Our Mission
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.

Our Goals
• Increase learning growth for students
• Decrease the gap in achievement
• Increase annual graduation rates
• Increase gateways to post-secondary success 

Help the Business Office Close Out the 2015 Fiscal Year

Heartland AEA’s fiscal year will end on June 30, 2015. In order for us to close the Agency’s books in a timely and accurate manner, the Business Office needs your assistance in returning date-sensitive items. 

• July 7: For payroll-related work completed on or before June 30, turn in timesheets and submit addendum online forms with appropriate approvals to the Payroll Department by July 7. 
• Review open Addendum Online assignments. Please close addendum assignments that will not have any additional hours logged. 
• July 8: For travel, mileage and purchases occurring on or before June 30, turn in claim forms, expense claims, invoices for services or professional development/travel forms with appropriate approvals to the Business Office by July 8. 
• Do not put dates from two different fiscal years on the same timesheet, vacation request or in-area travel form. In-area travel forms with two fiscal years will be returned for correction. 

IMPORTANT: If extenuating circumstances cause a delay in submitting expenses related to fiscal year 2015, Aug. 31 is the last date the Business Office will accept and process any claims for expenses occurring on or before June 30, 2015. A separate year-end communication was sent directly to budget managers and support staff. If you have any questions, contact Brian Whalen, Business Manager, at ext. 14005 or Heng Fongkhamdeng, Budget Specialist, at ext. 14417. Thank you for your assistance.

June 2015 School Leader Update Available

In this month’s issue of the School Leader Update, Director Brad Buck extols the state’s education reform efforts as he prepares to leave for Cedar Rapids, Legislative Liaison Shan Seivert recounts the Legislature’s work leading up to giving schools a 2.6 percent increase and Attorney Nicole Proesch gives us a primer on social media use.

Reminder: Complete Survey to Let Us Know What Kind of Financial Wellness Activities to Offer

In order for the Wellness leads to better plan financial wellness offerings, they’d like to hear from you about what activities would be most beneficial to you. Please complete the Financial Wellness Survey to let us know what topics are of interest to you and how you feel about your current financial situation. The survey is anonymous, and the Human Resources Department will only see results. The deadline to complete the survey is June 10. Thank you for your input! 

June 2015 Board of Directors Meeting Agenda Available

The agenda for the June 9, 2015 Heartland AEA Board of Directors meeting is now available.

Summer Van Route List Available

During the summer, Heartland AEA vans will deliver twice a week to each district administration office and each year-round school from June 15 to August 6, 2015. Regular van delivery will resume August 10. The summer van route list is now available.

Agency to Host “Breakfast Before Business” Event Tomorrow

Heartland AEA will host Johnston-area business professionals at a Johnston Chamber of Commerce “Breakfast Before Business” event tomorrow, June 9, from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at our Johnston Regional Education Center. If you see individuals in the building who are attending the breakfast, please make them feel welcome.