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Week of February 11, 2019 ON THE IMPORTANCE OF UNIT J IN THIS ISSUE IMPORTANCE OF UNIT J Unit J members are an important and vital component ACADEMIC MEGASTARS of the Associated Administrators of Los Angeles. As HEALTH BENEFITS FAQ – MEDICARE such, the weekly Update should be more reflective of PART B DEADLINES APPROACHING the hopes, challenges, and voices from our Unit J COLLEGE AND CAREER EVENTS members. For example, here are some recent voices ANNUAL POSTING REQUIREMENT from the Unit J field: PLLD BRANCH OBSERVATION DUE DATE Q: Several members are questioning why AALA ELECTION DO’S AND DON’TS Updates mainly target Certificated (AALA) and HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY IN MEMORIAM not Classified (Unit J). LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CALIFORNIA CREDIT UNION A: The articles and information in the Updates are SCHOLARSHIPS inspired by members. Unit J members are OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE WITH YOUR invited, encouraged, and welcome to send their SCHOOL COMMUNITY articles, suggestions, concerns, questions, and CALENDAR calendar items directly to [email protected] and POSITIONS

[email protected]. The deadline for submissions is Tuesday afternoon for publication on Thursday. As a matter of perspective, many certificated members feel the Updates only cater to school-based administrators. It’s a challenge

representing the voices of thousands of front-line managers. Nonetheless, there is room enough for

all to be heard.

Q How is it that there are two separate contracts in one bargaining unit?

A: There are two separate AALA contracts because one bargaining unit is certificated; the other is classified. Each collective bargaining agreement covers three years; and because they were organized at different times, the three-year time frames overlap, i.e., they are not contiguous.

Q: I also was told that the certificated employees have already received their increase and that classified employees will not get the entire back pay that the certificated will get because the contracts ended at different times. Is this true, do we have a “me too” clause with the teachers, and when should we expect our increase?

A: It is true that the AALA Certificated Unit received a raise already for the reason cited above. The old certificated contract covered 2014-2017. The new one was renegotiated over a period of more than 18 months and ratified last summer by certificated members and approved by the Board of Education. This is the agreement with the raise mentioned by your colleague. Unit J’s old contract covered the years 2015-2018. The new Unit J contract is in the process of being negotiated, and a raise equivalent to the certificated raise has already been proposed to the District.

NOTE: The Unit J Bargaining Team went into negotiations this morning. The time is now to suggest changes in the current contract being negotiated. You are encouraged to contact the bargaining team with proposals and ideas. The Unit J Bargaining Team members are:

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 Dr. Judith Perez, Lead Negotiator, [email protected]  Juan A. Flecha, President, [email protected]  Phyllis Lott, Vice President  Dave Montes, Director  Lisa Marine, Director  Gizella Czene, Member-At-Large  Laura Ramirez, Senior Job Steward

In addition, feel free to share your thinking with the AALA Unit J Job Stewards:  Stacy Barnett  Mauricio Pinto  Oscar Marrufo  Alfred Sixtos  Laura Ramirez

CONGRATULATIONS TO ACADEMIC MEGASTARS IN LAUSD’S “SUPER QUIZ” COMPETITION!

Garfield High School wins! Garfield decathletes outdid their peers with an unofficial score of 77 points at the 2019 Los Angeles Unified School District’s Academic Decathlon’s “Super Quiz” competition, held on February 2, 2019.

Following close behind, Grant High School came in second place with 76 points. John Marshall High School and North Hollywood High School tied for third place with 67 points. Benjamin Franklin High School came in fourth place with a score of 66 points, while Van Nuys High School nabbed fifth place, garnering 65 points. Verdugo Hills High School finished in sixth place with 64 points.

Teams rounding out the Top 10 in the “Super Quiz” competition were Bell High School, with 61 points, followed in order, by Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences (60 points), Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies (57 points), and Reseda Charter High School (56 points).

In all, 55 teams of high school decathletes competed before a rousing crowd of family members, classmates, friends, and educators, including Los Angeles Unified Board Member Scott M. Schmerelson, Local District South Superintendent Michael Romero, Senior Executive Director, Diversity, Learning and Instruction Hilda Maldonado, and Administrator of High School Instruction Patricia Heideman. The event was held at the Roybal Learning Center gymnasium in downtown Los Angeles.

“The 1960’s: A Transformational Decade” is this year’s study topic.

