
that have passed it. Learn about this source of new revenue for
school facilities and how counties across the State are passing
and implementing this exciting funding source.
Location: Plaza C
8:15 - 9 a.m.
Thursday, October 9, 2014
Moderator: Dr. Kevin O’Mara
Superintendent
Argo Comm #217
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Thursday, October 9, 2014 (Cont.)
Presenters: Larry Beattie
Superintendent
Sparta #140
Jim Burgett
Director
Stifel Nicolaus
Anne Noble
Managing Director
Stifel Nicolaus
For Each and Every Child: Strategies for Excellence and
Equity from the National Equity & Excellence Advisory
Commission with Implications for School Districts
This presentation will discuss the Equity and Excellence
Commission’s purpose, the summaries of the two papers that
were produced as a result of their inquiry and research, as
well as discuss possible legislative benefits to Illinois School
Districts. Ralph Martire, Executive Director of CTBA serves
on the commission and has written legislation for the
Commission’s Targets.
Location: Plaza D
8:15 - 9 a.m.
Thursday, October 9, 2014
Moderator: Dr. Mark D. Hansen
Superintendent
Eastland #308
Presenters: Dr. John Dively
Clinical Assistant Professor
Southern Illinois University
Ralph Martire
Executive Director
Center for Tax and Budget Accountability
(CTBA)
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Dr. Marleis Trover
Chair/Ed. Leadership Dept.
McKendree University
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Thursday, October 9, 2014 (Cont.)
The Relationship of Stress and Physical Wellness of Illinois
Superintendents
The relationship of stress and the physical wellness of Illinois
superintendents will be illustrated with examples. Stress is
perceived by 94.3% of Illinois superintendents to be present
in their jobs. This stress will be defined and explained, and a
detailed impact upon health revealed. Factors causing stress
will be shown and analyzed. Methods of managing stress will
be discussed. Conclusions will be drawn and solutions will
be presented for both superintendents and school boards to
follow to offset the impact of stress.
Location: Plaza F
8:15 - 9 a.m.
Thursday, October 9, 2014
Moderator: Dr. Judith Hackett
Superintendent
NW Suburban Sp. Ed. Org.
Presenters: Dr. Curt Simonson
Retired
Tri-Valley #3
Dr. Stuart Yager
Associate Professor
Western Illinois University
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Open
Plaza G-J
Do not miss the opportunity to visit the Exhibition Area to
get a quick look at the latest products and services available
to Illinois school districts. This will also give you a
chance to stop by the IASA Exhibit Booth and pick up a
commemorative coin, gym bag and have personalized
luggage tags made. See pages 57 thru 70 for a listing of
this year’s exhibitors. Coffee and afternoon snacks will be
available inside the hall. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m.
to 12:30 p.m. (complimentary for all conference attendees).
Joining IPAC has never been more convenient than right
here at the IASA Conference! For those that wish to join
forces to make IPAC a strong voice for public education,
we will be accepting check or credit card payment of dues
at the IASA Exhibit Booth on Thursday. Dues will be
accepted at the IASA Registration Desk at all other times.
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Thursday, October 9, 2014 (Cont.)
9:15 – 11 a.m.
Second General Session
Emerald/Ruby Ballrooms
• Presiding and Opening Remarks
Scott D. Kuffel, IASA President and Superintendent
of Geneseo Comm Unit #228
• Introduction of the IASA School for Advanced
Leadership I and II Graduates and Video
Keynote Speaker
Second General Session
9:15 –11 a.m.
Thursday, October 9, 2014
Emerald/Ruby Ballrooms
Jon Gordon
The Energy Bus: Drive Your School
District with Optimism, Passion,
and Purpose
Based on his Wall Street Journal
best-selling book, The Energy Bus,
Jon Gordon presents a powerful
roadmap to overcome common life and work obstacles and
bring out the best in yourself and your team. Everyone faces
challenges and every person, organization, company and
team will have to overcome negativity and adversity to define
themselves and create their success. Whether you are a leader
looking to build a positive culture, a manager trying to
energize and engage your team, or someone who desires to
enhance your productivity and performance this talk will help
you create more success and enjoy the ride of your life!
WEBSITE
Visit the IASA Website as part of your daily routine. There are many great
resources for school superintendents highlighted on the front page at
www.iasaedu.org
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Thursday, October 9, 2014 (Cont.)
11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Lunch Available Inside the Exhibit Hall
for all Conference Attendees (complimentary)
Plaza G-J
11:15- 11:45 a.m.
IASA School for Advanced Leadership
Information Session
Capital VI
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
New Superintendents’ Strand
What To Do and (more importantly) What Not to Do in
Your First Year as Superintendent: Lessons We Learned
On the Job (so you won’t have to)
The superintendency is often referred to as the Impossible
Job. While it is true that nothing can prepare the new
superintendent for what is to come, it is also
true that this is part of what makes the job exciting and meaningful. Come to this session to learn
from three second-year superintendents on what
they would do the same and what they would do
differently and how, with the right knowledge, tools and
relationships, you can do your best to serve kids every day.
Location: Plaza E
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 9, 2014
Presenters: Nicholas Henkle
Superintendent
Rockdale #84
Anthony Palmisano
Superintendent
Villa Park #45
Brad W. Voehringer
Superintendent
Pennoyer #79
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Thursday, October 9, 2014 (Cont.)
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Breakout Sessions
Make Assessment Matter: What Do Students, Teachers and
District Administrators Want from Tests?
The first comprehensive study of assessment perceptions,
For Every Child Multiple Measures, conducted by NWEA
and Grunwald & Associates in 2012 opened the door to a
better understanding of how parents, teachers and district
administrators perceive assessment—something not
previously explored. It then seemed essential to add the
student voice to this research and Make Assessment Matter
was released in 2014. For the first time, students speak directly
on what assessment means to them.
During this session we will present the findings which show
how perceptions are shifting; solid support for assessments
that are used in the teaching and learning process; and how
the findings are highly relevant to the ongoing public dialogue
about the role of assessment in education. This data will help
superintendents cut through the “noise” from media and a
fragmented public, navigate the divergent understanding of
assessment in your schools; and increase understanding of
assessment for your teachers, students and parents in your
district.
Location: Plaza A
12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 9, 2014
Moderator: Ronald Jacobs
Superintendent
Riverdale CU #100
Presenter: Kelly Goodrich
Senior Director of Policy & Advocacy
Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA)
“Low-Anxiety E-Rates” – Best Practices for No-stress,
No-problem E-Rate Filing
More than 30 Illinois districts missed the 2014 E-Rate filing
deadline because E-Rate filing is complex, time-consuming
and often confusing. The 2015 E-Rate filing will be more
challenging, due to significant changes in E-Rates for 2015.
This session will show how districts can use “best practices” to
maximize their E-Rates, reduce their “E-Rate filing stress” and
dramatically lower the risk of errors and missed deadlines.
