Author Archives: Beth Strike

Dates for the August kick-off meetings have been set for each sector. Please be sure these dates are on your calendar and you are planning to attend your sector’s meeting. We are planning a great day of learning and connecting … Continue reading →

Twitter continues to serve as an important source for personal learning for many educators. Did you know that you can follow streams of conversations/resources directly related to your favorite topic, content or discipline area on Twitter? Each topic has a … Continue reading →

During the February board meeting, the AEA 267 board voted to approve the employment of Kathy Enslin as the agency’s Assistant Chief Administrator/Director of Human Resources beyond the 2013-14 interim year. “Kathy has done a tremendous job during this interim … Continue reading →

Again this year, we are seeking letters of advocacy from LEA parents, teachers, administrators (and even students!) who are willing to write their local legislator(s) on our behalf. Specifically, we are looking for letters of support around our legislative priority … Continue reading →

The AEA 267 Board of Directors met Wednesday, February 5, 2014 from 4-5:30 p.m. in the AEA 267 Cedar Falls Conference Center for a work session. A public hearing on the 2014-15 AEA 267 proposed budget was held at 6 … Continue reading →

Did you know that 88% of Iowans filed their income tax returns electronically last year? Filing electronically or “e-filing” is easy, safe, and decreases the time it takes to receive your refund. Those individuals who are 25 or younger, 65 … Continue reading →

Did that headline grab your attention? Of course you make a difference! Every day, AEA 267 staff members are doing incredible things to improve the lives of children and families and/or positively impact teaching and learning where they work. Beth … Continue reading →

Thank you to everyone who donated both cash and prizes for the 2013 Food Bank Drive. Together, we were able to raise $1,887 to help stock food pantries in Iowa. What a great accomplishment! Special thanks to Kerri Wilson, Donna … Continue reading →

The AEA 267 Board of Directors met Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at 6 p.m. via a conference call from the AEA 267 Cedar Falls Conference Center for their regular meeting. During the meeting, the board: Approved the 2014-15 proposed budget … Continue reading →

Please change your voice mail greeting and set an away message to your email during the holiday breaks so that callers and/or e-mailers will know when they can expect to hear from you. Voice mail example: “Hello, this is (your … Continue reading →

Many thanks to Kandi Beinfang-Lee for her contributions to our latest success story which highlights the impact of AEA services on student achievement. Watch and learn how Nicki Schaumberg, a recent graduate of Forest City CSD, achieved academic success with … Continue reading →

According to Food Bank of Iowa, one in five Iowa children do not have enough food to eat. For every $1 donation, five meals can be provided to needy families in our area. From now until December 17, AEA 267 … Continue reading →

Hopefully at this point, most staff are having success in navigating the iVisions portal for their Human Resources and Business Office needs. One thing you may have noticed is that the system does not send an automated message reminding you … Continue reading →

Winter weather has arrived bringing frigid temperatures, snow and marginal road conditions at times. Please be sure that you have taken time to thoroughly review the information on the inclement weather page of our staff website. (Use your email login … Continue reading →

Although summer is still many months away, please be aware that the sector meetings for 2014 have been set. Please add your sector’s meeting date to your calendar and plan now to attend! Details regarding the day will be shared … Continue reading →

The 2014-2015 rates for Iowa Public Employees’ Retirement System (IPERS) are in. For the first time in seven years the rates will not increase. Currently, employees are paying 5.95% and the AEA is contributing 8.93% of your covered wages. These … Continue reading →

In an effort to conserve energy, please be aware that many AEA 267 offices will reduce the heat over break. Offices will be considered closed and may not be at a comfortable temperature for working for long periods. Enjoy the … Continue reading →

The AEA 267 Board of Directors met Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at 6 p.m. at the AEA 267 Cedar Falls Conference Center for their regular meeting. During the meeting, the board: Heard an update on Climate/Culture from Dr. Mary Stevens, … Continue reading →