AEA 267 Board of Directors meeting recap

The AEA 267 Board of Directors met March 2, 2011 at 6 p.m. in the Cedar Falls Conference Center for the regular board meeting.

During the meeting, the board:

• Heard a program review by Beth Strike, AEA 267 Communications Specialist, on the results of the AEA System Communications Audit.
• Accepted with regret the retirements of Joan Greenlee, Teacher of Behavioral Disorders (Carey Elementary – Waverly); and Connie Collins, Teacher of Multi Disabilities-Resource (Durant Elementary – Sumner), both retiring at end of 2010-11 school year.
• Motioned to hire Gregory J. Koppes, Special Education Principal (Castle Hill School) effective May 2, 2011.
• Authorized administration to seek bids on a 19-passenger bus for preschool programs.
• Approved renewal/amendment of ICN contract for internet services.
• Approved reciprocal transportation agreements between:

1. Mason City and Rockwell-Swaledale
2. Mason City and Rudd-Rockford-Marble Rock
3. Mason City and North Central (Central Springs)
4. Mason City and Nora Springs-Rock Falls

• Heard a variety of reports from directors and fellow board members.