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JODAV IE SS STEPHENSON WINNEBAGO BOONE MCHENRY LAKE

11/97 4/97 11/96 11/96 1991 1991

History of PTELL CARRO LL OGLE COOK

August 2012 11/97 DEKALB KANE

WH IT ESIDE 4/99 1991 DUPAGE

11/97 LEE 1991 1994

11/96 KENDALL WILL

HENRY BUREAU LASA LLE 11/97

03/98 11/97 GRUNDY 1991

ROCK ISLAND KANKAKEE
MERCER
11/96
STARK PUTNAM

KNOX LIVINGSTON

WARRE N MARSH ALL

PEORIA IRO QUOIS

WO ODFOR D 4/99

HENDERSON FULTON MCLEA N

HANCOCK MCDONOUGH TAZEW E LL 4/97 FORD

4/97 3/98 VERMILION
CHAM PA IGN
MASON
SCHUY LER LOGAN DEWITT

ADAMS 11/96 11/96 PIAT T 11/96

4/97 BROWN CASS MENAR D MACON

11/96

MORGAN SANGAMON DOUGLAS EDGAR

PIK E SCOTT 11/96 11/96 MOULTR IE 4/01

CHRISTIAN 4/03 COLE S CLAR K

11/96 SHELBY 11/02

GREENE MACOUPIN

11/00 11/00 CUMBE RLAN D

CALH OUN 11/96 MONTGO MERY 11/02

JERS EY FAYET TE JASP ER
EFFINGH AM

BOND CRAWF ORD

MADISON

CLAY

4/99 MARION RICHLAND LAWRENCE

CLINTON

ST. CLAIR 11/98

WAYNE

KEY WASHINGTON JEFFERSON WABA SH
EDWA RDS
PTELL effective in Collar Counties for MONROE 11/98 11/98
1991 Assessment Year and Cook County WH IT E
for 1994 Assessment Year 11/96 RANDOLPH PERRY HAMILTON

No PTELL referendum 11/96 FRANK LIN

Approved PTELL referendum JACK SON 11/96 SALINE GALLATIN

Rejected PTELL referendum 11/96 WILLIAMSON

11/96

UNION JOHNSON POPE HARDIN

11/96

NOTE ALEX ANDE R MASSAC
Dates within Cook and Collar Counties indentify the effective
assessment year of PTELL. Dates within other counties identify PULASKI 11/00
the month and year of the PTELL referendum.

In counties that approved the referendum, PTELL takes effect the Property Tax Division
following assessment year (e.g. Novermber 1996 referendum becomes Illinois Department of Revenue
effective for the 1997 assessment year).

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Why should
I give to IPAC?

What is IPAC?

IPAC is a statewide, non-partisan Political Action Committee (PAC) organized by members of the Illinois Association of
School Administrators to benefit school leaders in the pursuit of educational excellence through continued school
improvement.

What is the money used for?

All IPAC membership monies are used for IPAC endeavors, which include, but are not limited to, contributions to the four
legislative leaders in the General Assembly and fundraisers for individual legislators who support our educational
mission.

Why should I join?

School administrators need a strong PAC to provide funds to legislators and candidates who will stand up for public
education. Our strength comes from providing legislators with timely and accurate information on legislative matters
affecting public education. Victories and successes do not happen overnight but after years of laying the foundation for
political change, and a strong IPAC helps us get a seat at the table. We must be proactive rather than reactive and one
way to do this is membership in IPAC. Membership in IPAC is a long-term investment that helps lay the foundation for
continued change in the legislative process.

IPAC Annual Membership Dues

Our goal is to have every IASA member become a member of IPAC as well. IPAC membership dues are $100 and 100%
of that goes to support the members of the General Assembly that support us.
(personal checks or personal credit cards only please)

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Pay by credit card online (www.iasaedu.org)
At the Annual Conference,

Committee meetings, IASA office

Personal checks made out to IPAC
can be mailed IPAC, 2648 Beechler
Court, Springfield, IL 62703-7305

A copy of our report is filed with the State Board of Elections and is or will be available for purchase from the State Board of
Elections, Springfield, Illinois 62704.
Membership dues in IPAC are not deductible as charitable or political contributions for federal income tax purposes.

