AASA

About AASA

AASA Programs and Services

About AASA
AASA, founded in 1865, is the professional organization for over 13,000 educational leaders across America and in many other countries.

AASA Mission Statement
The mission of the American Association of School Administrators is to support and develop effective school system leaders who are dedicated to the highest quality public education for all children.

AASA Membership Information
Information on AASA Membership is included on the IASA Membership Invoice available on this website under Membership Categories.

For your convenience, AASA membership dues for 2007-2008 is as follows:

Active - $403.00
Professor - $202.00
Retired - $60.00

AASA Governing Board Election Results

The AASA Governing Board election ballots for the IASA Northcentral and Northeastern Super Regions were counted on the morning of Monday, May 6, 2008. Dr. Thomas H. Mulligan, Superintendent of Riverton CU #14, served as the election judge.

The candidate for the one AASA Governing Board position from the IASA Northcentral Super Region was David W. Messersmith, Superintendent of Bushnell Prairie City #170. The candidate for the one AASA Governing Board position from the IASA Northeastern Super Region was Dr. David R. Schuler, Superintendent of Township HS #214.

Mr. Messersmith and Dr. Schuler were elected and will begin serving their terms as Illinois representatives on the AASA Governing Board on July 1, 2008. Mr. Messersmith will serve the remaining two years of an expired term. Dr. Schuler will serve a three-year term.

A list of the current Illinois AASA Governing Board and Executive Committee Members and expiration terms are as follows:

AASA Governance - Illinois Representatives

AASA Past President
	Dr. Sarah Jerome, Supt. Arlington Heights #25

AASA Executive Committee - The AASA Executive Committee articulates the mission and goals of the association, makes recommendations regarding resolutions submitted by the membership, and evaluates the Executive Director. As advocates for education, the AASA Executive Committee develops the Association’s legislative agenda. Every five years, the committee reviews the composition of the AASA Regions and, if necessary, recommends modifications.

Illinois Representative
	Robert E. Gillum, Supt. Ball-Chatham CU #5 Term expires June 30, 20011

AASA Governing Board - Illinois holds six seats on the AASA Governing Board. Members of the AASA Governing Board serve as the voice for Illinois members and are also responsible for reporting back to the membership which they represent. While the Executive Committee sets the agenda regarding legislation, it is the duty of the Governing Board members to act on the agenda through grassroots strategies. They also review and act upon policy positions, resolutions and financial reports from the Executive Director and Audit Committee.

IASA Northcentral Super Region
	David W. Messersmith, Supt. Bushnell Prairie City #170 Term expires June 30, 2010
IASA Northeastern Super Region
	Dr. Henry A. Gmitro, Supt. Community Consolidated #93 Term expires June 30, 2009
	Dr. David R. Schuler, Supt. Township HS #214 Term expires June 30, 2011
IASA Southern Super Region
	Tim C. Bleyer, Supt. Carterville CU #5 Term expires June 30, 2009
	Dr. Marleis Trover, Supt. Vienna #13-3 Term Expires June 30, 2010