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Congratulations to Cedar Valley Philanthropist Miller Roskamp and Grinnell-Newburg Superintendent Dr. Janet Stutz on being honored with the Friend of the AEA award by Iowa’s Area Education Agencies! The Friend of the AEA award acknowledges outstanding individuals for their contributions … Continue reading →

Please be aware that the period for benefits enrollment will begin on May 1 and run through May 20. All benefits-eligible employees must complete this process even if declining insurance, making no changes, resigning, or retiring. As you are aware, … 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 →

Amber Dietz has been chosen as Regional Administrator for Region 2, effective July 1.  Amber is originally from Nashua and earned her degrees from Iowa State University, Hamline University in St. Paul, and the University of Iowa. For the past … Continue reading →

Congratulations to Melissa Hesner for winning the March Madness Bracket Challenge organized by our culture/climate committee. Melissa was tied with Sara Youngblut, but edged out Sara with the total points criteria in the championship game. Thanks to everyone (59 participants) … Continue reading →

On Thursday, April 26, the Climate & Culture Committee, along with Regions 4 and 7 are hosting a potluck for staff from 11:30-1:00 in the Cedar Falls Conference Center. The AEA is partnering with Habitat for Humanity to build a … Continue reading →

In an effort to share more information about the role that Iowa’s AEAs play in education, last week the AEA system communications directors launched a redesigned website and new video. We encourage you to share this video, as well as … Continue reading →

The Central Rivers AEA Board of Directors met Wednesday, April 11 at 6:00 p.m. in the Cedar Falls Conference Center. Minutes of the meeting will be available after approval at the next month’s meeting. May’s board meeting will be held … Continue reading →

Stuck in a winter rut? Jump in and take part in any one of the following fun activities from our agency Culture/Climate committee! March Madness – Enter the Central Rivers March Madness Yahoo Tourney Pick’em pool by selecting the link … Continue reading →

The Central Rivers AEA board of directors approved three new policies, two of which are related to agency logo usage and employee social media use. Staff members are encouraged to review 703.3 Agency Name/Logo Use and 703.4 Employee Use of … Continue reading →

An insurance resources “repository” has been established on the staff website. The repository has a link to the presentation made the week of February 26 by Assistant Chief Administrator Karl Kurt and Chief Financial Officer David Nicholson regarding the rationale … Continue reading →

The All Staff Meeting has been rescheduled to Tuesday, August 14th. Please be sure to change this date on your calendars. A calendar of important dates for 2018-19 can be viewed and downloaded from the staff website.

The Central Rivers AEA Board of Directors met Wednesday, March 7th at 6:00 p.m. in the Cedar Falls Conference Center. The agenda can be viewed online and minutes will be posted after approval at the next board meeting.