CSEA Long Beach Chapter 2

The California School Employees Association is operating quite differently due to the COVID-19 global pandemic. However, this hasn't stopped our dedication to continue providing services during what we recognize as many of our members' greatest time of need. We are working to develop new solutions and transform what was previously standard day-to-day operations to make this happen. One of the services that has been impacted is the inability to print our quarterly publication,... the Retiree newsletter. We have developed a bridge solution with the health and safety of our members in mind to best meet their needs. I am proud to announce that the Summer 2020 issue of Retiree is in the same familiar format as the printed version, but now available as a scroll-able digital PDF and online here. As you will see, the difference in operation didn't compromise the quality of the newsletter, and we are very much committed to continue providing top-notch content. We will continue to produce an online version of the Retiree until our staff is back at Headquarters and able to print once again. At that point, we will assess if we will move to an email version or continue printing. In the coming weeks, you will receive Focus magazine in an exciting and dynamic new digital format as well. We are fortunate to have the ability to connect with you in new ways we never have before. As we soon enter a new phase of COVID-19, know that CSEA continues to keep your best interests at heart and in the forefront of any plans we make. In Solidarity, CALIFORNIA SCHOOL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION

Coronavirus (COVID-19) and School Closure Information All LBUSD Schools to Close March 16 and Resume April 20 Free Meals for Children During School Closure... View LBUSD's coronavirus web page for updates from the school district and partnering agencies. Administration Building Closure and School Board Meeting Information

Holiday Open House Bring the Kids for a Visit with Santa Claus Enjoy Refreshments and Good Cheer! CSEA Santa Fe Field Office invites you and yours to our Holiday Open House!... Date: Wednesday, December 18, 2019 Location: CSEA Regional Training Center Second Floor 4600 Santa Anita Avenue El Monte, CA 91731 Time: 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. - Open House Drop by any time during these hours and share holiday joy in unity. Meet your Association President Ben Valdepena, CSEA staff, mingle with fellow members, interact with member benefit providers, and learn about the year-round value of your membership. Enjoy good appetizers, great door prizes, and take a picture with Santa Claus. Free coloring books and activities for your kids will also be available. Spread the holiday cheer by bringing an unwrapped toy or a canned food donation to be entered into a raffle for a chance to win a prize! Presentation - 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. - CSEA College Programs and Member Benefits Attend and learn about some of the gifts of membership, including CSEA's: Zero Out-of-Pocket Cost Associate Degree Online Program. Low-Cost Bachelor's Degree Completion Online Program. Member Benefits - Learn how to save money on everything from car buying to statewide amusements and attractions. Pick up your $5,000 no-cost Accidental Death and Dismemberment certificate. The college programs are for you and your family members! Family members do not need to be living with you, nor do they need to be your financial dependent to qualify. The degree programs are fully accredited and are online. The Associate degrees are offered in partnership with Eastern Gateway Community College and the Bachelor's degrees are offered in partnership with Central State University. Go to www.csea.com/benefits for more information. Please RSVP no later than Friday, December 13, 2019 at [email protected] or by calling (800) 988-6949 Ext. 3333.

Save on Gifts for the Holidays! Whether you're buying for others or treating yourself, CSEA is your perfect one-stop shop for all your holiday shopping! Visit CSEA's Holiday Shopping Guide and start checking off your list. Then call the CSEA Member Service Center at (866) 487-2732 to place your order for many of the items listed.... Save 10% on restaurant gift cards for Applebee's, IHOP, Panera, Chili's, Macaroni Grill, Maggiano's, On the Border, Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, Yard House, Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen, Capital Grille, Season52, Bahama Breeze, Eddie V's, and Wildfish Seafood Grille. Save 15% on HoneyBaked Ham gift cards, and Farm Fresh to You boxes. Save 20% on Teleflora flowers and GiftTree gift baskets and Harry and David gifts. Save 25% on See's Candies certificates. Save up to 40% on movie theater tickets to Cinemark/Century, Galaxy, Harkins, Regal, Edwards, United Artists and Ultra Star theaters. CSEA Swag - CSEA has many branded items in our store. Take a look at these specially selected items for great gift ideas for your friends and family. HELPFUL TIPS FOR ACCESSING YOUR CSEA MEMBER BENEFITS ONLINE: For information about all your consumer benefits as a CSEA member, visit www.csea.com/benefits. A user account is required to access CSEA Member Benefits. Create a user account in three easy steps at www.csea.com/createaccount. Please do not use Internet Explorer as a browser. Our website is not compatible with Internet Explorer. Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox work best with our website. For additional questions or assistance, call CSEA Member Benefits at (866) 487-2732.