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Thursday, October 9, 2014 (Cont.)
Location: Plaza B
12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 9, 2014
Moderator: Paula Hawley
Superintendent
Pikeland #10
Presenters: Dwight Espenscheid
Director of Technology
O’Fallon Twp #203
Richard H. Senturia
Chief Executive Officer
eRate Program, LLC
What Are These New Realities and What Happened to the
Old One?
A look at the impact of emerging technologies like Google
Glass, Leap Motion, augmented reality, 3D crafting and
printing, and other technologies that will define the world
students will live and work in. Already entering farsighted
schools, these technologies are beginning their amazing,
positive impact on instruction. Once again we are forced to
adapt teaching to the world our students will live in and not the
world we grew up in. Dewey famously said "if we teach today
what we taught yesterday, we rob our children of tomorrow".
But who knew "today" would be such a shortened day.
Location: Plaza C
12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 9, 2014
Moderator: Dr. Chad Allaman
Superintendent
District #50
Presenter: Hall Davidson
Senior Director/Global Initiatives
Discovery Education
Preparing Teachers for a 1:1 Mobile Learning Environment
Many schools are starting 1:1 mobile learning programs. This
presentation will assist school and district administrators in
designing and delivering professional development programs that
will impact the success of their mobile learning environments.
The presenter, Director of Instructional Technology for Glenbard
District #87, National Board Certified Teacher and Finalist
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Thursday, October 9, 2014 (Cont.)
for the 2013 Illinois Teacher of the Year, is leading his district
through the preparations for 1:1 mobile learning program. He
will share Glenbard’s 1:1 mobile learning professional
development program and offer insight to participants on
how to design programs for their schools and districts.
Location: Plaza D
12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 9, 2014
Moderator: Derek Hutchins
Superintendent
Crab Orchard #3
Presenter: Robert E. Lang
Director of Instructional Technology
Glenbard #87
Road to the Common Core: Community Engagement Plans
Plainfield School District #202 shares a three-year Community
Engagement Plan for the Common Core State Standards and
PARCC that began in 2012. Learn how District #202 involved
community members in ongoing, meaningful exchanges
resulting in improved teaching and learning. Qualitative and
quantitative data indicate that this outreach effort impacted
teaching and learning, built high stakeholder trust and
improved student achievement.
Location: Plaza F
12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 9, 2014
Moderator: Victoria Tabbert
Superintendent
Queen Bee #16
Presenters: Dr. Lane Abrell
Superintendent
Plainfield #202
Tom Hernandez
Director of Community Relations
Plainfield #202
Glen Wood
Assistant Superintendent
Plainfield #202
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Thursday, October 9, 2014 (Cont.)
1:45 - 2:45 p.m.
Third General Session
Emerald/Ruby Ballrooms
Presiding and Opening Remarks
Scott D. Kuffel, IASA President and Superintendent of
Geneseo Comm Unit #228
Keynote Speaker
Third General Session
1:45 - 2:45 p.m.
Thursday, October 9, 2014
Emerald/Ruby Ballrooms
Suhail Farooqui
Founder and CEO of K12 Insight
If We Don’t Stand Up for Public
Schools, Who Will?
Public school systems face two
serious deficits — fiscal and trust.
While everyone understands a lack of money, it’s difficult
to communicate a lack of trust. As social media empowers
vocal naysayers, district administrators lose ground,
ultimately risking the very future of education. To build
public trust — and gain support for difficult decision-making
— superintendents must promote authentic dialogue with all
stakeholders. K12 Insight’s solutions engage parents, teachers,
staff, students and taxpayers in seamless conversations that
yield positive, compelling results — including deep reserves
of community trust.
VISION:
Maximum Educational Success for all Students
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Thursday, October 9, 2014 (Cont.)
3 – 4 p.m.
Breakout Sessions
Finding Your Focus in the Midst of Chaos
As state mandates pile up, funding cuts continue, and
demands from constituents increase, school leaders can often
feel overwhelmed and unable to focus on the activities that
are vital to their success. This session will include practical
tips and tools to help you “find your focus” and to avoid
the productivity sinkholes that often distracts leaders from
their goals. Walk away from this session with practical tips,
strategies, and tools to maximize your productivity and to
minimize distractions.
Location: Plaza A
3 - 4 p.m.
Thursday, October 9, 2014
Moderator: Dr. Nettie Collins-Hart
Superintendent
Proviso Twp #209
Presenter: Dr. Thomas E. Bertrand
Superintendent
Rochester Comm Unit #3A
Bullying: It’s Not Just for Kids Anymore!
A common problem in today’s diverse school settings is
adult bullying. The Workplace Bullying Institute states that
up to a third of all workers may be victims because of the:
1) actions of a single individual acting as a bully; 2) actions
of a group mob; or 3) toxic culture present that allows or even
encourages that negative behavior. Numerous studies have
shown that positive organizational culture is critical to any
success (Deal & Peterson, 2009). In this session you will learn
how to recognize adult bullying and take steps to prevent and
eliminate it in your school district.
Location: Plaza B
3 - 4 p.m.
Thursday, October 9, 2014
Moderator:Michael Sutton
Superintendent
Highland Comm #5
Presenter: Dr. Pamela Rockwood
Superintendent
Indian Creek #425
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Thursday, October 9, 2014 (Cont.)
Student Growth for Teacher Evaluation
This session will provide helpful information to school
administrators concerning the use of Student Growth for
teacher evaluation purposes. Presenters will explain the
important components of the rules and regulations relating
to PERA teacher evaluation and give examples of how school
districts and teachers are incorporating Student Growth into
teacher evaluation.
Location: Plaza C
3 - 4 p.m.
Thursday, October 9, 2014
Moderator:Dr. John Tignor
Superintendent
Washington #52
Presenters: Dr. Jennifer Garrison
Superintendent
Sandoval #501
Dr. Richard J. Voltz
Associate Director/Professional Development
Illinois Association of School Administrators
Using Individualized Learning Plans to Support Students’
College and Career Readiness
Individualized Learning Plans (ILPs) are the result of a
student-centered advising process that typically is initiated at
the middle level, continuing into high school and ultimately
into postsecondary education. ILPs facilitate students’
career exploration and help ensure that they complete rigorous
course sequences that fully prepare them for college and
career success. This session describes the ILP process, shares
ILP examples, and explains how school district personnel can
use disaggregated data from ILPs to identify emerging career
interests of students, determine future course needs, and assist
the faculty with adjusting the curriculum and instructional
practices to support students’ career interests.
Location: Plaza D
3 - 4 p.m.
Thursday, October 9, 2014
Moderator:Dr. Sheila Harrison-Williams
Superintendent
Hazel Crest #152-5
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Thursday, October 9, 2014 (Cont.)
