Welcome to

LAUSD

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WELCOME TO LAUSD

Welcome to the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD)! We are excited to have you apply your talents, creativity and energy toward our District’s mission of helping every student graduate college-prepared and career ready.

We have prepared this presentation to provide you with useful information as you begin your new career with LAUSD.

Presentation Index • Getting to Know LAUSD

• Who’s Who at LAUSD

• The Classified Service

• Welcome “On Board” – Employee On-boarding

• Employee Benefits

• Employee Compensation

• Employee Development

• Key Policies

• Career Advancement

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Getting to Know

LAUSD

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Getting to Know LAUSD

THE LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT IS THE SECOND LARGEST DISTRICT IN THE NATION.

LAUSD covers 710 square miles. In addition to the city of Los Angeles, the District serves other cities and several unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County.

LAUSD is divided into eight Local Districts. The local Districts span from the San Fernando Valley to San Pedro.

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LAUSD PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO OVER ONE MILLION STUDENTS EACH YEAR!

Aside from offering the highest quality education to elementary, middle, and senior high school students, LAUSD provides comprehensive programs for our special needs students and numerous learning opportunities and employment training for adults.

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LAUSD OPERATES OVER 1,200 SCHOOLS AND CENTERS.

In the spotlight is LAUSD’s $20.1 billion New Construction and Modernization Program, which is the largest school construction program in the nation’s history. By 2012, the program will have completed 131 new schools.

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LAUSD’s MISSION:

Los Angeles Unified School District will provide high quality instruction and a coherent and rigorous curriculum in every classroom to facilitate student learning and achievement.

LAUSD’s VISION:

Every LAUSD student will receive a state-of-the-art education in a safe, caring environment, and every graduate will be college-prepared and career-ready.

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Our Four Core Strategies for ensuring that all students are college-prepared and career ready: (1) Using Data to Drive Standards Based Instruction Use data to drive standards-based, effective instruction for all students, coupled with support and intervention, when students need extra assistance or accelerated learning. (2) Supporting All Employees We are accountable for our students’ success. We will use data to personalize the supports that all of our employees need to serve our students, from professional development and training to creating measurable performance goals.

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Our Four Core Strategies for ensuring that all students are college-prepared and career ready: (3) Budgeting for Student Achievement We will make the District budget more transparent, align resources for greater impact and equity, and give schools the ability to target resources to meet their school’s specific needs, bringing funding and decision- making closer to schools and classrooms. (4) Creating and Supporting Quality Schools We will analyze multiple data points to differentiate the service and support we deliver to schools. In addition, we will capture and share best practices across all of our schools regardless of school models.

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1855 First schoolhouse built

at Second and Spring

Streets.

LAUSD’s HISTORY

1853 Los Angeles adopts public

school ordinance; appoints

first Board of Education

and Superintendent.

1872 Act to Enforce the Educational

Rights of Children passes;

education becomes

compulsory.

1884 District enrollment

reaches 3,417 students

and 66 teachers.

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1931 District grows to

include Junior

Colleges.

LAUSD’s HISTORY

1916 District grows to over 400

miles and 78,658 students.

1969 Los Angeles Community

College District (LACCD) and

LAUSD split apart..

2010 District is 710 square miles and serves close to 700,000 K-12 students, 2nd largest school district in the nation.

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Who’s Who at

LAUSD

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WHO’s WHO AT LAUSD

Dr. John Deasy is the Superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School

District, the nation’s second largest school district. In this role, Dr. Deasy

oversees all aspects of the education program and all of the administrative

procedures within the District.

Prior to joining LAUSD, Dr. Deasy had a long career in the field of

education. He served as the Superintendent at both the Santa Monica-

Malibu Unified School District as well as the Prince George’s County,

Maryland, Public Schools. Most recently, Dr. Deasy served as Deputy

Director of Education for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

Dr. Deasy has dedicated his career to educational reform where all

students have the chance to succeed.

