Monthly Archives: March 2016

A few months ago, we shared our plan to move to a Regional Administrator model of leadership which will purposefully integrate our three service areas and their staff. I’m pleased to announce a few other important changes that will support … Continue reading →

As you probably recall, AEA 267 was designated as one of the “Top Workplaces” in Iowa following our participation in a workplace survey last year facilitated by WorkplaceDynamics LLC. We were honored to learn that so many of you find … Continue reading →

Chief Administrator Sam Miller will deliver a “spring update” presentation for staff on the following dates and times. If your schedule allows, please plan to join the conversation! The update will cover further detail around initiatives such as the Regional … Continue reading →

Please join us in congratulating Melissa Hesner, AEA 267 Consultant for School Improvement, on being selected to fill the role of Regional Administrator for the East Sector in Region 8. Melissa received her degrees from the University of Northern Iowa … Continue reading →

Congratulations to Barb Schroeder, Cindy Baker, and Chad Pinkston, our latest Hall of Fame Award Honorees! Barb Schroeder, Administrative Assistant to Service Area Director Ed. Services is based out of the Cedar Falls office. Prior to joining AEA 267 in … Continue reading →

The current educational system in the U.S. was developed a century ago during the rise of the industrial age and was once the envy of the world. However, the world economy has since transformed profoundly, but the U.S. education system … Continue reading →

The Iowa legislature is stalled once again in setting funding for Iowa’s schools and many do not realize how important it is for districts to know the “state cost per pupil” amount in order to set their budgets for the … Continue reading →

In the 2015 Iowa General Assembly a key democratic senator commented that he ‘wasn’t hearing from anyone’ with concerns about legislative funding. Legislators often report that their inaction on an issue is simply because not enough people contacted them about … Continue reading →

While it may seem like a long way away, the all-staff meeting will soon be upon us! This year’s meeting will be held on August 11 at the Marshalltown High School Auditorium, located at 1602 South 2nd Avenue in Marshalltown, … Continue reading →

If you are considering retirement at the end of the 2015-16 year, please let the Human Resources office know as soon as possible. This will help to ensure that plans can be made for future staffing and also to celebrate … Continue reading →

The AEA 267 Board of Directors met Wednesday, March 2, 2016 in the Cedar Falls AEA 267 Conference Center at 4:30 p.m. for a work session. The regular meeting was held at 6 pm with the AEA 267 Foundation meeting … Continue reading →