Presenters: Asia Fuller-Hamilton
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Illinois – Urbana-Champaign
Pathways Resource Center
Heather Fox
Project Coordinator
University of Illinois – Urbana-Champaign
Pathways Resource Center
Dr. Donald Hackmann
Professor/Director
University of Illinois – Urbana-Champaign
Pathways Resource Center
State Programs Working to Help Improve School and
Campus Safety and Preparedness
The Statewide Terrorism and Intelligence Center’s (STIC)
School Safety Information Sharing Programs goal is to aid
in safety efforts through sharing information from local,
state and federal agencies with schools and campuses in the
State of Illinois. Target members are administrators, safety
officials and sworn police officers. Members have access to
a dedicated intelligence officer, monthly newsletters, monthly
webinars and other intelligence via email. The School and
Campus Security Training Program provides awareness and
preparedness level training (free of charge and may qualify for
administrators’ academy credit, CEC, and CPDU) for schools,
campuses and first responders to plan, respond, and recover
from an emergency or disaster.
Location: Plaza E
3 - 4 p.m.
Thursday, October 9, 2014
Moderator: Dr. Jonathan Heerboth
Superintendent
West Prairie CU #103
Presenters:Dr. Sandra Ellis
Assistant Director
School and Campus Security Training Program
Ron Ellis
Director
School and Campus Security Training Program
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Mia Langheim
School Intelligence Officer
Statewide Terrorism & Intelligence Center (STIC)
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Thursday, October 9, 2014 (Cont.)
Retirement Plans: The Need and the Risks
The changing retirement landscape is creating a greater need
for 403(b) and 457(b) retirement plans. These types of plans
have risk associated with their regulation and administration
for which schools are ultimately responsible. This session will
help school administrators understand the clear need for these
types of plans and the administrative issues for employers.
Location: Plaza F
3 - 4 p.m.
Thursday, October 9, 2014
Moderator: Dr. Steve Webb
Superintendent
Goreville Comm Unit #1
Presenters: Timothy Buss
Superintendent
Wabash #348
Paul Arvin
Annuity Product Manager
American Fidelity Assurance Company
4 – 5 p.m.
High School District Organization
Meeting (HSDO)
Governor
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Located on the IASA Website, the IASA Video Library provides
information on Curriculum and Instruction, Facilities and School
Maintenance, Personnel, School Finance, School Law, Technology,
and the IASA School for Advanced Leadership, just to name a few!
Sponsored by: American Fidelity Assurance Company
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Thursday, October 9, 2014 (Cont.)
Special Session
Gubernatorial Candidate Forum
4:15 - 5:15 p.m. (doors open at 4 p.m.; ticketed event)
Thursday, October 9, 2014
Emerald/Ruby Ballrooms
We’ve invited gubernatorial candidates Governor Pat Quinn
and Bruce Rauner to come and talk about public education in
a special conference session.
This one still is in pencil and may remain so right up to the
conference because of the obvious complexities of scheduling
that are involved, but we have been given indications that both
candidates might take advantage of the opportunity to come
and talk about one of the most important issues facing our
state.
4:30 – 6 p.m.
Association of Illinois Rural and Small
Schools Meeting (AIRSS)
Capital I
5 - 7:30 p.m.
Southern Illinois University Reception
Capital View
5:15 - 6:15 p.m.
IASA School for Advanced Leadership
Alumni Reception
Illinois Room
6:15 p.m.
Hospitality Suites Open
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Friday, October 10, 2014
7 - 11:30 a.m.
Registration Open
Plaza Level
Conference materials (program, name badge and meal
tickets) may be picked up at the IASA Registration Desk
on the Plaza Level of the Crowne Plaza Hotel.
Complimentary wireless internet access is available during
the annual conference. The password is 2014IASA.
8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Breakout Sessions
A Salary Schedule Designed for Flexibility, Practicality and
Sustainability
LeRoy CUSD #2 was able to design a hybrid between a
traditional indexed salary schedule and an individual
compounding “off the schedule” model. The model sets up a
system of rewards for our desired learning behaviors, slows
middle career growth within the schedule, and matches
the current economic trends in salary growth. The exact
schedule that we developed may not be a perfect match for
your district, but the principles behind the concept may be
replicated in nearly any district. The design concepts are
flexible enough to match a wide degree of uniqueness.
Location: Plaza A
8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Friday, October 10, 2014
Moderator: Dr. Catherine Finger
Superintendent
Grayslake Comm #127
Presenter: Gary R. Tipsord
Superintendent
LeRoy CUSD #2
The IASA, the Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB) and the Illinois
Association of School Business Officials (IASBO) have developed the Illinois
Schools Employee Benefits Consortium (ISEBC) that includes a proprietary fully
insured, comprehensive group health insurance plan that will offer member school
districts the opportunity to provide employees health benefits at affordable prices.
To learn more about the ISEBC, visit their exhibit booth on Thursday from 9 a.m. to
4 p.m. or call Jeremy Travelstead at 877-698-2247.
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Friday, October 10, 2014 (Cont.)
How to Connect With Your Elected Officials
Join Dr. Kevin O’Mara, Dr. Lynn Panega and Senator Daniel
Biss in a presentation/discussion on the best ways to introduce
yourself to your elected officials and how to effectively
communicate and advocate for your school district.
Location: Plaza B
8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Friday, October 10, 2014
Moderator: Dr. Constance Collins
Superintendent
Round Lake Area #116
Presenters: Senator Daniel Biss
Illinois State Senator
9th Legislative District
Dr. Kevin O’Mara
Superintendent
Argo Comm #217
Dr. Lynn Panega
Superintendent
Lake Park Comm #108
Filling Key Administrative Positions – the IASB Process
The Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB) knows that
hiring key administrators such as assistant superintendents,
business managers, principals and other administrative
positions is a crucial component of the Superintendent’s
function. Identifying and finding the right person can
consume a considerable amount of time and effort. IASB staff
is acquainted with the business of how boards and school
districts function; this detailed knowledge is a powerful
tool in the evaluation of candidates for key administrative
positions. This session provides valuable information of the
comprehensive search process from start to finish in
cooperation with the sitting superintendent.
Location: Plaza C
8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Friday, October 10, 2014
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Friday, October 10, 2014 (Cont.)
Moderator:Dr. Thomas E. Bertrand
Superintendent
Rochester Comm Unit #3A
Presenters: Donna Johnson
Director of Executive Searches
Illinois Association of School Boards
Thomas F. Leahy
Executive Searches Consultant
Illinois Association of School Boards
Dave Love
Executive Searches Consultant
Illinois Association of School Boards
Leveraging Innovative Technology for Community
Engagement
Dr. Michael Lubelfeld, superintendent at Deerfield School
District #109, shares how his district is building trust capital
with stakeholders using an innovative technology solution
from K12 Insight. Dr. Lubelfeld and K12 Insight will
describe how the district has implemented Let's Talk!, which
is an innovative, “always on community conversation” that
allows any member of the community to submit feedback
about any issue. By listening and responding, the district is
deepening stakeholder engagement and galvanizing support
for important initiatives.
