Additional Information About 2013-14 Agency Leadership Structure & Responsibilities

The Agency Planning Council (APC) has continued its work on leadership assignments and office locations, as well as program supports for 2013-14. As you know, we have based decisions on the feedback we’ve had from regional planning councils, agency staff and district staff, our observations and our collaborative work with the Department of Education and the statewide AEA system. Here are the latest updates for the upcoming year. 

Kevin Fangman, Director of District Services, will serve on the Agency Planning Council (APC) and office in the Administration Center in Johnston. He will provide direct supervision to the regional directors in Regions 1, 4, 6 & 7. 

Wendy Robinson, Director of Instructional Services, will continue to serve on the Learning & Leadership Planning Council (LLPC) and will work agency-wide to lead our literacy efforts. Her office will be in the Johnston Regional Education Center. 

Susan Schrader, Director of Resources & Library Services, will continue to serve on the Shared Services Planning Council (SSPC). In addition to her work with the library and Creative Services, she will support the agency reception staff. Her office will continue to be located in the Regional Education Center in Johnston, but it will now be located in Room 16. 

Jim Verlengia will serve in the role of Director of Leadership Supports and will office in the Administration Center in Johnston. He will serve on the Shared Services Planning Council and will assist the Executive Director of Human Resources and the Agency Planning Council with coordination of activities related to agency culture and leadership in addition to his responsibilities as interim superintendent in the Colo-NESCO district.

Additional updates for 2013-14 will be communicated as decisions are made. Leaders are working together to assure smooth transitions and coordinated implementation. As we make changes, we ask that you keep in mind that our mission remains the same: To provide services and leadership, in partnership with families, schools and communities, that improve the learning outcomes and well-being of all children and youth.