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2020-21 staff cell phone directory available online

Central Rivers AEA staff who receive reimbursement for their personal cell phones or carry an agency-owned cell phone are listed in the directory, which can be found on the staff website under Communications.  The directory can also be downloaded using … Continue reading

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Financial tip of the month by Michael Finley (The Crazy Man in the Pink Wig)

Did you know there is a direct relationship between how much you pay in fees and the return on your investments? You can earn more by paying less! This is a great time to start identifying exactly how much you … Continue reading

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What’s that you say? Directions for using Closed Captioning during Zoom meetings

Did you know that Zoom now offers Closed Captioning? Closed Captioning enables you to not only hear the speaker but see what they are saying in transcript form. If you are the host of an upcoming meeting, please use these … Continue reading

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All-staff information meeting: Save the date

Mark your calendars now for an all-staff information meeting to be held virtually on Tuesday, November 10, beginning at 3:00 p.m. More details and the Zoom link will be included in November’s staff newsletter. 

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Early retirement incentive approved for 2020-21

The Central Rivers AEA board of directors has approved the early retirement notification incentive again this year in order to support a timely staff replacement selection process. The proposed incentive would be administered as follows: Commitments of separation by resignation … Continue reading

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Annual Human Resources reminders

Every year the Human Resources department needs to communicate on a wide range of topics that all staff need to know. Please review this document for specific board policies and mandatory training requirements. Questions should be addressed to Shirley Horak, … Continue reading

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Wellness Wave – October 2020

Be sure to check out the new Wellness Wave website this month where you will find resources and fun challenges, including:  Our monthly Flash Challenge  Halloween & Covid – family fun ideas that will make you forget we’re in the … Continue reading

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Congratulations to the 2020 Iowa AEA Innovator Creator award recipient, Shandra Meyer!

The Iowa AEA system 2020 Innovative Creator Award was recently presented to our own Shandra Meyer! Shandra serves as both the Lead Teacher for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing as well as the state leader for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing teachers. … Continue reading

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Catch the Wave! Introducing the 2020-21 wellness program

Wellness is an active process of becoming aware of and making choices toward a healthy and fulfilling life. Wellness is more than being free from illness, it is a dynamic process of change and growth. It is a process of achieving a … Continue reading

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Congratulations to our staff with 35 and 45 years of service!

Please join us in recognizing staff for their many years of service to children, families and educators. Staff members receiving recognition this month include those who have reached the major milestone of 45 and 35 years of service!

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