Location: Plaza D
8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Friday, October 10, 2014
Moderator:Dr. Scott Doerr
Superintendent
Nokomis Comm #22
Presenters: Dr. Michael Lubelfeld
Superintendent
Deerfield #109
Dr. Shelby McIntosh
Associate Vice President of Research
K12 Insight
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Friday, October 10, 2014 (Cont.)
The New Science of Learning – Closing the Achievement
Gap
Educators not only teach content but they actually build the
human brain. However, some children, those raised in poverty
for example, are especially vulnerable to environmental
influences such as stress and lack of language exposure in the
home which alter brain maturation and readiness for literacy
and numeracy instruction. But the good news is that
neuroscience research is providing answers: effective teaching
methods can overcome these brain-based barriers to learning
and guide instruction. This review of the new neuroscience
research in education will conclude with best practices for
maximizing the achievement of struggling students.
Location: Plaza E
8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Friday, October 10, 2014
Moderator:Dr. Darryl Taylor
Superintendent
Lincoln Elem #156
Presenter: Dr. Martha Burns
Adjunct Associate Professor
Northwestern University
Networking Session for Superintendents of 2015 PERA
Implementers
This session is designed for superintendents of school districts
that will have to implement PERA for the start of the 2015-16
school year. Come share and learn from your colleagues about
what districts have done thus far on the journey to full
performance-based teacher evaluation including both practice
and student growth. Dr. Jennifer Garrison has fully
implemented PERA, including student growth, Ralph Grimm
is using the Value Added Approach for student growth
and Dr. Richard Voltz is a member of PEAC and an IASA
presenter on this topic.
Location: Plaza F
8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Friday, October 10, 2014
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Friday, October 10, 2014 (Cont.)
Presenters: Dr. Jennifer Garrison
Superintendent
Sandoval #501
Ralph E. Grimm
Superintendent
West Central CU #235
Dr. Richard J. Voltz
Associate Director/Professional Development
Illinois Association of School Administrators
8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
IASA Past Presidents Meeting
Lincoln Boardroom
Hosted by: Scott D. Kuffel, IASA President
(See pages 74 and 75 for a list of IASA Past Presidents)
9:30 - 11:45 a.m. Closing General Session, IASA Annual
Meeting and Vision 20/20 Update
(Brunch Buffet)
Sapphire/Diamond/Emerald Ballrooms
A ticket to this General Session/Brunch is required for
admittance. Tickets are available at the IASA Registration
Desk (Plaza Level).
• Presiding and Opening Remarks:
Scott D. Kuffel, IASA President and Superintendent of
Geneseo Comm Unit #228
Thoughts on the Presidency
• Introduction of the 2014-15 IASA Officers and Board
of Directors
• Recognition of Dr. Steve Webb, IASA Past President
• Recognition of IASA Past Presidents (see pages 74 and
75 for a list of IASA Past Presidents)
• Annual Business Meeting and State of the Association
Report
Dr. Jane L. Westerhold, IASA President-Elect and
Treasurer, Dr. Mark Hansen, Associate Chair of the
Bylaws Committee, and Dr. Brent Clark, Executive
Director
Parliamentarian: Dr. Jason D. Henry Superintendent
of Sesser-Valier Comm #196
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Friday, October 10, 2014 (Cont.)
Keynote Speaker
Closing General Session
9:30 – 11:45 a.m.
Friday, October 10, 2014
Sapphire/Diamond/Emerald Ballrooms
Rafe Esquith
Real Talk for Real Educators
Rafe Esquith shares words of
wisdom and advice for those
who struggle day to day in the
world’s hardest profession. After
thirty-plus years in the job,
Esquith still puts in the countless classroom hours with
which any dedicated educator will be instantly familiar. He
recognizes that new teachers and veteran educators need
different kinds of nourishment, whether it’s encouragement to
see through the difficult early years, advice on midcareer team
building, or novel ideas for how longtime educators can put
their expertise to work. Mixing his trademark offbeat humor
and no-nonsense maxims with instructive stories and useful
in-class advice, Esquith proves the perfect companion for those
who need a quick pick-me-up, a long heart-to-heart, or just a
momentary reminder that they’re not alone. Esquith offers
from-the-hip advice to help educators of every stripe cope
with the overwhelming challenges in schools and beyond.
11:45 a.m.
Adjournment - Thanks for celebrating our
50th Anniversary! We hope you enjoyed
the conference!
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Exhibits
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Exhibit Hours:
Thursday, October 9, 2014
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
On Thursday, coffee and afternoon snacks will be available in
the exhibition hall. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 12:30
p.m. (complimentary to all conference attendees).
The IASA Exhibit Hall is a one-stop shop of vendors
offering an array of products and services designed to assist
your school district.
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Exhibits (Cont.)
◆ School Service Member
■ Conference Supporter
Exhibitor Booth Number
Ace Sign Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ◆ #303
Scott Bringuet
2540 South 1st Street
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 522-8417; Fax: (217) 522-6842
info@acesignco.com
Ameren Illinois. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .◆ #102
Kenny Blum, Comm/Public Rel.
300 Liberty Street
Peoria, IL 61602
(309) 677-5447; Fax: (309) 677-5500
kblum@ameren.com
Gas and electric utility company
American Fidelity Assurance Company . . . . ◆■ #104
Megan Garton, Midwestern Regl. Mgr.
8770 Guion Road, Suite R
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(800) 638-4268
megan.garton@af-group.com
Section 125 Administration 403 (b) Administration, Dependent
Audit verifications and assistance with Health Care Reform,
HSA and HRA’s
Association of Illinois Rural and Small Schools. . . . #501
David M. Ardrey, Exec. Dir.
Wham Education Building MC 4624 – Southern Illinois
University
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 453-4083
dardrey@siu.edu
The Association of Illinois Rural and Small Schools was
organized to present unified efforts to promote educational
excellence in rural and small schools.
ASVAB Career Exploration Program. . . . . . . . . . #206
Sherry Holly, Program Mgr.
8700 West Bryn Mawr, Suite 200
Chicago, IL 60631
(773) 714-3008, Fax: (773) 714-8132
sherry.k.holly.civ@mail.mil
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AXA Advisors, LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ◆ #213
Kyle Zake, Fin. Cons.
1515 West 22nd Street, Suite 300
Oak Brook, IL 60523
(630) 954-6896; Fax: (630) 954-4097
Full service global financial planning firm. Specialized
division focused on the school marketplace. Expertise on
403(b)/457(b).
Brecht’s Database Solution, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . ◆ #402
Gus Brecht, Pres.
