Volume II, Issue 2
FEBRUARYCALENDAR
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LAUSD Regular Board Meeting
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Happy Valentine’ Day
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President’s Day LAUSD Holiday
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LAUSD Regular Board Meeting
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Personnel Commission Meeting
February 2014
Negotiations Update
By Letetsia Fox, Negotiations Chair
At the Board of Education meeting on Tuesday February 11, 2014, the
LAUSD Union Coalition, this time represented by our very own, CSEA’s
Letetsia Fox, made comments regarding our unions’ shared priorities. The
following is the joint statement made at that meeting. Letetsia Fox can be
contacted at [email protected].
G
ood Afternoon Board
Members and
Superintendent Deasy. We
appear before you to deliver a
statement on behalf of the
LAUSD unions.
Chapter 500 General Membership
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Meeting: Hollenbeck MS
MARCH CALENDAR
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LAUSD Regular Board Meeting
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Executive Board Meeting
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St. Patrick's Day
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LAUSD Regular Board Meeting
Chapter 500 General Membership
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Meeting
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Recent budget reports from the
Governor shows promise that
the California economy
continues its rebound and that
school districts stand to receive increased funding overall. Particularly, with
the implementation of the Local Control Funding Formula LAUSD will receive
the much needed supplemental and concentration grants in addition to the
base grant.
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CSEA mobilizing to
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President’s Message
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Member of the Year
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AFL-CIO Spring Project
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LAUSD Job openings
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Angels vs. Dodger Fundraiser
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Health Care Coverage Information
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Member Spotlight Vivian Silva
Los Angeles Chapter 500
re-elect Tom Torlakson
CSEA members and
staff statewide are
stepping up efforts to
re-elect State
Superintendent of
Public Instruction
Tom Torlakson to
another four-year
term. Torlakson has
long proven he is a friend to classified
employees and understands the value
of classified work.
Association President Michael Bilbrey
asked all CSEA members to work
toward Torlakson’s re-election, noting
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Catastrophic Illness
Donation Request
for Member
Latasha Garrett
Please read information on the
LAUSD Catastrophic Illness
Donation program and the related
donation request for Latasha Garrett
on page 10.
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continued from page 1—Negotiations
L. A. Chapter 500
This boost to LAUSD funding is critical to improving the quality of services
and programs to our students and communities.
Executive Board
Chapter President
Linda Perez
As the district begins its development of the Local Control and
Accountability Plan, input from all stakeholders must be meaningful and
the process must be transparent.
1st Vice President
Wanda Davis
2nd Vice President
Vivian Silva
As stakeholders, employees play a vital role in the delivery of services in
the district. As such, LAUSD unions must play a critical role in the
development of the LCAP. Our unions have a united viewpoint as to what
the LCAP should look like and we intend to jointly express this in any
LCAP development meeting.
Political Action Chair
Franny Parrish
Chapter Secretary
Naimah Rahmaan-Hawkins
We ask that the leadership from all our unions, certificated and classified,
be invited to jointly participate in any future meetings scheduled to receive
input from employees on the development of the LCAP.
Chapter Treasurer
Joan Richardson
Assistant Treasurer
Ronald Baucume
Together, let’s develop a plan that addresses all 8 priority areas of the
LCAP to make our schools:
Safer
Cleaner
Better Supervised with Improved delivery of essential services such as
instructional support, school to home communication and involvement
of parents, students, staff and community members.
Chief Steward
Vacant
Negotiation Chair
Letetsia Fox
Communications Officer
Christian Valtierra
We believe a service and program restoration plan must include the
restoration of its service providers – the hardworking men and women of
LAUSD.
Union Contacts
Area I Director:
Donald Snyder
Let’s also repay these hard working men and women for their years of
sacrifice which kept the district afloat.
Regional Rep:
Rosemarie Riley
A coalition of LAUSD unions concurs that a balanced approach for salary
and staffing restorations should be a high priority in the LCAP’s
implementation of the LCFF.
Field Office:
Costa Y Valles
1505 Gardena Ave,
Glendale 91204
(800) 834-9959
Members of the Union Coalition include:
AALA-Associated Administrators of Los Angeles
CSEA-California School Employees Association
LASPA-Los Angeles School Police Association
LASPMA-Los Angeles School Police Management Association
Teamsters
UTLA-United Teachers Los Angeles
SEIU Local 99-Service Employees International Union Local 99
Building Trades
Field Director:
Brady Bailo
Labor Relations Representative
Espie Medellin
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Newsletter Editors
Lakashe Harris
Wanda Davis
Christian Valtierra
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President’s Message — Linda Perez
Dear Sisters and Brothers:
First and foremost, Happy New Year to each and every one of you!
