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Message AALA/TEAMSTERS LOCAL 2010 NEWSLETTERTHUNDER & LIGHTNING IGNITING CHANGE!ONE VISION ONE VOICE STRONGER TOGETHER A TIME FOR REFLECTION AND ACTIONp.2IT’S TIME TO CELEBRATE OUR DISTINGUISHED SCHOOLS!p.6AUTISM AWARENESSp.10A Time for Reflection— and Action

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AALA/TEAMSTERS LOCAL 20102APRIL 28, 2025A TIME FOR REFLECTION AND ACTIONI hope everyone had a chance over spring break to decompress, re-energize, and spend meaningful time with loved ones. As we return to the heart of our work, the latest survey results are in (CLICK HERE). It echoes what many of you have been experiencing for some time: the issue of EDP (Extra Duty Pay) approval is not going away and neither is the frustration surrounding it.ank you to the 700 plus members for sharing their insights and experiences. Your voices are powerful. Your stories are real. And the data speaks volumes:• 72.26% of respondents are working well beyond the standard 8-hour workday.• 97.54% report staying an additional 1–4 hours aer the end of the regular workday.• 48% reported they were not granted EDP for these additional hours—despite the tasks being mandatory.• While 51% of members reported receiving EDP, this split reveals a troubling disparity in how EDP is approved.Voices from the eld shared:“I don’t bother to submit EDP as they usually don’t approve it, so I provide the service and my time for free without being paid.”“My colleagues are denied EDP for activities that are approved for me.”“The EDP process is demoralizing and insulting. I have not submitted EDP this year because the process is so prohibitive. For example, when I requested EDP for Saturday school last year, I had to resubmit my paperwork to reflect only 15 minutes before and after student times. It does take more than 15 minutes to open and close a campus.”“The AP got EDP for supervising an event—but the principal did not, even though we were both there.”“Why do I have to include additional documents when submitting the official EDP request form? Isn’t a flyer enough, now I need sign-ins and agendas.”“I have been told by my immediate supervisor that all after-school activities related to school programs are part of my admin duties. For example, when I asked about flexible time for Open House, I was told that it is contractual that I work a 12 hour day without flex time. Even though the AALA contract does not state “open house” nor “back to school night” instead details how to request/approve flex time for “extended work hours.” In addition, I have been asked to work Family Literacy Night, Math Family Night and STEAM Night also without EDP. I attended a CAP field last year on a Saturday and was also not paid EDP.”“EDP takes weeks to be approved. Often times, the time has already been worked and pay is not received due to the form (approval) not being done prior to the time worked. This is criminal and needs to stop. They make us feel like we are requesting something extra ordinary. This culture is toxic!!”“Duties that will be performed and reasons. The amount of requested EDP. The most inconvenience is all the required signatures and the amount of time it takes for the approvals. Not to say, if anything needs to be corrected on the form or more information is needed it will get sent back which delays the pay. The requirements to receive “I don’t bother to submit EDP as they usually don’t approve it, so I provide the service and my time for free without being paid.”“I was told that it is contractual that I work a 12 hour day without flex time.”ACTION – PAGE 3

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NEWSLETTER3APRIL 28, 2025EDP pushes people away from trying to request it.”How is this fair or equitable? How can the same task, in the same district, receive EDP approval in one region and not another? ese inconsistencies are more than just administrative headaches. ey are a direct blow to morale, dignity, and professional respect and without a doubt arbitrary and capricious. This must end!We must ask ourselves, how and when do we draw the line?Do we pack our bags and leave at 4:30 PM sharp to focus on joy and wellness with our family and friends?Do we boycott extracurricular responsibilities—like ELOP and CAP events—and let them run themselves?When we continue to fulll these responsibilities without fair compensation, we inadvertently allow this broken system to persist. e time has come to exercise our professional courage to bring about the just and righteous treatment we have earned.Despite the workload, the long hours, and the systemic inequities, administrators continue to deliver exceptional outcomes for students. is March, State Superintendent Tony urmond announced the 2025 California Distinguished Schools (CLICK HERE), and AALA/Teamsters Local 2010 proudly congratulates the 46 schools (pg. 6) earning the gold standard of educational excellence in our noble profession.Our administrators are being honored for:• Closing achievement gaps• Demonstrating academic growth• Fostering positive school climatesAnd yet—a number of these very schools have been simultaneously designated as Tier II schools within the district, forcing their administrators into DATA DIGS and IMPACT REVIEWS, an experience many describe as punitive, publicly humiliating, and an exercise in agellation.How can a school be labeled exemplary by the state and, at the same time, subjected to internal processes implying failure? e contradiction is glaring. e emotional toll is real. I call upon the district to immediately exit these schools from the shackles of nonsense when tiering schools for all the “wrong” supports. I will continue the ght to highlight inconsistencies and call upon the Board of Education to hold the superintendent and his senior sta accountable for such a debacle. You can do better LAUSD!Before spring break, we came together for the final Representative Assembly of the year at Whiskey Red’s in Marina Del Rey. It was an energizing evening lled with camaraderie and connection, made possible by our generous sponsors:• Schools Federal Credit Union• California Credit Union• UWorld• Arey Jones• LenovoComing together to hear your voices from the eld is empowering and cathartic. Opportunities like these are making us stronger and allow us the opportunity to reect on the job actions we need to take to be heard and more importantly respected. I know the next few weeks will be both exhilarating and exhausting as we celebrate the culminations, graduations, and end of the year festivities.ACTION FROM PAGE 2