School administrators are encouraged to become a member of IPAC by contributing $100

Name: ____________________________________________ Employer:* ______________________________________

Home Email Address:* _________________________________________ Occupation:* ___________________________
For IPAC updates (both financial and informational)

Home Address : _______________________________________________________Zip: __________________________
*State law requires this information.

Check # __________ payable to “IPAC” (Personal Check only)

Personal Credit Card only:

Charge $ ___________ to my: ______Visa _____Master Card ______Discover Card (check one)

Card Number: ________________________________ Expiration Date: _____________ Card Verification No.: _________

Print Cardholder’s Name: ______________________________ Signature: ______________________________________

Billing Address of cardholder, if different than above (no PO Box numbers please)

Street: ______________________________________________________________ Zip: __________________________

Return this form along with your IPAC membership dues to: IPAC, 2648 Beechler Court, Springfield, IL 62703-7305

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The Alliance
Political Action Committee

The Alliance Political Action Committee has been created to
support the work of the Illinois Statewide School Management
Alliance which was formed in 1992. The Alliance PAC works to
provide funds for the election of qualified candidates to public
office who are supportive of of school management. School
administrators, board members, principals and business
officials are encouraged to participate in the Alliance PAC by
giving an annual contribution of $25. Please make your
personal check payable to the Alliance PAC

Name: __________________________________________ Employer:* __________________________________

Home Email Address:* ___________________________________ Occupation:* ___________________________

Home Address : _________________________________________________Zip: __________________________
*State law requires this information.

Check # __________ payable to “APAC” (Personal Check only)

Street: ________________________________________________________ Zip: __________________________

Return this form along with your APAC membership dues to:
Alliance PAC, P.O. Box 132, Springfield, IL 62705

A copy of our report is filed with the State Board of Elections and is or will be available for purchase from the State
Board of Elections, Springfield, Illinois 62704.

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This timetable is a guide for superintendents and school administrators. It is not intended to be all 85
inclusive. Although responsibilities and procedures vary among districts, this timetable highlights

the major tasks performed.

2015 - 2016 Being an effective advocate for education issues is one of the most important
jobs anyone involved with education, from administrators to parents can do.

Late Summer to Fall September
July, August, September, October
Attend your region meetings to discuss legislative issues with your
New Superintendents should schedule an appointment to meet with legislators legislative chairs that you would like for them to bring forward in the
in your new district. Make sure you get to know them – not just casually, but IASA Governmental Relations & Advocacy Committee meeting.
with some real interaction.
September 16, 2015– IASA Governmental Relations & Advocacy
All Superintendents should make a special effort to schedule a meeting with Committee meets to formulate the IASA Legislative Agenda and
your local legislators in their district offices. discuss upcoming veto session.

 Discuss issues particular to your school district. October/ November/ December

 Provide them with a one-page explanation on issues specific to your This is a good time for your region to hold a legislative breakfast.
Veto Session – To Be Determined
district. Drop a note to your legislators around the Holidays!
Learn particulars about your legislators:
January
 What political party/ What committees they serve on in the General
The General Assembly is in minimal session days during the start
Assembly of the Spring Session

 What issues they represent, etc. Invite your legislators to take a tour of your school district.

 Find out the preferred method of communicating with your legislator. Be knowledgeable of the General Assembly members who serve
on the House Elementary & Secondary Education Committee,
Think about scheduling regular meetings with your legislators (possibly every House Appropriations-Elementary & Secondary Education
four months starting now). Committee, Senate Education Committee and Senate
Invite your legislators to attend a region meeting to discuss and explain your Appropriations II Committee. You can access this information at
budget and other legislative issues. www.ilga.gov.

