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IASA News in Brief

Effingham Community School District 40 receives donation for iPads from local hospital St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital in Effingham recently made a contribution of $49,400 to Effingham Community Unit School District 40. The donation will be used to help educate students through technology as well as lighten the financial burden on the school’s limited funds. Mark Doan, Effingham superintendent said the money will be used to purchase additional iPads to be used at the Early Learning Center, Effingham Junior High, Southside School, and Central Grade School. Four iPad labs for use in the schools will be purchased. Doan expressed his gratitude for the support from the hospital. “It is truly a blessing that allows us to meet the needs of our students in our schools.” Transitions Dr. Mark Daniels has been named as the new superintendent at McLean County Unit 5. He is currently superintendent of the Dowagiac Union Schools in southwest Michigan. He will replace Dr. Gary Niehaus who is retiring. Dr. Jay Marino , superintendent at Dunlap Community Unit School District 323, has been named the new superintendent at Antioch District 34. Ms. Lisa Taylor , who formerly served as deputy superintendent has been named superintendent of Decatur Unit 61. She replaces Gloria Davis who retired.

From left to right: Todd Schaeffer, School Board member, Carol Ruffner, School Board member, Laurie King, School Board member, Theresa Rutherford, CEO St. Anthony’s Hospital and Effingham CU 40 Superintendent Mark Doan.

In Memoriam

Former IASA member Bill Hudgens passed away March 16, 2014. He had served as superintendent of Milford Grade School in Milford before retiring. Joyce Verble , wife of former IASA President Loel Verble , passed away Friday, March 7, 2014.

Belleville School District 118 principal named PTA Outstanding Principal of the Year

Abraham Lincoln Elementary School principal Ed Langen has been named winner of the Illinois PTA Outstanding Principal of the Year award. The school is part of Belleville School District 118. Abe Lincoln students described Langen as awesome, nice, funny, different, encouraging and caring. Belleville superintendent Matt Klosterman said the district is proud of Langen and his work at Abraham Lincoln. “It’s a well deserved recognition for Ed,” Klosterman said. “In his time as principal of Abraham Lincoln, he’s worked really hard to continue to grow the PTA.” Klosterman described Langem as an “extremely passionate individual” and a “high-energy guy.”

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