IACS has published its latest newsletter featuring “Education Celebration” information, IACS priorities for this year, an update on the start date debate, and more. You can read download the PDF by clicking here. Make sure you are on our email list if you want them delivered to your inbox!
Education Celebration Is March 3!
IACS is a proud part of the school choice coalition under the umbrella of Iowa Alliance for Choice in Education (Iowa ACE) and its sister organization, Iowa Advocates For Choice in Education. Together, they host an “Education Celebration” at the Capitol each year. This year, with all the momentum on school choice, we need all hands on deck for this event!
We need you to make it a priority to be at the “Education Celebration” at the State Capitol on Tuesday, March 3! The purpose of the day is to visit with our legislators and show them how parental choice in education benefits children, families and the state of Iowa! Arrive around 10:00 AM for fellowship and lobbying time and stick around for the noon rally featuring Keynote Speaker Virginia Walden Ford, the powerful force behind the creation of the D.C. Opportunity Scholarships Program.
This is also an amazing opportunity to plan a tour of the Capitol and the Capitol grounds. Bring yourself or bring an entire class (or your entire school!). We can’t overstate what a big deal this event is.
Our attendance goal is 1,000 supporters – be a part of this important day! If you’re bringing a group, please notify Trish Wilger at twilger@iowaace.org. She may still have support for transportation expenses. Please visit www.iowaace.org for more information.
See you under the golden dome!
IACS November 2014 Newsletter Released
You can now view the IACS November 2014 Newsletter! In it you will find information on next week’s IACS Annual Membership Meeting, the upcoming Iowa ACE Education Celebration Event, and more!
IACS Annual Meeting! Please RSVP!
The IACS Annual Meeting is fast approaching! Please email us your RSVP today!
Here are the details:
Who: You and other IACS Member School leaders including Administrators, Board Members, and/or key staff. Each dues-paying member school gets two voting members (no proxy voting) for the business portion of the meeting.
What: 2014 IACS Annual Membership Meeting
When: Wednesday, November 19th from 8:45AM to 1:45PM
Where: The Fox Creek Center – directions here. (has a Waukee address but was just annexed by West Des Moines and is lcoated just West of the Jordan Creek Mall/Town Center)
Why: IACS business meeting including updating of bylaws and election of officers, fellowship, networking, and a little education with a special announcement or two thrown in! We are adding some new, exciting elements to the meeting this year and we hope you’ll join us!
How: Probably via motorized vehicle. However, anyone who bicycles to the meeting will get extra credit.
Other Notes: Lunch is on IACS! How sweet is that?!
RSVP: Because lunch is on us and we need to plan for the day, please RSVP to Eric Goranson with the name(s) of those attending and which school you are from no later than the morning of November 14.