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A new policy (401.33) “Drug and Alcohol Testing Program” was approved by the Board at the April meeting. A notice regarding the policy has been added to each of the Administrative Guidelines. For your reference, here is a complete copy … Continue reading →

In an effort to ensure that we present ourselves and the agency in the most positive light, here are are a few reminders about the expectations for professional dress. Monday-Thursday: Business casual (khakis/polos, dress pants, tops, etc.) to business professional … Continue reading →

The majority of the 2019-20 district calendars are now available online on the staff website under Resources > District Calendars. Continue to check back as the remaining calendars are submitted.

Congratulations goes to Kathy Olson, Work Experience Coordinator who was the lucky winner in the drawing for the Carlos O’Kelly’s gift basket in honor of Cinco de Mayo!

Each of our sites have added a space to practice mindfulness or to take a couple minutes to recalibrate your energy.  Please feel free to use on your break as your schedule allows within the parameters of your job and … Continue reading →

The Central Rivers AEA Board of Directors met on Wednesday, May 1. Board agendas and minutes can be found online. The next scheduled meeting will take place on Wednesday, June 5 in the Cedar Falls Conference Center.

Longtime board member Richard Vande Kieft passed away on Wednesday, November 7. He resigned from the Central Rivers Area Education Agency (AEA) Board of Directors on July 11 following an extended illness. Richard began serving on the board in 2008 … Continue reading →

An email was recently sent from HR regarding the annual review of agency policies and other informational items.  Included in this email was a link regarding mandatory trainings for Central Rivers AEA staff. Please take a moment and review the … Continue reading →

To support a timely staff replacement selection process and assist in budget planning, the Central Rivers AEA Board of Directors approved an early retirement/resignation notification incentive for Administrative staff, Certified staff, and Non-Union Support Staff for 2018-19. The incentive will … Continue reading →

Congratulations to everyone in the Marshalltown Office who has worked to coordinate and complete a number of facility improvements. New conference room furniture and “soft seating” for informal gathering areas were installed earlier this month along along painting and other … Continue reading →

A small token of appreciation from the agency in honor of American Education Week will be distributed next week. Our agency enjoys a strong reputation for delivering high-quality services…and that’s because of you! Take time during American Education Week to … Continue reading →

Congratulations to everyone who is participating in the Own it! Bingo challenge. We are very close to meeting the 90% goal that was set during the all-staff kickoff meeting in August which means everyone earns a free Central Rivers AEA … Continue reading →