Author Archives: Beth Strike

Spring is just around the corner and the target date for open enrollment of benefits has been set for May 2. All benefits-eligible employees must complete this process even if you are declining insurance, resigning or retiring. The deadline is … 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 →

Extreme winter weather can quickly turn to extreme spring weather in our area of the state. The agency would like to remind everyone about tornado and severe weather preparedness and the safest areas in each of our AEA 267 buildings. … Continue reading →

The AEA 267 Board of Directors will meet on Monday, April 11 following a joint meeting with the area community college boards. The agenda for the April meeting can be found on the agency website under About Us>Board of Directors>Board … Continue reading →

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 →