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September 7, 2023

Empowering Future Female Leaders

Superintendent Jill A. Baker details how coaching, confidence and clarity will attract more women to the superintendent role in an article recently published by the Association of California School Administrators.

Students Score with L.A. Dodgers Donation

Nearly 1,500 backpacks were distributed to local students during a recent event at Grant Elementary School held in collaboration with the Los Angeles Dodgers and Jacoby & Meyers.

Students Complete L.B. Airport Externship

Thirteen students from Cabrillo and Jordan high schools learned about aviation careers thanks to a new summer program hosted by the Long Beach Airport.

Names in the News

Congratulations! Several LBUSD students and staff members earned local and international recognitions this summer for their remarkable achievements and contributions.

Classified Credential Grant Information Session

Do you know a LBUSD classified employee who would be a great teacher?

Classified employees interested in a grant of up to $4,800 per year towards earning a teaching credential are invited to attend an informational session via Zoom on Tuesday, Sept. 12 from 4 to 5 p.m. 

The grant can cover tuition, books, exams and fees towards a bachelor’s degree and/or teaching credential at CSUDH or CSULB. If selected, grant recipients must commit to earning a credential and teaching in a high-needs area in the LBUSD, such as special education, secondary math or science, or bilingual authorization.

Click here to access the Zoom session. Questions? Contact ELTD@lbschools.net.

A New Benefit Plan Year Started July 1, 2023

As with every year, all benefit limits and deductibles reset on July 1, the annual start of a new plan year. Visit LBUSDbenefits.com or review the 2023-24 Benefits Guide for more information.

Please note the following vendor name change:

• LifeWorks (formerly Morneau Shepell) is now Telus. It is the same company with a new name.

All employees, whether or not they made changes during the annual enrollment period in May, should have received a confirmation statement by mail at their home address. If you have not, please log into your “myLBUSD Portal,” select the “Self Service” icon and confirm your “Employee Contact Information.”

September is Financial Health Month

A message from Kaiser: With more than three-quarters of Americans anxious about finances, it’s important to understand your health care costs. Use these tips to explore your health care needs, budget and expectations.

• Find out about health plan costs including deductibles, copays, coinsurance and out-of-pocket costs. 
• Learn the basics of health insurance like how to choose affordable coverage and how health plans work. 
• See why financial health is important and join the conversation about financial wellness. 

Set yourself up for financial wellness, today and into the future. Get started on your path to financial wellness. 

WeightWatchers (WW)

Step into fall with healthier habits – and a free smart scale.

LBUSD has partnered with WeightWatchers^® to help you embrace wellness this fall. They offer personalized nutrition plans, a supportive community and tools to help you jumpstart healthy new habits.

Did you know?

WeightWatchers tools make tracking your activities easier – and tracking is one of the keys to building healthier new habits. Learn more at the upcoming WeightWatchers webinar on Sept. 21 – it’s all about how tracking food, activities, and sleep sets you up for healthy changes. Register here. 

Join WeightWatchers through the LBUSD for as low as $8.05 per month on select plans – 50% off the retail price! All benefit eligible employees and spouses, as well as medical plan enrolled retirees and retiree spouses are eligible. Join by Oct. 31 and get a free smart scale that syncs right to your WW app. Learn more at WW.com/LBUSD. Then, redeem your free scale offer at WW.com/freescale.

Living with diabetes?

WeightWatchers also has a clinically tested diabetes-tailored plan.

Already a WeightWatchers member?

Sync your current account or call WeightWatchers customer service at 866-204-2885.

Click here to read the WeightWatchers newsletter.

Reminders from the Employee Benefits Team

• Your access to Wellness Money has reset as of July 1, 2023. If you have either Kaiser or Aetna medical insurance, make sure to complete any appropriate wellness actions and claim your rewards by the end of this plan year on June 30, 2024.

• If you have a Flexible Spending Account, any unused balance for the last plan year (July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023) must be used by Sept. 15. Final reimbursement requests must be submitted to WageWorks by Sept. 28.

• Follow Us on Social Media and get various updates throughout the year! Visit LBUSD Benefits on Instagram and Facebook!

In Memoriam

Wanda Hammond

former intermediate office assistant

July 7, 2023

Ana DeLoza

recreation aide, Roosevelt

July 10, 2023

Michael Humphries

teacher, Lakewood

July 22, 2023