Check out the new, refreshed Central Rivers AEA public website! If your team has pages or information that needs further editing, please reach out to Phil Hendricks or Contessa Van Buskirk for support. There will be a fall training for all designated site authors/editors to learn WordPress block editor. More information is coming soon.
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Required training reminder for all staff
As we enter the month of August, we wanted to send a reminder that all staff must complete the mandatory AEA-required trainings. Certified staff are allowed to use one of your 2023-2024 contract days to complete the training. Simply indicate on your Google calendar, “AEA Mandatory Training Day.”
Please note, the following courses are no longer available so you can disregard any reminders you receive from the AEA Learning Online system:
- R2L: Health & Safety for Teachers & Staff
- R2L: Health and Safety – District Leadership Teams
If you have any questions, contact Karl Kurt, Assistant Chief Administrator/Director of HR.
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Cell phone reimbursement for 2023-24
The employee cell phone reimbursement is for the necessary use of a personal cell phone in order to perform the responsibilities of the employee’s position, per Central Rivers AEA Board Policies 401.27R1 and 401.27R2. Staff approved for reimbursement will receive up to $120 annually and have their personal cell phone number listed in the Central Rivers AEA cell phone directory, which is published only on the internal staff website.
Apply for reimbursement by submitting the 2023-2024 Cell Phone Reimbursement Form before September 8, with all requests subject to the approval of the AEA Regional Administrator and Executive Director. Payment will be made on September 20. Changes to a staff member’s phone number must be promptly reported to Laura Rinnels at 641-329-4244.
New employees hired after the start of the year have 30 days from the date of hire to submit a request for reimbursement for a prorated amount. Mid-year separation from the Agency will result in a payroll deduction from the employee’s final pay for the unearned portion of the reimbursement ($10/month).
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Central Rivers AEA offering Adult First Aid/CPR/AED training
Central Rivers AEA is offering adult first aid/cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)/automated external defibrillator (AED) training at each of our offices at no charge to the first 19 Central Rivers AEA employees who submit a PD request and register for the training. Space is limited to 12 participants per location and open to those outside Central Rivers AEA. The training will be held from 8:30 am – 1:30 pm on September 29 at the Cedar Falls office.
Check out the Adult First Aid CPR AED Training flyer for more information.
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What’s new with INspired Leadership?
2023-24 INspired Leadership Workshop dates
If you have yet to experience a 2-day INspired Leadership Workshop or haven’t attended in the past 3 years, you might wish to check out the fall workshop dates and locations. Registration is now available in the AEA Professional Learning System. Contact Dr. Leslie Moore with any questions.Awareness of Internal Energy Micro-credential: Stipend continued for 2023-24
All staff have a personalized opportunity to heighten awareness of their internal core energy levels to enhance relationships and meet personal and professional goals. Check out the Awareness of Internal Energy micro-credential available in CRAEA’s On-Demand Library! Staff who demonstrate and submit evidence of meeting all success criteria will earn the micro-credential badge. If you are employed directly by CRAEA and it is made before June 30, 2024, you are eligible for $250. Click here for more information or log in now and register in CRAEA’s On-Demand Library by selecting “Micro-credential” in the “Categories” dropdown. You will also need to register in the AEA Professional Learning System. You have the opportunity to register as a “participant only” for $0 or to earn License Renewal Credit for $35. If you have registration questions, please contact Angie Gansen.Share your story
As we continue to support one another in leading with higher levels of core energy, sharing our stories and insights can be INspirational and enhance our agency’s culture. If increasing your awareness has led to lessons or insights you’d like to share with our staff, please contact Dr. Leslie Moore. Regardless of how you choose to share aspects of your story, anonymously or not, whether written or video, they are valuable and can strengthen our connection with one another. Please consider sharing how INspired Leadership and related concepts have impacted you! -
Reminder to update any important information with HR
Welcome back to a new school year! Did you move over the summer? Admin assistants/HR would like to remind everyone to update their information! Please go into Web Link and update the following:
- Telephone Number
- Van Mail Delivery Location (this is very important; you can receive van mail in a location of your choice – meaning a school you serve or one of the AEA offices).
Contact your administrative assistant to help with any of these changes.
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How can I stay informed about what’s happening in the agency?
As a reminder for those new to the agency, Central Rivers AEA has three primary communication channels used to reach staff with agency news, decisions and relevant resources. The three major channels we use frequently are:
The Channel: a monthly blog designed to keep staff informed about all major internal news.
- How do I access The Channel? – the front page of the staff website (note that you will need to login to access the staff website) or access it via the Employee Dashboard.
- Who is The Channel for? – All Central Rivers AEA staff; typically sent electronically on behalf of the Chief Administrator 1-2 days following the monthly board meeting.
The Stream: a monthly blog used to keep regional staff updated on initiatives, deadlines and opportunities.
- How do I access The Stream? – the front page of the staff website (note that you will need to login to access the staff website) or access it via the Employee Dashboard.
- Who is The Stream for? – All staff serving schools as part of a Region; typically sent out twice a month.
Agency Staff Website: an internal website used to archive timely and relevant resources to enhance productivity and communication.
- How do I access the Agency Staff Website (Staff Intranet)? Bookmark the staff website on your browser or access it via the Employee Dashboard.
- Who is the Agency Staff Website for? – All Central Rivers AEA staff