Take the time and effort to build a solid working relationship with your February/ March/ April
legislators.
February 25, 2016 – IASA Governmental Relations and Advocacy
Your goal – to develop a relationship that has your legislators picking up the Committee meets to review legislation introduced for the Spring
phone to contact you in regards to legislative issues affecting your school Session and discuss legislative issues.
district to get your opinion before they take a vote on these issues.
Attend IASA/IASBO Legislative Workshop “Communicating and
These are generally the months when legislators are holding fundraisers in Lobbying with Legislators” to be held in Springfield, date TBD.
their districts. Do something for your legislators, instead of always asking for
something. For example, if you are fortunate enough to have legislators who May
demonstrate a strong commitment to education, do what you can to help them
stay in office by attending their fundraisers to show support. They will The Budget process doesn’t usually get under way until the last
remember you. month of session which is generally May. Become familiar with
what is going on with the budget and make sure that your finance
Superintendents are encouraged to become members of IPAC and APAC. Go people are available to discuss your budget issues with your
to the IASA website and click on IPAC. legislators or their staff. So much of what affects local districts
occurs during budgeting.
Late Winter to Spring
February, March, April and May June

The General Assembly is in full session. Send a thank you note to your legislators after session is over for
representing the district, its students, staff and parents.
Stay informed about what is going on in the Capitol through the Press, IASA
blasts, the Alliance Legislative Reports, Capitol Watch and the State School And last but not least, keep in mind that if you care about the
News Service. You can also follow the IASA Twitter @IllinoisASA. future of public education, you must care about legislation.

Make sure to alert your legislators in writing or by phone about the issues that IASA Governmental Relations & Advocacy Committee
concern you and keep communicating those concerns during session. Often
legislation moves so quickly during a legislative session that your issues may Chair: Dr. Kevin O’Mara,
inadvertently be overlooked. Plus, remember to say thank you especially when Associate Chairs: Dr. Scott Doerr, Dr. Judith Hackett,
you know an issue was controversial. Also, try to remember that your legislator Dr. Sheila Harrison-Williams, Cliff McClure
is probably being pushed in three different directions on any given issue and
will not always be able to vote the way you would like. Be sure to keep the
relationship open for future issues.

Many pieces of legislation are moving through committees during these months
and it is very important to ensure Superintendents are represented and
testimony is provided when necessary.

Work with other Superintendents on legislative issues that affect their districts
(similarly) and form a coalition to lobby your legislators.

Distributed by the Illinois Association of School Administrators
Prepared by Diane Hendren, IASA Chief of Staff/ Director of Governmental Relations

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Michael J. Madigan, Speaker

IMPORTANT DATES SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
7 2
22—Deadline —LRB 1
requests New Year’s Day 9

27—State of State STATE HOLIDAY

3 45 6 8

10 11 12 13 14 15 16

17 Perfunctory SESSION SESSION Perfunctory

24 SESSION S S SESSION
31
18 19 20 21 22 Perfunctory 23
SESSION 30
Martin Luther 26 Perfunctory 28
King Jr. Day SESSION HOUSE DEADLINE
STATE HOLIDAY Perfunctory SESSION LRB—Requests
SESSION 27
25 29
SESSION
S
Governor’s
February 2016
S State of State

IMPORTANT DATES SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
2 34 6
11—Deadline — 1 5 Perfunctory
Introduction of House SESSION
Bills Perfunctory
SESSION
17—Budget Address
7 8 9 10 11 12 13

Perfunctory SESSION SESSION Lincoln’s Birthday
Ash Wednesday
SESSION S DEADLINE STATE HOLIDAY

14 15 16 17 S Intro. of House Bills 19 Perfunctory 20
SESSION
Valentine’s Day Presidents’ Day SESSION SESSION 18
SESSION
21 STATE HOLIDAY S Governor’s
S
22 23 S Budget Address 26 27
25
24

28 29

March 2016

IMPORTANT DATES SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
15—Primary Election 4 5
1 2 3
SESSION SESSION
SESSION
67 SS
S
9 10 11 12
8

13 14 SS S 18 19
21 26
Daylight Savings 15 16 17 S
Time Begins
Primary Election St. Patrick’s Day 25
20 S S

22 23 24

Palm Sunday 29 30 Good Friday
27 28
31

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IMPORTANT DATES SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