P.O. Box 305
Highland, IL 62249
(888) 437-9326; Fax: (618) 882-6224
bdsteam@poweriep.com
Brecht’s Database Solutions, Inc. provides professional quality,
web-based software for IEPs, Medicaid Billing, Response to
Intervention, Attendance Tracking and Billing and Educator
Evaluations.
BrightBytes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #405
Rob Residori, Sr. Educational Leader
490 2nd Street, #302
San Francisco, CA 94107
(877) 433-4036
info@brightbytes.net
Camelot Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #200
Rella Peeler, Head of New Therapeutic Schools
1173 Lance Avenue
Elburn, IL 60119
(847)204-7470
rpeeler@camelotforkids.org
Center for Tax and Budget
Accountability (CTBA). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #504
Dr. David Bonnette, Board Member
70 East Lake Street, Suite 1700
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 332-3239; Fax: (312) 332-1041
bonnette.d@sbcglobal.net
CTBA is a non-partisan, data driven advocate for adequate
and equitable tax and budget policies in Illinois.
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Computer Information Concepts, Inc. . . . . . . .◆ #304
Eric Vance, Sales Rep.
2843 31st Avenue
Greeley, CO 80631
(800) 437-7457; Fax: (970) 330-0839
evance@cicesp.com
Computer Information Concepts, CIC, provides Web-based
K-12 applications for student management, finance, payroll
and human resources – Infinite Campus, and visual analysis
and reporting solution – CIC Analysis Portal.
CrisisGo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ◆ #100
Rebecca Renshaw, Dir. of Mktg.
1616 West Main
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-2114
rebeccar@crisisgo.com
CrisisGo is a mobile emergency response app designed
specifically for school administrators and first responders.
eRate Program, LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .◆ #203
Richard Senturia, CEO
9666 Olive Boulevard, Suite 215
St. Louis, MO 63132
(314) 282-3665; Fax: (314) 395-5882
rsenturia@erateprogram
Because E-Rate filing is becoming more complex and difficult
every year, 1,100 clients in 41 states hire us to make E-Rates
“EASY”.
Gaggle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .#310
Mike McInerney, Reg. Rel. Mgr.
P.O. Box 1352
Bloomington, IL 61702
(800) 288-7750; Fax: (309) 665-0171
mike@gaggle.net
Specifically created for K-12, Gaggle’s cloud-based features,
built-in processes and classroom workflows are designed to
promote educator and student productivity.
GCA Education Services, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .◆ #215
Dennis Thomas, Sr. Sales Dir.
1438 Brook Drive
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(888) 736-0863; Fax: (865) 588-9208
gcaeducation@gcaservices.com
GCA Education Services, Inc. is a leading provider of Custodial,
Grounds and Facility Operations and Maintenance Services
across the United States.
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GRP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ◆ #211
Laura Weber, Bus. Dev. Mgr.
1 Mechanical Drive
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 779-0050
lweber@grpmech.com
Renovating buildings through energy savings performance
contracting to provide the best learning environment. HVAC,
plumbing, windows, doors and generators.
Horace Mann Companies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ◆■ #109
Steve Harder, Mktg. Rel. Mgr.
4010 Lincoln Place Drive
Des Moines, IA 50312
(402) 540-3576
steve.harder@horacemann.com
Offering retirement system workshops, flexible benefit plan
services and convenient payroll payment options for auto and
life insurance and 403(b).
Illinois Association of Regional School
Superintendents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .#505
Dr. Mark Klaisner, Executive Director
4413 West Roosevelt Road, Suite 104
Hillside, IL 60162
(708) 449-4284; Fax: (708) 449-4288
mklaisner@west40.org
The purpose of this Association is to support the role of the
Regional Superintendents of Schools and Regional Offices of
Education/Intermediate Service Centers in Illinois, personally
and professionally in their efforts to promote quality education
for the school children and citizens of Illinois, to provide
educational leadership, to impact public policy, and to
deliver educational services effectively for the benefit of
Illinois school districts, other educational entities and
educational system clients of all ages.
Illinois Association of School Administrators. . . . .#503
Dr. Brent Clark, Exec. Dir.
2648 Beechler Court
Springfield, IL 62703-7305
(217) 753-2213; Fax: (217) 753-2240
www.iasaedu.org
800 Woodfield Road, Ste. F109
Schaumburg, IL 60173-4717
(847) 466-5075; Fax: (847) 278-1356
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1200 West Main Street
Marion, IL 62959-1138
(618) 364-0501; Fax: (618) 364-0503
Stop by the IASA booth and pick up your complimentary
IASA commemorative coin, gym bag and have personalized
luggage tags made from your business cards.
Illinois Energy Consortium (IEC) . . . . . . . . . . .◆ #105
Ronald C. Steigerwald, Statewide Mktg. Dir.
3051 Cyprus Court
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 567-3051; Fax: (847) 634-8254
rsteigerwald@hotmail.com
Provides electricity and natural gas to colleges and schools
Illinois High School Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . #502
Dr. Marty Hickman, Exec. Dir.
2715 McGraw Drive
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 663-6377; Fax: (309) 663-7479
mhickman@ihsa.org
State Association
Illinois Principals Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #500
Jason Leahy, Exec. Dir.
2940 Bakers Drive
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-1383; Fax: (217) 525-7264
www.ilprincipals.org
The Mission of the Illinois Principals Association is to
advance learning through effective educational leadership.
Illinois School Administrators Political Action
Committee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .#503
Diane Hendren, Dir. of Gov. Relations
2648 Beechler Court
Springfield, IL 62703-7305
(217) 753-2213; Fax: (217) 753-2240
www.iasaedu.org
800 Woodfield Road, Ste. F109
Schaumburg, IL 60173-4717
(847) 466-5075; Fax: (847) 278-1356
1200 West Main Street
Marion, IL 62959-1138
(618) 364-0501; Fax: (618) 364-0503
Joining IPAC has never been more convenient than right here
at the IASA Conference! For those that wish to join forces to
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make IPAC a strong voice for public education, we will be
accepting check or credit card payment of dues at the IASA
Exhibit Booth on Thursday. Dues will be accepted at the IASA
Registration Desk at all other times.
Illinois Schools Employee Benefits Consortium
(ISEBC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ◆ #115
Jeremy Travelstead, Employee Benefits Consultant
3300 Hedley Road
Springfield, IL 62711
(877) 698-2247
jeremy@iasaedu.org
Illinois Schools Employee Benefits Consortium
Istation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .#308
Rob Goll, Vice Pres./Midwest Sales
8150 North Central Expressway, Suite 2000
Dallas, TX 75206
(866) 883-7323; Fax: (214) 291-5534
rgoll@istation.com
Istation provides engaging, interactive web-based reading
interventions and computer adaptive, formative assessments
for PreK-8.
J I T Resources & Solutions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ◆ #406
Jeff Nicoll, Managing Dir.
800 Roosevelt Road, Building D, Suite 108
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 474-9179
jnicoll@jitrs.com
JMO Mobile Modular LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ◆ #101
Mark Atkins, Commercial Proj. Mgr.
