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Secretary Arne Duncan's Remarks to the National School Boards Association

U.S. Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan

During the National School Boards Association's Federal Relations Network conference, U.S. Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan, addressed attendees.  

 

Secretary Duncan's speech can be viewed by selecting the following link:  Secretary Duncan Speech     

 

NSBA Executive Director, Dr. Anne L. Bryant, released a statement regarding Secretary Duncan's speech.  Dr. Bryant's statement can be viewed by selecting the following link:  Anne L. Bryant Statement 

 

 

This information is courtesy of the U.S. Department of Education website and the National School Boards Association website.

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ISBA Day on the Hill 2010

REGISTRATION IS OPEN

 

Make plans to join ISBA for Day on the Hill!  This is a great opportunity to meet with Legislators to discuss issues that impact your district and the entire state. 

 

DATES:  February 18-19, 2010

 

AGENDA:  We have a great event planned including a tour of the newly renovated Capitol building.  Select this link to download the Agenda.  

 

REGISTRATION:  Registration is now open!  Select this link to download the Registration Form.

 

HOTEL:  The conference hotel is the DoubleTree Riverside Hotel.  The conference sleeping room rate is $89.  Call (208) 343-1871 for reservations and mention the ISBA Room Block.  January 15th is the room block deadline so make your reservations now!  

 

For more information, contact Misty Jones at the ISBA Office, (866) 799-4722 or (208) 854-1476. 

 

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2009 Annual Convention

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the 67th Annual ISBA Convention!  The convention was a great success and we appreciate everyone who presented, exhibited, sponsored, and attended. 

 

Attendees indicated an interest in Scott P. Plotkin's presentation materials.  Additionally, as mentioned in the February SLATE (coming to members mail soon), the convention survey results are listed below.  The 2009 Awards Banquet results are also provided by following the link below.    

 

 

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ISBA Offers Group Auto & Home Insurance Coverage For School Employees & Trustees

 

The ISBA is proud to announce a Group Auto and Homeowner Insurance Program for public education employees and school board trustees in Idaho.  By participating in the program, employees and trustees may benefit from special group insurance rates that are designed to save them money.

 

View this document for more details:  ISBA Group Insurance.  

 

For more information, please contact the ISBA broker representative, Moreton & Company:

Allan Ranstrom (800) 341-6789 or Greg Killilea (800) 594-8949.

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ISBA Job Board

General ASP and the ISBA have partnered to offer an education job board, AppliTrack, that allows ISBA member school districts to post unlimited job vacancies for FREE.  To access the AppliTrack ISBA Job Board, select the AppliTrack logo above.

 

For more information about General ASP and AppliTrack, visit the ISBA Business Affiliate page by selecting this link:  Business Affiliates or visit the General ASP website at: www.generalasp.com.     

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ISBA Partners With McAlvain Group of Companies

ISBA is pleased to have McAlvain Group of Companies as a new Business Partner.  

 

For more than a quarter of a century, McAlvain Group of Companies has been providing design/build, excavation, concrete, construction management, and general contracting services throughout Idaho and the western United States.  Their reputation is based on a foundation of integrity and teamwork, with a committment to meet and exceed the challenges of every project.  McAlvain Group of Companies is proud to have their name associated with many of Idaho's most notable structures.

 

To find out how McAlvain Group of Companies can help your school district, contact Ryan Eaton, Vice President of Business Development.  (208) 362-2125 or ryane(at)mcalvain.com.  

 

 


News & Updates

Monday July 20, 2009 08:05

ISBA's New Ten-Minute Training

SELECTING A BOARD CHAIR

 

The newest Ten-Minute Training from ISBA is now available. It provides information to assist your board in selecting the Board Chairman.


Thursday March 19, 2009 01:59

Master Contracts

Did you know that ISBA maintains a copy of district's master contracts on its website?  You can view the master contracts by selecting this link: View Master Contracts

If you don't see your district's current master contract and you would like it to be...


Additional Links to Idaho Educational Websites


Idaho State Department of Education
Idaho Board of Education
Idaho Division of Professional-Technical Education