Over
the years, IASB has received numerous questions regarding its “Master
Board Member” program and our “LeaderShop Academy” program. The
questions that recur most often are:
- Why two programs?
- What are the criteria for membership?
- How do I earn points?
- How do I earn credits?
- What’s the difference?
The Association believes that both of these programs are
important to school board members for many reasons. So keeping them
intact is a high priority. At the same time, we have also realized that
both needed clarity and re-alignment. All members should know the
purpose of each program, their status within the program, and how to
achieve the next level of recognition.
The launch of a
new member database system has provided just the opportunity to align
each program to a specific purpose, gain organizational efficiencies for
improved recordkeeping, and roll both into the new web-based member
management system.
For many members, Master Board
Member has become the symbol of longevity, IASB engagement, and service.
And that exclusive purpose will remain. The LeaderShop Academy
membership is associated with member learning and continuous
development. That will also continue.
So, what will
change? For too long, the programs have overlapped. LeaderShop credits
have also garnered Master Board Member points, leading to confusion
among members as to what the programs really mean and how to advance.
The changes to each program are described below, along with what you can
expect
when our new member database goes live this
summer.
Master Board Member Program
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LeaderShop Academy Program
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- Purpose: to recognize association engagement
and participation in IASB sponsored events.
- Points are earned by attending division
meetings, governing committee meetings, and Joint Annual Conference. In
addition, points are earned through participation as officers and attendance
at events such as the Delegate Assembly.
- Beginning July 1, 2016 some workshop
activities that previously garnered points are no longer eligible in order to
properly align with program purpose.
- Points earned at IASB events will still apply at
the following levels:
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Level I -
60 points
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Level II – 130 points
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Master Board Member – 200 points
Maintaining your Master Board Member status will now
require just 40 points per year beginning July 1. Attending Joint Annual
Conference and two division meetings will meet this requirement.
- The cumulative points earned from previous years
will roll over into the new data system and become the baseline for future
points earned. All members will retain their currently earned status in the
Master Board Member program.
Take the next step:
- This summer you will receive a Master School
Board Member Activities Summary as in previous years. The form includes all the
eligible activities for 2015-2016. Complete the form and return it to IASB by
July 31st in order to participate. However, this will be the final year we
collect Master Board Member points in this manner. Future points will be
automatically calculated within our new data management system. As members
register and attend IASB events our web-based system will note member activity
and award points as assigned.
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- Purpose: to
recognize continued learning at IASB LeaderShop-designated workshops.
- Credits are
earned by attending LeaderShop workshops such as Pre-Conference Workshops,
New Board Member Workshops, regional workshops and other designated
LeaderShop courses.
- Beginning July
1, 2016, LeaderShop workshops will only earn credit in the LeaderShop program
and will not count toward the Master Board Member program.
- Credits earned
from previous workshops will roll over into the new member database system and
continue to accrue as you attend future LeaderShop workshops. All members will
retain their currently earned status in the LeaderShop program.
Take the next step:
- This summer,
IASB will notify members how to access the new web-based member database. At
that time, you will be able to see your past course work and consider what
course you may wish to take in the future.
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