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Volume 20 · Issue 4 July/August 2021
The Latest News from the Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts
It’s a Balancing Act
The New Flow
Equalization System at
San Jose Creek WRP
>
In this Issue
From the Front Office . . . . . 4 It’s a Balancing Act – Dear Mimi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
The New Flow Equalization
Excelsior Awards . . . . . . . . . . 5 System at San Jose Creek Toastmasters . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Who’s News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 WRP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Districts in Pictures . . . . . . . 18
Who’s New . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Employee Service Social Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
July 31 HHW/E-Waste Roundup Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Santa Clarita What Are All Those Semi-
Trailers Doing at PHIMF? . . 8 Rideshare Resumes . . . . . . 15
August 7 Virtual Tour
Joint Water Pollution Control Plant Can you find
Zoom ID: 847 7101 6422 Murf the Dog
in this issue?
Volume 20 · Issue 4 · July/August 2021
August 7 Open House
Bixby Marshland
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Congratulations! With this program, employees have the
These people received the Excelsior opportunity to acknowledge coworkers
Certificate for the Above and Beyond for safety, teamwork, work performance,
Employee Recognition Program. leadership, and exceptional customer service.
Robert Ferrante Chuck Boehmke
Chief Engineer & Asst. Chief Engineer &
General Manager Asst. General Manager
Diane Engler Bruce Jepson
Engineering Department Invites Outside Audit Solid Waste Management/ Engineering/Sewer Design
Fleet Management & Transportation Excellence in Work Performance - Took initiative to
Excellence in Job Performance - Exceeded inquire on construction activity over Districts’ trunk
L ast year, several sections in the Engineering Department banded together and
requested that the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) audit their practices
and procedures. They specifically wanted to know how they compared with other
expectations in the implementation and
administration of the electric charging stations.
lines on the Foothill Gold Line and promptly notified
Construction Management.
agencies in areas of design practices/procedures, schedule/budget management, and
use of computer technology. We think their desire to be audited by an outside group of Wendy Yanez
experts was a bold move that showed strong initiative. Financial Management/Revenue Collection Group
Excellence in Leadership - Improving processes for Connection
The ASCE audit team consisted of six Fees for the Newhall Ranch Sanitation District and
implementing the COVID-19 Rebate program.
volunteers made up of current and retired
managers of other public agencies. For
the Engineering Department’s design
sections, the audit team reviewed written
Erika Ballesteros Susan Vasquez
Financial Management/Revenue Collection Group Financial Management/Revenue Collection Group
procedures, design manuals and computer Excellence in Leadership - Improving processes for Excellence in Leadership - Improving processes for
technology used, among other things. They Connection Fees for the Newhall Ranch Sanitation District Connection Fees for the Newhall Ranch Sanitation District
then interviewed Design staff, as well as staff and implementing the COVID-19 Rebate program. and implementing the COVID-19 Rebate program.
from other groups around the Districts with whom Design frequently interacts, such as
Operations, Planning and Financial Management. They also interviewed some of our
consultants and contractors. Marie Lambert
Financial Management/Revenue Collection Group
The audit team’s final report stated the following: The audit team observed that the Excellence in Leadership - Improving efficiencies in
LACSD Engineering Department is a mature, well organized, professionally managed Surcharge filing and auditing projects.
and efficient organization. It is staffed and led by talented, highly qualified employees.
The audit team found the morale of the Design Sections to be quite high and on
an improving trajectory. Finally, the audit team noted that the staff and leadership David Shui Diana Tran
Financial Management/Revenue Collection Group Financial Management/Revenue Collection Group
seek to improve the Design Sections and their services, a characteristic of the best
Excellence in Leadership - Improving efficiencies in Excellence in Leadership - Improving efficiencies in
organizations. Surcharge filing and auditing projects. Surcharge filing and auditing projects.
The audit team also made some recommendations to improve our Design Sections,
including creating a formal Employee Development Plan; developing more expertise in
alternative project delivery methods; and elevating our current use of technology. Our
Engineering Department is looking forward to working on these recommendations.
We congratulate our Engineering Department for taking the step to be audited by
Recognize Your Fellow Employees!
peers outside the Districts. Sam Espinoza, Head of the Engineering Department, Have you seen a coworker go “above and beyond” in doing their job? Do you want to show your appreciation for their extra effort? You
can acknowledge your colleague by completing and submitting an employee recognition form. The Excelsior Above and Beyond Employee
put it best when he said, “This effort was definitely worthwhile, and its findings have
Recognition Program is a peer-to-peer recognition program, and anyone can submit an award application. It’s easy: just click on the
emboldened our staff.” Keep striving for excellence. “Employee Recognition” button on the intranet homepage.