12882 Route 37 North
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-6072; Fax: (618) 993-8734
mark@jmollc.com
Relocatable classrooms and permanent modular buildings
Lamp Incorporated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #311
Ian Lamp, Vice Pres./Mktg. Sales
460 North Grove Avenue
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 741-7220; Fax: (847) 741-9677
ilamp@lampinc.net
Professional construction services provider with over 60 years
of educational building experience, project management
leadership, accountability collaboration and integrity.
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Learning Sciences International. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .#213
Rose Lattanze, Mgr./Dist. Partnerships
1400 Centre Park Boulevard
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
(609) 220-4693; Fax: (724) 299-8133
rlattanze@learningsciences.com
Learning Sciences International is the leading provider of
web-based and on-site solutions for professional development
and performance management in education.
Meemic Insurance Company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #214
1685 North Opdyke Road
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
(888) 463-3642
marketing@meemic.com
Meemic exclusively supports the educational community with
personalized insurance products through Meemic Insurance
Company and grants through The Meemic Foundation.
Metropolitan Schools Employee Benefit Program
(MSEBP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #205
Brian Tyrrell, Mesirow Financial
353 North Clark
Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 595-6585
btyrrell@mesirowfinancial.com
Metropolitan Schools Employee Benefit Program
Midwest Transit Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .◆ #204
Stephen Ball, Dir. of Sales
146 West Issert Drive
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 933-2412; Fax: (815) 933-3966
stephen.ball@midwestransit.com
Provider of sales, service, parts, leasing and financing of
people movers including school buses and MFSAB
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My Learning Plan, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #300
Jennifer Walter, Vice Pres.
8586 Potter Park Drive
Sarasota, FL 34238
(800) 287-4432; Fax: (631) 859-9780
jwalter@mylearningplan.com
My Learning Plan, Inc. is the leading provider of web-based
educator evaluation and professional learning data
management solutions used by K-12 school districts
throughout the United States and around the world. All of
our award winning products are available stand-alone, or as
a part of a fully integrated solution to help schools improve
student growth through effective management and support
of educator evaluation and professional learning.
Netchemia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #404
Holly Hott, Acct. Exec.
3520 W. 75th, Suite 300
Prairie Village, KS 66208
(913) 789-0996
holly.hott@netchemia.com
TalentEd delivers simple, innovative, and affordable talent
management solutions for applicant tracking and hiring
(TalentEd Recruit & Hire™), performance evaluation
(TalentEd Perform™), and personnel records management
(TalentEd Records™) to more than 1,000 K-12 districts
nationwide.
NuToys Leisure Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #201
Janet Folkerts, Proj. Coor.
Box 2121
La Grange, IL 60525
(800) 526-6197; Fax: (708) 579-0109
play@nutoys4fun.com
Provider of playground equipment, outdoor site furniture,
and sports field equipment
OpTerra Energy Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .◆ #305
Sharon Uslan, Sr. Mgr./Midwest Region
333 West Hubbard Street, Apartment 713
Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 498-7792; Fax: (312) 577-1691
chicagouslan@gmail.com
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Peachjar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #315
Amy Etheridge, Sr. Acct. Exec.
15090 Avenue of Science, Suite 101
San Diego, CA 92128
(858) 997-2117
amyetheridge@peachjar.com
PMA Financial Network, Inc./ISDLAF+ . . . . . ◆ #107
Dr. Don Weber, SVP Corp. Rel.
2135 CityGate Lane
Naperville, IL 60565
(630) 657-6435
dweber@pmanetwork.com
Investment products and services tailored for Illinois schools
and cash and bond proceeds management.
Poettker Construction Company. . . . . . . . . . . .◆ #202
Charles V. Poettker, Pres./CEO
380 South Germantown Road
Breese, IL 62230
(618) 526-7213; Fax: (618) 526-7654
info@poettkerconstruction.com
Poettker Construction specializes in Construction
Management, Design/Build, Construction Consulting
Services and Energy Solutions for education facilities.
Project Learning Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #401
Sarah Livesay, State Coor.
1505 North Broadway Avenue
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 469-0289
s.livesay@comcast.net
Quality Network Solutions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ◆ #307
Ryan Hortenstine, Vice Pres.
111 East Jefferson
Sullivan, IL 61951
(800) 662-5123; Fax: (217) 728-2639
rhortenstine@qnsk12.com
QNS assists schools in the creation and maintenance of
reliable technology solutions.
Renaissance Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #114
Chad Edwards, Regl. Vice Pres.
2911 Peach Street
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(800) 338-4204; (715) 424-4242
answers@renaissance.com
Renaissance Learning: A leader in K12 assessment, teaching
and learning.
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SAFEbuilt Illinois. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #313
Mike Post, Midwest Bus. Dev. Mgr.
350 South Northwest Highway, Suite 300
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(312) 339-0436; Fax: (312)276-4487
mpost@safebuilt.com
SAFEbuilt provides code compliant plan review and
inspection services using State approved professionals.
Sandner Group Alternative Risk Solutions . . . . ◆ #111
James Woodard, Pres/ARS
155 North Wacker, Suite 3700
Chicago, IL 60606
(312) 930-6124
woodardj@sandnergroup.com
Exclusive marketers of (WCSIT) Workers Compensation
Self-Insurance Trust and (ISDA) Illinois School District
Agency
School Improvement Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .#306
Jerry Baird, Strategic Partner Advisor
32 West Center Street
Midvale, UT 84047
(217) 494-9755; Fax: (801) 566-6885
jerry.baird@schoolimprovement.com
Edivation – Award-winning, on-demand professional learning
resources that help educators become significantly more
effective and students more successful.
Schoolwires, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ◆■ #108
Bill Reynolds, Territory Sales, Mgr.
330 Innovation Boulevard, Suite 301
State College, PA 16803
(618) 335-2835
bill.reynolds@schoolwires.com
Scientific Learning Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #312
Kym Humay, Strategic Acct. Mgr.
300 Frank H Ogawa Plaza, Suite 600
Oakland, CA 94612
(630) 750-0952
khumay@scilearn.com
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Security Alarm Corporation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .◆ #207
Josh Dice, Gen. Mgr.
1511 East Main Street
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-5768; Fax: (618) 548-2064
josh@securityalarm.com
Security systems, fire alarm systems, video surveillance, access
control
Skyward, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #302
Peggy Koonce, Acct., Exec.
2205 East Empire, Suite D
Bloomington, IL 61704
(800) 236-7274; Fax: (715) 341-1370
info@skyward.com
Student, finance and human resource administrative software
SMART Technologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ◆ #403
Mike McGowan, Ed. Solution Spec.
3636 Research Road NW
Calgary, AB, Canada T2L 1Y1
(815) 671-0813
mikemcgowan@smarttech.com
S. M. Wilson & Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ◆ #112
Mark Winschel, Dir./Bus. Dev.
