Author Archives: Beth Strike

New website to launch in May

A huge thank you to everyone who has worked together to bring the new Central Rivers AEA website to completion. The new website features more streamlined content, a news bureau of both agency and school district news, live chat, quick … Continue reading

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Have a print order? Here’s what you need to know

The Creative Services staff greatly appreciates the partnership that we have had with our local school partners and staff members over the years to provide printing services. In that spirit, we wanted to let you know about some slight changes … Continue reading

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Making the move to Gmail and Google Calendar

Ultimately our mission at AEA 267 is to support educators, parents, and the communities we serve as we work together toward one ultimate goal–to improve student learning. As we think about this mission, we want our staff members to work … Continue reading

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Update on Media Services

As announced in the December Intersections, all media materials will be housed in the AEA 267 Marshalltown office next year. What follows are some specifics of the transition this summer: The Clear Lake and Cedar Falls media materials will be … Continue reading

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David Barajas named Friend of the AEA

David Barajas, CEO of the Marshalltown Regional Partnership, has been named a Friend of the AEA by Iowa’s Area Education Agencies. Barajas received the award during a presentation at the AEA Boards of Directors’ Conference on March 30 in Johnston. … Continue reading

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Join us for upcoming retirement celebrations

Please plan to attend one or more of the upcoming retirement open houses honoring AEA 267’s 2017 retirees. The celebrations will be held on Tuesday, May 16 in the Cedar Falls Conference Center; Wednesday, May 17 in the Clear Lake … Continue reading

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Open enrollment for annual benefits

Open enrollment for annual benefits has been set for May 1-17. All benefits-eligible employees must complete this process even if you are declining insurance, resigning or retiring. The deadline is May 17.

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Planning to retire this year?

If you are considering retirement at the end of the 2016-17 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

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The Tech Exchange is back!

Looking for clipart or photos to add to your presentation?  Worried what copyright allows for usage?  iClipArt is the answer for you.  iClipArt is a purchased online database with over eight million images.  You can choose anything from clipart, photos, web … Continue reading

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April Board Recap

The AEA 267 Board of Directors met Monday, April 10, 2017 in the Cedar Falls Conference Center. The board packet is available online and the minutes will be published online after approval at the next month’s board meeting.

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Perspectives on change

As an organization, we’ve made a lot of change this year. Choosing a new name, purchasing a new facility, selecting the next Executive Director of Special Education, implementing a regional administrator model, making shifts in personnel to better align with … Continue reading

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Wellness challenge update

The Wellness Challenge just ended its seventh week and all the staff participating are to be commended, as team scores are tight. With only three weeks left to go of the challenge, be sure to fill out your scores each … Continue reading

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Eat, Move, Sleep: How Small Choices Lead to Big Changes

Copies of the book Eat, Move, Sleep are available for check out to any staff member interested in finding out how to improve one’s overall health simply by making small specific changes. Contact Lori Thomas if you would like to … Continue reading

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