Long Beach Unified earns the highest, blue rating for “strong foundations.” | LBUSD Listed Among Well-Run Districts | Long Beach is one of a few large, urban school systems in California to earn high marks from a nonprofit organization. | | | |
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Voters Pass Measure Q for School Upgrades
“This victory is for our more than 65,000 students, and the countless students who will benefit from upgraded school facilities in the years to come,” said Superintendent Jill A. Baker.
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School Board Election Results
LBUSD Board of Education candidate Maria Isabel López is the winner of the District 1 seat and will replace two-term board member Megan Kerr.
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Board Approves CSEA Contract, Raise
This week’s formal approval by the LBUSD Board of Education marks the final step in a process that will provide CSEA members a salary agreement paralleling one previously reached with the Teachers Association of Long Beach.
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Volunteers Make Toys Accessible | Innovation begins at LBUSD! Students from Sato Academy of Mathematics and Science helped teach volunteers how to cut wires, solder and transform battery-operated toys into accessible items for students with disabilities at the recent Toy Hack-A-Thon. | | | |
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L.A. Times Praises LBUSD'S Transparency | Long Beach is among the 22% of public school employers that submitted pay information for 2021 to the state controller. | | | |
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Farm to School Grant Provides $720K Toward District's Nutrition Efforts | The funds will continue to build upon existing LBUSD efforts which have sourced thousands of locally grown produce items for school cafeterias, supported more than 20 school gardens and provided virtual field trips to local farms. | | | |
Thank You, Mayor Garcia
“Long Beach is home to some of the best public education institutions anywhere in the world.”
– Outgoing Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia
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Farewell, President Kerr! | Board of Education President Megan Kerr, front and center, is recognized by fellow board members, administrators and school mascots at her final board meeting this week. Kerr served for two, four-year terms, including two terms as president. She will move on to serve as the District 5 representative on the Long Beach City Council. | | | |
Photo Courtesy of the Long Beach Symphony. | Music to the Tune of LBUSD: Symphony, Ballet to Host Thousands of Students | Local third, fourth and fifth-grade students will attend free events at the Long Beach Terrace Theater as part of a series of field trips with the Long Beach Symphony and Long Beach Ballet. | | | |
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Rotary Offers $20K in Literacy Grants for Teachers | Don't miss the deadline! LBUSD teachers in preschool through third grade, including Special Education, can apply for grants ranging from $1,000 to $2,500 to purchase books, teaching aides, training programs or other educational materials. | | | |
Congratulations! A program administrator has been elected to join the Board of Trustees for a prestigious international association of educators devoted to professional learning. | |
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Retirement Planning for STRS Members
The next virtual retirement seminar for LBUSD employees participating in the California State Teachers’ Retirement System will be held Wednesday, Jan. 11 from 4 to 5:30 p.m via Zoom.
The presentation 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. Staff from Human Resource Services and Risk Management will also be available to answer questions.
To register, visit myPD in the myLBUSD portal and search for Course 7702, Section 36058. Questions? Contact Stephanie Jimenez at sajimenez@lbschools.net.
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Job Sharing Program for Elementary, Secondary Teachers
Permanent elementary or secondary teachers are invited to apply for job-sharing partnerships for the 2023-24 school year.
Job share deadlines are as follows:
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Friday, Jan. 20: Submit a request to have your name, work email and telephone number included on a list of interested job-sharing partners by completing the Job Share Interest Request Form.
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Wednesday, March 1: Submission of applications for new job-sharing partnerships or renewal of existing partnerships. Submit applications to Human Resource Services, Attention: Job Share, via district mail or email to jobshare@lbschools.net.
More information about Job Sharing (including the Job Share Interest Request form and the Job Share Application) can be found at LBUSD Human Resources - For Current Employees.
For additional information, please call Human Resource Services, Leti Langford, ext. 8106.
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You're Invited: Extra Yard for Teachers Summit
LBUSD teachers are invited to attend the 2023 Extra Yard for Teachers Summit on Saturday, Jan. 7 from 1 to 6:30 p.m. at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The high-energy event is hosted by the College Football Playoff Foundation and Get Your Teach On as a way to inspire and empower teachers each year in the event’s host city.
Registration is free for in-person attendees. The Summit will include sessions to provide professional development, entertain and recognize teachers for their hard work. Attendees will receive a downloadable certificate of completion from Get Your Teach On.
Click here to register or learn more.
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More Dates Announced:
COVID Boosters, Flu Shots Available for LBUSD Staff and Family
LBUSD has partnered with Long Beach Health and Human Services (LBHHS) to offer free COVID-19 vaccination boosters for employees and their family members. Flu shots will also be available while supplies last.
