The purpose of the Superintendents’ 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, Agendas & Minutes

  • Thursday, September 7, 2023: Cedar Falls Conference Center following the Superintendents’ Meeting
  • Wednesday, November 8, 2023: Held virtually
  • Wednesday, February 7, 2024:  Held virtually
  • Thursday, May 2, 2024: Cedar Falls Conference Center following the Superintendents’ Meeting

All meetings will be held from 1:00 – 2:30 pm

2023-24 Committee Members

Chair

  • Dr. Adam Zellmer, Eldora-New Providence CSD & Hubbard-Radcliffe CSD

At Large

  • Dr. Andy Pattee, Cedar Falls CSD
  • Dr. Jared Smith, Waterloo CSD
  • Dr. Janet Stutz, Grinnell-Newburg CSD
  • Barb Schwamman, Osage CSD
  • Dr. Adam Zellmer, Eldora-New Providence CSD & Hubbard-Radcliffe CSD

Northeast Sector

  • Brad Laures, Denver CSD
  • Dr. Ed Klamfoth, Waverly-Shell Rock CSD
  • Todd Liechty, Nashua-Plainfield CSD & RRMR CSD

Northwest Sector

  • Mike Kruger, West Fork CSD
  • Erik Smith, AGWSR CSD & Gladbrook-Reinbeck CSD
  • Aaron Becker, Hampton-Dumont CSD

South Sector

  • Brad Hohensee, BGM CSD
  • Tony Ryan, East Marshall CSD
  • David Hill, North Tama CSD

East Sector

  • Dan Fox, East Buchanan CSD
  • Jay Marley, Tripoli CSD
  • Chad Kohagen, Jesup CSD

Central Rivers AEA Leadership Team

  • Sam Miller, Chief Administrator
  • Karl Kurt, Assistant Chief Administrator/Director of HR
  • Michael Kalvig, Chief Financial Officer
  • Beth Strike, Director of Creative Services & Communications
  • Amy Knupp, Executive Director of Special Education
  • Jen Sigrist, Executive Director of Educational Services
  • Rod Ball, Director of Special Programs
  • Kay Schmalen, Director of Professional Learning
  • Sarah Nelson, Director of Information Technology/Special Programs
  • Cari Teske, Director of Media

Past year’s meeting minutes

For more information, please contact Sam Miller, Chief Administrator or Lori Thomas, Executive Assistant/Board Secretary.