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Nationally Recognized Training and Teaching |
A report details how principal coaching is part of a culture that “for years has been nationally recognized for its relentless focus on supporting high-quality teaching districtwide.” |
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CAMS Earns No. 1 Ranking in State |
Congratulations to LBUSD’s own California Academy of Math and Science, which was recently ranked as California’s top magnet program! Several other LBUSD high schools ranked highly overall and in the magnet category. |
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Foster Care Effort
Wins State Award
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A collaborative project of LBUSD and other school districts earns the Golden Bell, the top honor from the California School Boards Association. |
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Video: About WRAP (Winners Reaching Amazing Potential)
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Afterschool Partnership Spotlighted |
LBUSD’s WRAP afterschool program receives a “Partner of the Month” honor from Oakland-based nonprofit Coaching Corps. |
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L.A. Times Praises Salary Transparency |
LBUSD earns a shout-out from the Times Editorial Board for publicly sharing information on salary costs. |
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Sato Academy Dedicates Garden
The Sato Academy of Mathematics and Science officially dedicated a Japanese garden in honor of school namesake Eunice Sato during a ceremony earlier this month.
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Kindergarten Fests Begin January 8
The popular, free festivals for families of 4 to 5-year-old learners include parent workshops, books, dental screenings and lots of fun activities.
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LBPD Brings Toys to Local Preschoolers |
Santa joins the Motor Patrol, and Search and Rescue teams, to give each preschool child a toy at the Child Development Centers in Long Beach. |
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Wilson Staff Raises ‘More for Students’
The high school’s employees lend a hand to students in need, distributing thousands of meals, gift cards, household essentials and more.
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Rotary Offers $15K
In Literacy Grants
Teachers in preschool through third grade, including Special Education, may apply for grants from $500 to $2,500 from the Long Beach Rotary.
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Both an LBUSD music teacher and a physical education leader are recognized for outstanding work in their fields. |
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STRS Retirement Planning
The next virtual retirement seminar for employees participating in the California State Teachers’ Retirement System will be held on the following date:
- Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022 from 4 to 5:30 p.m.
The presentation will be held by a CalSTRS counselor via Zoom. The seminar will explain CalSTRS service retirement allowance, retirement options, updates on legislation, and disability and survivor benefits. CalSTRS members are encouraged to attend if they are eligible for retirement.
Members must RSVP by Monday, Jan. 10. To register, visit myPD in the myLBUSD portal and search for course 7702. Questions? Contact Stephanie Jimenez at ext. 8214 or sajimenez@lbschools.net.
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Financial Education for LBUSD Employees
A free Financial Education program is available on myLBUSD for all Long Beach Unified School District employees. The interactive program, developed in partnership with Schools First Federal Credit Union and Long Beach Schools Financial Credit Union, offers learning modules covering a variety of financial topics including emergency savings, retirement and
financial caregiving.
Click here for instructions on how to access the system.
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A Message From Your Employee Benefits Team
As the year is quickly coming to a close, we would like to provide some “housekeeping” items related to health benefits.
Here are some things to note:
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Beneficiary Designation: If you’re eligible for health benefits, you have district paid Basic Life and AD&D plans. Those with missing beneficiary designation for this benefit have already been mailed a reminder letter to update their beneficiary. Even if you didn’t get that letter, if you need to make an update, please contact our Employee Service Center at (866) 844-9744. To reach a live representative dial 4 Monday to Friday from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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LBUSD Wellness Incentive Program: Don’t lose out on FREE MONEY! If you have Aetna or Kaiser medical insurance, make sure to get your reward(s) for any wellness actions you complete before the end of this plan year (June 30, 2022). View Aetna Flyer | View Kaiser Flyer
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Verify Your Contact Information: If you have an LBUSD medical benefit, your 2021 Form 1095C will be mailed by the end of January. Additionally, if you have either Kaiser or Aetna HMO plan, you will get your 1095B directly from your medical carrier. If your address has changed, make sure to update it now. Active employees can log into the myLBUSD portal at lbschools.net and update your employee contact information under the Self Service tab.
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Stay Connected: Visit us at lbusdbenefits.com to access information about your health benefits at any time. Click here to follow us on social media and receive updates throughout the year.
Happy Holidays and a glorious New Year!
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Weight Watchers
Don’t wait for the New Year! Join WW now and go into 2022 on track to reach your weight loss and wellness goals. WW’s program lets you enjoy your favorite holiday foods and still lose weight. Sign up for WW by Dec. 31 and get a FREE WW Friends + Family Kit.
To learn more about our partnership with WW or to join now, visit WW.com/us/LBUSD. All benefit eligible employees and spouses, as well as medical plan enrolled retirees and retiree spouses are eligible to join WW at a discounted rate and 50% subsidy. |
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Rebecca Orozco
former human resources technician
August 16, 2021
Bonnie Jinkens
former teacher
September 9, 2021
Belva Jettie
former teacher
October 24, 2021
Tom V. Sath
former custodian
October 27, 2021
Karina Castro
former child care worker
November 15, 2021
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June Murty
former teacher
November 17, 2021
Jean Bowles
former teacher
November 17, 2021
Claire Forbes
former counselor
December 4, 2021
Betty Clement
former ROP nursing assistant
December 5, 2021
Phillip C. Geater
former plant supervisor
December 6, 2021
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Official publication of the Long Beach Unified School District issued from the Office of the Superintendent of Schools.
1515 Hughes Way, Long Beach, California 90810
(562) 997-8000.
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SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
JILL A. BAKER, Ed. D.
BOARD OF EDUCATION
JUAN BENITEZ, Ph.D., President
MEGAN KERR, Vice President
DIANA CRAIGHEAD, Member
ERIK MILLER, Member
DOUGLAS OTTO, J.D., Member
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