BoardCast Podcast
Welcome to BoardCast, an IASB® podcast featuring our staff, members and other education experts. Episodes will focus on hot topics and best practices in school finance, board governance, legal and policy issues, HR and more. BoardCast is available for listening anywhere podcasts are offered: Apple, Spotify, Android, etc. Be sure to subscribe so you are notified when a new episode drops!Check Out Available Episodes
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Episode Guide
Season 6 (2026)
Episode 1: Capitol Chats—2026 Legislative Session Preview
Episode 2: Safe & Sound Series—School Safety in Iowa—Prioritizing Mental Health as a Safety Strategy
Season 5 (2025)
Episode 1: Capitol Chats—2025 Legislative Session Preview
Episode 2: Capitol Chats—2025 First Funnel Recap
Episode 3: Safe & Sound Series—School Safety in Iowa—A Leadership Responsibility
View the episode 1 reflection resource here.
Episode 4: Safe & Sound Series—School Safety in Iowa—GeoComm Critical Incident Mapping
Episode 5: The Lighthouse Study—25 Years of Impact on School Boards
Season 4 (2024)
Episode 1: The Power of Public Education
Episode 2: The Building Blocks of Effective Relationships with Your Legislators
Episode 3: Four Steps to Success for New Superintendents
Episode 4: Why Preschool Matters
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