Monthly Archives: October 2018

Stories from the road and on site updates later this month

As many of you know, I spend a fair amount of time traveling around our service area meeting with those in our local school districts that are the recipients of your service. On a near daily basis, I’m meeting with … Continue reading

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Former Cedar Falls CSD administrator elected to Central Rivers AEA board

Dr. Tony Reid, former elementary principal with the Cedar Falls Community School District, has been elected to the Central Rivers Area Education Agency (AEA) board of directors. Dr. Reid will fill the Director District 7 seat left open by Richard … Continue reading

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Who will win the 2018 Halloween costume contest?

Staff members are invited to participate in a Central Rivers AEA Halloween Costume Contest on Wednesday October 31st.  Dress up in a work-appropriate costume to participate! Staff are also encouraged to bring a snack to contribute to a Halloween-themed snack … Continue reading

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Weather notification sign-up

Winter weather is right around the corner. Stay current with agency office closings and professional learning cancellations by ensuring that you are signed up for the official agency notification system, School Messenger. Not sure if you signed up last year? … Continue reading

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Update on the Own It! challenge

The deadline for next bingo challenge is October 10, 2018. Enter your information on or before to receive your gift card! Creative Services staff members have started their own challenge as part of the Own it! theme. In late September, … Continue reading

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Namaste! Yoga continues through November 6

Cedar Falls site led by Katie Kimber Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9/25/18 to 11/6/18 4:45 – 5:45 pm — Bring your own mat if you will be on site. Note:  No Class on 10/18/18 due to a previously scheduled event. … Continue reading

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Discounted tickets available for Iowa Hawkeye football

For the past few years, Bravo Sports has worked with Iowa college football teams offer discounted tickets to games. Iowa State & UNI aren’t included this year. However, the flyer link below details the available opportunities. https://bravosportsmarketing.com/product/aea-iowa/

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Welcome new staff members

Here’s another look at the new staff members who joined our agency this year. Get to know each through this slide deck with individual slides for each new staff member!

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Employee First Amendment rights & political advocacy

Advocating for your choice of political candidate is part of what makes our country great. But knowing where the line is when it comes to your role as a public employee is important. School district and AEA employees may use … Continue reading

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Creating content for the website and more

The purpose of the Central Rivers AEA website is to provide a dynamic forum of communication designed to educate and inform the communities and school districts about AEA programs, services, events, and other general information relating to the AEA or … Continue reading

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Quantum Workplace rolling out to all staff

Have you been tagged on a recognition thread recently and received a notification email that was unfamiliar? Chances are you’ve been recognized for something positive in the Quantum Workplace system being rolled out through Human Resources. While most Certified staff … Continue reading

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Updated cell phone directory now available

The Central Rivers AEA staff cell phone directory is updated for 2018-19 and available on the staff website. Staff that receive reimbursement for their personal cell phone are listed in the directory. A QR code is also available for those … Continue reading

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