Save on Holiday Gifts View our Holiday Shopping Guide at www.csea.com/holiday and call the CSEA Member Service Center at (866) 487-2732 to place your order for many of the items listed below. Restaurant Gift Cards - Save 10% off popular restaurant gift cards.... Gifts for Family and Friends/Items for the Holiday Table - 15% on HoneyBaked Ham gift cards, 25% on See’s Candies 1 lb. Gift Certificates, 15% on Farm Fresh to You Organic Produce delivery, 20% on Teleflora flowers and GiftTree gift baskets, and 20% on Harry and David gift baskets. Movie Theatre Tickets - Save up to 40% off movie theatre tickets from: Cinemark/Century, Galaxy, Harkins, Regal, Edwards, United Artist, and Ultra Star Cinemas. CSEA Swag CSEA branded items including stuffed bears, coloring books, t-shirts, and more! For information about all your consumer benefits as a CSEA member, visit www.csea.com/benefits. A user account is required to access CSEA Member Benefits. Create a user account in three easy steps at www.csea.com/createaccount. For additional questions or assistance, call CSEA Member Benefits at (866) 487-2732.

California School Employees Association Long Beach Chapter #2 Ratification Vote... Monday, November 18, 2019 10 am to 6 pm Polling Locations 1. Avalon 2. Personnel Commission Auditorium- 4400 Ladoga Ave., Lakewood - Park on the school side or in either of the parking lots located on the southwest and northeast side of the campus. - 10AM-4PM 3. Purchasing - 2201 E. Market St., Long Beach, CA 90805 - 10AM-4PM 4. Head Start Auditorium- 1260 E. 33rd St., Signal Hill, CA 90755 - Park at the TRC, on 33rd or Orange. - 10AM-6PM For More Information See http://www.csea.com/web/chapter2

Bargaining 101 Training The Bargaining 101 training is open to any member interested in learning more about bargaining. You do not have to be on a Negotiations Team to attend. The information given will be basic in scope and will serve as an introductory course or a refresher for those interested in negotiations. All levels of experience are welcome. Some of the following topics will be discussed:... 610 Policy Preparation for Contract Campaign Bargaining Essentials Issue Identification/Organizing Initial Proposals and much more! When: Saturday, December 7, 2019 Time: 8:30 a.m. - Registration 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Training Place: CSEA Regional Training Center - Second Floor 4600 Santa Anita Avenue El Monte, CA 91731 Entrance and Parking is located at the rear of building. Light breakfast snack and lunch will be provided. Advanced registration is mandatory to provide enough materials and refreshments for everyone. Please RSVP no later than Monday, December 2, 2019, at [email protected], www.csea.com or by calling (800) 988-6949 Ext. 3310.

CSEA Paraeducator Conference March 17-19, 2020 Ontario convention Center Invest in yourself in 2020 with this professional development opportunity that is open to all CSEA members. It's not only for paraeducators! Classified School Employees serve students and this conference helps you do that even better.... Find out more and register at www.csea.com/paraconference. March 17-19, 2020 - Ontario Convention Center, Ontario - Only $109! Last year's conference sold out, so don't delay. Register today! Over 1,300 paraeducators and other classified school employees from all job classifications across the state attended the Paraeducator Conference last year, which is specifically designed to help you be effective with students. Attend workshops and listen to experts to gain knowledge about the latest in industry standards. Learn about the rights you have under the law, and network with other CSEA members. As a classified school employee, you are student's confidant, health coach, safe person and more. The true effects of your influence are immeasurable. That's why this conference provides the knowledge and training you need. The success of the conference can be found in the respect, value and pride you feel in your profession and the confidence you gain when you take new knowledge and skills back to your district and the students you serve. Did you Know? Districts also see the value in the professional training that CSEA members receive at the conference; and many choose to provide funding and paid work days for their staff to attend. Check with your local CSEA chapter leadership and your employer's human resources department to find out what help might be available to you. Register Now Registration is $109 per CSEA member. There are several funding sources school districts may use to cover the costs. The pre-registration deadline is February 1. If you miss this deadline, the fee will be $149 per person and you must register on-site (space will be subject to availability). Find out more here and download the registration form. Need help paying for the Paraeducator Conference? CSEA can help! Member Reimbursement Subsidy grants up to $250 are available to help pay for the registration fee and travel expenses. Applications accepted for this event from December 19, 2019 through February 2, 2020 only. Learn more and download the application at www.csea.com/education. We look forward to seeing you there! Questions? Email [email protected] or call (866) 487-2732 for more information.

