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Condolences on the passing of David Giese, former board member
We extend our sympathy to the family and friends of David Giese, former Central Rivers AEA Board member, who passed away on April 14 at the age of 84. David dedicated his career to education as a language arts and speech/theatre teacher in Mason City, where he was known for inspiring students, leading academic programs,…
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Digital accessibility matters: all CRAEA staff asked to complete short course by May 15
At Central Rivers AEA, a primary aspect of our mission is to serve all students and educators with equity and excellence. Digital accessibility is a vital part of that commitment. It ensures that every individual, regardless of ability, can fully access and engage with the essential information and resources we provide. Meeting these requirements isn’t…
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Contract & notice of conditions signing process
Central Rivers AEA will again be using Web Link to sign contracts and Notices of Conditions (NOCs). This process allows you to securely access, sign and store your documents for future reference. To help you navigate this new process, we’ve attached a step-by-step instruction guide and a video tutorial. Please review the instructions carefully, especially…
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2026–2027 compensation & contract update
We are pleased to share that during the April 1 Board meeting, the administration recommended the approval of employment contracts for the 2026–2027 school year. This update covers our four distinct employment groups: Certified, Classified, Non-Union Support Staff (NUSS), and Administrative staff. These agreements reflect our ongoing commitment to providing competitive compensation while maintaining the…
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Open enrollment is approaching!
Central Rivers AEA staff: mark your calendars for April 27 – May 22, 2026. This will be your time to choose your benefits. The benefits you choose will then become effective on July 1, 2026. Before open enrollment begins, think about any life changes from the past year that might affect your coverage, review your…
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Help us determine the final date for our fall all-staff kick off
Your feedback is requested regarding the final date chosen for the Fall 2026 All-Staff Kick Off meeting. While it is difficult to identify a date that works for everyone, it is still worth trying to find the best overall fit. Our originally identified date of August 18 creates a significant conflict for Ed Services staff,…
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Monthly series: understanding our Strategic Plan (2025-2030)
As we continue moving forward together, the agency is kicking off a new monthly series designed to help all staff better understand our 2025-2030 Strategic Plan – and, just as importantly, what it means for your work every day. Whether you support students directly, work in operations, provide professional learning, or serve behind the scenes…
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Monthly Zoom updates for CRAEA & Keystone staff
If you missed the all-staff update on Tuesday, March 10 via Zoom, the slide deck and recording information can be found below. The next meeting (unless canceled if there are no new updates) will be held on Tuesday, April 14, from 4:00-4:30 pm. Resources from 3/10/26:
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Cleaning your Google Drive
To help protect student privacy, we’re asking all staff to review their Google Drive. Please check your files and remove or update any that are shared as “Visible to anyone in Central Rivers AEA” or “Anyone with the link.” All Central Rivers AEA staff: This small step helps keep student information safe. More detailed instructions…