May - June 2010

May — June 2010
HUNTINGTON BEACH UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
Congratulations to...
Andy Brown, Mathematics facilitator and teacher (W)
and
Jamie Knight, APA teacher (HB),
who were nominated for the Orange County Teachers of the Year 2010 award.
Teachers from each site were nominated, and a committee of all site principals selected
the nominees to receive recognition for their outstanding classroom performance. They
will be formally recognized by our Board of Trustees at the May 11 Board meeting.
Classified Employees Week
May 16 — 22, 2010
Teacher Appreciation Week
May 2 — 8, 2010
Dates to Remember
Awards Ceremonies
Edison
Fountain Valley
Huntington Beach
Marina
Ocean View
Golden Key
Coronet Awards
Tower Awards
Golden Shields
Golden Hawk
HB Auditorium
HB Auditorium
HB Auditorium
HB Auditorium
HB Auditorium
May 13, 2010
May 26, 2010
May 19, 2010
May 18, 2010
May 20, 2010
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Westminster
Valley Vista
Coast
Community Day
Adult School
Leo Awards
Golden Eagle
CHS Awards
CDS Awards
Student Awards
HB Auditorium
VvHS Quad
Awards will be
Awards will be
Awards will be
May 17, 2010
May 13, 2010
presented at
presented at
presented at
7:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
Graduation
Graduation
Graduation
Graduation Ceremonies
June 16, 2010
June 17, 2010
Valley Vista
2:00 p.m.
VvHS Quad
Marina
5:00 p.m. MHS Bowl
Coast
2:00 p.m.
MHS Bowl
Edison
5:00 p.m. Orange Coast College
Adult School
3:30 p.m.
MHS Bowl
Community Day 10:30 a.m. Westminster Mall
Huntington Beach 4:00 p.m.
HBHS Sheu Field
Fountain Valley
5:00 p.m.
Orange Coast College
Ocean View
5:00 p.m.
OVHS Stadium
Westminster
5:00 p.m.
Boswell Field
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Summer 2010 Extended Year Program
June 21—July 23, 2010
Ocean View & Westminster High Schools
Edison High School
Title I Program
Special Abilities Cluster
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Edison & Marina High Schools
Select Special Programs
SummerFest 2010
SummerFest 2010 is a fee-based summer enrichment program open to all
community students who will be entering grades 4 – 10 in Fall, 2010. Classes
will be taught by experienced elementary, middle, and high school district employees, as well
as some guest teachers from the surrounding community colleges and universities.
SummerFest 2010 classes will be located at each of our six comprehensive school sites and will
be offered in three 2-week sessions of morning and afternoon classes from June 28 – August 6.
Each session will consist of a morning block (9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.) and an afternoon block (1:00
p.m. – 4:30 p.m.) Each block, whether morning or afternoon, will consist of two classes.
Session 1 June 28 – July 9
Session 2 July 12 – July 23
Session 3 July 26 – August 6
Students will have the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of fun, hands-on, and creative
experiences in both academic and non-academic areas, including activities in reading, writing, and
math skill reinforcement, visual and performing arts, culinary arts, science, technology, multimedia and digital arts, arts and crafts, as well as movement and physical fitness.
Registration begins April 26, 2010 and is first-come, first-served for the first 500 students
per SummerFest school site. Beginning April 26, you will be able to view and/or download a
SummerFest 2010 brochure from the HBUHSD SummerFest 2010 web site,
Visit the District’s web site for more details and up-to-the minute information on this exciting
summer adventure!
