Author Archives: Beth Strike

Helpful guidelines to avoid fraudulent email

In the past couple days, the agency has received several fraudulent emails pertaining to direct deposit/banking information requests.  Please be careful when communicating any personal or sensitive business information via email. Emails may appear to be sent from valid accounts … Continue reading

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Break out those ugly Christmas sweaters

It’s hard to believe that it’s time once again for what’s quickly becoming an annual tradition. The Ugly Christmas Sweater competition will be held on December 19 for Rivers Hills staff and December 20 for all others. Separate contests will … Continue reading

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Bringing cheer to those who need it most

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Marshalltown staff make blankets for area children and families

Hats off to the Marshalltown staff who worked together to make blankets for families impacted by tornado damage. Many children and families will be warmer this winter because of your efforts. Amazing!  

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Crazy Sock Day nets over $700 for House of Compassion

The Climate & Culture Committee wishes to thank staff for participating in the Crazy Sock Day!  Overall, Central Rivers AEA raised $746.00 in donations to be given to the House of Compassion in Marshalltown.  The Clear Lake office staff raised … Continue reading

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Friendly reminder about reduced contracts

Just a friendly reminder that employees on a reduced contract will continue to have that option. Reduced contracts are considered on a case-by-case basis in accordance with the programmatic and workload needs of each department or discipline. Key considerations are … Continue reading

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Bingo! Don’t miss the next deadline and rewards

The Culture & Climate Committee would like to applaud each one of you for accepting, attempting, and/or completing the Own it! Bingo challenge. Just a friendly reminder that bingo submissions are due on Friday, December 14. Even if you have … Continue reading

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EQ deadline quickly approaching

The deadline for submission of EQ individual 16 hours is December 20, 2018, with payment made on January 18, 2019. Please submit your hours on this Google document. The next and final deadline for submission will be June 8, 2019, … Continue reading

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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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