IASB believes in the power and the practicality of local control. The Iowa Association of School Boards supports the following ways for the state legislature to support the intent of local control. Provide resources for boards to meet all students needs. School boards must have both the freedom and the financial resources to fulfil this responsibility. Provide latitude for boards to govern effectively.
Local control is the best way to ensure that public policy reflects student and community needs.
For local control to work, school boards must be allowed the flexibility to make the most effective decisions based on the needs, values and goals of the community and its students. Without local control, Iowa would lose the advantage of community schools. The community's investment of time, trust, and financial support would be at risk. Iowa Association of School Boards 700 Second Avenue, Ste.