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CERTIFICATED RECOGNITION BANQUET
May 12, 2010
Mile Square Golf Course
15—Year Awards
25-Year Awards
35-Year Award
Jeff Anger
Brian Boone
Steve Brown
Beth Chilcott
Zoran Forgiarini
Brian Huffine
Deanna Lee
Chris Long
Robert Marshall
Jennifer Morton
Glenn Peach
Larry Quay
Lisa Simpson
Andy Brown
Robert Dreifus
Michael Eich
Mary Jane Estes
Rose Haunreiter
Joy Nishiwaki
Sherrill Render
Tamiko Yamaga
Jane Burke
Ann Clark
Melinda Findley
Lauana Hart
Mike Hollinden
Howard Isom
Jim Keating
Robert Kendall
Sherry Kittrell
Paul Kollar
Karen Morehouse
Bill Morehouse
Breck Nichols
Gary Wampler
Pam Wilson-Willmore
20-Year Awards
30-Year Awards
Dennis Creighton
Patsy Jones
Penny Naughton
Mary Weaver
Tom Weinum
Karen Mercadante
Li Ngo
Crissy Werner
Retirees
Bruce Belcher
Barbara Homfeld
Betty Peery
Roslyn Benitez
Howard Isom
David Penhall
Shirley Bowen
Lance Jacot
Stephen Roderick
Jack Bowman
Stephen Johnson
Dan Shepard
Ken Carpenter
Barbara Lloyd
Christine Shield
Hank Cochrane
Doris Longmead
Diana Teghtmeyer
Judith Crews
E Kay Mitchell
Katherine Warren
Gary Dykes
Adriana Mooney
Omer Greg Whitman
Susan Hayles-Berbower
Carol Osbrink
Dwight Wilson
Phyllis Helland
Paul Pankhurst
Pam Wilson-Willmore
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CLASSIFIED AWARDS BANQUET
This year’s theme for the classified awards banquet held on the evening of
April 15 at SeaCliff Country Club was school spirit. Celebrated that evening
were over 115 honorees as they were honored for their years of service with
certificates and pins. A record number of certificated and classified staff
(approximately 225) had the opportunity to spend a relaxed time with each
other, win raffle prizes, congratulate and cheer for honorees, and be served a
wonderful meal. Sheryl Engstrom (M) expertly acted as MC and also worked
with the committee on the raffle prizes. All Board members and Personnel
Commissioners were in attendance and participated in the program to present
welcome/closing remarks or awards.
Many attendees went home with a raffle prize during the evening. For example,
Jeff Davis (MOT) won $50 donated by SchoolsFirst and so did Barbara
Skulavik (FV); Nancy Wikes (FNS) won a $20 gift certificate for Sam’s Club;
Raul Ruiz (E) won two tickets for South Coast Repertory Theatre; Susan West
(HB/APA) won dinner for two at Duke’s; and Jeanne Orr (WOCCSE) won two
tickets to Huntington Beach Playhouse.
The banquet committee was comprised of Lynn Bergman (AS/C), Carol Carser
(Vv), Sheryl Engstrom (M), Lori Levasheff (HB), Shirley Marx (W), Anne Myer
(DO), Virginia Turner (E), Rachel Villela (FV), Joyce Walder (HB), and Anne
Westrup (OV).
CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR
Superintendent Van Riley announced the Classified Employee of the Year award
at the Classified Awards Banquet on April 15 at SeaCliff Country Club. Nominees for
the award were Don Brown (E), Jeff Davis (MOT), Diane Ehlers (DO), Linda Elsner
(W), Lupe Miramontez (OV), Eva Mossembekker (FNS), Tonie Procter (HB),
Irina Protsenko (FV), Wanda Shobeiri (M), Huong Tran (AS), Diana Villalpando (Vv),
and Brandon Villegas (Inclusion).
Dr. Riley had the honor of presenting a beautiful plaque to Jeff Davis, Bus Dispatching
Supervisor, MOT, and Classified Employee of the Year, 2009-2010. Congratulations,
Jeff!
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NEWS & NOTES
Insurance
Website Update
Take a look at the Insurance website! It’s been updated with all the new forms and telephone numbers for the 2010 benefit year. There is also general information about our plans,
helpful hints regarding Anthem, the Rx mail order program and much more! We welcome you
to go online and see what’s new.
