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A first reading of a proposed revised mileage policy (including regulations) was presented to the Central Rivers AEA Board of Directors at their May meeting. The policy will be considered for action in June. The rationale for adjusting the policy … Continue reading →

Congratulations to Sam Miller who recently released a book on leadership, co-authored with Todd Whitaker and Ryan Donlan. “The Secret Solution: How One Principal Discovered the Path to Success” follows the journey of Roger Rookie, a new principal, in his … Continue reading →

The all-region meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 23 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 in … Continue reading →

Best wishes to Region 8 Regional Administrator Melissa Tandy who will depart Central Rivers AEA on July 1 to become a Project Manager for the Iowa Department of Education. In her new role, Melissa will work at the statewide level … Continue reading →

May is set aside as School Board Appreciation Month and is the perfect time to thank your locally elected school board members for their service! Central Rivers AEA is also governed by volunteer community members who are elected by the … Continue reading →

Save the date for this year’s retirement celebration which is being held on Wednesday, May 23 from 9-10 am during the All-Regional meeting in Cedar Falls. Rather than holding three separate celebrations, this year we are starting a new tradition … Continue reading →

Insurance benefit enrollment is now open through May 20. Benefits-eligible employees must complete this process even if declining insurance, making no changes, resigning, or retiring. We believe that the insurance changes being made for the 2018-19 school year will have … Continue reading →

Congratulations to our Creative Services team who took home eight awards, including highest honors for writing and design, at the Iowa School Public Relations Association (ISPRA) spring awards night!

On May 23 the committee is hosting a social time at Pepper’s Grill & Sports Pub located at 620 East 18th Street in Cedar Falls from 3:30-5 pm. Following dismissal from the All-Regional Meeting, employees are encouraged to be social, … Continue reading →

Teachers and parents know that with the joy of summer also comes the lazy days of potential summer learning slide. Sitting idle for as long as three months could potentially undo the gains made throughout the year and affect how … Continue reading →

Please help us congratulate our new Discipline Leads who have been chosen for the following positions:  Michelle Haberman, Early Childhood (NW Sector) Lindsay Humpal, Early Childhood (NE Sector) Jennifer Buseman, Occupational Therapy Lead (Agency) Ashley Sires, Team Rep Lead (South Sector) … Continue reading →

May is “Better Hearing and Speech Month” which is a great time to draw attention to the role parents and other caregivers give in developing language skills. Central Rivers AEA Speech Language Pathologists in collaboration with Creative Services staff members … Continue reading →

Covenant Wellness Services is offering a special on gift certificates good for a 60 minute massage for only $40 when purchased now through Mother’s Day (no expiration date). Certificates can be purchased at their Kimball Ridge Center location and at … Continue reading →