Author Archives: Beth Strike

The AEA 267 Board of Directors met at 6 p.m. on November 4, 2009 in the AEA 267 Conference Center for their regular meeting. During their regular meeting, the board: Heard a review from Early Childhood consultants about the support … Continue reading →

As you have probably heard, the Governor issued a 10% across-the-board cut late last week.  For AEA 267, the reduction means a loss of approximately $1.5 million in state funds.  While we had anticipated an across-the-board cut for some time, … Continue reading →

Recently, the novel H1N1 influenza, also known as the swine flu, has heightened the focus on preparing a response during an influenza outbreak. This steps below outline procedures to follow when a staff member becomes a victim of an influenza … Continue reading →

The AEA 267 Professional Development Office began experimenting with an interactive tool on the website that allows users to hold a live “chat” with an AEA 267 professional development staff member in seeking help to professional development related questions. “We … Continue reading →

The AEA 267 Board of Directors held a public hearing at 6 p.m. on October 7, 2009 in the AEA 267 Clear Lake Office to hear public comments regarding the Clear Lake remodeling project. No visitors were in attendance to … Continue reading →

Four teachers from AEA 267 River Hills School will travel to Minneapolis this month to present ideas on how to provide literacy to all children through the use of adapted books. Heather Kruger, Cynthia Gitta, Diana Scott and Jenny Schlader … Continue reading →

The 2009-10 AEA 267 Board of Directors was sworn in at their regular board meeting on Wednesday, October 7. Former Educational Services consultant, Deb Rich, joined the board replacing retiring board member Betty Westmeyer representing Director District 4. Rich brings … Continue reading →

Denean Bauer, AEA 267 Teacher of Multi Disabilities at Gladbrook-Reinbeck passed away on October 4 following a lengthy battle with cancer. Services were held on October 8 in LaPorte City. A memorial fund has been established in her name to … Continue reading →

The Iowa State Board of Education issued full accreditation status to Area Education Agency 267 (AEA 267) at their regular board meeting held Wednesday, September 9. The accredited status indicates that the agency has met all requirements for services designated … Continue reading →

The agency will soon be writing a new five-year comprehensive service improvement plan (CSIP) that we believe will respond to the needs of the districts we serve. As we prepare to write that plan, all school districts have been invited … Continue reading →