The new healthcare reform has given rise to many questions about the district’s benefit
plan(s). Rest assured the Insurance Department will notify employees of any changes to plan
eligibility, Section 125, etc., as we confirm them through our carriers and vendors. We want
to ensure all our notifications are timely, accurate, and in compliance with the new law and
appreciate your patience.
Change of Dependent Status
If you have a change to your dependent status (i.e., marriage, divorce, birth, death,
domestic partner) you will need to notify the Insurance Department within 30 days of
the event. Otherwise, you will have to wait until open enrollment in October with an
effective date of November 1. Please contact the Human Resources Department for
a change packet so you can make the necessary beneficiary additions or changes. The
Insurance Department will also need a copy of your marriage and/or birth certificate.
Helpful Tips
Ask your doctor to prescribe generic medications. They cost only $5 for a 30-day
supply or $5 for a 90-day supply when you order through the mail order program,
NextRX.
If your college dependent goes to school in California, he/she can select a primary
care physician close to school. It saves out-of-pocket expenses: $15 co-pay versus a
$35 co-pay for emergency room visits. Please contact “Guest Membership Program”
(1-800-827-6422).
Check the Anthem website (www.anthem.com/ca) for formulary and provider monthly
updates. Go to their website and click on “Formulary” or “Find a Doctor” to check
status.
The Anthem customer service line for medical and pharmacy can assist you with most
of your questions. If you have questions about a claim or process, please call the
Anthem customer service number on the back of your I.D. card (1-800-288-6921)
If a prescription is being denied or delayed, try calling the Anthem’s pharmacy
number (800 700-2541) for assistance.
As you obtain any type of medical treatment and Anthem has been billed, you will
receive an explanation of benefit letter (EOB) in the mail that explains what was
charged, how much Anthem paid, and what you are obligated to pay under our plan.
This is a valuable resource especially if a medical facility or doctor asks for more
out-of-pocket expenses than required by contract.
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NEWS & NOTES
(continued)
CalPERS Members
Classified employees who are members of CalPERS should be sure to have a CalPERS
Power of Attorney on file or be certain you have a Power of Attorney that contains a
durable clause signed. This will give someone you trust the ability to make decisions
about your CalPERS funds should you become incapacitated. A CalPERS beneficiary
form may need to be updated if there has been a change in your family situation, such
as divorce, death of spouse or marriage.
You may go to www.calpers.ca.gov or contact CalPERS at 888.225.7377 for additional
information or contact HR-Classified (x4221) to request beneficiary or power of
attorney forms.
CalSTRS Members
As you near retirement age, it is a good time to review your current financial status
and plan for your final career years and approaching retirement. If you are about age
50 or if you are within a few years of your projected retirement date, you should make
an appointment with the STRS counselor at 714.966.4251 to discuss your options.
PARS Members
Classified employees who are members of PARS are not yet able to access accounts online.
For information regarding your account or to speak to an administration specialist, you can
call (800) 540-6369 Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
PAYROLL
OCDE announced that beginning with the July 25 and 31
payrolls, they will no longer provide paper pay stubs for
anyone with Direct Deposit or Netcheck. You may view
your pay stub and online W-2 form on the EIS system.
Really important
message!
Log on to https://eis.ocde.us. The User ID is your
district employee ID which begins with 7400 (plus your
six digit number). The initial password is a combination
of the last four digits of your employee ID and the last
four digits of your social security number.
If you have questions regarding this service, please email ntanner@hbuhsd.org.
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Are you looking for a job at HBUHSD?
Is this job right for you...
Is someone you know looking for a job? Are you waiting for that right job to open
up? Now you can have the HBUHSD classified job posting page e-mailed right to
your in-box. All you need to do is register your name and e-mail address. Log onto the
district web page at www.hbuhsd.org, look for the Human Resources tab and select
“Job Opportunities.” At the bottom of this page, select “Job Interest.” Simply follow the instructions, and your e-mail address will be automatically added to the mailing list. It’s that simple! Any
time new vacancies are posted, you will receive an e-mail with a link; open that link and let the job
search begin!
