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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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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. 

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 →