This will be a great year for us. We can see the light at the end of the
tunnel. Thanks to Governor Brown’s allocation of more funds for
schools and the hard work of your Negotiations team we hope to see
a change in our financial situation. Come to our chapter meetings to
get detailed information please.
I have been working with Workforce & Career Development
Management and Workforce Management Classified Training Branch
(Personnel Commission) to bring great training to you, and the opportunity to get a grant of up to
$10,000.00 (recently increased from $7,500.00) to be able to get back to work. This opportunity is
also sponsored by the City of Los Angeles Community Development Dept. and will take place the
first week of March. We will be able to bring you more information about this exciting opportunity
very soon.
At the same time, I am working with the Association of Educational Office Employees (AEOE) and
with Workforce Management Classified Training Branch to explore the possibility of bringing back
the "good old days of training" for Classified "Super Star Day" which I’m sure many of you
remember! This is a monumental task that would need the approval and commitment of
Superintendent Deasy, Board Members and other upper management staff. We are committed to
making this a reality.
In December we had a very successful distribution of food vouchers and toys for families of
members who have been severely impacted by cuts in working hours and have lost their health
benefits. The Los Angeles Federation of Labor (AFL-CIO) gave us 100 food vouchers and plenty of
toys for all members who requested the assistance. We hope we were able to provide some
happiness to our deserving and struggling members and, if necessary, hope to do it again next
December. Don’t hesitate to participate! You can send us a request when the time comes again. We
will keep you informed.
Library Aide Peggy Shannon has graciously agreed to represent CSEA in the Title 1 Committee.
Thank you Peggy!
CSEA Staff is offering us two very important trainings during the month of February -Union Steward
Training and Know Your Rights. Please keep an eye on your email for more information. Union
Stewards are a vitally important component in the fight to protect our rights. Knowing our rights and
responsibilities as Professional Classified Staff will help us when we are intimidated or abused by
management. Please plan to attend at least one of these trainings.
I am always available to speak to you. Please call me at 818-913-6660,or email me at
[email protected].
Thank you!
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Make Stars out of our Members!
Nominate them for
CSEA Member of the Year!
Isn’t there someone who exemplifies dedication and commitment? Someone who continues
to provide co-workers and students with outstanding service, or who goes above and beyond
in their community?
Be sure to recognize them!
CSEA recognizes five (5) exceptional members of the year annually. There is a
simple form to be completed. We are encouraged to submit as many nominations as
we choose.
Winners are honored guests of the Association at the Annual Conference on the day
of the Awards presentation, as well as a local chapter celebration with refreshments
and door prizes.
The District Superintendent is also invited to Conference for presentation of the
trophy to be placed on display in the district in the recipient’s honor.
Nominations are due April 1st – Nominate Someone Today!
(Click her for Nomination Form)
Additional Awards Programs:
Merit/Outstanding Service (Members and Non-Members are eligible) (Nominations accepted year
round)
Richard C. Bartlett Activist of the Year (Nominations due June 1)
William P. Schwartz Humanitarian of the Year (Nominations due June 1)
All nomination forms are available at www.csea.com/forms or by calling the
Member Benefits Service Center at (866) 487-2732.
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LABOR COMMUNITY SERVICES
20th Anniversary of The Spring Project
“20 Years of Giving, From Labor With Love!”
Mr. & Mrs. Bunny will bring your donations of coloring books, hygiene
items, toys and care packages to underprivileged children in hospitals and
shelters.
The distribution of the baskets will take place on April 15 & 16, 2014. For additional information, call Margarita Chavez at 213-9851987. Please fill out this form and return it to:
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www.laborcommunityservicesla.org
2130 West James M. Wood Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90006
Yes, I want to participate in the Labor Community Services 2014 Spring Project for children in hospitals and shelters.
I would like to bring smiles to these children by contributing $
Make checks payable to: Labor Community Services
Labor Community Services is a 501c(3) non-profit charitable institution and your donations may be tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
Will you volunteer for this event? ___Yes ___ No, but keep me posted on future events.
