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 survey. Completion will automatically enter you in a drawing for a Carlos O’Kelly’s gift basket.
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 Abuse trainings beginning July 1, 2019.
Each of those trainings will move to a three-year expiration. Currently, it is five years; however, current valid certificates are not affected. If a person took a training before July 1, his/her certificate is still valid for five years from completion. At that point when he/she renews, this next certificate would be valid for three years.
Please contact Shirley Horak in Human Resources if you have questions.
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 phone number will be listed in the Central Rivers AEA cell phone directory, which is published on the internal staff website.
To apply for the 2019-20 reimbursement, submit the request form before September 1, 2019. Payment will be made on September 20, 2019.
Any changes to a staff member’s number must be promptly reported for adjustment to Laura Rinnels at 641-355-4244.
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 sessions.
All time slots for appointments have been filled; however, you can always schedule an appointment in Des Moines by calling 1-800-622-3849 or visit the IPERS website for additional information.
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 game on September 14. Watch for more details to come closer to the meeting date.
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 details:
University of Iowa order page:
https://bravosportsmarketing.com/product/aea-iowa-tickets/
Iowa State order page:
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 the Cedar Falls Conference Center.
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 how individual attitudes (energy levels) impact culture; 2.) gauge the current impact of our collective energy on the overall organizational culture.
The results of the audit are back and we are excited to share them with you. An Executive Summary has been prepared with the high points of the data and a video presentation will be sent to all staff later this month with further explanation. As an agency, we have much to celebrate in terms of our overall cultural health. We also have areas for growth and look forward to embracing the challenges ahead together.
Thank you for your participation and candor throughout the process!