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Who’s News Find out what’s happening within our family Who’s New Welcoming all the new faces to our family
RETIREMENTS Elizabeth (Liz) Alba
Graphic Artist Specialist, Joint Administration Office
Going from one District to another: Prior to joining us, Liz worked at the LA
Tony Alvarez from San Jose Creek County District Attorney’s Office in the Bureau of Communications. She
Laboratory Stockroom retired on June 22 produced pamphlets, signage, social media graphics and public awareness
after 34 years with the Sanitation Districts. campaign content. She is excited to join the Sanitation Districts and eager
Lindsay Garcia from JAO retired on May 22 to help us fulfill our mission.
after 19 years with the Sanitation Districts.
Jenny Grotewiel from JAO retired on June 25 Chris Arriaza
after 26 years with the Sanitation Districts. She Survey Party Worker, Carson Field Office
plans to visit family and friends abroad, hike, Chris used to be a chainman for Coory Engineering prior to joining the
travel in her RV and tend to her garden. She Districts’ team.
says, “It was a privilege and a blessing to work
at the Districts. I’m very thankful. I will miss
long-time friends and co-workers.” You can
reach Jenny at jenny.grotewiel@gmail.com.
Tri Ngo from JWPCP Laboratory retired on Ronald Gopez
April 23 after 30 years with the Sanitation Project Designer, Joint Administration Office
Districts. He plans on traveling, hanging out
with his daughter and working on various Before joining the Districts, Ronald worked for several engineering firms
projects. (including Eichleay Inc., EPI and Technip) where he worked with the design
team and engineers in completing projects.
Evangeline (June) Saenz from San Jose
Creek Water Quality Laboratory retired
on May 1 after 34 years with the Sanitation
Districts. Her plan is to treat each day as a
Saturday. Cesar Trujillo
Structural Engineer, Joint Administration Office
Esaul Soto from Palmdale Water
Reclamation Plant retired on May 7 after
31 years with the Sanitation Districts. Esaul
plans to work on some home projects,
travel, play golf and go fishing in the Sierras.
Keep the Coffee Flowing!
Getting back to normal is great, since we get to
First-time parent alert! Aaron Czerniak reconnect with more friends and coworkers in person.
(Electrical and Instrumentation Design, However, we still recommend that all staff consider
JAO) and his wife, Lisa, welcomed their participating in the Virtual Coffee Program to make new
first child, Hollie Marie Czerniak. Hollie was connections across the agency.
born on April 12, weighing 8 lbs., 7 oz. and We know life can get hectic, so starting in September,
measuring 20.25 inches. Congratulations to pairings will be reduced to once a month and you might
decide to meet in person rather than virtually. To find
the new parents!
out more, visit https://prodvcb.lacsd.org/ or contact
Maria Rosales-Ramirez at mrosales@lacsd.org or
(562) 908-4288 ext. 2311.
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W
hen you drive to or from the JAO, or longer. When you see a white “McKinney”
you may notice a new sign in front of trailer on the freeway, it is likely being driven
the Puente Hills Intermodal Facility under contract for electronics, clothing or
(PHIMF) at 2500 Pellissier Place. The sign lets other consumer goods. So what’s inside are
everyone know that the Sanitation Districts not McKinney products, but those you’ll find
has a tenant, McKinney Trailers (McKinney), at at some of your favorite stores, like Target and
the PHIMF. McKinney is leasing the property Best Buy.
from the Sanitation Districts for its truck trailer McKinney uses the PHIMF yard to store
leasing business. its unleased trailers and performs light
The Sanitation Districts constructed the PHIMF maintenance onsite at the PHIMF Maintenance
as part of the Waste-by-Rail (WBR) System to Building, including minor repairs such as
transport solid waste via rail to the Mesquite replacement of mudflaps and running lights.