NAME & TITLE:
TELEPHONE:
ORGANIZATION:
ADDRESS:
CITY: _______________________________ ZIP CODE: ______________ EMAIL:
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LAUSD
LAUSD current
current &
& upcoming
upcoming job
job opportunities!
opportunities!
Here is the listing of current and
upcoming LAUSD job opportunities. We encourage all members to apply for all jobs they
feel they are eligible for. The
list is current as of the date of
the newsletter. Make sure to
pass this information on to anyone you know who may not
have been re-employed after
layoff!
Current Openings
Associate Computer Applications Specialist
Job Family: Data Processing/Information
Technology
Status: Apply by 2/24/2014
Who Can Apply: Only permanent
LAUSD employees who meet the entrance requirements may apply
Approximate Salary: $34.19 - $42.55 /
Hourly
Associate Computer Applications Specialist (SAP)
Job Family: Data Processing/Information
Technology
Status: Apply by 2/24/2014
Who Can Apply: Only permanent
LAUSD employees who meet the entrance requirements may apply
Approximate Salary: $34.19 - $42.55 /
Hourly
Hourly
Heavy Bus Driver
Job Family: Transportation
Status: Recruitment in Progress - Apply
Now.
Who Can Apply: Anyone who meets the
entrance requirements may apply
Approximate Salary: $16.02 -$26.29 /
Hourly
YouTube Link: View You Tube Recruitment Video
Heavy Truck Driver
Job Family: Transportation
Status: Recruitment in Progress - Apply
Now.
Who Can Apply: Anyone who meets the
entrance requirements may apply
Approximate Salary: $21.93-$27.32/
Hourly
Instructional Aide (Braille)
Job Family: Instructional Assistance
Status: Apply by 12/31/9999
Who Can Apply: Anyone who meets the
entrance requirements may apply
Approximate Salary: 18.11-22.56/Hourly
Instructional Aide for Deaf and Hard of
Hearing Students - Signing
Job Family: Instructional Assistance
Status: Recruitment in Progress - Apply
Now.
Who Can Apply: Anyone who meets the
entrance requirements may apply
Approximate Salary: $18.11 - $22.56 /
Hourly
Mechanical Engineer
Job Family: A&E Architectural Engineering
Status: Apply by 3/12/2014
Who Can Apply: Anyone who meets the
entrance requirements may apply
Approximate Salary: $76,300 - $94,700
Annually
Microcomputer Support Assistant
Job Family: Construction/Maintenance/
Repair
Status: Recruitment in Progress - Apply
Now.
Who Can Apply: Anyone who meets the
entrance requirements may apply
Approximate Salary: $19.15 - 23.86 /
Hourly
Police Officer
Job Family: Protective
Status: Recruitment in Progress - Apply
Now.
Who Can Apply: Anyone who meets the
entrance requirements may apply
Approximate Salary: $48,100 $59,900 / Annually
Refrigeration Fitter
Job Family: Construction/Maintenance/
Repair
Status: Apply by 3/6/2014
Who Can Apply: Anyone who meets the
entrance requirements may apply
Approximate Salary: $29.77/Hourly
Labor Compliance Technician
Job Family: Administrative Analysis &
Administration
Status: Recruitment in Progress - Apply
Now.
Who Can Apply: Anyone who meets the
entrance requirements may apply
Approximate Salary: $ 47,100 - $58,700
School Occupational Therapy Assistant
Job Family: Instructional Assistance
Status: Recruitment in Progress - Apply
Now.
Who Can Apply: Anyone who meets the
entrance requirements may apply
Approximate Salary: $20.43 - $25.30/
Hourly
Automotive Mechanic (Bus-Truck)
Job Family: Transportation
Status: Recruitment in Progress - Apply
Now.
Who Can Apply: Anyone who meets the
entrance requirements may apply
Approximate Salary: $26.67-$33.21 /
Hourly
Light Bus Driver
Job Family: Transportation
Status: Recruitment in Progress - Apply
Now.