Applying for a Job
Human Resources is paperless!* If you wish to apply for a position, you must apply online. Go to
www.edjoin.org and follow the easy instructions. You can apply only when a position is posted online.
Call the District Office with questions or problems, and HR staff will be happy to walk you through the
application process. For certificated questions, call extension 4210; for classified, extension 4224.
* The exception is certificated substitute teachers and walk-ons.
Teacher vacancies for the coming year will be posted only on EdJoin beginning mid
May. Applicants must log onto the EdJoin website at edjoin.org in order to apply.
Westminster High School Book Club
The Reading: WHS Book Club will present their 25th annual school-wide
book fair in the WHS library beginning Monday, May 31, Memorial Day, and
extending through Wednesday, June 2. Hours of this two-day event will be
8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.. Pat Boyd, Book Fair Coordinator and WHS Book Club
Advisor, Cindy Hellmich, Co-advisor, and club members invite all students,
staff, parents, and community members to attend this colorful event.
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Communications Corner - News & Announcements
Instructional Aide-SH Yvonne Seranno (M) and husband Mario Rodriguez
are delighted their daughter Gianna Rodriquez, was one of the top five
contestants in the annual Beautiful Baby Search on TV’s “Live! With Regis
and Kelly”. Two year old Gianna won $25,000 toward her college education.
Social Science teacher Nancy Carter (HB) announced the arrival of grandson Kash Henry
Carter, born February 20, 2010. Kash weighed a whopping 10 pounds 3 ounces and was
22-1/2 inches long. Dad Aaron Carter is a Fountain Valley HS graduate, class of 1999.
English teacher Nicole Hong (M) and husband David welcomed their first child Mikayla
Mina Hong on February 3, 2010. Mikayla weighed in at 7 pounds 1 ounce and was 19-1/2
inches long. Congratulations Nicole!
Math teacher Cory Clark (M) and spouse are excited to announce the birth of their first
child Delaney Aileen Clark, born February 25, 2010. Delaney weighed 8 pounds 10
ounces. Mom and dad are doing well, just tired!
Congratulations to Science teacher Debbie Brown (FV) on the birth of her second son
Ethan, born January 15, 20105, weighing in at 9 pounds, 7 ounces!
Risk Manager Rose Multari, aka Nonni (DO) announced the arrival of her
fourth grandchild Kylie Marie born February 13, 2010. Kylie weighed in at
7 pounds, 2 ounces, measuring 19 1/4 inches long.
Congratulations to Music teacher Mark Irons (FV) on his marriage to Kim Reed. Mark and
Kim tied the knot March 28, 1010.
Art teacher Beth Chilcott (Vv) and retiree Jeff Chilcott (OV) announced the marriage
of their son Clay Chilcott (HBHS class of ’95) to Annie Raymond on April 9, 2010. Clay
and Annie will honeymoon in Tahiti. Clay’s sister, English teacher Amy Futagaki (FV), and
brother-in-law, PE teacher Brandon Futagaki (Vv), also attended the nuptials. Annie is a
physical therapist at Scripps in Encinitas, and Clay works for CRC Health Care.
Congratulations to the Chilcott Family!
Edison teachers Kelly Stevenson, Social Science and Joey Loomis, Special Education, were
engaged on December 29. Joey surprised Kelly with a ring while on a sunset cruise in
Newport Harbor. They will tie the knot August 8, 2010 at Ponte Winery and Vineyard in
Temecula.
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Person to Person is published by the Human Resources Office of the Huntington Beach Union High School District to
highlight individual employee achievements and to provide personnel-related information. Should you have any
suggestions for a future newsletter, please contact Anne Myer, extension 4221 or Barbara Bott, extension 4211.
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