Keystone AEA is governed by a nine-member board (Iowa Code 273.8).
- Five members represent director districts in our 8-county area that are roughly equal in population. They are elected by local school district boards of education and serve staggered four-year terms.
Four members are superintendents (or a designee) who serve at large. They are appointed by the majority vote of the superintendents of public school districts located within the boundaries of the AEA. They serve staggered four-year terms.
The Board is responsible for approving agency budgets and program plans before they are submitted for final approval to the Iowa Department of Education, hiring a chief administrator and establishing and overseeing education policies for the Agency.
Board meetings are held at 1:00 P.M. on the second Tuesday of each month. Agendas are posted at least 24 hours in advance, and the public is always welcome to attend.
Below is a map of the nine director districts in Keystone AEA’s service area and a list of the board members who serve those districts.
Director District Map
Meeting Materials
Board Members
School Board-Elected Members
District 1: Michael Haluska
Michael Haluska, Decorah
Term expires 2029
Director District 1: Decorah, Howard-Winneshiek, New Hampton, Postville, Riceville, South Winneshiek, Turkey Valley
District 2: Dr. Dale Crozier
Dr. Dale Crozier, McGregor
Term expires 2027
Director District 2: Allamakee, Central, Clayton Ridge, Eastern Allamakee, MFL MarMac, North Fayette Valley, Oelwein, West Central
District 3: Sue Ross
Sue Ross, Epworth
Term expires 2029
Director District 3: Edgewood-Colesburg, Maquoketa Valley, Starmont, West Delaware County, Western Dubuque
District 4: Cindy Steffens
Cindy Steffens, Peosta
Term expires 2027
Director District 4 : Dubuque (part)
District 5: Nancy Bradley
Nancy Bradley, Dubuque
Term expires 2029
Director District 5: Dubuque (part)
Superintendents
At-large: Dr. Tim Cronin
Dr. Tim Cronin, Decorah CSD
Term expires 2029
At Large
At-large: Josh Ehn
Josh Ehn, Oelwein CSD
Term expires 2027
At Large
At-large: Joe Griffith
Joe Griffith, North Fayette Valley CSD
Term expires 2029
At Large
At-large: Luke Steege
Luke Steege, Allamakee CSD
Term expires 2027
At Large
Policies
The Agency is governed by the policies and position descriptions as approved by its Board of Directors.
Keystone AEA also serves as the fiscal agent for Iowa Association of Area Education Agencies.
Board Officers:
President: Mike Haluska
Vice President: Nancy Bradley
Chief Executive Officer/Administrator: Stan Rheingans
Secretary: Julie Tschirgi
Treasurer: Sharon Houg
IASB Delegate Assembly / IASB Legislative Action Network: Mike Haluska (Dale Crozier, alternate)
Iowa Association of AEAs Board of Directors and AEA Purchasing Board of Directors: Mike Haluska (Joe Griffith, alternate)
Collective Bargaining Representative / Chief Negotiator: Stan Rheingans or Annette Hyde
Committees:
Ex-officio for all committees: Board President and Chief Administrator
Operations Committee
Joe Griffith, Chair
Luke Steege
Cindy Steffens
Personnel Committee
Dr. Tim Cronin, Chair
Sue Ross
Luke Steege
Policy Committee
Nancy Bradley, Chair
Dr. Tim Cronin
Dr. Dale Crozier
Cindy Steffens
Accreditation Committee
Josh Ehn, Chair
Dr. Dale Crozier
Sue Ross