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The AESD Executive Board met Thursday, April 24, at the Everett Holiday Inn just prior to the AESD Conference hosted by NW ESD 189. Please see Agenda to review topics of discussion. Minutes for your review from the previous meeting can be seen at AESD Minutes.

The ESD Coordinating Board also met April 24. The ESD response to the performance audit global recommendations was reviewed and adopted by the Coordinating Board. This response can be reviewed at ESD Response to Performance Audit Global Recommendations. See Agenda for more details. See ESD Coordinating Board minutes for a record of the previous meeting.

February 11 AESD Meeting

The AESD Executive Board met Monday, February 11 in conjunction with the WASA/WSSDA Legislative Conference in Olympia. Susan Leddick, who is facilitating the AESD Strategic Plan, is shown explaining their work on meeting Goal 3 of the draft AESD Strategic Plan: “Further the development of ESDs as an effective statewide system of regional support.”

Twyla Barnes honored at AESA Conference

Congratulations go to ESD 112 Superintendent Twyla Barnes, who was honored as the 2007 winner of the Justus A. Prentice Award at the 22nd Annual AESA Conference held November 30—December 2, 2007, in Tampa.
AESA annually recognizes outstanding accomplishments of contributions to education and to AESA. Twyla was selected for outstanding contributions through executive leadership in the advancement of regional educational service agency programs at the regional, state and national levels. Shown above are Brian Talbott, AESA Executive Director; Dr. Twyla Barnes, ESD 112 Superintendent and Douglas Garman, Wood County ESC, Ohio, AESA President

2008 Annual Conference: April 24-26, 2008

Superintendent Jerry Jenkins and the ESD 189 Board extends an invitation to join them at the Holiday Inn in downtown Everett for the 2008 AESD Annual Conference. "Soaring to Success: ESD Flight Plan" is the theme of the 2008 conference. You will be inspired by top-notch guest speakers, enjoy professional growth opportunities at breakout sessions, and come away energized and motivated by what you will see and learn. Fun activities and area tours will be offered for spouses during the conference. This will be a great three-day event, so circle the dates - April 24-26, 2008. Please see 2008 AESD Conference for registration information.

AESD President's Message

By Robert Bauer, ESD 101

Hello to everyone from snowy Eastern Washington. I hope this finds everyone doing well, including Howard Coble, who had a nasty fall on the ice. Howard, we wish you a speedy recovery.

This fall, I attended a session at the WSSDA Conference in Seattle called, “Challenge Day.” The basis of Challenge Day is to bring students together to talk about problems in school with their peers. It deals with bullying and how it affects students. Some schools in the state already have held Challenge Days and they speak highly of it. I think this is a good program the ESDs should consider sponsoring. I will get more information for the executive board meeting February 11 in Olympia.

At that meeting, we also will have a report back from our performance audit subcommittee. By that time, all ESD should have chance to discuss it at our regular ESD meetings. Also keep in mind our annual conference in Everett April 24-26.

Finally, as many of you may already know, our ESD 101 Superintendent, Dr. Terry Munther, has announced his retirement. On June 30, he will cap a 30-year career that has included more than a decade at ESD 101. Thank you, Terry, for all you have done for ESD 101, AESD and AESA. You will be missed.

ESD Updates

ESD 101's news is included in the President's Message (above).