Monthly Archives: October 2020

Survey results show majority of staff feel safe performing their job

Thanks to the nearly 230 of you who completed the recent staff survey! We appreciate you taking the time to provide feedback, as it helps us identify your needs and how we can support them.  At the beginning of the … Continue reading

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Agency Update: Educator Quality Program

Details regarding this year’s Educator Quality program are now available! Watch this short video to learn more about how to access these funds.

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Classlink password reset error message

Some users who have recently attempted to reset their CRAEA password in Classlink have reported receiving an error message; the pop-up window states “Undefined.” Even though this message appears, please note that your password has been successfully changed. You may … Continue reading

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Congratulations to our staff with 30 years of service!

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Prepare your office or work space for sanitizing

As part of the agency’s overall COVID-19 risk mitigation efforts, maintenance staff are using electrostatic sprayers in conference rooms, work areas and offices. Please clear your desk each night of papers and close laptop lids. In addition, our maintenance staff … Continue reading

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2020-21 staff cell phone directory available online

Central Rivers AEA staff who receive reimbursement for their personal cell phones or carry an agency-owned cell phone are listed in the directory, which can be found on the staff website under Communications.  The directory can also be downloaded using … Continue reading

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Financial tip of the month by Michael Finley (The Crazy Man in the Pink Wig)

Did you know there is a direct relationship between how much you pay in fees and the return on your investments? You can earn more by paying less! This is a great time to start identifying exactly how much you … Continue reading

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What’s that you say? Directions for using Closed Captioning during Zoom meetings

Did you know that Zoom now offers Closed Captioning? Closed Captioning enables you to not only hear the speaker but see what they are saying in transcript form. If you are the host of an upcoming meeting, please use these … Continue reading

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All-staff information meeting: Save the date

Mark your calendars now for an all-staff information meeting to be held virtually on Tuesday, November 10, beginning at 3:00 p.m. More details and the Zoom link will be included in November’s staff newsletter. 

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Early retirement incentive approved for 2020-21

The Central Rivers AEA board of directors has approved the early retirement notification incentive again this year in order to support a timely staff replacement selection process. The proposed incentive would be administered as follows: Commitments of separation by resignation … Continue reading

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Annual Human Resources reminders

Every year the Human Resources department needs to communicate on a wide range of topics that all staff need to know. Please review this document for specific board policies and mandatory training requirements. Questions should be addressed to Shirley Horak, … Continue reading

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Wellness Wave – October 2020

Be sure to check out the new Wellness Wave website this month where you will find resources and fun challenges, including:  Our monthly Flash Challenge  Halloween & Covid – family fun ideas that will make you forget we’re in the … Continue reading

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