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• Vision 20/20 Update—Evidence-Based Funding for Student
Success video—use as an instructional tool on how the
Evidence-Based Funding Model works. Dr. Clark emphasized
that there are no “red numbers” per capita for any district in the
state compared to what those districts are receiving this school
year and that when they are released the numbers will alleviate
a lot of fears.
• Operation Green Button—the plan to identify individual IASA
members to reach out to a specific legislator for key education
votes when activated.
• Looking ahead at legislation—school funding reform, FY 18
education budget, pension reform, school consolidation and
cost shift.
• Balanced life—family, career, friends and health; spend time on
balance in your life to become a better leader.
• Community Pillars—Work matters, reputation, and impressions
Dr. Clark noted the challenges we have faced have been difficult,
but we have a great network to battle those challenges. He
reiterated that together, we must stay unified, vigilant and provide
a strong voice for the more than 2 million schoolchildren in Illinois.
Dr. Clark’s report ended with a viewing of the Don’t Quit poem
video.
A motion was made by Dr. Thomas E. Bertrand to accept the
Independent Auditor’s Financial Summary as presented in the FY
2016 IASA Annual Report along with the acceptance of all reports.
The motion was seconded by Dr. Mark D. Hansen and unanimously
approved by a voice vote.
V.
Unfinished Business
There was no unfinished business.
VI.
New Business
There was no new business.
VII.
Adjournment
A motion was made by Dr. Sheila Harrison-Williams to adjourn the
meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mark R. Cross, and the
meeting was declared adjourned at 10:25 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Tim Buss
Secretary and Wabash Valley Director
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