IPACE
About IPACE
The Illinois Political Action Committee for Education exists to elect individuals to the Illinois General Assembly, statewide offices, and local school boards who will make a difference for quality education.
2010 IPACE Recommendation Procedures
IPACE is the vehicle that allows all IEA members to come together collectively for the purpose of influencing the political decisions that directly affects each of us. IPACE recommendations are member decisions and this document explains how the recommendation process works and provides a guide as to how all IEA members can participate in the recommendation process.
IPACE 2010 Primary Election Recommendation List
This is a list of recommended candidates from the 2010 Primary Election.
IPACE Local President Designee Form
Designee form to cast votes for the local at recommendation meetings.
Local IPACE Rebates
Local IPACE funds are to be used for local campaign expenses, local election activities, school bond/tax referenda and related expenses, and as direct contributions to recommended candidates for local elections. See the links below for more information on your local IPACE rebates.
Grassroots Political Activists Program
A message from IEA President Ken Swanson:
We find ourselves in a time of extraordinary political challenges during the greatest economic challenges of our lifetime. GPAs, as all of us in a leadership position, are going to have to do more than ever before to engage more members to act on their own behalf.
2010 will be a year of election challenges, lobbying challenges, and shaping of public opinion challenges. Every GPA must be committed to giving the time and effort necessary, working with your Region Chair and UniServ Director, to be a successful leader in political engagement. You must be ready to attend trainings to learn new skills and network with fellow GPAs.
If you are ready to make that commitment to give us the time and effort required, then we will welcome you to the ranks of our GPA program.
The deadline for submitting your application to become a GPA is July 16, 2010.
IPACE Resources
- IPACE Recommendation Designee Form
- Ten Things You Can Do to Become an Education Activist
- Take a Legislator to School
Local Campaign Disclosure Reporting Guide
Any local IPACE unit that collects or disburses $3,000 or more in any 12-month period must file and comply with state disclosure laws. Federal legislation, signed into law on July 1, 2000, imposes new registration and reporting requirements for political action committees with annual gross receipts exceeding $25,000. The latest campaign disclosure information is available from the Illinois State Board of Elections or from your county clerk. You may also wish to follow these links for D-1 and D-2 reports. If you have any questions please feel free to contact an IPACE member or consultant.