Who Can Apply: Anyone who meets the
entrance requirements may apply
Approximate Salary: $15.16--24.88 /
Hourly
YouTube Link: View You Tube Recruitment Video
Sign Language Interpreter
Job Family: Instructional Assistance
Status: Apply by 12/31/9999
Who Can Apply: Anyone who meets the
entrance requirements may apply
Approximate Salary: $25.75 - $32.03/
Hourly
Engineering Aide
Job Family: A&E Architectural Engineering
Status: Apply by 2/28/2014
Who Can Apply: Anyone who meets the
entrance requirements may apply
Approximate Salary: 15.87-19.74
Maintenance Worker
Job Family: Construction/Maintenance/
Repair
Status: Apply by 2/27/2014
Who Can Apply: Anyone who meets the
entrance requirements may apply
Approximate Salary: $15.06 - $18.74/
Associate Financial Analyst
Job Family: Accounting
Status: Apply by 3/4/2014
Who Can Apply: Anyone who meets the
entrance requirements may apply
Approximate Salary: $48,504 - $60,280/
annually
Special Education Assistant
Job Family: Instructional Assistance
Status: Recruitment in Progress - Apply
Now.
Who Can Apply: Anyone who meets the
entrance requirements may apply
Approximate Salary: $17.23 - $21.46/
Hourly
Speech Language Pathology Assistant
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current &
& upcoming
upcoming job
job opportunities!
opportunities!
Job Family: Instructional Assistance
Status: Apply by 12/31/9999
Who Can Apply: Anyone who meets the
entrance requirements may apply
Approximate Salary: $21.43 to 26.59/
Hourly
Speech Language Pathology Assistant
Job Family: Instructional Assistance
Status: Recruitment in Progress - Apply
Now.
Who Can Apply: Anyone who meets the
entrance requirements may apply
Approximate Salary:
SQL Developer
Job Family: Data Processing/Information
Technology
Status: Recruitment in Progress - Apply
Now.
Who Can Apply: Anyone who meets the
entrance requirements may apply
Approximate Salary: $36.89-$45.92/
hourly
Supervising Mechanical Engineer
Job Family: A&E Architectural Engineering
Status: Apply by 3/12/2014
Who Can Apply: Anyone who meets the
entrance requirements may apply
Approximate Salary: $84,900 - $105,400
Annually
Upcoming Job Openings
Accounting Technician II
Job Family: Clerical
Status: Accepting Applications Soon
Who Can Apply: Anyone who meets the
entrance requirements may apply
Approximate Salary: $17.94 - $19.00/
Hourly
Administrative Analyst
Job Family: Administrative Analysis &
Administration
Status: Accepting Applications Soon
Who Can Apply: Anyone who meets the
entrance requirements may apply
Approximate Salary: $28.36 - $35.33 /
Hourly
Administrative Staff Aide
Job Family: Administrative Analysis &
Administration
Status: Accepting Applications Soon
Who Can Apply: Anyone who meets the
entrance requirements may apply
Approximate Salary: $19.12 - $23.84 /
Hourly
Assistant Administrative Analyst
Job Family: Administrative Analysis &
Administration
Status: Accepting Applications Soon
Who Can Apply: Anyone who meets the
entrance requirements may apply
Approximate Salary: $23.24 - $28.95 /
Hourly
Director of Performance Management
Job Family: Business Administration
Status: Accepting Applications Soon
Who Can Apply: Anyone who meets the
entrance requirements may apply
Approximate Salary: $109,968$137,496/year
Driver Trainer (Bus-Truck)
Job Family: Transportation
Status: Accepting Applications Soon
Who Can Apply: Only permanent LAUSD
employees who meet the entrance requirements may apply
Approximate Salary: $27.28-$33.96
E-Mail Administrator
Job Family: Data Processing/Information
Technology
Status: Accepting Applications Soon
Who Can Apply: Anyone who meets the
entrance requirements may apply
Approximate Salary: $91600.00 $113400.00 /Annually
Environmental Safety Officer
Job Family: Health & Environmental
Health Services
Status: Accepting Applications Soon
Who Can Apply: Anyone who meets the
entrance requirements may apply
Approximate Salary: $26.70-$33.30 /
Hourly
Financial Analyst
Job Family: Accounting
Status: Accepting Applications Soon
Who Can Apply: Only permanent LAUSD
employees who meet the entrance requirements may apply
Approximate Salary: $59,200 - $73,700/
year
Fiscal Specialist
Job Family: Accounting
Status: Accepting Applications Soon