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AALA commends all principals for maintaining a school climate of academic excellence. Special kudos to principals of the top 10 winners: Andres Favela, Garfield HS; Vicky Damonte, Grant HS; Dr. Gary Garcia, John Marshall HS; Rick Rosales, North Hollywood HS; Regina Marquez-Martinez, Franklin HS; Yoli Gardea, Van Nuys HS; Arturo Barcenas, Verdugo Hills HS; Rafael Balderas, Bell HS; Kelly Hanock, Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences; Marty Price, Sherman Oaks CES; and Melanie Welsh, Reseda Charter HS.

The winning team will be announced Saturday, February 9, at the Los Angeles Unified Academic Decathlon awards ceremony at Hollywood High School. The team with the highest score and additional wildcard teams will compete in the 2019 California Academic Decathlon, scheduled for March in Sacramento.

HEALTH BENEFITS FAQs― RETIRED AND TURNING 65? SURPRISE! YOU’LL PAY A PART B PREMIUM

What’s this about a retiree paying Medicare Part B premiums when reaching age 65? Benefits-eligible retirees are often shocked because they assume the District covers all health care costs (including Medicare costs) in their guaranteed lifetime benefits. Unfortunately, all retirees 65 or older in the United States pay Part B premiums if their adjusted gross income exceeds $85,000 annually.

As a condition of maintaining your District-paid benefits, retirees at age 65 must enroll in Medicare, the national health insurance program. Medicare Part A covers hospitalization and Medicare Part B covers outpatient services (routine care). Medicare coverage pays for 80% of eligible inpatient/outpatient expenses, while the District provides supplemental coverage for the 20% Medicare doesn’t pay. All retirees in the U.S. pay Part B premiums on an income-based, sliding scale. Most District retirees receive premium-free Medicare coverage. What happens if you don’t qualify for premium-free Part A is discussed in another section.

What will I have to pay for Medicare Part B? Premiums for 2019 are calculated on a taxpayer’s modified adjusted gross income for 2017, as shown below:

Part B Monthly Premium Individual Filer Income Joint Filer Income $135.50 $85,000 or less $170,000 or less $189.60 $85,001-$107,000 $170,001 - $214,000 $270.90 $107,001 - $133,500 $214,001 - $267,000 $352.20 $133,501 - $160,000 $267,001 - $320,000 $433.40 $160,001 - $500,000 $320,001 - $749,999 $460.50 Greater than $500,000 Greater than or equal to $750,000

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Are there any other Medicare-related costs I will incur? Yes, you may have to pay additional fees. Even though District retirees age 65 or older must not enroll in Medicare Part D (prescription coverage), Part D coverage is part of all District plans for Medicare retirees—Kaiser Senior Advantage, Health Net Seniority Plus, and SilverScript for both Anthem Medicare Preferred (PPO) and Anthem EPO. Medicare assesses individuals a monthly Part D “income-related monthly adjustment amount” (IRMAA) that ranges from $12.40 to $77.40 a month on a sliding scale.

I’m retired and approaching 65. What are some recommendations to ease the process? 1. Enroll in Medicare Parts A and B within three (3) months BEFORE your 65th birthday. This is important because you will lose your District health coverage if you don’t have your Medicare card by your 65th birthday, even if Medicare allows you up to three (3) months after your birthday to enroll. If coverage lapses because of nonenrollment, coverage will resume when the District receives evidence of Medicare coverage.

2. Enroll at a Social Security Administration (SSA) office or online for Medicare Parts A and Part B. Social Security Administration will determine if you are eligible for both Parts A and B, which are required by LAUSD to continue your District-paid health benefits. Although you may apply online for just Medicare, AALA recommends you go through SSA.

3. If you don’t qualify for Medicare Part A because you lack 40 quarters of Social Security income through other employment, you don’t qualify through your spouse, or because you did not have Medicare taxes withheld from your District salary AND you retired prior to July 1, 2012, first contact CalSTRS for information regarding your eligibility for CalSTRS’ premium payment plan. Retirees and or their dependent spouse / domestic partners who are not eligible for Medicare Part A premium-free and not eligible for CalSTRS premium payment must provide a letter of ineligibility from CMS to continue their District coverage. Once the District has this letter, you may enroll in either Kaiser Senior Advantage or Anthem Blue Cross EPO. Kaiser has preset copays, while Anthem will insure hospitalization expenses at 80%, with a maximum annual out- of-pocket limit of $7,500. For Anthem’s inpatient care, because you have Medicare Part B, Anthem pays 20% after Medicare pays 80%.