Dr. John Deasy

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WHO’s WHO AT LAUSD

Marguerite

LaMotte

Mónica

García

Tamar

Galatzan

Steve

Zimmer

Bennett

Kayser

Nury

Martinez

Richard

Vladovic

Board

District 1

Board

District 2

Board

District 3

Board

District 4

Board

District 5

Board

District 6

Board

District 7

Los Angeles Unified School District is governed by a seven-member

Board of Education, which appoints a superintendent, who runs the daily

operations of the District. Members of the board are elected directly by

voters from separate districts that encompass communities that the

LAUSD serves.

The Classified Service

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THE CLASSIFIED SERVICE

“Classified” positions are non-teaching positions, ones that

do not require a teaching credential. Positions like food

service workers, bus drivers, and secretaries are all examples

of "classified jobs." Employees in these jobs support the

business of education.

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THE CLASSIFIED SERVICE

Transportation Division

Highlights of LAUSD’s Business Divisions

The Transportation Division supports schools and

instructional programs by transporting over 52,800

students on 1,840+ bus routes during the school year

calendar. The Division boasts an On-Time Performance

Record of 99.475! Additionally, the Division operates five

major garage facilities which service approximately 3,200

buses, trucks, autos, and vans.

Facilities Services Division

The Facilities Services Division provides services in the

areas of new construction, maintenance of existing

facilities & grounds, real estate management, and school

utilization. The Division serves over 1,100 schools. In

the spotlight is LAUSD’s $20.1 billion New Construction &

Modernization Program, the largest school construction

program in the nation’s history.

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THE CLASSIFIED SERVICE

Highlights of LAUSD’s Business Divisions

Information Technology Division

The Information Technology Division supports LAUSD by

delivering services including Educational Technology;

Data Systems Operations/Security; Business and School

Data Management; Infrastructure Support; Tele-

communications Services; eMail Services; Enterprise

Resources Planning System/SAP support; and IT

Customer Support.

School Police Department

The Los Angeles School Police Department serves as

both a fully functioning professional law enforcement

agency and an active partner within the greater LAUSD

community of students, parents, educators, staff,

neighboring cities and counties. Established in 1948, the

LASPD is proud to be one of the leading and the largest

school district police department in the nation.

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THE CLASSIFIED SERVICE

Highlights of LAUSD’s Business Divisions

Risk Management and Insurance Services Division

The Risk Management and Insurance Services Division

focuses in three areas: Benefits Administration - the

administration of our insurance and retirements plans;

Insurance/Risk Finance - protecting the District’s assets;

and Integrated Disability Management - employee

absence and disability management, and industrial injury

related functions.

Food Services Division

The Food Services Division takes great pride in operating

the nation's largest School Breakfast Program and the

second largest National School Lunch Program. The

Division serves approximately 650,000 nutritious and

healthy students meals each day. Our menus exceed

USDA nutritional standards, which includes meals with

no added trans fat, reduced sodium, and whole grain.

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THE CLASSIFIED SERVICE

The Personnel Commission

“achieving excellence through merit”

The Personnel Commission is an autonomous department that provides human resources services for the Classified Service of LAUSD. Its main purpose is to ensure that classified employees are selected for employment and promotion on the basis of their job related skills and preparation.

The Personnel Commission also provides staff development/training services to classified employees to ensure the efficiency of the classified service and acts as an impartial body to adjudicate employee appeals of personnel actions.

The Personnel Commission’s goal is to be a valued partner with the schools, instructional programs and operations of the District to build personnel capacity that supports the overall mission of the District. The Personnel Commission will also have an continuing role in your LAUSD career.

Welcome “Onboard”

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WELCOME ONBOARD

The new employee “on-boarding” period lasts longer than a

few days. For this reason, we are including checklists that

will guide you in your pre-arrival, and during your first few

weeks, six months, and first year on the job. We encourage

you to use this tool to achieve your career goals in the

District.

Additionally, the orientation period requires dedicated

focus on your part as the new employee, so partner with

your supervisor. Take initiative when possible, approach

key team members for help, and ask your supervisor for

feedback along the way.

We wish you success as you prepare for an exciting career with LAUSD!

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WELCOME ONBOARD

Pre-Arrival

Checklist

First Few Weeks

Checklist

First Six Months

Checklist

First Year

Checklist

• CONGRATULATIONS! You

have been hired.

