Be the BEST Trustee You Can Be

Be the BEST Trustee You Can Be

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Zoom

This webinar is designed for both new and experienced trustees in Illinois. We'll cover a range of important topics, including ethics statements, open and closed meetings, the Freedom of Information Act, anti-sexual harassment training, best practices for running effective board meetings, intellectual freedom and censorship, Illinois' Anti-Book Banning Legislation, privacy and confidentiality policies, and more.

Register for this webinar

All ILA Noon Network webinars are free. Registration for all live webinars is limited to Illinois libraries. Recordings of webinars will be available to ILA personal and institutional members in the Noon Network Archive 1-3 days after the live event. 


About the Speaker

Leanne Furby, Ph.D., is an experienced educator and learning systems expert specializing in instructional design and educational technology. With a background in Early Childhood Education and advanced degrees in Instructional Design and Learning System Design and Development, Leanne focuses on leveraging emerging technologies, such as AI and data analytics, to create personalized, engaging learning experiences.

She passionately advocates for lifelong learning and educational equity, mentoring aspiring educators and supporting initiatives in underserved communities.

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