Author Archives: Beth Strike

Did you know that even if you don’t regularly check out resources from the agency’s Lending Library system that we still need you to update your Medianet profile? Medianet, the database that houses all of the AEA 267 employee contact … Continue reading →

The AEA 267 Board of Directors met January 4, 2012 at 6 p.m. in the AEA 267 Cedar Falls Conference Center for their regular meeting. During the meeting, the board: Accepted the 2010-11 Audit Report. It was noted that the … Continue reading →

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 →