We look forward to a great day of connecting, celebrating and learning from one another on Sept. 24, as this is our one opportunity during the year to come together in person as an entire Heartland AEA staff!
Registration is open!
This year we are asking staff to register for the meeting and to indicate interest in flu shots, meal selection and breakout session topics, as well as to identify the region or department in which staff are aligned. This data will help the planning committee with COVID mitigation efforts, meal planning and room set up. Register by Sept. 15!
Location
Hy-Vee Hall
Located in the Iowa Events Center
730 3rd Street, Des Moines
Agenda
7 – 9 a.m. - Biometric Screenings
7:30 – 9:15 a.m. - Staff informational tables
7:30 – 9:30 a.m. - Name tag pick up
9:30 – 11:45 a.m. - General Session
11:45 a.m. – 1 p.m. - Lunch
1 – 2:30 p.m. - Staff Presentations
COVID Mitigation Efforts
Through our vaccination survey, of the 622 staff who completed the survey, 97.25% of respondents reported being fully vaccinated. We are still planning a number of social distancing measures during the All-Staff meeting to help with COVID mitigation. Please be cognizant of these efforts and help do your part for the health and safety of yourself and your colleagues.
Wear Agency Colors
Wear your agency colors – purple and/or green – and proudly display your Heartland AEA pride! You are welcome to wear typical casual Friday attire and any agency logo t-shirts you have.
Parking
The Agency is paying for parking in the north lot of the Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center. Tell the parking attendants you are there for the Heartland AEA meeting. Enter Veterans Auditorium/Convention Center and follow the signs to Hy-Vee Hall, Hall C.
Biometric Screenings, Managed by HyVee
HyVee staff will be onsite to offer a limited number of biometric screenings from 7 - 9 a.m. If you would like to learn more about biometric screenings and schedule an appointment, refer to the HyVee Biometric Screening Registration Directions. HyVee will administer the screening program as well as health protocol required to receive a screening.
Staff Informational Tables
Staff will be on hand at several informational tables to showcase information or just have fun!
Creative Services
- Emergency Response & Safety Team
- Family & Educator Partnership
- Heartland Education Association
- Job-Alike Facilitators
- SEBMH Team
- Teamsters Local #238
- Twice-Exceptional Learner Resources
Food & Beverage
Only coffee and tea will be served in the morning, so please plan to eat breakfast before you arrive. A boxed lunch will consist of a smoked turkey wrap, chips, fruit, dessert and beverage. Water stations will be available throughout the day so bring a water bottle. An afternoon snack will be served as well. To select an alternative menu option, indicate your preference in the registration link above.
General Session
In the morning general session, we’ll be inspired by Mitch Matthews who will help us DREAM bigger, THINK better, and DO more of what we were put on the planet to do! We'll also hear from Chief Administrator Jon Sheldahl with a year in review and a look ahead as we enter a new academic year. Get your cheer on as we celebrate successes and honor our years of service award recipients.
Sit With Your Region or Department
Seating is limited to five people at tables during the morning session in an effort to social distance. You’re invited to sit with the region or department in which you spend the most time in person. Identify your region or department in the registration link above. A map will be provided onsite to find your region or department. Do not move chairs from table to table.
Flu Shots
Flu shots will be available onsite. Indicate your interest in getting a flu shot in the registration link above.
Staff Breakout Sessions
Our afternoon will again be spent learning from one another during staff presentations. To help the planning committee with room set up, indicate the presentation topics of interest to you in the registration link above.
United Way
We will kick off our annual United Way campaign again this year at the All-Staff meeting. We are counting on you to once again pledge record support to United Way, so they can in turn support communities through Essential Needs, Early Childhood Success, Education Success, Economic Opportunity and Health & Well-Being – the 5 Elements of a Thriving Community! Watch again this year for an email to be able to pledge your support online. (Yay, no paper!) Supporters will be entered in a drawing to win cash prizes!
Benefits & Wellness Fair
The Fair is canceled for 2021 as we could not get enough of our vendors to participate due to restrictions from their employers.
We're looking forward to seeing you!
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