Des Moines, Iowa - More than 200 delegates from the Iowa Association of School Board's (IASB) member school districts, area education agencies (AEAs) and community colleges gathered at the annual Delegate Assembly on Nov. 16 to determine the platform for the 2017 legislative session.
Members of the IASB Delegate Assembly reinforced their strong support for the extension of the State Penny for School Infrastructure. Delegates emphasized that districts count on these critical SAVE (Secure an Advanced Vision for Education) funds for safety, accessibility, modernization, and 21st century technology.
Delegates stressed the need to resolve long-standing inequities in the school funding formula and emphasized local decision-making and flexibility.
"IASB delegates understand the need for local decision-making and flexibility to maximize resources." IASB President-elect, Chair of the Legislative Resolutions Committee and Pella Community School Board President Joan Corbin said. "Schools need flexibility from burdensome restrictions, for increased efficiency when managing school budgets."
IASB's Delegate Assembly is a vital link connecting school board members and legislative issues. The resolutions' process allows each school board the opportunity to suggest priorities for the platform, then vote on the final platform and priorities.
To see the full list of beliefs, resolutions and legislative priorities for the 2017 legislative session, please visit the Iowa Association of School Boards website at www.ia-sb.org.
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IASB is a private, nonprofit organization representing Iowa's 333 school districts, nine area education agencies and 15 community colleges.
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