On Wednesday, August 11, the California Department of Public Health issued a Public Health Order that beginning August 12 all California school staff must either be vaccinated against COVID-19 or submit weekly negative tests. This GIB details information about the testing alternative and what employers should provide.

All temporary pandemic policy waivers, including the Policy 610 and Policy 618 waivers, will sunset on September 30, 2021. Member leaders are asked to share this latest information concerning policy waivers and electronic meetings held by chapters.

Applications are now being accepted for Member Career Grants. CSEA awards 32 member grants each year in the amount of $1,000 each. Applications are due October 31. CSEA also accepts applications year-round for the Member Reimbursement Subsidy program which awards grants up to $250 to members pursuing opportunities that connect them to the union, the community and/or to students. Links to application forms are included with this GIB and are also available at www.csea.com/education.

Ron Duva, former chairman of the Retiree Unit Executive Board, led with much passion and dedication. We are saddened to hear he has been transported to a facility. Please take a moment to wish him well by sending a card to let him know you are thinking of him.

With the conclusion of the 95th Annual Conference Thursday, July 29, new Board Members were installed. This bulletin lists the entire Board of Directors and Retiree Unit Executive Board.

Announcing CSEA CalPERS Pre-Retirement Webinar Schedule for Fall 2021. CSEA's Pre-Retirement Committee has arranged for FREE online webinars. All K-12, Community College and County Office of Education CalPERS members are invited to attend. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. See the included flyer for dates and links to pre-register.

July 2021: The Governmental Relations Report for the 2021/2022 regular and special extraordinary sessions. Includes a status report on CSEA sponsor, oppose, and support bills.

Paraeducator Accelerated Training Hub CSEA is answering the call to help prepare paraeducators for the classroom by utilizing our experience and expertise to launch the Paraeducator Accelerated Training Hub, PATH, set to go live on August 2nd, 2021. Registration open August 2nd!

The 2020 Proceedings of CSEA's 94th Annual Conference.