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Thomas Bertrand

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Husband, Dad, Grandpa, Executive Director of Consortium of State School Boards Association (COSSBA), Colts Fan

Joined February 2011
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For all school board candidates, join us today at NOON for Part 2 of the How to Navigate Running for School Board series. Today's webinar will cover the Statement of Economic Interests, a requirement when filing to run for local board of education seats. iasb.com/livestream/
lL School Boards (@ILschoolboards) profile picturelL School Boards@ILschoolboards16 Oct 2024
School board candidates-tomorrow at noon, Part 2 of How to Navigate Running for School Board. Attorneys Heather Brickman & Benjamin Shaw of @HodgesLoizzi will talk about The Statement of Economic Interests & a candidate’s obligations regarding the form. iasb.com/livestream/
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IDEA Full Funding Act introduced. vanhollen.senate.gov/news @CofSSBA @ILschoolboards
News | U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland

News | U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland

The Official U.S. Senate website of Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland

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Advocacy in action!
lL School Boards (@ILschoolboards) profile picturelL School Boards@ILschoolboards23 Apr 2021
Late last night the Illinois House voted on House Bill 7. The bill failed 42-55-3. Thank you for all your advocacy. We will have more in our legislative report later today.
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Do you want a state commission to determine the districts, boundaries and tax rates that will be consolidated? Make your voices heard on HB 7. @ILschoolboards igniteadvocacy.com/go/house-…
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Now is the time to make your voice heard on HB 7. The bill allows a state commission to bypass local voters and to determine whether district consolidation will be placed on the ballot. @ILschoolboards igniteadvocacy.com/go/house-…
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As we plan for the fall don't forget about student voice. What do the students want? How do you know if you don't ask them? @ILschoolboards
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HB 7 will be called for a vote next week. Now is the time to make your voices heard on forced school consolidation. Your advocacy is working! Who pays for your schools? Who should decide? @ILschoolboards
lL School Boards (@ILschoolboards) profile picturelL School Boards@ILschoolboards17 Mar 2021
Illinois House Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter School debated House Bill 7, but it was not called for a vote. Thank you for your continued advocacy! More information on HB 7 can be found here: iasb.com/advocacy/legislativ…
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Call to Action: HB 7 would force consolidation of school districts across IL. Currently, consolidation is a local decision made by local voters. HB 7 is scheduled for a vote tomorrow at 2 p.m. Voice your opposition to HB 7 by emailing committee members: igniteadvocacy.com/go/house-…
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11 Questions about how the American Rescue Plan will impact schools. tinyurl.com/yelaapqa @ILschoolboards
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IDPH and the CDC no longer recommend symptom screenings on the school grounds. @ILschoolboards
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ISBE/IDPH released revised guidance today. Social distance for in-person learning is now defined as 3 to 6 feet for students and fully vaccinated staff. Capacity of common spaces like cafe based upon ability to distance. tinyurl.com/y7guvv6r @ILschoolboards
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Incentivize school consolidation and shared services to get the results you want. Call to action on HB 7 tinyurl.com/ybe4omkl @staterepsue96 @ILschoolboards
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Schools are often the economic engines of a community. When schools close the community suffers. How does forcing school consolidation help local economies? Call to action on HB 7 tinyurl.com/ybe4omkl @staterepsue96 @ILschoolboards
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Schools are often the economic engines of a community. When schools close the community suffers. How does forced consolidation help? Call to action on HB 7 tinyurl.com/ybe4omkl @staterepsue96 @ILschoolboards
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Local citizens still pay the bulk of taxes to support local schools. Local citizens should make the decision about consolidation. Call to action on HB 7 tinyurl.com/ybe4omkl @staterepsue96 @ILschoolboards
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Research refutes the argument that forced school consolidation saves taxpayers money. It often increases costs because of merging salary schedules, increased cost of transportation, and facility needs. Call to action on HB 7 tinyurl.com/ybe4omkl @staterepsue96 @ILschoolboards
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HB 7 will be heard in committee this week. The bill will allow a commission to mandate the consolidation of at least 25% of districts. Contact committee members using @ILschoolboards advocacy tools at tinyurl.com/ybe4omkl.
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State testing will be required per USDE memo on 2/22/21. States will be able to shorten tests, delay them and apply for waivers on accountability designations. @ILschoolboards tinyurl.com/yd4pa9l2
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Breakdown of $130b for Childcare and Education in the federal American Rescue Plan. tinyurl.com/ydeylzvz @ILschoolboards
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CDC Offers Clearest Guidance Yet For Reopening Schools npr.org/2021/02/12/967033554…
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