Teacher of Year Lee Underwood

Since 2006, the AP English Literature and Composition teacher at Millikan High School has inspired countless students to dig deeper into the world of literature.

“This is an immense honor, and I share it with every one of my students that crosses the threshold of my classroom door, my mentors who have suffused my teaching with the knowledge and passion I bring to the classroom every day, and my professional colleagues who continue to stoke the creative fires within me,” Underwood said.

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Newcomb K-8 Wins National Blue Ribbon

The Academy continues to raise the bar for students in East Long Beach! Congratulations to Newcomb for being among 297 schools to win America's top honor from the U.S. Department of Education!

LBUSD Voted one of California's Best Employers

LBUSD Among Best Employers in U.S.

We are #ProudToBeLBUSD! The District ranked as one of the nation's best in Forbes' recent list of “America’s Best Employers by State.”

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LBUSD Educators Attend Port of Long Beach Teacher Externship

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Port of Long Beach Hosts Teacher Externship

Thank you to our friends at the Port for hosting Jordan High School's ACE Academy. Several LBUSD staff members gained valuable experience to help them enrich learning opportunities for students interested in pursuing careers in port-related industries.

Poly Teacher Wins State Language Award

Congratulations to Susan Watson for earning the 2023 Teacher of the Year Award from the California Language Teachers’ Association!

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Press-Telegram's Scary Stories Contest

The annual Halloween contest is back and the Press Telegram is waiting for Long Beach kids to "grab their pens and petrify" them with the most nightmarish and disturbing drawings.

See 2022 Contest Rules

Names in the News

Current and retired LBUSD educators continue to shine in our community. Join us in recognizing their accomplishments!

Classified Credential Program Zoom Information Session

The Equity Leadership and Talent Development Office will hold a Classified Credential Program Information Session via Zoom on Thursday, Sept. 29 from 4 to 5 p.m. Click here to attend.

LBUSD's Classified Credential Program is designed to support classified employees in obtaining their teaching credentials.

Please note that priority will be given to candidates who already hold a bachelor’s degree and are interested in earning credentials in areas of identified district need (i.e. Special Education, Bilingual, Math, etc.).

CPR, First Aid Class for Classified Employees

Two CPR/First Aid certification classes for classified employees will be offered by the Personnel Commission on Friday, Nov. 4. Classes will run from 9 a.m. to noon and 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Teacher Resource Center (EF Room), 1299 East 32nd St., Signal Hill.

This classified staff development event is subject to manager/supervisor approval for release time, and participants must be permanent classified employees. Priority registration will be given to employees working with special needs students.

Find the registration form at lbschools.net under Personnel Commission, then Classified Staff Development, or click here.

Reminder on Protected, Prohibited Political Activities

With election season upon us, LBUSD has two measures, Measure Q (Long Beach Unified School District Classroom Repair/Student Health/Safety/Achievement Measure) and Measure LBU (Realign Long Beach Unified School District and State Election Dates Measure) and a Board member election on the November ballot. Now is a good time to review the rules around political activity by District employees. Click here to view a quick summary from LBUSD’s general counsel.

For more detail, click here to review Superintendent Jill Baker’s memo to all employees distributed earlier this year.

COVID-19 Testing for LBUSD Students and Employees

Free testing for LBUSD students and employees has been extended through Saturday, Oct. 15.

PCR and antigen rapid tests are available to those who are symptomatic or potentially coming off isolation.

Click here for more details on the Cabrillo High School testing clinic.

Employee Benefits

September is Flu Prevention Month

A message from Kaiser: This month’s tips are designed to help protect your workforce during flu season. With healthy habits and a flu shot, everyone can do their part to avoid getting the flu — and spreading it to coworkers. Flu prevention is more important than ever as we enter the fall season. Help your employees and members protect themselves and their families.

You can find flu prevention tips on LBUSD's Benefits Facebook and Instagram pages.

Weight Watchers

We know this season is all about changes – whether it’s the leaves, the temperature or your routine. Take advantage of this moment to refocus on your health with support from our wellness partner, WeightWatchers. Unlock an individualized weight-loss plan that’s backed by science, expert Coaches and a community you can lean on. WW’s award-winning app puts the tools and guidance you need to find success right in the palm of your hand:

Sleep better with Breathe meditations and personalized bedtime strategies.
Move more with on-demand workouts from obé Fitness.
Stay on track with over 12,000-plus recipes at your fingertips.
Find motivation on Connect, WW’s members-only social network.

Ready to start your own WW journey? Join WW by Oct. 31 and get a FREE WW Mystery Box with your membership. 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. Then, get your WW Mystery Box at WW.com/mysterybox.

Reminders from the Employee Benefits Team

Your access to Wellness Money has reset as of July 1, 2022! If you have Kaiser or Aetna medical insurance, make sure to take your wellness actions and get your reward(s) by the end of this plan year, June 30, 2023. Each carrier flyer can be found on our Facebook and Instagram pages!

For those with an FSA balance for last plan year (July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022), you have until Sept. 28, 2022 to submit expenses up to Sept. 15, 2022 to WageWorks.