Who Can Apply: Only permanent LAUSD
employees who meet the entrance requirements may apply
Approximate Salary: $26.95 - $33.57 /
Hourly
Human Resources Representative
Job Family: Personnel & Human Resources
Status: Accepting Applications Soon
Who Can Apply: Anyone who meets the
entrance requirements may apply
Approximate Salary: $30.21 - $37.67 /
Hourly
Information Resources Support Assistant
Job Family: Clerical
Status: Accepting Applications Soon
Who Can Apply: Anyone who meets the
entrance requirements may apply
Approximate Salary: $15.90- $19.81
Inventory Control Analyst
Job Family: Administrative Analysis &
Administration
Status: Accepting Applications Soon
Who Can Apply: Only permanent LAUSD
employees who meet the entrance requirements may apply
Approximate Salary: $19.63 - $24.43 /
Hourly
IT Electronics Communications Supervisor
Job Family: Construction/Maintenance/
Repair
Status: Accepting Applications Soon
Who Can Apply: Only permanent LAUSD
employees who meet the entrance requirements may apply
Approximate Salary: $31.63-$39.41
IT Electronics Communications Technician
Job Family: Construction/Maintenance/
Repair
Status: Accepting Applications Soon
Who Can Apply: Anyone who meets the
entrance requirements may apply
Approximate Salary: $24.17-$30.09
IT LAN Technician
Job Family: Construction/Maintenance/
Repair
Status: Accepting Applications Soon
Who Can Apply: Anyone who meets the
entrance requirements may apply
Approximate Salary: $26.50 - $33.01 /
Hourly
Legal Secretary
Job Family: Clerical
Status: Accepting Applications Soon
Who Can Apply: Anyone who meets the
entrance requirements may apply
Approximate Salary: $19.67-$24.50/hour
Maximo Data Management Analyst
Job Family: Data Processing/Information
Technology
Status: Accepting Applications Soon
Who Can Apply: Anyone who meets the
entrance requirements may apply
Approximate Salary: $29.42 - $36.67 /
Hourly
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Operations Program Manager
Job Family: Custodial & Ground Operations
Status: Accepting Applications Soon
Who Can Apply: Only permanent LAUSD
employees who meet the entrance requirements may apply
Approximate Salary: $82,600 $102,400/Annually
SAP Applications Assistant
Job Family: Data Processing/Information
Technology
Status: Accepting Applications Soon
Who Can Apply: Only permanent LAUSD
employees who meet the entrance requirements may apply
Approximate Salary: $42,900 - $53,500/
Annually
Paralegal
Job Family: Legal Services
Status: Accepting Applications Soon
Who Can Apply: Anyone who meets the
entrance requirements may apply
Approximate Salary: $24.28 - $30.24/
hourly
School Accounting Clerk
Job Family: Clerical
Status: Accepting Applications Soon
Who Can Apply: Anyone who meets the
entrance requirements may apply
Approximate Salary: $16.09 - $20.04/
Hourly
Police Detective
Job Family: Protective
Status: Accepting Applications Soon
Who Can Apply: Only permanent LAUSD
employees who meet the entrance requirements may apply
Approximate Salary: $53,600 - $66,700
Annually
Senior Financial Analyst
Job Family: Accounting
Status: Accepting Applications Soon
Who Can Apply: Only permanent LAUSD
employees who meet the entrance requirements may apply
Approximate Salary: $66,800 - $83,300/
year
Principal Administrative Assistant
Job Family: Administrative Analysis &
Administration
Status: Accepting Applications Soon
Who Can Apply: Only permanent LAUSD
employees who meet the entrance requirements may apply
Approximate Salary: $66,678.24$83,023.44/year
Senior Fiscal Specialist
Job Family: Accounting
Status: Accepting Applications Soon
Who Can Apply: Only permanent LAUSD
employees who meet the entrance requirements may apply
Approximate Salary: $32.03 - $39.94 /
Hourly
Principal Financial Analyst
Job Family: Accounting
Status: Accepting Applications Soon
Who Can Apply: Anyone who meets the
entrance requirements may apply
Approximate Salary: $72,000 - $89,
800 / Annually
Senior Human Resources Representative
Job Family: Personnel & Human Resources
Status: Accepting Applications Soon
Who Can Apply: Anyone who meets the
entrance requirements may apply
Approximate Salary: $31.91 - $39.74 /
Hourly
Not looking for a new job?
Thinking about Retirement?