Is my dependent spouse/domestic partner subject to these rules? Yes. The same rules apply to spouses and/or dependents who reach age 65.

For additional information from the Centers for Medicare Services, click on the following links:  2019 Medicare Part B Rates  2019 Medicare Part D IRMAA

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 AALA Scholarship Applications – Friday, February 22, 2019 (All accepted if postmarked February 22, 2019)  Community Volunteer Nominations – Friday, February 22, 2019

COLLEGE AND CAREER EVENT FOR EDUCATORS AND FAMILIES

Join us for a great day of learning at the Division of Instruction’s first annual College Palooza! LA Unified employees, families, and students are invited to this districtwide event hosted at LA Trade Tech College on March 16, 2019, from 8:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. Following our keynote speaker, participate in workshops tailored to educators or families – from the financial aid and admissions process to academic readiness and career pathways. Meet with college and community representatives at the resource fair, and explore the vital role we all play in preparing our youth for their postsecondary ventures. Parking and lunch are free at this inclusive gathering! For more information, click HERE

Links:  You can visit our website for more information and download flyers HERE.  Family registration – English, click HERE; Spanish, click HERE.  Educator registration – MyPLN Keyword: 2018–2019 College Palooza  College Palooza flyers – English, click HERE. Spanish, click HERE.

ANNUAL POSTING REQUIREMENT OF WORK-RELATED INJURIES & ILLNESSES

California State law requires every District school and office display the Annual Summary of Work- Related Injuries and Illnesses (Cal/OSHA Form 300A) in a conspicuous place where notices to employees are customarily posted. This form must be posted by February 1 and must remain posted until April 30 each year. You may refer to Reference Guide 5693.3, Cal/OSHA Log of Injuries and Illnesses which is available on eLibrary and on the Office of Environmental Health and Safety (OEHS) website.

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If you have any questions regarding the posting requirement of Cal/OSHA Form 300A or wish to report inaccurate information listed on the website, please contact the OEHS at 213-241-3199 or http://achieve.lausd.net/oehs.

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT BRANCH

Reminder: EDST/EDSNCT Observation Deadline (February 15)

The contractual deadline to complete the Educator Development and Support: Teachers (EDST) and Educator Development and Support: Non-Classroom Teachers (EDSNCT) observation is Friday, February 15, 2019. The Post-Observation Conference should be completed no later than ten working days after the observation (by March 4, 2019).

In preparation for completing the EDST and EDSNCT observations, click here to view a handbook with key information and guidance. For additional support, please contact your Teaching and Learning Coordinator or Professional Learning and Leadership Development at (213) 241-3444 or [email protected].

FROM THE LAUSD ETHICS OFFICE – ELECTION DO’S AND DON’TS

As voting day approaches to elect the District 5 LAUSD Board of Education member, AALA would like to remind members of employee guidelines related to elections. The information is taken from the LAUSD ELECTION TIPSHEET published by the Ethics Office.

Employees may:  Work on a campaign during off-duty time.  Make contributions to a candidate with personal funds.  Clarify to the public when advocating that it is only in one’s own personal capacity.

Employees may not:  Use District resources at any time for campaign work, including emails or telephone calls.  Place campaign materials on any LAUSD property.  Add a link from an LAUSD website to a campaign website. ELECTION DO’S AND DON’T’S (Cont.)

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 Drive a District vehicle to a campaign event or headquarters.

HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY

Valentine’s Day, also called St. Valentine’s Day, is celebrated annually on February 14. The custom of sending cards, flowers, chocolates, and other gifts originated with Geoffrey Chaucer in England in the 14th century. What began as a Western Christian feast day honoring two Italian saints (some researchers cite three) named Valentine has now become a celebration of romance around the world. It is not a public holiday in any country, but remains an official feast day in the Anglican, Lutheran, and Eastern Orthodox (celebrated in July) churches. The Catholic Church removed it from its Calendar of Saints giving the following reason, "Though the memorial of Saint Valentine is ancient, it is left to particular calendars, since, apart from his name, nothing is known of Saint Valentine except that he was buried on the Via Flaminia on February 14."

