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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 →

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 →

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 →

The Iowa AEA system 2020 Innovative Creator Award was recently presented to our own Shandra Meyer! Shandra serves as both the Lead Teacher for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing as well as the state leader for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing teachers. … Continue reading →

The Wellness reimbursement incentives for the second half of the year will be included on the regular June 20th payroll checks.  While we would have liked to provide this in a separate check, we found that many employees have additional … Continue reading →

In 2019, HF 731 modified the requirements for mandatory reporter training for child and dependent adult abuse. The Iowa Department of Human Services is now providing the training online for free. The AEA is providing the same training online for … Continue reading →

You may submit reimbursement for postage expenses during the office closure through My Toolbox > Expense Reimbursements on the portal.  Please do not use the mileage/travel reimbursement spreadsheet, simply enter a separate request using the Postage Reimbursement expense type and … Continue reading →

Although we will not be meeting as a large group on August 18, the agency plans to hold virtual meetings that day by region and department. Each Regional Administrator or Director will be responsible for setting the schedule and agenda … Continue reading →

Although the agency has a plan for phasing staff back to work (see “Returning” to Work – A message from the Chief) the Central Rivers AEA Board of Directors passed a Pandemic Pay Resolution during this week’s board meeting to … Continue reading →

Please join us in welcoming Angie Sorenson to the Business Department as Accounts Payable Specialist, Angie is replacing Cindy Fry who is retiring at the end of June. Please direct all questions related to mileage, travel reimbursement, vendor invoices, and … Continue reading →

Summer hours were set to begin on June 8 and end on August 10.  Due to the office closure to the public through July 31, office hours will not change for the summer months.

Due to the risks associated with Covid-19, all professional learning scheduled for June, July and August will remain virtual with no face-to-face option. A decision about September professional learning will be made at a later date when we have more … Continue reading →

Applications for Remote Work Site (RWS) will be accepted through June 19 for the 2020-21 year. Only those working RWS on a regular basis need to fill out the application form. Applications and details can be found on the Portal … Continue reading →

May is set aside as School Board Recognition Month and is the perfect time to thank our dedicated board members!  Serving over 62,000 students, 5,000 educators, and approximately 500 staff members, these nine committed volunteers are the backbone of the … Continue reading →

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 →

This year’s retirement celebration was a virtual celebration held on May 15.  A recording of the celebration and the text chat are available to view online. If you wish to personally congratulate our retirees, please send your cards and notes … Continue reading →

Applications for Remote Work Site (RWS) are being accepted through May 22 for the 2020-21 year. Only those working RWS on a regular basis need to fill out the application form. Applications and details can be found on the Portal … Continue reading →