It is really quite simple..
- Get to the meeting early.
- Sign in as soon as you arrive. Those addressing the board are called in the order in which they sign-in.
- Prepare a brief statement ahead of time and bring 15 copies with you to the meeting.
- Tell a personal or professional story about a gifted child you know and how funding is needed to meet his/her special educational needs.
- If you have a child/student who could speak to the board, that would be even better.
- Be polite and respectful and most of all, be passionate!
If you plan to attend a hearing, please advise IAGC Advocacy Committee
Co-Chair Kris McElligatt - Mt. Prospect kmcellig@comcast.net in advance.
Illinois State Board Budget Hearings Schedule
Tuesday, October 17, 2006 6 to 8 p.m. - Algonquin
Board Room, Consolidated School District #158, 650 Academic Drive, Algonquin
Wednesday, October 18, 2006 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. - Lockport
Maroon Room, Lockport Township H.S. East, 1333 East Seventh Street, Lockport
Wednesday, November 8, 2006 6 to 8 p.m. - Moline
Central Office, Allendale, 1619 11th Avenue, Moline
Tuesday, November 14, 2006 6 to 8 p.m. - Danville
Room 306 Vermilion Hall, Danville Area Community College, 2000 East Main Street, Danville
Wednesday, November 15, 2006, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. - Springfield
Board Room, ISBE Office, 100 North First Street, Springfield
Wednesday, November 29, 2006 2 to 4 p.m. - Chicago
James R. Thompson Center, 9th Floor-031, 100 West Randolph Street, Chicago
Wednesday, December 6, 2006 6 to 8 p.m. - Marion
Marion High School Auditorium, 1501 South Carbon Street, Marion
Thursday, December 7, 2006 6 to 8 p.m. - Belleville
Gallery Conference Room, St. Clair Regional Office of Education, 500 Wilshire Drive, Belleville