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AALA/TEAMSTERS LOCAL 20106101317241515

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NEWSLETTER5NEED ASSISTANCE FROM AALA?Whether you need assistance with membership, have a question or need representation, AALA’s sta is available to assist you! e oce is open Monday to Friday 7:30 am to 4:00 pm (213/484-2226) or you can email office@aala.us 24/7.AALA STAFF:Maria E. Nichols, PresidentAdministratorsJuan A. Flecha, Chief-of-StaIrene HylandSteve QuonConsultantsMaria Elena Rico-AguileraField RepresentativesJulie GonzalezDr. Rosa Maria HernandezDr. Windy WarrenUnit J StewardsIgnacio ChavezOliver HamentCesar MercadoMauricio PintoAlfred SixtosOffice StaffJavier MelendezGema PivaralGloria SouquetteMarissa TindelNeed to contact us?Associated Administrators of Los Angeles1910 Sunset Blvd., Suite 410Los Angeles, CA 90026Oce 213/484-2226Fax 213/484-0201Web www.aala.usEmail office@aala.usNewsletter (assistance) info@aala.us03 A Time for Reflection—and Action06 AALA News Hot Topics to Ponder Salute to 2025 California Distinguished Schools and Their Leaders 10 Healthcare FAQs Autism Awareness Month13 Human Resources Updates 15 In Memoriam Become an AALA Angel! Interest Group Contact Information16 District Announcements 17 Interest Groups News You Can UseWEEK OF APRIL 28, 2025CONTENTS

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AALA/TEAMSTERS LOCAL 20106APRIL 28, 2025Given the district’s mixed messages on EDP and Flex Time... Do we pack our bags and leave at 4:30 PM sharp to focus on joy and wellness with our family and friends?Do we boycott extracurricular responsibilities—like ELOP and CAP events—and let them run themselves?Haven’t joined the AALA Facebook group? Members in good standing can provide their information HERE. Not a member, use the QR code below or call the AALA oce for assistance.THIS WEEK’S FACEBOOK HOT TOPICS TO PONDERAALA NEWSARE YOU A NEW ADMINISTRATOR OR CANCELED MEMBERSHIP? Becoming an AALA active member with the benets of AALA membership just got easier, Complete AALA’s easy form by scanning this QR code. Remember, AALA is as strong as its membership!I INADVERTENTLY UNSUBSCRIBED FROM THE UPDATE. WHO DO I CONTACT?Email info@aala.us or office@aala.us for assistance.Have you moved home or work location?Please email office@aala.us to keep accurate information and make sure you receive communications.AALA/TEAMSTERS LOCAL 2010 SALUTE THE 2025 DISTINGUISHED SCHOOLS AND THEIR LEADERSWow! District Elementary Schools Represent! Looking at these TOP ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS, one must ask, why don’t all district employees that live within district boundaries enroll their children in district schools? AALA/Teamsters Local 2010 members leading these schools EXEMPLIFY INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP RESULTING IN STUDENT EXCELLENCE!e California Distinguished Schools Program annually recognizes schools for their excellent work in one of two categories: Closing e Achievement Gap And Achieving Exceptional Student Performance. Elementary schools and middle and high schools are recognized in alternate years; therefore, awardees hold the title for two years. Kudos to:Alexandria Avenue Elementary, Principal Luis GadeaAllesandro Elementary, Principal Dean SimpsonAnnalee Avenue Elementary, Principal Emily BarbeeAragon Avenue Elementary, Principal Claudia VelaBeckford Charter For Enriched Studies, Principal Eidy HemmatiBonita Street Elementary, Principal Keri PorterBrockton Avenue Elementary, Principal Cecilia IzaguirreBrooklyn Avenue, Principal Marissa MartinezCarpenter Community Charter, Principal Joseph MartinezCastle Heights Elementary, Principal Linda BeckChase Street Elementary, Principal Rosemary MenaDISTINGUISHED SCHOOLS– PAGE 8

