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With the 10% across-the-board cut plus declining enrollment, I’ve shared some perspectives about our future in past editions of Intersections.  A couple people replied wondering if an early retirement incentive might be the magic bullet or at least a piece … Continue reading →

Much has been reported in the news regarding the 10% across-the-board state cut and other economic problems in our state. Since many of you know that education is 45% of the state budget, it’s natural to start thinking about our … Continue reading →

As an AEA employee, we’re sometimes asked questions that we may have NO clue how to answer. Or we’ve heard something about that topic in one of our meetings but don’t have a clear answer. One topic that continues to … Continue reading →

The front page of the AEA 267 website will have a new appearance come Monday, December 7. While all your favorite links to the best instructional content will still be visible, they may be in a new spot to accommodate … Continue reading →

The 2009 AEA 267 River Hills School Holiday Program will take place on Friday, December 11, at 9:30 a.m. In the event school is cancelled, the rescheduled date will be Monday, December 14, at the same time. The school is … Continue reading →

Please change your voicemail 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. Voicemail Example: “Hello, this is (your name).  Our … Continue reading →

The AEA 267 Board of Directors met at 6:00 p.m. on December 2, 2009 in the AEA 267 Conference Center for their regular meeting. (The board met at 3 p.m. for a retreat to discuss the budget, progress on the … Continue reading →

Want more interesting trivia about our agency staff? We have approximately 175 vacancies a year. Women outnumber men in the Agency 7:1 There are 46 certified staff with either a Doctorate or Ed Spec. 127 classified staff either have their … Continue reading →

AEA 267 Teacher of Multi Disab SCI, Jamie Osterbuhr, was among nearly 80 Iowa educators nominated for an Excellence in Education Award sponsored by the Iowa State Education Association, the Farm Bureau, WHO Radio, Staples, and KDSM Fox 17. According … Continue reading →

AEA 267 employees are eligible to receive a personal cell phone discount as part of a State of Iowa contract with four wireless service providers: AT&T, Sprint-Nextel, U.S. Cellular, and Verizon. Eligibility, discounts, and identification requirements vary with each cellular … Continue reading →