Author Archives: Beth Strike

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 →

Printed copies of our 2012-13 AEA 267 Ed Directories have been distributed to all AEA 267 staff members, with a few copies sent to each school district.  If you haven’t received your copy, please contact Lori Thomas, Administrative Secretary, based … Continue reading →

Do you want to participate in meaningful professional development? Good news! The Educator Quality committee has compiled a list of examples of options of professional development opportunities that are eligible for five days of educator quality funding.  An email was sent to … Continue reading →

Last spring, in meetings on the impact of the state budget cuts to our AEA, I promised to update you with final information regarding the cummulative effect of the 2011-12 $20 million reduction, along with any new information that I … Continue reading →

The AEA 267 Board of Directors met on Wednesday, September 5 at the AEA 267 Cedar Falls Conference Center. During the meeting, the board: Approved the consent agenda Heard a program review by Dennis Scudder, Director of Finance regarding the … Continue reading →