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AALA/TEAMSTERS LOCAL 20108APRIL 28, 2025City Terrace Elementary, Principal Melody RussellColdwater Canyon Elementary, Principal Cynthia BraleyColfax Charter Elementary, Principal Edward GortonCommunity Magnet Charter Elementary, Principal Toni KlughDanube Avenue Elementary, Principal Ibia GomezDorris Place Elementary, Principal Delia RiosFigueroa Street Elementary, Principal Shawn PeyattFranklin Avenue Elementary, Principal Karina SalazarGates Street Elementary, Principal Roselle GonsalezGledhill Street Elementary, Principal Consuelo PadillaHesby Oaks Leadership Charter, Principal Movses TarakhchyanHoover Street Elementary, Principal Rene De LeonHubbard Street Elementary, Principal Joseph CasasJaime Escalante Elementary, Principal Lisseett HernandezKentwood Elementary, Principal Helene Von Schreiber MorganMalabar Street Elementary, Principal Heidy OrtegaMultnomah Street Elementary, Principal Tiffany MelgarNevin Avenue Elementary, Principal Margie ArcibaNewcastle Elementary, Principal Judy GoitiaOne Hundred Twenty-Second Street Elementary, Principal Lisa SmithOpen Charter Magnet, Principal Antoinette CassPanorama City Elementary, Principal Olivia Flores TorresPorter Ranch Community, Principal Avak DemirjieReseda Elementary, Principal Maria ArriagaRockdale Visual & Performing Arts Magnet, Principal Stefani WilliamsRosemont Avenue Elementary, Principal Tu LeongSan Jose Street Elementary, Principal Catherine EstradaSeventh Street Elementary Arts Integration Magnet, Principal Santa AcunaSierra Vista Elementary, Principal Guadalupe AriasSoto Street Elementary, Principal Sandra Proano MontanezStagg Street Elementary, Principal Anna Valenzuelaird Street Elementary, Principal Hae LeeTulsa Street Elementary, Principal Lester PowellWarner Avenue Elementary, Principal Won ChoWestside Global Awareness Magnet, Principal Lorraine MachadoDISTINGUISHED SCHOOLS FROM PAGE 6

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AALA/TEAMSTERS LOCAL 201010APRIL 28, 2025Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication. According to the Centers for Disease Control, autism affects an estimated 1 in 31 children and 1 in 45 adults in the United States today.We know that there is not one type of autism, but many.Autism looks different for everyone, and each person with autism has a distinct set of strengths and challenges. Some autistic people can speak, while others are nonverbal or minimally verbal and communicate in other ways. Some have intellectual disabilities, while some do not. Some require significant support in their daily lives, while others need less support and, in some cases, live entirely independently.On average, autism is diagnosed around age 5 in the U.S., with signs appearing by age 2 or 3. Current diagnostic guidelines in the DSM-5-TR break down the ASD diagnosis into three levels based on the amount of support a person might need: level 1, level 2, and level 3. Level 1 autism: “Requiring support”Social communicationWithout supports in place, deficits in social communication cause noticeable impairments. Difficulty initiating social interactions, and clear examples of atypical or unsuccessful response to social overtures of others. May appear to have decreased interest in social interactions. For example, a person who is able to speak in full sentences and engages in communication but whose to- and-fro conversation with others fails, and whose attempts to make friends are odd and typically unsuccessful.Restricted, repetitive behaviorsInflexibility of behavior causes significant interference with functioning in one or more contexts. Difficulty switching between activities. Problems of organization and planning hamper independence.Level 2 autism: “Requiring substantial support”Social communicationMarked deficits in verbal and nonverbal social communication skills; social impairments apparent even with supports in place; limited initiation of social interactions; and reduced or abnormal responses to social overtures from others. For example, a person who speaks simple sentences, whose interaction is limited to narrow special interests, and how has markedly odd nonverbal communication.Restricted, repetitive behaviorsInflexibility of behavior, difficulty coping with change, or other restricted/repetitive Did you know... 1 in 45 adults in the U.S. has autism?74.3% of California’s autistic students graduate with a regular diploma? Health conditions like seizures, chronic Gl issues, sleep and eating issues, mental health conditions and others frequently accompany an autism diagnosis?autismspeaks.orgHEALTHCARE FAQSAUTISM AWARENESS– PAGE 11