Regional Landfill and thereby provide for The PHIMF provided McKinney with a larger,
the County’s long-term disposal needs. We central point of operations that enabled
have not needed to start operating the WBR it to consolidate its operations, reduce
System because of market conditions that fuel consumption and reduce vehicle air
have led to an extended life for less-expensive, emissions. McKinney has moved much of its
local solid waste disposal options. Local customer service operations to the PHIMF
options are expected to remain available for Administration Building from their former
the near future, so the Property Management site in Pico Rivera. McKinney has 15 similar
(PM) Group and Solid Waste Operations centers in Washington, Oregon, Arizona, Utah,
Section implemented a creative solution Colorado, Texas and throughout California.
to lease the PHIMF on an interim basis to a McKinney began occupying PHIMF in
commercial tenant to generate revenue until September 2019 and reached full operation
the WBR System is needed. in March 2020. McKinney’s trailers access
To secure the best tenant, the PM Group the PHIMF Yard from the Sanitation Districts’
retained an experienced commercial broker to private roadway that serves the Puente Hills
advertise the PHIMF. Several proposals were Materials Recovery Facility off Crossroads
submitted, mostly by trucking companies Parkway South and then crossing under
that valued the PHIMF’s strategic location Workman Mill Road Union Pacific Railroad
next to two major freeways, its 14-acre paved tracks using through the Sanitation Districts’
and secured yard, and its maintenance and private tunnel. McKinney employees and
support buildings. The PM Group evaluated deliveries access the PHIMF from Pellissier
the proposals and selected McKinney. Place.
McKinney is in the truck trailer leasing An operation like McKinney’s fits very well with
What Are
business, which means that they lease the the design and existing permits for the PHIMF.
large trailers you find behind truck tractors This lease provides a good way to generate
or “semis.” Their customers are usually larger money to help Solid Waste finances until the
companies that lease a dozen or more trailers WBR System is needed. So next time you see
All Those Semi-Trailers
at a time for specified periods, often for a year a McKinney trailer on the freeway, wave hello!
Doing at PHIMF?
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with slight variations on Figure 1: Water Reclamation Plant
weekends and holidays.
An example of the diurnal
Typical Flow Curve
influent flow curve at a
water reclamation plant is 90
shown in Figure 1.
INFLUENT FLOW
The treatment of this 80
changing influent flow
presents challenges to 70
Operations, particularly
MGD
60
during secondary
THEORETICAL EQUALIZED FLOW
treatment where microbes 50
eliminate undesirable
wastewater constituents 40
through biological
conversion processes. 30
When the plant flow
increases quickly, the 2:00 4:00 6:00 8:00 10:00 12:00 14:00 16:00 18:00 20:00 22:00
waste constituent loading
TIME OF DAY
increases as well. The
capacity of the biological
treatment system to
eliminate ammonia can Figure 2: San Jose Creek WRP Plant Flows
be exceeded by this (May 2-3, 2021)
increased loading, which
is a problem for the
sequential chlorination 40
EAST INFLUENT
disinfection process that
The two underground 4 million gallon tanks are 320 feet long by 120 feet wide.
needs all the ammonia to
be removed for thorough
It’s a Balancing Act
30
MGD
disinfection. As a result,
Operations previously
The New Flow Equalization had to bypass influent
flows during peak times,
20
WEST INFLUENT
WEST SECONDARY INFLUENT
System at San Jose Creek WRP
which reduced the volume
10
of water that could be
recycled.
I t’s an exciting time at the San Jose Creek
Water Reclamation Plant (SJCWRP). In July
2020 — after three years of construction —
increasingly stringent recycled water quality
standards, and increases recycled water
availability in the early morning when customer
Flow equalization
produces a relatively
constant flowrate through
5/2
3:00
5/2
6:00
5/2
9:00
5/2
12:00
5/2
15:00
TIME OF DAY
5/2
18:00
5/2
21:00
5/3
0:00
5/3
3:00
SJCWRP staff began operating the new flow demand is highest. secondary treatment
equalization (FE) system. The heart of the FE and downstream processes as shown in Figure
system consists of two underground reinforced The Need for Flow Equalization 2. This flattening of the flow curve greatly How the System Benefits SJCE
concrete tanks that together hold 8 million Like most other large municipal wastewater reduces the need to make process changes SJCWRP is really two treatment plants, San
gallons (MG) and are about the size of a football treatment plants, the influent flow to SJCWRP and improves the overall efficiency and Jose Creek East (SJCE) and San Jose Creek
field. These tanks store wastewater that has varies greatly throughout the course of the day reliability of the treatment process. There are West (SJCW), located behind the Joint
received primary treatment during high plant depending on the water usage of the residents also energy savings through more efficient Administration Office (JAO) on both sides
flows and return that partially treated water and businesses upstream of the plant. In the operation of the aeration system. Another major of the 605 Freeway. Although the plants are
