The Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB) is a voluntary association founded in 1913 that serves local boards of education across the state. Its core mission is to support and empower school board members to strengthen public schools through local governance. The organization maintains offices in Springfield and Lombard, Illinois.
IASB provides a range of services to its member districts. These include the PRESS policy reference subscription service, executive search services for superintendent recruitment, and advocacy support at both state and federal levels. The association also produces the Illinois School Board Journal and organizes the annual Joint Annual Conference.
The organization operates with a focus on empowering, engaging, and educating school leaders. It offers resources specifically tailored for school board elections and new board member orientation, serving the public school governance sector throughout Illinois.