Will you be our Valentine? Shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/27-4630433 and AmazonSmile will donate to FRIENDS OF AALA.

IN MEMORIAM

ALEX MORRISON—Former Assistant Principal at Lincoln High School and Franklin High School. Mr. Morrison retired in 1986 and passed away on January 27, 2019, at 95 years of age. Memorial services were held on February 4, 2019.

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Hamilton High School. Dr. King, on medical leave, retired from the District in early 2018. She passed away on February 4, 2019, at the age of 57. AALA mourns the loss of Dr. King, and extends its deepest sorrow and condolences to her family and friends. Click the link, Remembering Dr. Michelle King to view a video honoring her life. Information for sending thoughts and condolences to Dr. King’s family will be forthcoming.

DR. MICHELLE KING MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Friends of AALA is honoring the late Dr. Michelle King and her legacy as a long-time AALA Member in Good Standing by naming a memorial scholarship in her honor. One lucky graduate from the Class of 2019 will be the recipient of the Dr. Michelle King Memorial Scholarship. A link is being developed to make donations to the Girls Academic Leadership Academy (GALA). Dr. King was passionate and the force behind inaugurating the District’s first school for all girls. There is no information regarding services for Dr. King as of this writing.

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AN OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE WITH YOUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY

Pierce College offers an AA Degree program at LAUSD Headquarters at Beaudry. This is a great opportunity for members of your school community to pursue their higher education goals. Many will be eligible for tuition reimbursement and financial aid. If interested, please download and distribute the flyer.

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EVENT DATE CONTACT FEBRUARY IS AMERICAN HEART, BLACK HISTORY, AND CHILDREN’S DENTAL HEALTH MONTH Elementary Principals’ Meeting at February 8, 2019 Haywood Thompson, Pickwick Gardens (Required) 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 323.294.5275 or [email protected] Social Emotional Learning February 9, 2019 Holly Clark, 213.241.5333 or Professional Development at 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. [email protected] Limerick ES Fundraising Event for Jackie February 10, 2019 Charlotte Lerchenmuller, Goldberg at home of Charlotte 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. [email protected] Lerchenmuller Spring Lockdown Drill February 11 – 15, 2019 Dr. Jill Barnes, 213.241.3889 Spring Radio Test February 12, 2019 Dr. Jill Barnes, 213.241.3889 VALENTINE’S DAY February 14, 2019 Elementary, Middle, and High February 14, 2019 Dr. Sylvester Harris, School Assistant Principals’ 7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 310.832.6446 or sylvester.harris@ Meeting at Pickwick Gardens lausd.net; Martin Segura, (Required) 818.487.7600 or martin.segura@ lausd.net; Mario Hernandez, 818.255.5122 or [email protected] CalSTRS Workshop at Burbank February 14, 2019 Maria Voigt, 213.241.6365 or MS, Room A-106 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Register HERE Lunch and Learn about the 457(b) February 15, 2019 Greg Gower, 714.889.9208 or Program at Beaudry, B0002-202 12:00 p.m. [email protected]; Dan Garcia, [email protected] or 714.331.5858 PRESIDENTS’ DAY February 18, 2019 AAPA Spring Social at Golden February 20, 2019 Lyn Almustafa Dragon Restaurant, Los Angeles 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. [email protected] EVENT DATE CONTACT