• Expect a phone call from

LAUSD giving you information

about your new job.

• Get Acquainted with LAUSD –

Visit our Website; find out all

about us.

• Explore your options – benefits

options, commute options.

• Attend your on-boarding/new

employee processing

appointment.

• Get Situated – get to know your

workplace & your co-workers.

• Sign up for our one-day New

Employee Orientation presented

by our Training Department.

• Sign up for your benefits

package.

• Gain access to your site, your

computer systems, and phone

system.

• Review relevant rules and

procedures.

• Learn your job and what is

expected of you.

• Continue to gain clarity about

your role.

• Follow-up with your super visor

on a regular basis to get

feedback on your performance.

• Reflect on your work.

• Explore training opportunities.

• Receive formal feedback about

your performance.

• Identify projects to sharpen

your skills.

• Explore promotional

opportunities.

On-Boarding Checklists

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WELCOME ONBOARD

Pre-Arrival

• CONGRATULATIONS! You have been hired.

• Expect a phone call from LAUSD giving you information about your new job.

• Get Acquainted with LAUSD – Visit our Website; find out all about us.

• Explore your options – benefits options, commute options.

You will need to attend an on-boarding/pre-hire processing appointment before you can begin working. This is a personal appointment for you to visit an Employment Office to complete all of your new-employee documents & fingerprinting.

Your appointment will either be made by someone in our Employment Transaction Services Branch (if you were hired off of an employment eligibility list) or by a school site administrator (if you were you hired directly by a school site). You will be able to begin working once your fingerprints clear. Someone from our Employment Transaction Services Branch will contact you to notify you of your first day of work.

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First Few Weeks

• Get Situated – get to know your workplace & your co-workers.

• Sign up for our one day New Employee Orientation presented by our Training Department.

• Sign up for your benefits package.

• Gain access to your site, your computer systems, and phone system.

• Review relevant rules and procedures.

• Learn your job and what is expected of you.

Your first days on the job can be simultaneously exciting and overwhelming, so partner with your supervisor to get situated in your new job.

Ask your supervisor for an orientation packet, new employee checklists, and any important documents that will help guide you in your first weeks on the job. Documents such as the new employee handbook, District Calendars, District Fingertip Facts, District and

Department organization charts, and access to District and Department policies will be very helpful as you

begin your new job.

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Tips for Your First Few Weeks

• Here are some steps to help you get situated in your new job:

– Arrive safely and on time. Be sure that you know your work schedule and ask your supervisor how you will be required to document your time.

– Dress Appropriately. This is the time to make a great first impression.

– Introductions. Meet your fellow team members and key personnel that you will be interacting with on a regular basis.

– Tours. Request a tour of the entire worksite so that you learn more about your environment.

– Settle In. Once you meet your fellow team members and tour your worksite, you will most likely be shown your desk/workstation so be sure you have proper supplies.

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Introduction to the District’s Computer Resources

Business Tools for Schools:

The Business Tools for Schools (BTS) system is our integrated

enterprise resource system that includes our financial, payroll,

human resources, and applicant management systems.

Integrated Student Information Systems:

ISIS, or the Integrated Student Information System, is a centralized,

secure database for tracking and maintaining real-time student

data. Completely web-based, ISIS integrates our student

information systems into one system.

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Introduction to the District’s Computer Resources.

Outlook Exchange:

The District Outlook Exchange system is provided to employees in

order from them to manage their email. The system also includes a

calendar, task manager, contact manager and other features for

employees to use.

Inside LAUSD:

Inside LAUSD is the employee resources section of LAUSDnet, and

the place employees can get the latest news, announcements and

resources.

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Introduction to the District’s Computer Resources.

Learning Zone:

LAUSD’s professional development and training portal used to enroll

in classes, including courses offered by our Workforce Management

Classified Training Branch.

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First Six Months

•Continue to gain clarity about your role.

•Follow-up with your supervisor on a regular basis to get feedback on your performance.

•Reflect on your work.

•Explore training opportunities.

In order for the new employee orientation period to be successful your supervisor needs to clearly define your role and any expectations for your performance.

