IL School Boards is a brand that aims to transform the vision of school board members into reality. With a focus on empowering, engaging, educating, evolving, and envisioning excellence, IL School Boards is committed to strengthening the public schools through local citizen control. As a voluntary organization of local boards of education, IL School Boards strives to protect and preserve local school board governance.

Since its establishment in 1913, IL School Boards has garnered the support of over 99 percent of school boards in Illinois, who actively contribute through annual dues. The brand operates under the governance of an elected board of directors, who work closely with an executive director to implement major policies and carry out the work of the Association. With offices in Springfield and Lombard, IL School Boards offers a range of services, including training, resources, advocacy, policy services, and school law guidance.

By promoting the foundational principles of effective governance, IL School Boards plays a pivotal role in supporting quality public education throughout Illinois