Oversee the implementation of the IBA Mentorship program which involves the
identification of new band directors in each district and appointing experienced IBA
members to serve as mentors.
Gather information from the district chairpersons by October 1.
Stay in close contact with first year teachers and their mentors (telephone, letter, email)
throughout the year.
Contact the college supervisors of first year teachers and inform them of the
mentorship program.
Contact the IBA Student Affairs chair and College Affairs chair and inform them of
the mentorship program and garner their assistance in informing college instrumental .
music education students of the mentroship program.
Consider informing all administrators and school boards throughout Iowa of the
mentorship program.
Attend all IBA business meetings and submit a report.
Schedule and prepare an agenda for at least 2 meetings of the IBA Mentorship
committee (All-State Music Festival and IBA Conference are recommended).
Committee members will be reimbursed mileage by the IBA. It is suggested that
members use school vehicles when possible to avoid expenses.
Committee members are selected by each district to serve a 3 year term
(successive terms are acceptable).