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NEWSLETTER11APRIL 28, 2025behaviors appear frequently enough to be obvious to the casual observer and interfere with functioning in a variety of contexts. Distress and/or difficulty changing focus or action.Level 3 autism: “Requiring very substantial support”Social communicationSevere deficits in verbal and nonverbal social communication skills cause severe impairments in functioning, very limited initiation of social interactions, and minimal response to social overtures from others. For example, a person with few words of intelligible speech who rarely initiates interaction and, when he or she does, makes unusual approaches to meet needs only and responds to only very direct social approachesRestricted, repetitive behaviorsInflexibility of behavior, extreme difficulty coping with change, or other restricted/repetitive behaviors markedly interfere with functioning in all spheres. Great distress/difficulty changing focus or action.Autism prevalence• 1 in 31 children in the U.S. has autism, up from the previous rate of 1 in 36.• 1 in 45 adults in the U.S. has autism.• In the U.S., about 4 in 100 boys and 1 in 100 girls have autism.• Boys are nearly 4 times more likely to be diagnosed with autism than girls.• In the U.S., autism prevalence is lower among white children than other racial and ethnic groups: » White – 2.7% » Hispanic – 3.3% » Black – 3.7% » Asian or Pacific Islander – 3.8% » American Indian or Alaska Native – 3.8% • Around the world, 1 in 100 children are diagnosed with autism.These changes reflect an improvement in outreach, screening and de-stigmatization of autism diagnosis among minority communities.Autism by the Numbers intervention and diagnosis rates in the U.S.*The CDC autism prevalence estimates are for 8-year-old children across 16 monitoring sites in the Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network in 2020.Diagnosis and early interventionSource: National Survey of Children’s Health (NSCH) (2016-2019)• Autism can be reliably diagnosed by a specialist by age 2, but the average age of autism diagnosis in the U.S. is 5 years.• The average age of first intervention in the U.S. is 4.7 years.• The average age of diagnosis for children in lower income households is 4.7 years compared to 5.2 years in higher income households.• The average ages of diagnosis and first intervention vary widely between states. See how your state compares.Special educationSource: U.S. Department of Education (2018-2019)• Graduation rates for autistic students• 74% of autistic students in the U.S. graduate with a diploma, versus 86% of all students.• 19% of autistic students in the U.S. graduate with a certificate.• 8% of autistic students in the U.S. don’t finish high school, versus 5% of all students.EmploymentSources: U.S. Department of Education (2014-2016), Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022)• Only 21% of people with disabilities, including autism, are employed.• Nearly 60% of people with autism in the U.S. are employed after receiving vocational rehabilitation (VR) services. These are state-provided services that help autistic individuals explore possible careers, find a job and secure needed accommodations in the workplace.• 70% of eligible autistic individuals in the U.S. receive VR.• 50% of autistic youth in the U.S. who receive VR begin those services in high school.Healthcare costsSource: FAIR Health Inc. (2021)The average costs of common autism services in the U.S. are:• Adaptive behavior – $82.25• Developmental screening – $165.95• Emergency department – $1,397.22• Physical therapy – $74.99• Psychiatry – $253.40• Speech/Language – $174.80• Therapeutic behavioral – $175.44AUTISM AWARENESS FROM PAGE 10

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NEWSLETTER13APRIL 28, 2025UPDATESZoom Office HoursThe Educator Development and Support (EDS) staff are available to assist you with all phases of the EDS evaluation cycles during virtual Office Hours on Fridays, from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm, using this Zoom link: https://lausd.zoom.us/j/81789342230.Deadlines for Educator Development and Support (EDS) Activities• Final Evaluations for UTLA represented staff are due by May 9, 2025 (May 30, 2025 for EEC teachers). • Final evaluations due dates for LA Unified Leaders: Assistant Principals & APEISPrincipals Principal SupervisorsSchool Support AdministratorsA Basis B Basis E Basis5/13/2025 5/20/2025 5/27/2025 5/23/2025 5/12/2025 5/21/2025• Key evaluation activities at this time of the year include finalizing and sharing formal observation/evidence collection ratings, reviewing leader reflections, completing leader deliberate practice ratings, and beginning to complete Final Evaluation Reports. • For non-permanent teachers and leaders who started in January 2025, refer to the modified EDST timeline and modified EDSSL timeline for guidance. Summative and Final Evaluation Professional Development Leader Evaluations The Human Resources Educator Development and Support office invites administrators being evaluated or conducting leader evaluation to participate inSummative and Final Evaluation Training. This session provides a valuable opportunity to reviewEnd-of-Year Activities and the Final Evaluation process. Register onMyPLN(Keyword:Final Evaluation for Administrators) for one of the following sessions:• April 28, 2025| 3:00-4:00 PM• May 2, 2025| 9:00-10:00 AMEDST Support: NBC Information Sessions for AdministratorsNational Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs) are valuable in supporting the Educator Development and Support: Teachers (EDST) process by fostering teacher growth and enhancing instructional practices. Administrators are invited to join a 30-minute virtual meeting to learn how NBC teachers can support the EDST process for the 2025-2026 school year. Register for one of the sessions on MyPLN at Informational Mtg for Principals: EDST NBC• Thursday, May 8• Wednesday, May 14• Monday, May 19

