Author Archives: Beth Strike

IPERS phone counseling sessions available

Individual counseling sessions teach members about their retirement account, including possible retirement dates, benefit payout options and service purchase options. These sessions are for those within five years of retirement and will be held over the phone on August 24, 25, 26, … Continue reading

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2020-21 (Google!) master calendar now available

A master calendar has been created in Google for all administrative and large staff meetings taking place in the new school year. All staff can access this calendar to view the dates and you will want to consider setting up … Continue reading

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A reminder to update your voicemail greeting

Please be sure to check the outgoing voicemail greeting on your Zoom phone to ensure that you don’t still have the old message from when the offices were closed. Your new message should say something like: “Hello. You’ve reached (name), … Continue reading

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Please complete your mandatory trainings

In an effort to increase our knowledge around ways to mitigate the spread of Covid-19, reminder that all staff must successfully complete the COVID-19 Safety Guidelines through AEA Learning Online Module R2L: Health and Safety for Teachers and Staff.   The … Continue reading

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Will casual dress continue?

August brings a physical return to work for agency employees along with more frequent virtual meetings. Following months of working at home and much more casual attire, what’s the new dress code for coming back? Beginning August 3, staff members … Continue reading

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Central Rivers AEA promotes the value of diversity in our schools and communities

Central Rivers AEA stands in solidarity with the Black community and with peaceful protests against the racial injustice that has plagued our nation for too long. Each of us must commit to doing all we can to counter racial injustice wherever we see it … Continue reading

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“Returning” to Work: A message from the Chief

We made it to June! This meme seems to sum up perfectly how I’ve been feeling lately. It’s been an intense past few months and I think we are all anxious to make our best attempt at enjoying the nicer … Continue reading

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Congratulations Glenn and Sandy!

Congratulations to Glenn Maring, Telecommunications Support Technician, and Sandy Kruse, Early Childhood Special Educator, who recently announced their retirement. We wish both Glenn and Sandy well and extend our appreciation for their dedicated service!

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On The Job @ Central Rivers: Early Childhood

Do you ever wonder how your other Central Rivers AEA co-workers spend their work life? (Okay, we mean when we aren’t safe at home during a pandemic!) On the Job @Central Rivers AEA is a monthly series we’ve just launched … Continue reading

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