Central Rivers AEA Superintendents typically meet on the first Thursday of each month from September through May at Central Rivers AEA located at 1521 Technology Parkway, Cedar Falls. Meetings are held in-person from 9:30 am – 12:00 p.m. with a Zoom option available. Lunch will be provided.
2025-26 Meeting Dates
- September 4, 2025 – Director McKenzie Snow, Iowa Department of Education
- October 2, 2025 – Leadership & Development
- November 6, 2025 – Finance & Budgeting
- December 2025 – No Business Meeting this Month. The Community Colleges will be hosting the superintendents.
- Hawkeye Community College: Thursday, December 11⋅9:30am – 11:30am
- Iowa Valley Community College: Thursday, December 11⋅8:30am – 10:30am
- North Iowa Area Community College: Thursday, December 11⋅9:30am – 12:00pm
- January 8, 2026 – Preparing for the Legislative Session
- February 5, 2026 – School Communication & Public Engagement
- March 5, 2026 – Collaboration & Networking
- April 2, 2026 – Navigating New Legislation
- May 7, 2026 – Honor Retiring Superintendents
For more information, please contact Lori Thomas, Executive Assistant/Board Secretary.
Superintendent Advisory Committee
The purpose of the Superintendent Advisory Committee is to provide a forum for both the planning and evaluation of the monthly Superintendents’ meetings. The committee also advises the Chief Administrator in relationship issues between local school districts and Central Rivers AEA.
Member Responsibilities
Collaborate to plan monthly meetings that are meaningful and of high interest to all superintendents served by Central Rivers AEA.
Quarterly Meeting Dates and 2025-26 Committee Members
The committee meets quarterly after the monthly Superintendents’ Meeting, from 12:30-1:30 pm. A Zoom option is available and additional meetings are scheduled if the need arises.
- Thursday, September 4, 2025
- Thursday, November 6, 2025
- Thursday, February 5, 2026
- Meeting Minutes
- Thursday, May 7, 2026
- Meeting Minutes
2025-26 Committee Members
Chair
- Caleb Bonjour, Gladbrook-Reinbeck CSD
Northeast Sector
- Dr. Andy Pattee, Cedar Falls CSD
- Barb Schwamman, Osage CSD
- Brian Burnight, Charles City CSD
Northwest Sector
- Tim Felderman, Hampton CSD
- Mike Kruger, West Fork CSD
South Sector
- Caleb Bonjour, Gladbrook-Reinbeck CSD
- Dr. Theron Schutte, Marshalltown CSD
- Lisa Beames, Grinnell-Newburg CSD
East Sector
- Chad Kohagen, Jesup CSD
- Dr. Jared Smith, Waterloo CSD
- Cynthia Phillips, Independence CSD
Central Rivers AEA Leadership Team
- Stan Rheingans, Chief Administrator
- Karl Kurt, Assistant Chief Administrator/Director of HR
- Jennifer Coombes, Chief Financial Officer
- Beth Strike, Director of Creative Services & Communications
- Annette Hyde, Executive Director of Special Education
- Tesha Moser-Zimmerman, Executive Director of Educational Services
For more information, please contact Stan Rheingans, Chief Administrator or Lori Thomas, Executive Assistant/Board Secretary.