to secondary treatment during periods of early morning when most people are sleeping, benefit of the FE system is that more recycled separate, the sewers entering SJCE and SJCW
low flow. Water is sent to the FE tanks after water use is low and plant flow is at a minimum. water is produced in the early morning hours are interconnected via a 63-inch-diameter sewer
primary treatment to minimize solids entering Water usage increases greatly when people (12am – 6am), when irrigation demand for the beneath the freeway. This connection allows
and accumulating in the FE tanks. Reducing wake up and then again in the early evening recycled water is highest. Overall recycled water the plant operators to control how much of the
flow variability to secondary treatment (and when people return home from work or school. production has increased because Operations sewer flow each plant receives at any given
downstream processes) improves treatment These behaviors result in morning and evening can store peak loads and no longer needs to time and enables the FE system to benefit both
efficiency, enables SJCWRP to reliably meet peak flows at SJCWRP. This cycle repeats daily, bypass influent flows. plants, even though the FE tanks are located
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chlorination requires a free chlorine zone deep, “drywell” (subsurface concrete space not
within the chlorine contact tanks, which in intended for holding water) at one end of the
turn, requires the elimination of practically tank. Four variable-speed dry pit submersible
all ammonia in the secondary effluent. The pumps (this type of pump is intended for a dry
flexibility of the FE system also enables SJCE well but capable of pumping even if the dry well
to take in extra flow and no longer bypass were to flood) return the stored primary effluent
a portion of influent flows. For about six to the plant for treatment. Each pump is 75
hours every morning, SJCW is able to shut horsepower and capable of pumping 5,500
off its influent pumps and operate the plant gallons per minute at a pressure of 36 feet.
completely using the wastewater stored in the FE Washdown System: Each day as a tank is
FE tanks. During this time, all sewer flow goes emptied, a washdown system automatically
to SJCE, thereby increasing flow during its cleans residual solids from the tank floor,
low flow period (2 am to 8 am). For SJCE, the thereby minimizing odors. The washdown
combination of increasing the low plant flows system consists of 12 electrically-actuated
and limiting the peak flows has the effect of control valves (i.e., valves that can be opened
dampening the overall influent flow curve (see and closed by the plant's SCADA system)
the blue curve in Figure 2). The dampened corresponding to washdown zones within the
curve, while not fully equalized, results in tank. PVC washdown headers running along
more stable plant operation, lower secondary the perimeter of each tank compartment
effluent ammonia levels, and, ultimately, better have orifices drilled every 12 inches and, when
treatment and recycled water production at activated, spray washwater downward to rinse
SJCE. the tank floor.
System Description FE Odor Control System: To control odors,
FE Tanks: The two FE tanks each hold 4 million the air from the FE tank is withdrawn and
gallons, are constructed of reinforced concrete processed through an odor control system
and share a common center wall. Collectively, that removes hydrogen sulfide and other odor-
the tanks are approximately 320 feet long, 120 causing compounds that may be released by
feet wide and 50 feet deep. The walls and the wastewater into the tank’s airspace. The
roof of the tanks are lined with PVC to prevent odor control system consists of two centrifugal
concrete corrosion due to hydrogen sulfide blower fans, two bio-trickling filters, and two
gas present in the sewage. The floor of each granular activated carbon scrubbers. This
compartment is sloped to a center drainage system operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
channel that drains to the return pumps. The Air Quality Management District permit for
the system mandates that the exhaust from the
FE Return Pump Station: The return pumps, scrubbers shall not exceed 1 part per million of FE return pump drywell comprised of 4 pumps.
The tanks are 40 feet deep and have internal washdown systems.
flow meters, control valves and tank inlet/ hydrogen sulfide.
outlet piping are all contained in a 50-foot
Future Optimization Work Ahead ■ Chemical Usage Optimization: With the
at SJCW. SJCE withdraws a steady flow from stabilized flow conditions achieved by the
the sewer throughout the day (about 45-50 The FE system is an extremely robust and
versatile unit process that has enabled FE system, optimize the usage of
million gallons per day), providing all processes secondary settling polymer and tertiary
at that plant with a steady flow. All variability SJCW and SJCE to operate more efficiently
and reliably,and maximize recycled water disinfection chemicals.
in the sewer flow is handled by SJCW which
takes all flow except the amount allotted to production to benefit the entire region. After Acknowledgments
SJCE. As discussed above, that variable flow is less than a year in operation, several benefits
of the FE system have already been realized. The Flow Equalization System at SJCWRP
managed by filling the FE tanks at SJCW with has been in the works for about a decade.
