Author Archives: Beth Strike

American Education Week presents a perfect opportunity to show appreciation for the positive contributions AEA 267 staff members make each and every day. Please take a moment to watch this brief podcast and accompanying video created especially for you. You … Continue reading →

In response to staff feedback via survey and focus groups, a decision has been made to only hold all-staff meetings every three to five years. Dates have already been set for Sector/Agency meetings in each sector for August, 2013. Hopefully … Continue reading →

The national IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) Infant and Toddler Coordinators Association (ITCA) awarded Gina Greene the 2012 ITCA Regional Parent Leadership Award. The award is given annually to acknowledge parent leadership on behalf of infants and toddlers with … Continue reading →

By now, all classified and non-union support staff members have had their initial conferences with supervisors using the new evaluation rubrics developed collaboratively last spring. Staff members and supervisors used the rubrics to recognize both areas of strength as well … Continue reading →

Although fine-tuning continues to take place, the new AEA 267 website continues to draw many compliments. Many new features have been added to the site including a first-ever interactive map that allows staff members, parents, educators and others to click-to-view … Continue reading →

Although we have had warmer-than-average temperatures and perfect conditions for travel, winter weather is undoubtedly in our future. Are you ready? For information regarding how to learn about office closings and professional development cancellations, please visit the inclement weather page … Continue reading →

  The AEA 267 Emergency Procedures have now been updated and are available on the staff website and by hard copy in each AEA 267 building (arriving by November 16). Please take a moment to review the updated procedures and … Continue reading →

The AEA 267 Board of Directors met November 7, 2012 at 5 p.m. in the Sumner High School Auditorium along with the Keystone AEA Board of Directors for a public hearing regarding the proposed merger of the Sumner and Fredericksburg … Continue reading →

Area Education Agency 267 (AEA 267) is pleased to announce that Barb Opheim has been elected to serve on the AEA 267 Board of Directors. Opheim will replace Charles Vaughn who recently retired.  She will serve as Director District 8 … Continue reading →

During the month of September, Dr. Anne Sullivan facilitated a series of staff focus groups to gather input in three key areas: What specifically worked well, which things could be improved, and what ideas do you have for future formats … Continue reading →

Given the ongoing changes that occur with individual cell phone numbers, staff resignations and hires, etc. it’s important to periodically access a fresh copy of the agency cell phone directory from the staff website at (please use your email username and … Continue reading →

Thanks to the many individuals who provided feedback regarding the future of all-staff meetings (see “Focus groups provide valuable input”). Your feedback was very helpful in assisting Ad Cabinet in reaching a final decision about how frequently to pull staff … Continue reading →

The AEA 267 Board of Directors met on October 3, 2012 at 6 p.m. in the AEA 267 Conference Center for their regular meeting. During the meeting, board members were recognized for their time, energy, commitment and dedication on behalf … Continue reading →

The End of Bullying Begins with Me: that’s the message during National Bullying Prevention Month in October. It’s a time when communities can unite nationwide to raise awareness of bullying prevention through events, activities, outreach, and education. AEA 267 employees … Continue reading →