12

8—Deadline — 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Committee Substantive SESSION SESSION SESSION SESSION SESSION
House Bills
11 S DEADLINE -Committee
22—Deadline —Third Substantive HBs
Reading House Bills 12
SESSION S
10 S S 16
15
13 14 SESSION
SESSION SESSION

S SS

17 18 19 20 21 22 SESSION 23

SESSION SESSION SESSION SESSION DEADLINE-3rd Reading HB’s

S S S S S Passover Begins

24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Administrative Passover Ends
Professional Day

May 2016

IMPORTANT DATES SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
2 7
13—Deadline — 1 9 3 4 5 6 14
Committee Senate Bills SESSION SESSION SESSION
16 S 21
27– Deadline – Third 8 S S S
Reading Senate Bills 13
10 11 12 SESSION
31—Adjournment Mother’s Day SESSION SESSION SESSION
DEADLINE
15 S S S
S Committee SB’s
17 18 19
SESSION SESSION SESSION 20
SESSION

22 23 S S S S 28
SESSION SESSION
29 24 25 26 27
SESSION SESSION SESSION SESSION SESSION S

S – Senate in Session S S S S S DEADLINE

30 31 S 3rd Reading SB’s
SESSION SESSION

Memorial Day ADJOURNMENT
STATE HOLIDAY
S
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Senate President

FEBRUARY

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 34 5 6

7 8 9 SESSION 10 SESSION 11 SESSION 12 13

14 15 16 SESSION Ash Wednesday Lincoln’s Birthday
STATE HOLIDAY
Presidents’ Day 17 SESSION 18 SESSION
Valentine’s Day STATE HOLIDAY 19 20
Governor’s
21 22 23 Budget Address DEADLINE

24 25 Introduction of
Substantive Senate Bills

26 27

28 29

Important Dates

February 17 - Governor’s Budget Address
February 19 - DEADLINE - Introduction of Substantive Senate Bills

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Senate President

Sunday Monday Tuesday MARCH Thursday Friday Saturday

1 SESSION Wednesday 3 SESSION 4 5

2 SESSION

6 7 8 SESSION 9 SESSION 10 SESSION 11 12

13 14 15 16 SESSION 17 SESSION 18 SESSION 19

Daylight savings Primary Election St. Patrick’s Day 26
Begins
22 23 24 25
20 21
Good Friday
Palm Sunday
29 30 31
27 28

Easter

Important Dates
March 15 - Primary Election

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Senate President

Sunday Monday Tuesday APRIL Thursday Friday Saturday

Wednesday 2

1

3 4 5 SESSION 6 SESSION 7 SESSION 8 SESSION 9

DEADLINE

Substantive Senate Bills
Out of Committee

10 11 12 SESSION 13 SESSION 14 SESSION 15 16

17 18 SESSION PM 19 SESSION 20 SESSION 21 SESSION 22 SESSION 23

DEADLINE

Third Reading
Substantive Senate Bills

Passover Begins

24 25 26 27 28 29 30

Administrative Passover Ends
Professional Day

Important Dates
April 8 - DEADLINE - Substantive Senate Bills out of Committee
April 22 - DEADLINE - Third Reading Substantive Senate Bills

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Senate President

Sunday Monday Tuesday MAY Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 3 SESSION Wednesday 5 SESSION 6 SESSION 7

4 SESSION

89 10 SESSION 11 SESSION Cinco de Mayo 14
17 SESSION 18 SESSION
Mother’s Day 12 SESSION 13 SESSION

15 16 DEADLINE

Substantive House Bills
Out of Committee

19 SESSION 20 SESSION 21

22 23 SESSION PM 24 SESSION 25 SESSION 26 SESSION 27 SESSION 28 SESSION
29 SESSION
30 SESSION 31 SESSION DEADLINE

ADJOURNMENT Third Reading
Memorial Day Substantive House Bills
State Holiday

Important Dates
May 13 - DEADLINE - Substantive House Bills out of Committee
May 27 - DEADLINE - Third Reading Substantive House Bills
May 31 - ADJOURNMENT