2185 Hampton Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63139
(314) 645-9595; Fax: (314) 645-1700
mark.winschel@smwilson.com
Construction Management/General Contracting/Design-Build
Services
SOCS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #208
Mike Anderson, Regl. Acct. Mgr.
1300 O Street
Lincoln, NE 68508
(612) 247-6430; Fax: (402) 479-6691
mikea@fes.org
SOCS empowers nonprofits with the tools to create and manage their website and better connect with the community they
serve.
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Southern Illinois University. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #110
Dr. Judith A. Green, Assoc. Prof. and Dir./ Ed. Admin.
Programs, Department of Educational Administration and
Higher Education
Southern Illinois University
131 Pulliam Hall - Mail Code 4606
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 536-4434; Fax: (618)453-4338
jagrene@siu.edu
SIU Carbondale’s educational administration programs focus
on leadership for social justice, organizational change, and
research-based decisions.
Stalker Flooring, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .◆ #212
Steve Stalker, Vice Pres.
1215 West Waupaca Street
New London, WI 54961
steve@stalkerflooring.com
Athletic flooring products and services
Standard for Success . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ◆ #407
Tammy Brothers, Dir./Sales and Training
Cloverdale, IN 46120
(765) 301-0688
tammy@standardforsuccess.com
Stifel Nicolaus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .◆ #113
Anne Noble, Managing Dir.
501 North Broadway
St. Louis, MO 63102
(314) 342-8488; Fax: (314) 342-2179
noblea@stifel.com
Stifel Nicolaus provides financial and investment banking
services to school districts to help them achieve financial
success.
The Egyptian Trust. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .◆ #103
Dr. Tom Dahncke, Cons.
1109 Hartman Lane, Suite 202
Shiloh, IL 62221
(618) 791-5541
tdahncke@charter.net
Medical insurance and employee benefits
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Thinkgate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .#210
Michelle Midkiff, Vice Pres./Mktg.
201 South Tryon Street, Suite 200
Charlotte, NC 28202
(877) 845-4283
mzmidkiff@thinkgate.com
Thinkgate provides a full range of Assessment, Curriculum
& Instruction, and Teacher Effectiveness tools that empower
educators to improve educational outcomes.
www.thinkgate.com
TIPS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #310
Randy Ramey, Procurement Sol. Spec.
4845 US Hwy 271 North
Pittsburg, TX 75686
(866) 839-8472
tips@reg8.net
Purchasing cooperative serving public and private school
districts, colleges, universities, Federal, State, county and city
municipalities.
Trane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .◆ #209
Scott Hardwick, Mgr./Comp. Sol. and Energy Serv.
101 Matrix Commons Drive
Fenton, MO 63026
(636) 305-3646; Fax: (636) 305-3690
sphardwick@trane.com
Performance contracting, HVAC, energy solutions
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Conference Supporter Acknowledgements
The IASA Annual Conference would not be possible without
the generous support of our School Service Members. On
behalf of the entire IASA community, it is with sincere
gratitude that we acknowledge our 2014 IASA Annual
Conference supporters.
Legacy
American Fidelity Assurance Company
Megan Garton, Midwestern Regl. Mgr.
8770 Guion Road, Suite R
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(800) 638-4268; Fax: (855) 871-2490
www.americanfidelity.com
Discovery Education
Josh Truman, Ed. Partnerships Mgr.
111 East Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60601
(847) 644-4168
josh_truman@discovery.com
ECRA Group, Inc.
Dr. John Gatta, Pres.
5600 North River Road, Suite 180
Rosemont, IL 60018
(847) 318-0072; Fax: (847) 318-6751
www.ecragroup.com
First Midstate Incorporated
Paul D. Brown, Pres.
309 North Main Street, Suite 3
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 829-3311; Fax: (309) 827-2171
www.firstmidstate.com
Horace Mann Companies
Steve Harder, Mktg. Rel. Mgr.
4010 Lincoln Place Dr.
Des Moines, IA 50312
(402) 540-3576
steve.harder@horacemann.com
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Conference Supporters (Cont.)
(Legacy Sponsors continued)
Miller, Tracy, Braun, Funk & Miller, Ltd.
Thomas Miller, Atty.
316 South Charter, P.O. Box 80
Monticello, IL 61856
(217) 762-9416; Fax: (217) 762-9713
www.millertracy.com
Premier
Amplify
Katie Daugird, Regl. Acct. Exec.
2902 North Kennicott
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(312) 342-5130
kdaugird@amplify.com
Environmental Consultants, LLC
Jeff Faust, Prin.
#6 Meadow Heights Professional Park
Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 343-3590; Fax: (618) 343-3597
jeff@environmentalconsultantsllc.com
K12 Insight
Liz Ralson, SVP
2291 Wood Oak Drive, Suite 300
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 542-9600; Fax: (703) 852-3901
info@k12Insight.com
Schoolwires
Bill Reynolds, Territory Sales Mgr.
330 Innovation Boulevard, Suite 301
State College, PA 16803
(618) 335-2835
bill.reynolds@schoolwires.com
Conference Photographer
Lifetouch School Portraits
David K. Hall, Central IL Mgr.
3920 Pintail Drive, Suite D
Springfield, IL 62711
(888) 793-0084; Fax: (217) 793-0068
dhall@lifetouch.com
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Conference Videos
Heroic Age Studios
Eric Hector, Creative Dir.
135 South Henderson
Mt. Zion, IL 62549
(217) 864-5111; Fax: (217) 542-2989
www.heroicagestudios.com
Gym Bags
Horace Mann Companies
Steve Harder, Mktg. Rel. Mgr.
4010 Lincoln Place Dr.
Des Moines, IA 50312
(402) 540-3576
steve.harder@horacemann.com
Other
Call for Presentations
Proposals to present at the IASA Annual Conference,
September 30-October 2, 2015, will be accepted through
Friday, June 12, 2015. Forms are available for download on the
IASA website. Visit www.iasaedu.org for more information.
Conference Survey
An on-line conference survey will be available on Tuesday,
October 14, 2014.
Exhibitor Fees for the 2015 IASA Annual
Conference • September 30-October 2
School Service Members
$800 first booth - $750 second booth
Non-School Service Members
$1,200 first booth - $1,150 second booth
Registration for two representatives is included in each
exhibitor’s registration fee. Note: To assist businesses in these
tough economic times, the exhibitor’s registration fee has
remained the same the past ten years.
To reserve a booth for the IASA Annual Conference
scheduled on September 30-October 2, 2015, visit the IASA
website at www.iasaedu.org.
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IASA Past Presidents
The Past Presidents are listed below for the year of
the annual meeting at which they presided.
