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 9:00 am – 12:00 pm with a Zoom option available. Lunch will be provided.
2026-27 Meeting Dates
- September 3, 2026 – Director McKenzie Snow – Iowa Dept. of Education
- October 1, 2026
- November 5, 2026
- December 17, 2026 – Legislative Forum
- January 2027 – No Monthly Meeting at CRAEA – Community Colleges Host
- February 4, 2027
- March 4, 2027
- April 1, 2027
- May 6, 2027 – 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 2026-27 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 3, 2026, Meeting Minutes
- Thursday, November 5, 2026, Meeting Minutes
- Thursday, February 4, 2027, Meeting Minutes
- Thursday, May 6, 2027, Meeting Minutes
2026-27 Committee Members
Chair
- Dr. Cynthia Phillips, Independence CSD
Northeast Sector
- Dr. Andy Pattee, Cedar Falls CSD
- Tony Hiatt, St. Ansgar CSD
- Brian Burnight, Charles City CSD
Northwest Sector
- Tim Felderman, Hampton CSD
- Mike Kruger, West Fork CSD
- Tony Hiatt, St. Ansgar CSD
South Sector
- Caleb Bonjour, Gladbrook-Reinbeck CSD
- Dr. Theron Schutte, Marshalltown CSD
- John Howard, Union CSD
East Sector
- Kory Kelchen, Dunkerton CSD and East Buchanan CSD
- Dr. Jared Smith, Waterloo CSD
- Dr. Cynthia Phillips, Independence CSD
Central Rivers AEA Leadership Team
- Karl Kurt, Chief Administrator
- Michael Kalvig, Chief Financial Officer
- Beth Strike, Director of Creative Services & Communications
- Jody Albertson, Executive Director of Special Education
- Heather Gould, Executive Director of Educational Services & Professional Learning
- Sarah Nelson, Executive Director of Technology & Media
For more information, please contact Karl Kurt, Chief Administrator or Lori Thomas, Executive Assistant/Board Secretary.
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