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Employee First Amendment rights & political advocacy

Advocating for your choice of political candidate is part of what makes our country great. But knowing where the line is when it comes to your role as a public employee is important. School district and AEA employees may use … Continue reading

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Creating content for the website and more

The purpose of the Central Rivers AEA website is to provide a dynamic forum of communication designed to educate and inform the communities and school districts about AEA programs, services, events, and other general information relating to the AEA or … Continue reading

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Quantum Workplace rolling out to all staff

Have you been tagged on a recognition thread recently and received a notification email that was unfamiliar? Chances are you’ve been recognized for something positive in the Quantum Workplace system being rolled out through Human Resources. While most Certified staff … Continue reading

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Updated cell phone directory now available

The Central Rivers AEA staff cell phone directory is updated for 2018-19 and available on the staff website. Staff that receive reimbursement for their personal cell phone are listed in the directory. A QR code is also available for those … Continue reading

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HR Reminders

A few reminders from the Human Resources (HR) office: September 15 is the deadline for notifying HR of intentions to change lanes on the salary schedule (This applies to Certified staff only). Also, all professional licenses must be kept current. … Continue reading

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2018-19 Educational Directory now available

The Educational Directory for 2018-19 has been updated and can be found on the agency website under About.  In addition, a downloadable pdf of the directory can be found on the staff website under Resources. If you would like a … Continue reading

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Protect yourself with a flu shot

To protect yourself and others, the CDC recommends that people get a flu vaccine by the end of October, if possible.  It takes about two weeks after vaccination for antibodies to develop in the body that will protect against influenza.  However, … Continue reading

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Wellmark Blue365 wellness deal of the month

Act now to receive a great deal from Wellmark Blue365.  Sign up before September 30 at a participating location and have the $29 enrollment fee waived and pay just a $29 monthly fee (3-month commitment required) for access to a … Continue reading

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Last day to submit cell phone reimbursement requests

As a reminder, cell phone reimbursement applications for the 2018-19 school year need to be submitted by the end of day on Friday, September 7th. The request form can be found on the Staff Website > Communications > Cell Phone … Continue reading

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IPERS reps coming to Cedar Falls in October

As a service to staff, representatives from the Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) will be stationed at the Cedar Falls office on Monday, Oct. 15 through Thursday, Oct. 18 for individual IPERS counseling sessions. Monday, October 15 has been … Continue reading

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Important details for August 14 all-staff meeting

For those coming back on contract from summer break, as well as our year-round staff, welcome back! The August 14 all-staff meeting is quickly approaching and there are several important details you need to know. Social time and registration will … Continue reading

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Help for those affected by severe weather

A number of staff have indicated an interest in contributing to an effort to assist the many children, families and educators affected by the tornado in Marshalltown. In visiting with the Marshalltown Community School District, they are asking that those … Continue reading

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License renewal

Please remember that you must submit applications 6-8 weeks prior to an expiration date (or prior to when a new license is needed) for license renewal. Background checks can take up to four to six weeks, in addition to the … Continue reading

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Want help promoting your program, project or event?

Do you have a project or event that you would like promoted via the agency communication channels? The communications team can provide support!  Please complete this short survey at least two weeks prior to your event. To request photos and/or … Continue reading

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Cell phone reimbursements for 2018-19

Cell phone reimbursement applications for the 2018-19 school year will be accepted beginning August 6th through September 7th. The request form can be found on the Staff Website > Communications > Cell Phone Reimbursement. Cell phone reimbursement requests are approved … Continue reading

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Opportunities to learn more about MTSS for Positive Well-Being

Supporting schools in the areas of social-emotional learning, behavior, mental health and autism continues to be a high priority for our agency in 2018-2019.  The following are just some of the opportunities and changes you will see for the upcoming … Continue reading

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