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CERTIFICATED positions are-open to certicated and classied employees who meet the position requirements.All positions are posted HERE. ey are no longer separated by school-based and non school-based.CLASSIFIED positions are open to certicated and classied employees who meet the position requirements.Click HERE for current job opportunities.You seek AAPA information? https://bit.ly/LAUSD-AAPALooking for ACSA Region 16 news? Visit ACSA’s Region 16 website for up-to-date information at https://www.acsaregion16.comCan’t nd CMAA? https://www.instagram.com/cmaa.lausd/Looking to connect with AJE-LAUSD?https://www.ajelausd.orgYou seek COBA information? https://www.cobalausd.nethttps://www.instagram.com/cobalausd/INTEREST GROUP CONTACT INFORMATIONNEWSLETTER15APRIL 28, 2025IN MEMORIAMNote 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 (classied) or https://careers.lausd.org/hr/go/Administrator/9692000/ (certicated). 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.Have you earned your AALA Angel wings yet? For as little as $5 or $10 per pay period you can earn some! is is the simplest way to become an AALA Angel. ink about it, for about the cost of a latte or spirit you can fund college dreams. And who knows, the scholar you support may someday saves lives.AALA established FRIENDS OF AALA, a 501(c)(3) nonprot corporation in January 2011 to fund our student scholarship program for deserving LAUSD students. is Spring AALA awarded 43 $2,500 and 15 $1,500 scholarships to graduating seniors representing high schools and community adult schools. e Board of Friends of AALA meets its annual fundraising goal by seeking donations from AALA’s active and alumni members, private foundations, service clubs, organizations, and businesses. e generosity of these donors is much appreciated.Scan this QR code and earn your wings! All donations to FRIENDS OF AALA are tax deductible! SEND ME AN ANGEL, SEND ME AN ANGEL, RIGHT NOW! DR. ROBERT G. SCHARF — Dr. Scharf served as Administrative Consultant with the Staff Development Branch. He also served as Principal at Wilmington Jr. High School, San Pedro High School, Coordinator with the Office of Staff Relations, and Principal at Van Nuys High School.Dr. Scharf retired from the district on July 1, 1999 and passed away on April 8, 2025. ere will be no services. Condolences may be sent to his wife Jeanne Yamamoto at : e Canterbury 5801 Crestridge Road Apt B-201, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275.

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AALA/TEAMSTERS LOCAL 201016APRIL 28, 2025DISTRICT ANNOUNCEMENTSSCAN TO DONATE!All donations are considered tax deductibleDONATIONDONATIONS t u d en t S u p p o r t P r o g r a m sDRIVEDRIVEFor more information email ask-ssp@lausd.netlausd.org/studentsupportprogramsGRADUATION CELEBRATIONGRADUATION CELEBRATIONVisit lausd.org/graddonation

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*First (40) AAPA members registered and paid will be reimbursed 50% of their dinner that evening in cash. https://forms.gle/EDddzUYNPxj9u7VJ9NEWSLETTER17APRIL 28, 2025INTEREST GROUPSNEWS YOU CAN USE

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AALA/TEAMSTERS LOCAL 201018APRIL 28, 2025INTEREST GROUPSJoin ACSALEGISLATIONTOWATCHWould require standards for Ethnic Studies, State approval ofcurriculum and fines for districts that violate guardrails Stay InformedContact legislatorsQuestionsContact Dr. Cynthia GonzalezLegislative Committee Chaircxg0844@lausd.netAB1468 ZburAB 1306 MuratsuchiAllow LEA’s to offer CTEL training for educators AB 1034 Avila FariasWould require new teachers be trained bycredentialing programs on youth mental health

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NEWSLETTER19APRIL 28, 2025NEWSLETTERTHUNDER AND LIGHTNING IGNITING CHANGE!