The Channel

The Channel

Year: 2016

  • Open enrollment for annual benefits

    Benefits enrollment is now open in the portal until May 22. All benefits-eligible employees must complete this process even if you are making no changes, declining insurance, resigning, or retiring.

  • Latest Hall of Fame honorees announced

    Screen Shot 2015-09-03 at 12.37.29 PMCongratulations to Kerri Wilson, Kay Schmalen and Mark Proescholdt, our latest Hall of Fame Award Honorees! Watch for individual profiles in the June/July edition of Intersections and on our Facebook page. Thanks to everyone who nominated and participated in the program this year. Please join us in congratulating these three outstanding team members!

  • How is mileage calculated?

     

    As we look ahead to next year, this is a good time to issue a reminder regarding how mileage is calculated. These new regulations were approved at the May 4 board meeting. Please refer to the new amended regulation for further information:

    The starting point for establishing commute miles is either the employee’s assigned AEA office or district assignment, whichever is closest to the employee’s home. Starting points are established at the beginning of each school year and remain in place unless the employee moves or no longer supports the starting point district. Itinerant employees (Early ACCESS, COTA, etc.) use the closest assigned LEA school to compute mileage–not a student home or other meeting location. No exceptions.

     

    If you have questions regarding mileage starting point, please contact your supervisor.

  • Lori Thomas named to replace Kerri Wilson as Board Secretary, Administrative Assistant to Central Administration

    Kerri Wilson
    Kerri Wilson
    Lori Thomas
    Lori Thomas

    Congratulations to Lori Thomas who has been named to fill the position being vacated by Kerri Wilson who will retire in June. Lori currently serves as the Administrative Assistant to the Clear Lake Site Superintendent/Director of Communications and has done an exemplary job in the role. She is well-liked by fellow team members and has excellent skills in technology and customer service.

    In addition to accepting Kerri’s current position serving the Chief Administrator and Chief Financial Officer, Lori will also support the Director of Creative Services.

    Help us say congratulations to  Lori and farewell to Kerri, who has been a friendly face in the agency for nearly 40 years!

  • Further detail now available for August 11 all-staff meeting

    Cari Teske, Kay Schmalen and Shaelynn Farnsworth share a light moment during the 2015 all staff meeting.
    Cari Teske, Kay Schmalen and Shaelynn Farnsworth share a light moment during the 2015 all-staff meeting.

    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. Registration for the day will start at 8:30 a.m. with the actual program beginning at 9 a.m. Lunch will be on your own. For staff members who are part of a regional team (an email was sent to those individuals last week by their new Regional Administrator), the day will end at 3 p.m. For staff members who are not part of a regional team (e.g. print and production, maintenance, business office, etc.) it is likely that the day will end following lunch when you can return back to your work site; however, you may be hearing from your supervisor in the coming weeks if s/he is planning to hold a departmental meeting in the afternoon. A sign-up for transportation will be provided in the coming weeks.

    Get ready for an energizing day featuring nationally known presenter Monte Selby as well as years of service award, remarks from our Chief Administrator, and time to network with co-workers. We are planning a great day for you!

  • May Board meeting recap

    The AEA 267 Board of Directors met on Wednesday, May 4th in the AEA 267 Cedar Falls Conference Center at 6 p.m.

    The agenda for the May meeting can be found on the agency website under About Us>Board of Directors>Board Meetings & Agendas. Official minutes will be posted the following month after board approval.

  • Did you miss Sam’s spring update?

    Did your schedule keep you from catching one of Chief Administrator Sam Miller’s presentations last month? No problem! Watch this short and informative video that summarizes what he shared.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHSVrSrf2aU

  • Join us for upcoming retirement celebrations

    Please plan to attend one or more of the upcoming retirement open houses honoring AEA 267’s 2016 retirees. The celebrations will be held on Tuesday, May 10 in the Cedar Falls Conference Center; Wednesday, May 11 in the Clear Lake Office; and Thursday, May 12 in the Marshalltown Office from 3:30-5 p.m. at all locations. These celebrations present a wonderful opportunity to congratulate our honorees and recognize them for their dedication and years of service.Those being honored this year include:

    Cedar Falls

    Clear Lake

    Marshalltown Office

  • Latest Hall of Fame honorees announced

    April Hall of Fame winners (pictured with Sam Miller) JR Trembly and Donna Perry. Missing was Jen DuVall.
    April Hall of Fame winners (pictured with Sam Miller) JR Trembly and Donna Perry. Missing was Jen DuVall.

    Congratulations to Donna Perry, Jennifer DuVall, and JR Trembly, our latest Hall of Fame Award Honorees!

    Donna Perry, Receptionist/Secretary serving in our Clear Lake office has been with the agency since 1990. Serving in almost every department over the years, Donna enjoys the variety of responsibilities her current position brings to each day, which range from taking referrals to assisting with the paraeducator program.

    Those who work with Donna describe her as someone who always has a smile on her face and makes everyone feel welcome at AEA 267. Donna told us the best advice she can give is to put yourself in someone else’s shoes and keep your sense of humor.

    Jennifer DuVall, Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant began her career with the agency as a secretary in the Grinnell office. Jennifer earned her degree from San Jose State University and worked in Guam, Missouri and Fort Dodge prior to joining AEA 267.

    Jennifer assists the SLPs with teletherapy, clerical duties, and implementing and reviewing IEPs. She finds her work very rewarding and enjoys working as part of a team. Jennifer focuses on trying to make a difference each day, whether big or small.

    JR Trembly, Special Education Technology Specialist received his degree from Des Moines Area Community College and prior to joining AEA 267, worked as a tech support analyst. His days consist of troubleshooting problems with the web IEP/IMS systems as a web administrator for the East and South sectors.

    JR believes in remaining positive no matter how overwhelming his responsibilities can be and to take everything in stride, putting service to students at the forefront of his days.

    Please join us in congratulating these three outstanding team members!

    Do you work with someone you consider to be the best-of-the-best? Submit your nominations for the the AEA 267 “Hall of Fame” recognition program. All nominations will remain on file for consideration during future months.