up to 8 MG of primary effluent during high flows Moving forward, additional optimization/
improvements include: During that time, numerous Departments
and releasing that stored water to secondary and Sections have had a part in the planning,
treatment overnight during low flow periods. ■ Stormflow Resiliency: Use the FE system design, construction and operation of the
The result of this equalization is illustrated in during peak hydraulic flow conditions to system. WRP Operations would like to thank all
Figure 2, which shows the SJCW influent curve relieve the downstream sewer system. those that contributed to the project. Special
(red) and SJCW secondary influent curve ■ Biological Treatment Resiliency: Improve acknowledgement goes to the treatment
(green). the operational response to variable mass plant operators at SJCW and SJCE who
Having a steady flow at SJCE is critical for the loadings through the installation of real- have demonstrated exceptional diligence
sequential chlorination disinfection process. For Odor control system comprised of air blowers, bio-trickling filters
time nitrogen monitors and use of the and teamwork throughout the startup and
compliant disinfection operations, sequential and carbon scrubbers. resulting data. optimization of the FE system.
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RIDESHARE RESUMES
A very special thank you to our valued employees for
your many years of being part of the Districts’ team. A ll Districts’ employees can resume van
and car pools provided they adhere
to the Districts’ COVID-19 prevention
the Rideshare Coordinator on extension
1337 to ensure that the appropriate fees
are charged. We will also need some time
program. to locate an available van and coordinate
As a safety precaution during the the key pick-up.
pandemic, Districts’ vans were utilized Carpoolers can resume without notifying
to allow field employees to drive alone the Rideshare Coordinator. However, if you
and maintain physical distancing when previously had requested to be removed
traveling to job sites. As a result, vanpool from the Rideshare program, you will need
groups may not necessarily resume with to send a new enrollment request.
the van they previously used because that Thank you for doing your part in reducing
Luis M. Gomez Michael A. Hernandez Phil Ackman van may still be needed for field use. the number of vehicles on our busy roads
Martha Tremblay Normand Parayno When your van group is ready to begin and highways!
riding together again, you must contact
Melissa Fischer Mark Weaver
John Wilcox
Report Fraud, Waste & Abuse
Districts’ employees,
contractors, vendors,
SPEAK UP!
customers, and other
ADAPTABILITY
interested parties
may reach us by
internet, phone, or
mail to report any
potential fraud,
waste and abuse or Use creativity to adapt to change.
suspicious activity Be open-minded, diversify your knowledge,
affecting Districts’ resources, programs, and operations. I and, most of all, be creative!
stay calm Log-in at
In the event of an emergency or to report immediate threats to life
or property, you should call 9-1-1. The hotline is not a substitute for
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What To Watch For: What To Do: Creativity: 02. Logic vs Creativity
Contact Mimi Miller-Bañales
at mmiller@lacsd.org
Theft of Districts’ resources (e.g., time, cash, Call our 24/7 Hotline: (562) 908-4290 An anonymous message may be Creativity: 03. Techniques
equipment, or supplies) left on the voicemail system. ��� or Ext. 1337.
Misuse of Districts’ equipment or property Submit a message using the online form. Creativity: 04. Defining Problems
Employees receiving gifts, favors or cash Email codeofconduct@lacsd.org. Your e-mail address will not be Creativity: 05. Generate and Evaluate
from Districts’ contractors, vendors, or disclosed or distributed. Creativity: 06. Staying Creative
customers Write to Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County, c/o Internal Audit,
Gross disregard of policies or procedures 1955 Workman Mill Road, Whittier, CA 90601.
Drop a note in the “Report Fraud” locked box at the front entrance of
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2021-2022 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
FOR THE SANITATION DISTRICTS’
Answers to questions submitted by Sanitation Districts’ employees about their
benefits, jobs, continued education, retirement—just about anything work-related.
TOASTMASTERS CLUB
I have a question for HR but I don’t know
who to ask... INSTALLED
This is actually one of the most frequent questions that Districts employees have for us in the Human The new executive committee (listed below) for the Districts’ Toastmasters Club (Club # 2146196)
Resources Department. The following is a list of common topics with corresponding HR Section and phone
was elected at the June 2nd club meeting. The committee is responsible for the day-to-day
extension. This should help employees and retirees find the right person to answer their question.
operation of the club, setting club goals, maintaining a budget, planning and setting up special
club open houses and speech contests, and representing our club at Toastmasters’ regional and
TOPIC/SUBJECT HR SECTION EXTENSION district events.
