DES MOINES, IOWA (May 24, 2019) — The Iowa Association of School Boards (IASB) appreciates Governor Kim Reynolds and the Legislature's recognition that extending the state penny sales tax for school infrastructure is critical for all Iowa students. Sustainable funding is vital for Iowa school boards and districts to provide safe, modern school-buildings and ensure students have access to 21st century technology for their learning.  

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 25, 2019) — The Iowa Association of School Boards (IASB) invites communities to celebrate and thank their local school-board superheroes during School Board Recognition Month, May 1-31, 2019. This year's theme, "Superheroes for Public Education", pays tribute to the incredible work of these unpaid volunteers and the significant impact they have on Iowa public education.

Des Moines, Iowa (Feb. 1, 2018) - The package proposed today by House legislative leaders is an important step forward in addressing top priorities of Iowa school boards. "Iowa school boards and districts want and need sustainable funding for school infrastructure and technology, broadened flexibility and local control, transportation cost relief and equitable school funding," said Emily Piper, lobbyist for the Iowa Association of School Boards (IASB).

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 platf...