Attend a Pre-Retirement
Seminar
It’s never too early to learn about your retirement
by attending a CSEA Pre-Retirement Seminar.
Seminars are sponsored by the CSEA PreRetirement Resource Committee.
Senior Internal Auditor
Job Family: Accounting
Status: Accepting Applications Soon
Who Can Apply: Anyone who meets the
entrance requirements may apply
Approximate Salary: $63,000 - $78,000/
year
Senior IT Electronics Communications
Technician
Job Family: Construction/Maintenance/
Repair
Status: Accepting Applications Soon
Who Can Apply: Anyone who meets the
entrance requirements may apply
Approximate Salary: $26.00-$32.37
Senior Musical Instrument Technician
Job Family: Construction/Maintenance/
Repair
Status: Accepting Applications Soon
Who Can Apply: Only permanent LAUSD
employees who meet the entrance requirements may apply
Approximate Salary: $32.38 / Hourly
Transportation Routing Assistant
Job Family: Transportation
Status: Accepting Applications Soon
Who Can Apply: Only permanent LAUSD
employees who meet the entrance requirements may apply
Approximate Salary: $20.35 - $25.37 /
Hourly
WAN Specialist II
Job Family: Construction/Maintenance/
Repair
Status: Accepting Applications Soon
Who Can Apply: Anyone who meets the
entrance requirements may apply
Approximate Salary: $31.80 - $39.61 /
Hourly
All seminars are held from 9 a.m.–12 p.m. and
are free to attend. Please call (800) 632-2128,
extension 1007 to RSVP.
Area G:
March 15
Pasadena, ext. 1007
McKinley School,
325 S. Oak Knoll Ave.
Pasadena, Calif.
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CATASTROPHIC ILLNESS DONATIONS
By Wanda Davis, 1st Vice President & Chapter
Steward
medical reasons. The required time of incapacity in
order to qualify is 12 consecutive weeks. Key
features of the program include:
When a medical An ill employee can use this program “once in a
tragedy strikes
career” only;
an employee and
Other employees need to be willing to donate fullthe exhaustion of
pay illness days to the ill employee (an “illness
full-pay illness
bank” does not exist, and therefore donations
benefits seems
need to be made to a specific person);
imminent, the
employee should
A person to coordinate and handle some of the
not give up hope.
paperwork is required to collect pledges from the
For dire situations like these, the District has a
donors;
program—Donations for Catastrophic Illness that can
Donations are irreversible, meaning that once
extend salary benefits after they completely run out.
illness donations are finalized, the donor cannot
The program allows working employees to donate
get them back.
some of their full-pay illness days to another
The above summary provides an overview of the
employee who has such a catastrophic illness or
program and does not make any guarantees
injury. These donations are intended for a qualifying
regarding specific cases. If you have questions,
employee who has run out of full-pay District benefits
please call (213) 241-3954 to learn about the process
and who is currently absent from the District for an
and the formal requirements.
extended period of time due to extremely serious
CATASTROPHIC ILLNESS DONATION - MEMBER REQUEST
LATASHA GARRETT
Greetings Brothers and Sisters,
I am contacting you today in hopes of us working together to support one of
our own LAUSD employees.
I have a co-worker and dear friend that was diagnosed with MS last year. It
was very unexpected and sudden. Many of you might know her (see
attachment). She is 31 years of age with a young child. She desperately
needs to keep her benefits.
Please consider donating one or more full pay illness days to her to assist
her during this difficult time. I would greatly appreciate it! Please feel free
to forward this email to anyone that you might think might be willing to
assist.
Again thanks for all of your help!
Stacie Foote, Sr. Assignment Technician
Workforce Management Classified Assignments
Sp Ed North – District 1
Tel: 213-241-6358 Fax: 213-241-6805 Email: [email protected]
You can obtain the donation form by clicking here. Or contacting Stacie Foote.
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CSEA Humanitarian Assistance Fund Program Fundraiser
vs.
CSEA
Los Angeles Angels vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
Angel Stadium of Anaheim
Saturday, March 29, 2014 – 6:05pm
$15 Tickets
(Lower View All Star/Lower View Box Seats)
Come out and enjoy a game AND help raise funds for CSEA’s Humanitarian Assistance Fund
at the same time! Ticket sales are open to all CSEA members, staff, friends and family.
Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis. Orders submitted by February 20, 2014
will be entered into a chance to win any of the following:
• One Preferred Parking Pass
• Pre-game Batting Practice visit for Four People
• In game, STEAL 3rd promotion. Ages (8-12) – This is when a child of your choosing
gets to race from the LF line to 3rd base, take that base and race back for prizes!
PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS THROUGH
CSEA MEMBER BENEFITS TODAY!
CALL US AT (866) 487-2732
or go online to www.csea.com
MAIL IN the order form on
the reverse side of this flyer.
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CSEA Humanitarian Assistance Fund Program Fundraiser
vs.
CSEA
Los Angeles Angels vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
Angel Stadium of Anaheim
Saturday, March 29, 2014 – 6:05pm
$15 Tickets
(Lower View All Star/Lower View Box Seats)
Come out and enjoy a game AND help raise funds for CSEA’s Humanitarian Assistance Fund
at the same time! Ticket sales are open to all CSEA members, staff, friends and family.
Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis. Orders submitted by February 20, 2014
will be entered into a chance to win any of the following:
• One Preferred Parking Pass
• Pre-game Batting Practice visit for Four People
• In game, STEAL 3rd promotion. Ages (8-12)—This is when a child of your choosing
gets to race from the LF line to 3rd base, take that base and race back for prizes!
ORDER FORM
!
Parking fees are not included in ticket price. We will accept checks up to $150 (from the member only) and cashier’s checks or
money orders. Please make payable to CSEA. To use your credit card, see below. Please submit this form with your payment to:
CSEA Member Benefits, 2045 Lundy Ave, San Jose, CA 95131.
Orders should be received no later than March 7. Tickets will be mailed out beginning March 14.
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Looking for
health coverage
for you and your
family
A new dedicated CSEA – LAUSD number for help getting
coverage 1-800-514-3475 or visit shopplans.kp.org/3475
To help you understand your health care options under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), a new dedicated number has been set up to help employees and their families get or continue coverage with Kaiser Permanente
under an individual plan in Covered California or directly from Kaiser Permanente.
Federal financial assistance
You may qualify for federal financial assistance if your family income is less than 400% of the federal poverty
level — the lower the income, the greater the financial assistance. Based on the 2013 modified adjusted gross
income, an individual will qualify if annual earnings are below $45,960. For a family of four, assistance is available for income below $94,200.
Assistance is available for health coverage premiums and out-of-pocket expenses. If you qualify, the federal
government will pay your health plan any financial assistance on your behalf. To receive federal financial help
in paying for care and coverage, you’ll need to purchase your plan through Covered California.
Covered California
The new state-run health insurance marketplace, Covered California, lets you shop, compare, and buy health
coverage plans. The tools offered on Covered California simplify the process and make it easy to understand
different levels of benefits. Plus, you can pick a plan that’s right for each member of your family.
If you’re not eligible for financial assistance, you can still buy coverage through Covered California or directly
from the health plan of your choice.
To get assistance, call 1-800-514-3475 or visit shopplans.kp.org/3475 and a health plan representative can
help you easily transition to a similar plan, clarify your eligibility for federal financial assistance, and provide you
with plan rates.
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Member Spotlight
Super Fabulous School Staff!
Vivian Silva is an Office Technician who dedicated 35 years of her life
to serve the students, parents and community for many years at
Farmdale Elementary School and for the last 4 years at Dolores
Huerta Elementary School.
She recently retired this past December. Vivian has been a committed,
hardworking school employee dedicated to the students, she
particularly focused on serving students with special needs to ensure
they received the services needed.
Thank you Vivian Silva for your valuable work in
Board District 2!
Editor’s Note: Vivian Silva is currently the CSEA Los Angeles Chapter
500 2nd Vice-President.
Continued from page 1 Torlakson
that Torlakson understands the
challenges facing California education
and has fought tirelessly to increase
funding to schools.
A former classroom teacher, Torlakson
is keenly aware of the role classified
employees play in education. He is
eager to continue working closely with
CSEA leaders and other members of
the education community to continue
reinvesting in California schools.
“As a former teacher, I know that school
employees are the heart and soul of a
school. They’re critical members of the
team that has to work together to keep
students safe and provide the kind of
supportive school environment students
need to succeed,” Torlakson said. “It
means the world to me to have the
support of CSEA and its members in my
campaign. It’s easy to get involved: you
can like our page on Facebook and
share information about our efforts with
your neighbors and friends. You can
also get more involved and sign up for
campaign updates
at www.tomtorlakson.com.”
