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The agency Culture and Climate Committee is excited to kick off the 2019-20 year! In order to ensure that we have the greatest positive impact, we want to gather fresh ideas and feedback from you! Please fill out this brief … Continue reading →

The following changes went into effect on July 1:  The Child Abuse and Dependent Adult Abuse trainings are now separated and updated information from the BoEE clarified that educators will need to take BOTH the Child Abuse and Dependent Adult … Continue reading →

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 understands that their personal cell … Continue reading →

Just a friendly reminder that representatives from the Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) will be stationed at the Cedar Falls office, 1521 Technology Pkwy, Central Perk area, on Monday, August 26 through Thursday, August 29 for individual IPERS counseling … Continue reading →

Central Rivers AEA office locations return to regular office hours of 8:00-4:30 on Monday, August 12.

The 2019-20 Culture & Climate Committee is planning a tailgate party/potluck for lunch during the regional meetings on September 10. Please plan on joining everyone for this fun event which will be themed around the upcoming Iowa vs. Iowa State … Continue reading →

Bravo Sports has negotiated discounted tickets for AEA employees and other educators for two college games this year. Whether you are a Cyclone or Hawkeye fan, you’ll want to take advantage of these great prices. Below are links to more … Continue reading →

The Central Rivers AEA Board of Directors met on Wednesday, July 24. This was the July and August meetings combined. Board agendas and minutes can be found online. The next scheduled meeting will take place on Wednesday, September 4 in … Continue reading →

In the fall of 2018, Central Rivers Area Education Agency partnered with ESSDACK, a Kansas-based provider of professional learning services, to design and facilitate a culture audit. The audit had two primary goals: 1.) provide new learning for staff around … Continue reading →

The all-region meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 22 in Cedar Falls. Registration and social time begin at 8:30 with the meeting to begin at 9:00. An agency-wide retirement celebration honoring all of our retirees will be held from … Continue reading →

This year’s retirement celebration is being held on Wednesday, May 22 from 9-10 am during the all-region meeting in Cedar Falls. This is a wonderful opportunity to congratulate our retirees and recognize them for their dedication and years of service … Continue reading →

The open enrollment for benefits will close on May 12 and all benefits-eligible employees must complete this process even if declining insurance, making no changes, resigning, or retiring. To enroll, access the Portal and go to My Benefits > Benefits … Continue reading →

May is set aside as School Board Recognition Month and is the perfect time to thank our volunteer community members who govern Central Rivers AEA! Serving over 62,000 students, 5,000 educators, and almost 500 staff members, these nine committed individuals … Continue reading →