American Association of School Administrators (AASA) established a two-tiered governance structure in 2004. Iowa currently has three seats on AASA's governing board, one of which is up for renewal.
The governing board provides overall direction for AASA, with special emphasis on policy-related areas. A smaller executive committee, consisting of regional members, oversees the more specific day-to-day responsibilities.
Of Iowa's three current representatives, one is the elected general administrator officer on SAI's executive committee, Tim Kuehl, Clear Creek-Amana superintendent; one is elected from the general administrators who serve on Rep Council, Mary Jo Hainstock, Vinton-Shellsburg superintendent; and one is an at-large Iowa AASA member elected by SAI's AASA active members, Theron Schutte, Bettendorf superintendent, whose term is expiring.
SAI is currently seeking candidates for election to the at-large seat. Responsibilities include attendance at two national meetings, one held during AASA's National Conference in Education in February and the other in July. Travel and expenses are covered for the July meeting. The individual (or his or her district) will be responsible for covering all expenses for the February meeting. This at-large term is for three years. Eligible candidates must have been an SAI and AASA member for the past three consecutive years.
To indicate your interest in being a candidate, please include a letter (or email) from your board president indicating that the district/organization will support your candidacy through time away from the district and any financial responsibilities that accompany the office, if the district is covering them. Please also submit a paragraph indicating why you are interested in serving on the AASA governing board, and a résumé.
Deadline to indicate your interest and submit your application is April 30, 2015. Application materials may be directed to Tracy Harms at tharms@sai-iowa.org or to the mailing address below.
SAI - Linking Leadership and Learning
Tracy Harms, Communications Director
School Administrators of Iowa
12199 Stratford Dr., Clive, IA 50325
Heartland AEA will offer Section 504 trainings to districts in fall of 2015. Sites will include Ames, Johnston, Adel and Colfax. Trainings are open to all schools within the Heartland AEA area, but the primary standard taught will be free and appropriate public education. Districts are encouraged to send teams consisting of counselors, administrators and school nurses and to bring their district 504 manual (plan). The courses are offered at no charge to Heartland AEA districts.
Topics to be covered include:
- Changes to the interpretation of Section 504 since the ADAA 2008
- How to review and update your district-wide Section 504 Plan
- The interaction of a Section 504 plan and an Individual Health Plan
- Review of obligations under the Child Find and grievance procedures
- Evaluation requirements
- Eligibility determination and eligible but not in need of a plan
- Section 504 vs. IDEA 2004, understanding the distinction
- Resources available to assist districts including, access to a Section 504 Google Site
Choice of Location and Dates (Space is limited so register soon):
Colfax
Colfax Historical Building (1720 IA 117, Colfax)
September 15
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Activity Number: NU002599991601
Ames
Heartland AEA Ames Office, Iowa Main Conference Rooms (511 S. 17th St.)
September 17
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Activity Number: NU002592111601
Johnston
Heartland AEA Johnston REC, Rooms 107 A&B (6500 Corporate Drive, Johnston)
September 22
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Activity Number: NU002592111602
Adel
Heartland AEA Adel Office (602 Visions Parkway, Adel)
September 29
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Activity Number: NU002592111603
To register, click on the links above or fill out and send in the appropriate forms. Questions can be directed to MaryAnn Strawhacker MPH, RN, Section 504 Consultant and Special Education Nurse Consultant at mstrawhacker@heartlandaea.org.
It’s never too early to
start planning for the future! Let’s Talk Transition is an event linking
transition-age students with special needs to community and agency
resources. Jasper County parents, teachers and students 14 and older are
invited to this FREE event. Please pass on this flyer to interested students and teachers.
Let’s Talk Transition
Date: April 21, 2015
Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: Newton Public Library, meeting room A/B
Registration: http://bit.ly/TransitionTalk15
