Thomas Bertrand

Husband, Dad, Grandpa, Executive Director of Consortium of State School Boards Association (COSSBA), Colts Fan

[lL School Boards @ILschoolboards]

For all school board candidates, join us today at NOON for Part 2 of the How to Navigate Running for School Board series. Today's webinar will cover the Statement of Economic Interests, a requirement when filing to run for local board of education seats. https://t.co/KkQOuYfGCm

[Thomas Bertrand @Bertrandtom]

@CofSSBA A great contingent from IL at #UBA23 led by @ILschoolboards Executive Director, Kimberly Small. #COSSBA #PublicEducation #UrbanBoards

[Thomas Bertrand @Bertrandtom]

IDEA Full Funding Act introduced. https://t.co/8GcQKOWPN9
@CofSSBA @ILschoolboards

[Thomas Bertrand @Bertrandtom]

@MCUSDSupe @ILschoolboards @mcusd223Elaine Congrats!!!

[Thomas Bertrand @Bertrandtom]

@jonbartelt @mikelubelfeld @npolyak @Dan_Cox @IllinoisASA @drorzel @SuptTallman @LJLandeck @henrythiele @fearlessleader4 @TabbertVickie Best professional development I’ve had in my career. It’s transformative.

[Thomas Bertrand @Bertrandtom]

Advocacy in action!

[lL School Boards @ILschoolboards]

Late last night the Illinois House voted on House Bill 7. The bill failed 42-55-3. Thank you for all your advocacy. We will have more in our legislative report later today.

[Thomas Bertrand @Bertrandtom]

Do you want a state commission to determine the districts, boundaries and tax rates that will be consolidated? Make your voices heard on HB 7. @ILschoolboards https://t.co/4uTYDTHu58

[Thomas Bertrand @Bertrandtom]

Now is the time to make your voice heard on HB 7. The bill allows a state commission to bypass local voters and to determine whether district consolidation will be placed on the ballot. @ILschoolboards https://t.co/4uTYDTHu58

[Thomas Bertrand @Bertrandtom]

As we plan for the fall don't forget about student voice. What do the students want? How do you know if you don't ask them? @ILschoolboards

[Thomas Bertrand @Bertrandtom]

@DSchuler1970 providing an inspirational message at the N. Cook Division meeting of @ILschoolboards. We have a chance to create the systems we want and the children want as we prepare to return to in-person learning in the fall. @ILschoolboards

[Thomas Bertrand @Bertrandtom]

HB 7 will be called for a vote next week. Now is the time to make your voices heard on forced school consolidation. Your advocacy is working! Who pays for your schools? Who should decide? @ILschoolboards

[lL School Boards @ILschoolboards]

Illinois House Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter School debated House Bill 7, but it was not called for a vote. Thank you for your continued advocacy! More information on HB 7 can be found here: https://t.co/UvLDgn40Fu

[lL School Boards @ILschoolboards]

Call to Action: HB 7 would force consolidation of school districts across IL. Currently, consolidation is a local decision made by local voters. HB 7 is scheduled for a vote tomorrow at 2 p.m. Voice your opposition to HB 7 by emailing committee members: https://t.co/fw2ZfYZFIs

[Thomas Bertrand @Bertrandtom]

11 Questions about how the American Rescue Plan will impact schools. https://t.co/vvZTaqLL1k @ILschoolboards

[Thomas Bertrand @Bertrandtom]

IDPH and the CDC no longer recommend symptom screenings on the school grounds. @ILschoolboards

[Thomas Bertrand @Bertrandtom]

ISBE/IDPH released revised guidance today. Social distance for in-person learning is now defined as 3 to 6 feet for students and fully vaccinated staff. Capacity of common spaces like cafe based upon ability to distance. https://t.co/Fk7zDDZnQB @ILschoolboards

[Thomas Bertrand @Bertrandtom]

Incentivize school consolidation and shared services to get the results you want. Call to action on HB 7 https://t.co/7Sv2t4t8HG
@staterepsue96 @ILschoolboards

[Thomas Bertrand @Bertrandtom]

Schools are often the economic engines of a community. When schools close the community suffers. How does forcing school consolidation help local economies? Call to action on HB 7 https://t.co/7Sv2t4t8HG
@staterepsue96 @ILschoolboards

[Thomas Bertrand @Bertrandtom]

Schools are often the economic engines of a community. When schools close the community suffers. How does forced consolidation help? Call to action on HB 7 https://t.co/7Sv2t4t8HG
@staterepsue96 @ILschoolboards

[Thomas Bertrand @Bertrandtom]

Local citizens still pay the bulk of taxes to support local schools. Local citizens should make the decision about consolidation. Call to action on HB 7 https://t.co/7Sv2t4t8HG
@staterepsue96 @ILschoolboards

[Thomas Bertrand @Bertrandtom]

Research refutes the argument that forced school consolidation saves taxpayers money. It often increases costs because of merging salary schedules, increased cost of transportation, and facility needs. Call to action on HB 7 https://t.co/0P2S2lagpD
@staterepsue96 @ILschoolboards