Workshop, 'Serving With Distinction,' offers close-up view of school board work

[NOV. 15, 2004]  The Illinois Association of School Boards, in conjunction with the Logan-Mason-Menard Regional Office of Education, will be presenting "Serving With Distinction." This video workshop introduces school board work to anyone interested in becoming a school board member, provides information for current school board candidates or newly elected school board members, and serves as a discussion catalyst for more veteran board members.

The workshop is divided into four segments:

• The Work of the Board
• A Board Member’s Approach to Board Work
• The Good, the Bad and the Frustrating
• Special Considerations for Candidates

Participants will have an opportunity to discuss and ask questions about each segment.

There will be three opportunities for people interested to attend a workshop: Nov. 29 at Lincoln Community High School, in the Instructional Materials Center; Jan. 11, 2005, at Porta High School, in the library; and Jan. 24, 2005, at Havana High School. All three sessions will begin at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served.

A reservation, although not mandatory, would be appreciated. Please call [phone] to sign up for the session that you will be attending.

[News release]