California Paraeducator Conference Invest in yourself in 2020 with this professional development opportunity that is open to ALL CSEA members. It's not just for Paraeducators! Classified School Employees serve students and this conference helps you do that even better. Find out more and register at www.csea.com/paraconference.... March 17-19, 2020 - Ontario Convention Center, Ontario - Only $109! Last year's conference sold out, so don't delay! Register today! Over 1,300 paraeducators and other classified school employees from all job classifications across the state attended the Paraeducator Conference last year, which is specifically designed to help you be effective with students. Attend workshops and listen to experts to gain knowledge about the latest in industry standards. Learn about the rights you have under the law, and network with other CSEA members. As a classified school employee, you are student's confidant, health coach, safe person and more. The true effects of your influence are immeasurable. That's why this conference provides the knowledge and training you need. The success of the conference can be found in the respect, value and pride you feel in your profession and the confidence you gain when you take new knowledge and skills back to your district and the students you serve. Did you Know? Districts also see the value in the professional training that CSEA members receive at the conference; and many choose to provide funding and paid work days for their staff to attend. Check with your local CSEA chapter leadership and your employer's human resources department to find out what help might be available to you. Register Now Registration is $109 per CSEA member. There are several funding sources school districts may use to cover the costs. The pre-registration deadline is February 1. If you miss this deadline, the fee will be $149 per person and you must register on-site (space will be subject to availability). Find out more and download the registration form at www.csea.com/paraconference. Need help paying for the Paraeducator Conference? CSEA can help! Member Reimbursement Subsidy grants up to $250 are available to help pay for the registration fee and travel expenses. Applications accepted for this event from December 19, 2019 through February 2, 2020 only. Learn more and download the application at www.csea.com/education. We look forward to seeing you there! Questions? Email [email protected].

Going to school? CSEA can help! $1,000 Member Career Grants are awarded to members going to school on a part- or full-time basis. Don't delay, apply today! Find out more at www.csea.com/education. Login to the website to complete the online application. The application and required supporting documentation are due October 31, 2019. Up to $250 Member Reimbursement Subsidy Grants are awarded to members pursuing an opportunity that connects them to the union, the community, and/...or to students, including attending the annual CSEA Paraeducator Conference. Applications are accepted year-round. $500 to $4,000 Union Plus Scholarships are awarded to CSEA members, and their dependents each year. Applications are due January 31st each year. For eligibility requirements, applications, and information about all CSEA's scholarships and grant programs, go to www.csea.com/education. For information about all your consumer benefits as a CSEA member, visit us online at www.csea.com/benefits. A user account is required to access CSEA Member Benefits. Create a user account in three easy steps at www.csea.com/createaccount. For additional questions or assistance, call CSEA Member Benefits at (866) 487-2732.

California's Valued Trust (CVT) - Specializing in Healthcare Benefits for the Education Community for over 35 years Did you know CSEA and California's Valued Trust (CVT) have a lot in common? Both are member-focused and member-driven.... CSEA helped to create CVT 35 years ago. Representatives of CSEA sit on the CVT Board, giving CSEA representation and a voice in CVT. What CVT Does; CVT provides health and welfare benefits to California's school districts. It's all they do. This allows their health plans to be carefully crafted, and provide more options and choices at the most affordable rates possible. CSEA supports chapters in negotiating healthcare benefits from large groups like CVT and other healthcare trusts. If you, your benefit administrator or bargaining representative want to know more about CVT's high quality, cost-effective health and welfare benefit offerings, call Anthony Pulliam, CVT Business Development Representative at (800) 288-9870 or visit CVtrust.org. Login and learn more at https://www.csea.com//Benefi/Insurance/Insurance-Providers HELPFUL TIPS FOR ACCESSING YOUR CSEA MEMBER BENEFITS ONLINE: For information about all your consumer benefits as a CSEA member, visit www.csea.com/benefits. A user account is required to access CSEA Member Benefits. Create a user account in three easy steps at www.csea.com/createaccount. You will need your member ID number to create an account or to reset your Username and/or Password. Your ID number is: 108406. Please do not use Internet Explorer as a browser. Our website is not compatible with Internet Explorer. Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox work best with our website. For additional questions or assistance, call CSEA Member Benefits at (866) 487-2732.