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. Times may vary depending on the professional learning scheduled for the meeting. Agendas and calendar invitations will be sent out before each meeting.
2023-24 Meeting Dates
- September 7, 2023
- October 5, 2023
- November 2, 2023
- December 2023 – No meeting held at Central Rivers AEA (Community Colleges host)
- January 4, 2024 – Virtual meeting held via Zoom
- February 1, 2024
- March 7, 2024
- April 4, 2024
- May 2, 2024 – Retiring Superintendents Honors Luncheon
For more information, please contact Lori Thomas, Executive Assistant/Board Secretary.
Superintendents Advisory Committee
The purpose of the Superintendents’ 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, Agendas & Minutes
- Thursday, September 7, 2023: Cedar Falls Conference Center following the Superintendents’ Meeting
- Wednesday, November 8, 2023: Held virtually
- Wednesday, February 7, 2024: Held virtually
- Thursday, April 2, 2024 at 12:30 pm: Cedar Falls Conference Center following the Superintendents’ Meeting
- Thursday, May 2, 2024: Cedar Falls Conference Center following the Superintendents’ Meeting
All meetings will be held from 1:00 – 2:30 pm unless otherwise noted
2023-24 Committee Members
Chair
- Dr. Adam Zellmer, Eldora-New Providence CSD & Hubbard-Radcliffe CSD
At Large
- Dr. Andy Pattee, Cedar Falls CSD
- Dr. Jared Smith, Waterloo CSD
- Barb Schwamman, Osage CSD
Northeast Sector
- Brad Laures, Denver CSD
- Dr. Ed Klamfoth, Waverly-Shell Rock CSD
- Todd Liechty, Nashua-Plainfield CSD & RRMR CSD
Northwest Sector
- Mike Kruger, West Fork CSD
- Erik Smith, AGWSR CSD
- Aaron Becker, Hampton-Dumont CSD
South Sector
- Brad Hohensee, BGM CSD
- Tony Ryan, East Marshall CSD
- David Hill, North Tama CSD
East Sector
- Dan Fox, East Buchanan CSD
- Jay Marley, Tripoli CSD
- Chad Kohagen, Jesup CSD
Central Rivers AEA Leadership Team
- Joel Pedersen, Chief Administrator
- Karl Kurt, Assistant Chief Administrator/Director of HR
- Michael Kalvig, Chief Financial Officer
- Beth Strike, Director of Creative Services & Communications
- Amy Knupp, Executive Director of Special Education
- Jen Sigrist, Executive Director of Educational Services
- Rod Ball, Director of Special Programs
- Kay Schmalen, Director of Professional Learning
- Sarah Nelson, Director of Information Technology/Special Programs
- Cari Teske, Director of Media
Past year’s meeting minutes
For more information, please contact Joel Pedersen, Chief Administrator or Lori Thomas, Executive Assistant/Board Secretary.