Administrative Promotion Employment Services 1311
Blood Bank/Blood Drive Workers’ Compensation 1332
Class Specifications Employment Services 1302
Credit Union Enrollment Employee Benefits 1326
Deferred Compensation Plan: Club Officer Individual Email Extension
Enrollment, plan changes Employee Benefits 1322
Hardship withdrawals Employee Benefits 1322 President Vidal Cortes vidalcortes@lacsd.org 2131
Employee Discipline Employee Relations 1327, 1330
Employment Activities: Past-President Rachel Deco rdeco@lacsd.org 2481
Internal postings/testing, change slips Employment Services 1311
Outside applicants, ads, hire slips Employment Services 1310 Vice-President of Education Matthew Copeland mcopeland@lacsd.org 2721
Grievance Processing Employee Relations 1327
Insurance Benefits & Enrollment Employee Benefits 1322 Vice-President of Membership Rechetta Williams rwilliams@lacsd.org 1118
Interview Standards & Development Employment Services 1302
Industrial Injury Workers’ Compensation 1332 Vice President of Public Relations Stephanie Olague stephanieolague@lacsd.org 2742
M.O.U. Interpretation Employee Relations 1327
New Employee Processing Employment Services 1310 Secretary Bed Dawadi beddawadi@lacsd.org 2128
Payroll:
Direct Deposits Payroll 1306 or 1301 Treasurer Linda Miller lindamiller@lacsd.org 2107
Employment Verification Payroll 1307, 1335 or 1301
Garnishments Payroll 1335 or 1301 Sergeant-At-Arms Anthony Cortez anthonycortez@lacsd.org 3056
Jury Duty Forms Payroll 1307 or 1335
Tax Withholding Forms Payroll 1305, 1335 or 1301
Timekeeping Payroll 1335 or 1301
Performance Evaluations Employee Relations 1300
The mission of Toastmasters is to provide a supportive and positive learning experience that
Physical Exams Workers’ Compensation 1332
Policy Interpretations Human Resources Administration 1327 empowers members to develop communication and leadership skills and results in greater self-
Professional Development Program Employee Benefits 1322 confidence and personal growth. The Districts’ Toastmasters Club was chartered in 2012 and
Recreational Discount Cards Employee Benefits 1320 has been recognized as a Distinguished Toastmasters Club for the past 5 years. All Districts’
Retirement Benefits Employee Benefits 1322 employees and retirees are welcome to join us for virtual meetings, which take place on the 1st and
Rideshare Program Employee Benefits 1337 3rd Wednesdays of the month. In-person meetings are usually held in Conference Room E/F.
Training Human Resources Administration 1337
Temporary Workers Employment Services 1340 If you would like more information about how Toastmasters can help you develop or enhance
Travel Arrangements Employee Benefits 1320 your public speaking and leadership skills, please contact any of the new executive committee
Tuition Reimbursement Program Employee Benefits 1322 members listed above!
Workers’ Compensation Claims Workers’ Compensation 1332
Always feel free to contact Mimi Miller-Bañales, Employee Liaison, at mmiller@lacsd.org or on extension
1337 to discuss your HR-related question. Join us to discover all that Toastmasters can offer to build on your communication and leadership
skills. Virtual meetings occur the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month from 12 noon to 1:00 PM.
Do you have a question about working at the Districts, your benefits, job, retirement, anything work-related? Email Mimi Miller- You may enter Meeting ID 293-329-389 on the GoToMeeting website or click on the link:
Bañales at mmiller@lacsd.org. If you wish to stay anonymous, please interoffice your topic idea or question to Human Resources. https://www.gotomeet.me/d100tm/lacsdtoastmasters
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UPCOMING EVENTS*
*stay tuned for more information via the “Employee News” Intranet page
BALLAST POINT HAPPY HOUR
AUG 12 @ 4:30PM -7PM
BACK TO SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE
AUG 16 - SEP 17
Donation boxes will be located in the JAO and JWPCP lunchrooms.
Employees at other Districts’ facilities may send donated items to
Vidal Cortes at JAO.
Supplies will be donated to an elementary school in the LACSD service
area. The items needed are listed in the following Amazon wish list. Items
may be purchased directly from the wish list.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/34XWRYZD7UP1V
For more information about The Social Club, contact Cecilia Dominguez at
ceciliadominguez@lacsd.org or Sami Hunkler at samanthahunkler@lacsd.org
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