During the past four years, Torlakson
has fought for reforms that put decisionmaking power back into the hands of
local school districts and communities.
He helped to create the largest system
of after-school-programs in the nation
and has overseen the expansion of
career and technical training for high
school students. Torlakson also worked
diligently to pass Proposition 30, which
increased funding to schools.
Torlakson has one declared opponent
in the June primary election, Marshall
Tuck, a businessman who has no
experience in public schools. Some of
the Tuck’s endeavors in education
include opening charter schools,
privatization of public schools and
outsourcing education. In this election,
voters will have a clear choice between
values and experiences.
Bilbrey urged CSEA members to tell
friends, family and co-workers about
why it’s important to re-elect Torlakson,
and asked that members participate in
CSEA’s re-election efforts. Bilbrey said
Torlakson has been a great friend to
CSEA, especially in his efforts to
increase funding for schools, making
more money available for upgrades to
school facilities, and in acknowledging
the contributions of classified
employees to California schools.
Please join me in supporting Tom
Torlakson for State Superintendent of
Public Instruction. Contact your field
office today to find out how you can
help support the campaign.”
Costa Valles Field Office
1505 Gardena Ave
Glendale CA 91204
Main#: (818) 244-1545
Toll-free: (800) 834-9959
Apply for a CSEA
scholarship
CSEA accepts applications for its
scholarship program each year
from January through March.
Scholarships are awarded to graduating high school seniors, community college students and college/
vocational school students.
All scholarships are awarded by
CSEA's state Scholarship Committee, which ranks applications on the
basis of academic and extracurricular activities, career objectives and financial need. The deadline to apply for a CSEA scholarship is March 31, 2014. Visit
csea.com/scholarships for more
information.
Other Scholarship links available to
members include: Association of
Educational Office Employees LAUSD http://aeoe-lausd.org/
scholarships.htm and tine Associated Administrators of Los Angeles
http://www.aala.us/aalascholarships/
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ATTENTION CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES:
Did you suffer a loss of wages of 20% or more due to a basis change and/or
reassignment from July 31, 2009 - present?
Are you glad to be back at work, but you’re not earning what you did before your basis change or
reassignment? Do you want to upgrade your skills but require training? There is FREE HELP
available specifically for LAUSD employees who suffered a loss of income of 20% or more.
Getting LA Back 2 Work is a federally funded program offering up to $7,500 in scholarships to
provide training to quali-fied candidates. Support services such as supplies and books that are
needed for training are also offered.
Please contact Celene Magallanes at (213) 473-4444 with the Economic and Workforce
Development Department or email her at [email protected] for additional
information.
Employees can also visit LAUSD’s Workforce Management Classified Training website to find District
related class offerings, training, employee recognition, college programs and employee resources.
Click on Fall Catalog cover below to see the full catalog.
Dorothy Bjork Assistance Fund
The Dorothy Bjork Assistance Fund provides financial relief to CSEA members in need. The Assistance Fund is
disbursed through three different programs: the Disaster
Assistance Program, the Emergency Assistance Program
and the Humanitarian Assistance Program. To be eligible
for any of these programs you must be a CSEA member in
good standing. Members go to csea.com/assistance for
more information and application forms.
UNION PLUS
Union Plus also provides various assistance programs to
LAUSD CSEA members, be sure to check them out:
Union Plus Assistance Overview
Job Loss Assistance
Health Care Help
Education Assistance
Disability Assistance
Credit & Budget Counseling
Disaster Relief Fund
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We Are Looking for You!
CSEA MEMBER BENEFITS
SERVICE CENTERS
Have you got a story to tell? Would you like to see
your name in print? Has a fellow Unit D member done
something they should be recognized for?
866-its-csea (866-487-2732)
Purchase CSEA discount tickets
online, in person or over the phone
from CSEA’s member benefits service
centers.
San Jose
(866) 487-2732
CSEA’s main member benefits service
center is located at CSEAs
headquarters in San Jose.
If so, we want your stories! We are always looking for
new ways to bring news to members and welcome
member contributions for the newsletter.
So put on your creativity caps and forward your
suggestions and articles to the Public Relations
Officer, at [email protected].
Thank you and Happy Holidays!
Fresno
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tickets Monday through Friday from
8:30—4:30.
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