Author Archives: Beth Strike

Although we’ve had drier-than-average weather and great conditions for travel, winter weather is undoubtedly in our future. Are you ready? Below are some helpful links to review: Iowa School Alerts sign-up for AEA 267 office closing and PD cancellation notification. Iowa … Continue reading →

As budgets shrink, more and more organizations are looking to email to send information and announcements. The agency has received many requests recently from outside organizations (colleges, universities, museums, etc.) who ask that we share their announcements with a large … Continue reading →

The AEA 267 Board of Directors met on November 2, 2011 at 6 p.m. in the AEA 267 Clear Lake office for their regular meeting. Substitute board secretary, Beth Strike, administered the Oath of Office to the newly elected board … Continue reading →

Dr. Roark Horn, AEA 267 Chief Administrator, recently sat down to share his perspectives regarding the recently released Education Reform Blueprint shared by Governor Branstad, Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds, and Iowa Department of Education Director, Dr. Jason Glass. In this podcast, … Continue reading →

Area Education Agency 267 (AEA 267) is pleased to announce that Darshini Jayawardena, currently a board member with the Mason City Community School District, has been elected to serve on the AEA 267 Board of Directors.  Darshini will succeed Darrel … Continue reading →

In past years, the agency cell phone directory has been distributed in hard copy form. However, given the ongoing changes that occur with individual phone numbers, staff resignations and hires, etc. it has been challenging to print and distribute a … Continue reading →

We are in the midst of many transitions in education which affect us and our jobs each day.  With transitions come new learning, anticipation and uncertainty which can cause additional stress and concern.  Not to mention, we have personal obligations … Continue reading →

At noon today, Iowans from all walks of life participated in the “Start Somewhere Walk” to kick off Governor Branstad’s “Healthiest State” initiative. Several employees from the AEA 267 Cedar Falls campus took a break from vigorous strolls around campus … Continue reading →

The AEA 267 Board of Directors met October 5, 2011 at 6:00 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 of the agency … Continue reading →

The United Way provides support and assistance to a multitude of worthy causes in all of our communities–including our own River Hills Foundation! Each year, the agency provides staff members an opportunity to donate to the United Way either through … Continue reading →

Area Education Agency 267 will provide significant support to the staff of Waterloo East and West High Schools in their participation in the Iowa Safe and Supportive Schools effort. The effort is a federally-supported project designed to measure and improve … Continue reading →

We would once again like to thank everyone for attending our August Kick Off meetings!  There are never enough opportunities to meet and speak to everyone face-to-face.  We hope you found the meeting helpful, informative and a chance to meet … Continue reading →

In order for our AEA Contact Manager system to remain current and viable, each year, AEA 267 staff members are asked to go in and update their profile in the system. This ensures that you will receive information customized to … Continue reading →

The AEA 267 Board of Directors met September 7, 2011 at 6 p.m. in the AEA 267 Conference Center for their regular meeting. During the meeting, the board: Heard a review of the agency finances and Maintenance of Effort (MOE) … Continue reading →