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Memorial Service for Henry February 21, 2019 Ronquillo at Whittier Area 11:00 a.m. Community Church in Whittier Deadline for AALA Scholarships February 22, 2019 Gema Pivaral, 213.484.2226 or and Community Awards [email protected] Applications Social Emotional Learning February 23, 2019 Holly Clark, 213.241.5333 or Professional Development at 59th 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. [email protected] Street ES COBA General Membership February 27, 2019 Josephine Ruffin, 323.296.2040 or Meeting at Crenshaw High School 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. [email protected] Deadline for Summer Principal February 28, 2019 https://summer.lausd.net Applications CalSTRS Workshop at Bell HS, February 28, 2019 Maria Voigt, 213.241.6365 or Student Cafeteria 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. register HERE Fundraising Event for Jackie February 28, 2019 Farrell Bender, 323.465.9655 or Goldberg at Golden Dragon 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. [email protected]. Restaurant MARCH IS AMERICAN RED CROSS, ARTS EDUCATION, MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS AWARENESS, MUSIC IN OUR SCHOOLS, MIDDLE LEVEL EDUCATION, NUTRITION, SOCIAL WORK, AND WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH READ ACROSS AMERICA DAY March 2, 2019 Deadline for ESY Administrator March 4, 2019 https://summer.lausd.net Applications AALA Executive Board Meeting March 4, 2019 Javier Melendez, 213.484.2226 4:30 p.m. WEEK OF THE SCHOOL March 5 – 9, 2019 ADMINISTRATOR Middle School Principals’ Meeting March 6, 2019 Dr. L. Gail Garrett, 323.541.1800 at TBD 7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. or [email protected] Pilot School Principals’ Meeting at March 6, 2019 Paul Hirsch, 323.817.6461 or TBD 7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. [email protected] Special Education Principals’ March 7, 2019 Melissa Winters, 213.749.8310 or Meeting at Beaudry 17-117 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. [email protected] INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S March 8, 2019 DAY Adult School Principals’ Meeting at March 8, 2019 East L. A. Skills Center 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Social Emotional Learning March 9, 2019 Holly Clark, 213.241.5333 or Professional Development at Sellery 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. [email protected] Learning Center

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POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Note to Applicants: Please be advised that you are responsible for making sure all the District requirements have been met. Do not contact AALA for information regarding positions; for detailed requirements for positions and employment updates use the contact phone number provided in the announcement or visit the District website at http://www.lausdjobs.org (classified) or http://achieve.lausd.net/Page/1125 (certificated). Employees who change basis during the school year may not earn a full year of service credit and annualized employees who change their basis during the year may sustain an annualized settlement.

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PRINCIPAL Marlton School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, 42G, E Basis. For more information, contact Dr. Candice Waters, Director, at [email protected], or 310.914.2100. Application deadline is 5:00 p.m., Friday, February 15, 2019.

PRINCIPAL, SECONDARY Robert Frost MS, Local District Northwest, MST 46G, E Basis. For more information, contact Rocio Moradi, Secretary, at [email protected], or 818.654.3600. Application deadline is 5:00 p.m., Friday, February 15, 2019.

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL, SECONDARY Van Nuys HS, Local District Northeast, MST 41G, B Basis. For more information, contact Sandra Gephart Fontana, Director, at 818.252.5400 or [email protected]. Application deadline is 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 19, 2019.

COORDINATOR, SECONDARY MATHEMATICS PROGRAM Division of Instruction, MST 41G, E Basis. For more information, contact Kristina Flowers at [email protected]. Application deadline is 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 19, 2019.

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED POSITIONS

CERTIFICATED POSITIONS LOCATION CONTACT DEADLINE ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL, King-Drew Dr. Reginald A. Sample, 3:00 p.m. SECONDARY Magnet HS of Director, 310.354.3400 Tuesday MST 39G, B Basis Medicine and February 12, 2019 Science, Local District South ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL, San Fernando Michelle Barker, 5:00 p.m. SECONDARY MS, Local Director, 818.252.5400, Tuesday MST 39G, A Basis District or [email protected] February 12, 2019 Northeast CERTIFICATED POSITIONS LOCATION CONTACT DEADLINE

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ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL, Robert Louis Margery Weller, EXTENDED SECONDARY Stevenson margery.weller@partners Wednesday MST 40G, B Basis College and hipla.org, or Randy February 20, 2019 Career Romero at 213.201.2000 Preparatory

CLASSIFIED POSITIONS LOCATION CONTACT DEADLINE COMPUTER APPLICATIONS Information Click HERE Thursday ADMINISTRATOR SAP Technology February 7, 2019 $108,900 - $134,980, 12-month Division position IT PROJECT MANAGER Information Click HERE Wednesday $85,470 - $106,370. 12-month Technology February 20, 2019 position Division

FACILITIES ASSET DEVELOPMENT Facilities Click HERE Thursday DIRECTOR Services February 28, 2019 $133,000 - $165,000, 12-month Division position CONSTRUCTION MANAGER Project Click HERE When Filled $124,600 - $155,000, 12-month Execution position Branch, FSD ORACLE DEVELOPER Information Click HERE When Filled $99,500 - $123,500, 12-month Technology position Division PROGRAM SCHEDULER Facilities Click HERE When Filled $87,099 - $108,064, 12-month Services position Division PLUMBING INSPECTOR Inspection Click HERE When Filled $79,800, 12-month position Department, FSD

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