The next scheduled walk-up clinic will take place TODAY, Dec. 16 from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Teacher Resource Center parking lot at 1299 E. 32nd St., Signal Hill.
Additional clinics will be held after the winter recess from 3 to 5 p.m. on Fridays, Jan. 13, Jan. 27, Feb. 10 and Feb. 24.
The clinic will close in the event of rain.
Prior registration is not required. It is strongly encouraged to bring your CDC vaccination card or digital COVID-19 vaccination records.
Click here to view the flyer.
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COVID Testing Clinic for LBUSD Extended Through March 3
The free COVID-19 testing clinic at Cabrillo High School for LBUSD students and employees has been extended and is now scheduled to end Friday, March 3.
PCR and antigen rapid tests are available Monday through Friday* for those who are symptomatic or potentially coming off isolation.
*In the event of inclement weather, the clinic will move inside a Cabrillo gym area and provide directions to participants. During the holiday break, the clinic will abide by LBUSD holidays and close Dec. 26, Dec. 27, Jan. 2 and Jan. 3.
Click here to view the flyer.
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COVID Leave Continues Through End of 2022
Supplemental Paid Sick Leave (SPSL) Applications will be accepted through the end of the year. SPSL reimburses the use of personal balances for COVID-19 related absences. The total maximum amount of SPSL shall not exceed 80 hours from Jan. 1, 2022 through Dec. 31, 2022. If you have any questions, please contact Physician Services.
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December is Healthy Relationships Month
A message from Aetna: Family, friends and loved ones all influence us as we grow. We’re always changing. So, keep the lessons you like and let the rest go.
You can find healthy relationship tips on the LBUSD Benefits Facebook and Instagram pages!
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WW (WeightWatchers)
Gift Yourself a Wellness Plan That Works.
More holiday spirit, less holiday stress. Reach your goals—and still enjoy every delicious moment—with a truly livable program from our partner, WeightWatchers.
Meet Your Holiday Toolkit: WW’s Award-Winning App
- Reset and relax with a guided meditation from Breethe
- Swap party tips and tricks in WW’s members-only social network
- Use the “What’s In Your Fridge?” tool to remix holiday leftovers
- Get instant support with 24/7 Coach chat
Inspo alert! Kristina W. lost 44 pounds* with WW and found success beyond the scale. “Now I can play with my kids and not get tired. My family has started building healthier habits too!”
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, join WW for as low as $8.05 per month! Sign up now at WW.com/us/LBUSD.
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Reminders from the Employee Benefits Team
As the year is quickly coming to a close, your Employee Benefits team at Risk Management would like to provide some “housekeeping” items related to health benefits for 2022 calendar year. Here are some things to note:
- If you’re eligible for health benefits, you have district paid Basic Life and AD&D plans. If you need to make an update or just check who you have designated, please contact our Employee Service Center at (866) 844-9744, to reach a live representative dial 4 Monday through Friday from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Don’t lose out on free money! If you have either Kaiser or Aetna medical insurance, make sure to get your reward(s) for any of the appropriate wellness actions you’ve taken by the end of this plan year on June 30, 2023.
- If you have LBUSD medical benefits, your 2022 Form 1095C will be mailed by the end of January. Additionally, if you have a Kaiser or Aetna HMO plan, you will get your 1095B directly from your medical carrier. If your address has changed, make sure to update now.
- To access information about your health benefits at any time, visit us at LBUSDbenefits.com.
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Follow Us on Social Media and get various updates throughout the year! Visit LBUSD Benefits on Instagram and Facebook!
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Lucile Cimbalo
former substitute teacher
October 5, 2022
John Zeeman
former teacher
October 11, 2022
Dennis Prowant
former teacher
October 26, 2022
Daniel Woitovich
former principal
November 3, 2022
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Hubert Luchtman
former teacher
November 6, 2022
Jose Cazares
plant supervisor, Avalon
November 11, 2022
Keith Hansen
former program administrator
December 2, 2022
Christopher Christensen
former teacher
December 3, 2022
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Blanche Brewster
former assistant superintendent
December 4, 2022
Donald Horning
former teacher
December 4, 2022
Sabrina Monroe
substitute instructional aide - special, various locations
December 13, 2022
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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
MEGAN KERR, President
DIANA CRAIGHEAD, Vice President
JUAN BENITEZ, Ph.D, Member
ERIK MILLER, Member
DOUGLAS OTTO, J.D., Member
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