Author Archives: Beth Strike

While thankfully these comments are fairly infrequent, occasionally a local school superintendent or principal might complain that the district s/he serves would be better off “keeping” the funding that goes to support the AEA rather than receiving our services. Most … Continue reading →

Your response to the all-agency food pantry drive was incredible! Staff donations totaled nearly $2,500 which was delivered prior to Christmas to the Food Bank of Iowa and Northeast Iowa Food Bank. When you consider that for every $1 donated … Continue reading →

DES MOINES, IA – Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds today released their final recommendations for restoring Iowa’s standing as a leader in education and preparing all students to compete for jobs in a global economy. The document … Continue reading →

  The Educator Quality Committee determined at their December 1, 2011 meeting the number of days available for additional pay for the 2011-12 school year. There will be three days available as in the past for staff professional development (2.0 days … Continue reading →

In his latest video message to staff, AEA 267 Chief Administrator, Dr. Roark Horn, talks about focusing internally on the organization, the agency audit, job shadowing, and reflecting on your achievements over the holidays.(Click on the play symbol below to … 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 →

Did that headline catch your attention? You won’t believe all the prizes that have been donated to encourage your participation in our first all-agency food pantry drive. Just take a look at the list below! According to Food Bank of … Continue reading →

While it may seem harmless, employees who solicit sales for outside employment or businesses are in violation of board policy if done during the work day or on agency property. Board policy 401.29 “Employee Conflict of Interest” provides guidance for those with … Continue reading →

The AEA 267 Board of Directors met December 7, 2011 at 6 p.m. in the AEA 267 Cedar Falls Conference Center for their regular meeting. During the meeting, the board: Heard a presenation from Amber Mann and Nancy Moothart, Itinerant … Continue reading →

Mark your calendar for Friday, August 10 for our first all-staff kickoff meeting! Details will be forthcoming.

Although Iowa’s AEAs have been helping children, families and educators for over 35 years, this comment remains, “People still don’t know what we do at the AEA.” A new video and advocacy campaign is preparing to launch within the next … Continue reading →

American Education Week will be observed November 13-19 and is a great time to recognize all of you for the incredible work you do to serve children, families and educators. Please watch your van mail for a small token of … Continue reading →

At the October 31st meeting of the Agency Continuous Improvement Team (CIT), the group spent a considerable amount of time discussing our “current reality” with respect to our progress on agency goals, key service areas and other items such as … Continue reading →

Last year, the agency established an account with Lands’ End Business Outfitters for staff who wish to personally purchase AEA 267 logo’d apparel and other items. An impressive variety of items and color choices are available to be independently purchased … Continue reading →