1946 . . . . . . . . . . . M.E. Steele, Supt., Mendota
1947 . . . . . . . . . . . Darrell R. Blodgett, Supt., Jacksonville
1948 . . . . . . . . . . . Earl H. Hanson, Supt., Rock Island
1949 . . . . . . . . . . . Millard D. Bell, Supt., Wilmette
1950 . . . . . . . . . . . E.L. Alexander, Supt., Edwardsville
1951 . . . . . . . . . . . E.H. Mellon, Supt., Champaign
1952 . . . . . . . . . . . Hal O. Hall, Supt., Belleville Twp HS and
Junior College
1953 . . . . . . . . . . . J.L. Buford, Supt., Mt. Vernon
1954 . . . . . . . . . . . Franklin C. Thomas, Supt., Barrington
1955 . . . . . . . . . . . J.A. Mason, Supt., Niles Twp HS, Skokie
1956 . . . . . . . . . . . Oscar M. Chute, Supt., Evanston
1957 . . . . . . . . . . . Guy E. Cornwell, Supt., Taylorville
1958 . . . . . . . . . . . L.O. Little, Supt., Quincy
1959 . . . . . . . . . . . Lester J. Grant, Supt., Decatur
1960 . . . . . . . . . . . Ralph E. Clabaugh, Supt., Arlington Heights
1961 . . . . . . . . . . . Jewell A. Mann, Supt., Jacksonville
1962 . . . . . . . . . . . Harold H. Metcalf, Supt., Bloom Twp HS and
Community College – Chicago Heights
1963 . . . . . . . . . . . J. Harold Voshall, Supt., Pittsfield
1964 . . . . . . . . . . . Everett F. Kerr, Supt., Blue Island
1965 . . . . . . . . . . . Fred C. McDavid, Supt., Peoria
1966 . . . . . . . . . . . David J. Heffernan, Asst. Supt., Chicago
1967 . . . . . . . . . . . Virgil H. Judge, Supt., Mattoon
1968 . . . . . . . . . . . W.E. McAllister, Supt., Centralia
1969 . . . . . . . . . . . E.H. Schultz, Supt., Homewood
1970 . . . . . . . . . . . Van Miller, Prof. of Ed. Admin.,
University of IL – Champaign
1971 . . . . . . . . . . . Maurice P. Clark, Supt., Western Springs
1972 . . . . . . . . . . . Olin W. Stratton, Supt., Highland
1973 . . . . . . . . . . . Earl D. Patton, Supt., Springfield
1974 . . . . . . . . . . . John G. Alford, Supt., Elmhurst
1975 . . . . . . . . . . . C. Robert Leininger, Supt., River Bend
1976 . . . . . . . . . . . David F. Byrne, Supt., Leyden High School,
Franklin Park
1977 . . . . . . . . . . . Loel Verble, Supt., Anna
1978 . . . . . . . . . . . Charles Caruso, Supt., Deerfield
1979 . . . . . . . . . . . F. Leon Rodgers, Supt., Delavan
1980 . . . . . . . . . . . Robert H. McKinney, Supt., Mannheim Elem #83
1982 . . . . . . . . . . . David McClintock, Supt., Nashville High School #99
1983 . . . . . . . . . . . Karl R. Plath, Supt., Highland Park/ Deerfield #113
1984 . . . . . . . . . . . Thomas K. Oates, Supt., Panhandle Unit #2
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1985 . . . . . . . . . . . Paul W. Jung, Supt., Des Plaines CC #62
1986 . . . . . . . . . . . Harold R. Baum, Supt., Valmeyer Comm #3
1987 . . . . . . . . . . . Donald E. Barnes, Supt., Western Springs #101
1988 . . . . . . . . . . . Walter H. Warfield, Supt., Mattoon #2
1989 . . . . . . . . . . . Ronald W. Simcox, Supt., Hinsdale #181
1990 . . . . . . . . . . . Howard T. Jackson, Supt., Robinson #2
1991 . . . . . . . . . . . Richard M. Carrabine, Supt., Bloom Twp HS #206
1992 . . . . . . . . . . . Jerry L. Parker, Supt., Pekin #105
1993 . . . . . . . . . . . Elise S. Grimes, Supt., La Grange Highlands #106
1994 . . . . . . . . . . . William E. Hill, Supt., Charleston #1
1995 . . . . . . . . . . . H. Darrell Dick, Int. Supt., Antioch Comm #117
1996 . . . . . . . . . . . Ronald J. Yates, Supt., Pontiac Twp #90
1997 . . . . . . . . . . . Donald L. Gossett, Supt., Libertyville Comm #128
1998 . . . . . . . . . . . Thomas J. Dahncke, Supt., Nashville #49
1999 . . . . . . . . . . . R. Craig Whitlock, Supt., United Twp HS #30
2000 . . . . . . . . . . . Brock Butts, Supt., Tremont Comm Unit #702
2001 . . . . . . . . . . . Michael A. Wright, Supt., Morris #54
2002 . . . . . . . . . . . Daniel L. Meyer, Supt., St. Elmo #202
2003 . . . . . . . . . . . Harold E. Ford, Supt., Geneseo Comm Unit #228
2004 . . . . . . . . . . . Donald E. Weber, Supt., Naperville #203
2005 . . . . . . . . . . . Marleis Trover, Supt., Vienna #13-3
2006 . . . . . . . . . . . Brent J. McArdle, Supt., Lexington #7
2007 . . . . . . . . . . . Randolph L. Tinder, Supt., Forest Park #91
2008 . . . . . . . . . . . Thomas F. Leahy, Supt., Quincy #172
2009 . . . . . . . . . . Robert E. Gillum, Ball Chatham CU #5
2010 . . . . . . . . . . . Rick Schmitt, Supt., Sandwich #430
2011 . . . . . . . . . . . Gary Kelly, Supt., DuQuoin #300
2012 . . . . . . . . . . David W. Messersmith, Bushnell-Prairie City #170
2013 . . . . . . . . . . Kathryn J. Robbins, Leyden Comm HS #212
2014 . . . . . . . . . . Steve Webb, Goreville Comm Unit #1
Thank you The IASA staff would like to extend our thanks to
each of you for taking part in the 50th Annual IASA Conference.
We would also like to thank those who presented or moderated
breakout sessions for their time and effort.
A special thanks also goes to:
• Pledge of Allegiance and National Anthem
From Geneseo Community Unit School District 228
Pledge of Allegiance - Lily, Rachel, and Elizabeth
Roodhouse
National Anthem - Ryan Ganson
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Illinois Association of School Administrators
Dr. Brent Clark, Executive Director
Illinois Association of School Administrators
2648 Beechler Court
Springfield, IL 62703-7305
Ph: 217/753-2213 • Fax: 217/753-2240
800 Woodfield Road, Ste. F109
Schaumburg, IL 60173-4717
Ph: 847/466-5075 • Fax: 847/278-1356
1200 West Main Street
Marion, IL 62959-1138
Ph: 618/364-0501 • Fax: 618/364-0503
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