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Tim Bleyer
William Phillips
Ralph Grimm
Gary Zabilka
Zabilka
Grimm
Phillips
Bleyer
The IASAmembershipcontinues to hold steadywithmore than
1,000 active members and more than 1,700 total members, including over
650 retired members, school service members and full-time professors. The
IASA welcomed 75 new superintendents for the 2016–17 school year. While
one of these individuals transferred from another state, 74 rose through
the ranks of the Illinois public school system. The Association strives to assist
these new superintendents and ensure that they are able to transition as
smoothly as possible.
MEMBERSHIP
Field Services Directors
This year marked the fourth full year for our Field Services Directors and
our two new Field Services Offices located in Schaumburg to serve
superintendents in the Northeastern Super Region and in Marion to serve
superintendents in the Southern Super Region. The Field Services Director for
the Northcentral Super Region works out of IASA’s main office in Springfield.
Field Services Directors Dr. Gary T. Zabilka (Northeastern), Dr. William H.
Phillips (Northcentral), and Dr. Nick R. Osborne (Southern) provide a wide
array of services ranging from mentoring new superintendents to providing
group and one-on-one assistance to superintendents. Dr. Osborne is
retiring June 30, 2017 and IASA is adding two new Field Services Directors
in Tim Bleyer (Southern Super Region) and Ralph Grimm in the central
and northwestern portions of the state. By adding a fourth Field Services
Director, IASA will be able to shrink the geographic areas covered by each
director and enhance services to members.
Personal Services
No report on the programs and services would be complete without
mentioning the personal services provided to IASA members. These
services, though well known by the members, are not reported in any
specific detail in order to protect the confidentiality of those members
who access these services. For example, the executive director and
administrative team are just a phone call away to assist members who
need guidance in matters ranging from issues of school administration
and communications issues to matters concerning individual employment
contracts.
Legal Support & Return of Dues
The Legal Support and Return of Dues programs assist members during
times of intensive personal and professional stress. The IASA Legal Support
services
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Nick Osborne