However, success also requires dedicated focus on your part, so partner with your supervisor. Ask questions to clarify aspects of your new job. Getting key information early will help you succeed more easily. During your first few months, be sure to review and discuss your class description with your supervisor,

determine reporting relationships, identify experts in your department who can assist you when necessary,

and discuss the probationary period, expectations you are to meet during that time, and timeline for

passing your probation.

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First Year

•Receive formal feedback about your performance.

•Identify projects to sharpen your skills.

•Explore promotional opportunities.

You should be sure that your supervisor provides you with a probationary review meeting during which time she or he will provide you with detailed feedback on your performance. Be sure your supervisor: Identifies any performance areas that require further development or remediation. Identifies your successes and achievements. Discusses training interests and needs. Clarifies the departmental needs and mutually sets goals with you for the next review period. Discusses job goals and dates for milestones.

Keep in mind that you are not considered a permanent LAUSD employee until you pass the probationary period (typically 130 days worked or 6 months).

Employee Benefits

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

REWARDING YOUR HARD WORK

Most employees working in positions for four hours or more a day are entitled to a full range of benefits. Our benefits package includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Flexible Spending Account (Health and Dependent Care)

• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance

• 403 (b) & 457 (b) Plans

• Tuition Reimbursement Program

• Continuous Staff Development Program

• Generous Holiday and Vacation Time Off

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

As a new employee, you should explore the great benefits plans available, so you are prepared to ask questions and enroll within the first few days of your hire date. Benefits Enrollment Form.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Enrollment is NOT AUTOMATIC, so take the time to review your benefits options on the LAUSD Benefits website and be ready to sign up!

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Medical Dental Vision Other

• Anthem Blue Cross Select

HMO

• Anthem Blue Cross EPO

• Health Net HMO

• Kaiser HMO

• Medical Opt-Out Cash Back

• Met Life DHMO

• Met Life PPO

• Western Dental DHMO

• Western Dental HMO Plan

Plus

• EyeMed Vision Care

• VSP

• Flexible Spending Account

• Basic and Optional Life

Insurance

• 457 (b) and 403 (b) plans

Employee Benefits Comparison

Employee Compensation

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EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION

YOUR SALARY

• Each position within a job classification has an associated salary range.

• Typically the salary range consists of five step advances, although some have more than five, and some have as little as one.

• Usually you are placed on the first step of the salary range and you will then advance in salary steps until you reach the maximum. You will advance to the next salary step after being paid for 130 days. Subsequent salary increases occur annually.

• Click here to view salary information.

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EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION

TIME REPORTING

Positions are assigned to different “bases” which determine the number of assigned days you will work and get paid within the year.

• A basis employees work 260 days/yr

• E basis employees work 234 days/yr

• B basis employees work 221 days/yr

• C basis employees work 204 days/yr

• There are also different calendars (work days vs. days off) for these bases.

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EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION

HOLIDAYS

“A” basis employees have 12 paid holidays within the year; other employees enjoy paid holidays based on their working calendar.

• Veterans Day • Thanksgiving Day and the day after • Christmas Day • Two other holidays at the discretion of the District

• New Years Day • Martin Luther King Jr. Day • President’s Day • Memorial Day • Independence Day • Labor Day

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EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION

VACATION

Most “A” basis employees working full-time accrue vacation using the following formula:

• 1 - 4 years of service: 10 days/year • 5 - 15 years of service: 15 days/year • 16 - 20 years of service: One more day for each year completed • Executive position: 24 days/year

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EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION

YOUR PAYCHECK

• For most employees, the pay period is a month long, although some employees in cafeteria,

custodial, gardening, bus driving, and maintenance classes are paid every two weeks. • You will get paid at the end of every month, unless the end of the month falls on a weekend or holiday, then you will be paid on the preceding business day.

Key Policies

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KEY POLICIES

ETHICS POLICY STATEMENT AND CODE OF ETHICS

Our Code of Ethics helps develop trust by describing what the public can expect from us, and what we can expect from each other and our District. It plays a central role in our District’s commitment to help District personnel achieve the highest ethical standards in their professional activities and relationships. Our goal is to create a culture that fosters trust, commitment to excellence and responsibility, personal and institutional integrity, and avoids conflicts of interest and appearances of impropriety. Read our Code of Ethics.

EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION PREVENTION

District policy prohibits harassment or discrimination based on race, sex, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer-related), pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, status as Vietnam-era veteran or special disabled veteran, marital status, age (40 and above), sexual orientation or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance or regulation. Read our Policy on Employee Discrimination Prevention.

SEXUAL HARASSMENT PREVENTION

It is the policy of the Los Angeles Unified School District that harassment or discrimination in employment is prohibited. Inherent in this policy statement is the understanding that sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination and a violation of the District Policy and applicable state and federal laws. Read our Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy.

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION POLICY

The Los Angeles Unified School District is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities and does not discriminate on the basis of a disability in its employment, programs, or activities. The reasonable accommodation policy provides guidance to the District to ensure that individuals with a disability are given the accommodations necessary to perform the essential functions of their job and receive the benefits and privileges of employment. Read our Reasonable Accommodation Policy.

WORKERS COMPENSATION RIGHTS

Employees may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits if they are injured or become ill because of their job. Workers compensation benefits include medical care, temporary disability, permanent disability, supplemental job displacement voucher, and death benefits. Read about Workers Compensation Rights.

DRUG, ALCOHOL, AND TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE

It is the policy of the District to maintain a drug and alcohol-free environment. As a condition of employment with the Los Angeles Unified School District, you must remain drug and alcohol free in the workplace during your course of employment. Read our Zero Tolerance Policy for a Drug, Alcohol, and Tobacco Free Workplace.

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CHILD ABUSE/ NEGLECT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

It is the policy of the Los Angeles Unified School District (District) that all District employees shall report instances of suspected child abuse or neglect by telephone immediately, or as soon as practically possible, to an appropriate child protective agency and shall prepare and send a written report thereof to the same child protective agency called within 36 hours of receiving the information concerning the incident. Read our Reporting Requirements

Policy.

CODE OF CONDUCT WITH STUDENTS

One of the most important responsibilities of LAUSD is the safety of our students. All employees, as well as individuals who work with or have contact with students, are reminded that they must be mindful of the fine line drawn between being sensitive to and supportive of students and a possible or perceived breach of responsible, ethical behavior. Read our Code of Conduct with Students Policy.

NEPOTISM POLICY

The purpose of this Rule is to prevent close relatives or cohabitants from working in the same organizational unit. For the purpose of this Rule, “close relatives” is defined as spouse, brother, sister, parent, child, or grandchild; “cohabitants” is defined as persons living together.. Read our Nepotism Policy.

Employee Development

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EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT

Professional Development Training Available to all Classified Staff

New Employee Orientation Customer Service Workshops Supervisory Training Program School Office Procedures Program Employee Wellness Workshops

Train-the-Trainer Certificate Roadmap to a Successful Career Degree Programs (AA, BA, MPA) Retirement Planning Many more!!

To register learn more, visit our Training Department.

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EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT

Tuition Reimbursement

Permanent classified employees may be eligible to receive tuition reimbursement for satisfactory completion of approved training to improve their job knowledge, skill, or ability. The request for reimbursement must be approved in advance by the supervisor. Necessary forms are available through the Workforce Management Classified Training Branch:

1. Go to www.OETraining.net 2. Click on Tuition Reimbursement Information on the upper right-hand corner. 3. Click on the link for Tuition Reimbursement Form for your bargaining unit.

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Career Advancement

• Visit our website at www.lausdjobs.org to see what promotional opportunities exist.

• In order to apply for a promotion, you must have completed your probationary period (130 days or 1 year depending on your job.)

• Promotional candidates receive “credit” in the assessment process based on seniority with the District.

How do I move to other jobs as a way of gaining more experience and advancing in my career?

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Contact Us Talent Acquisition & Selection Branch

• Visit our website at www.lausdjobs.org

• eMail us at: jobs@lausd.k12.ca.us

• Call us at:213/241-3345

We Wish You Success in your Career with LAUSD.