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Human Resources

External Links

  • CalPERS (Public Employees Retirement)
  • CalSTRS (State Teachers Retirement)
  • Midamerica (Apple - Part-time Employee Retirement)
  • CSEA (Statewide Organization)
  • CTA (Statewide Organization)

Employee Resources

A variety of employee resources regarding information on options to access assistance for medical, mental health concerns or stress reduction, tips for working remotely, and unemployment are provided.


  • Setting Up Your Laptop in Your Home Office
  • Stretching for Your Fingers, Neck and Back
  • Use Good Work Habits: Follow the 20/20/20 Rule
    Take a 20-second break every 20 minutes and look 20 feet away to rest your hands and eyes. Stretch during these breaks. Here are some quick stretches:
    • Lean forward and squeeze your shoulder blades together bringing your elbows behind your back. Keep your shoulders lowered.
    • Turn your head and look over both shoulders to stretch your neck.
  • Website: https://edd.ca.gov/Unemployment/
  • California EDD call centers begin expanded customer service hours. Call centers are now open seven days a week, from 8:00 am – 8:00 pm. Call (833) 978-2511 for general questions about unemployment insurance.

COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave is being provided at the State level effective February 19, 2022. Consequently, the District will discontinue its COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave. Employees are entitled to up to 80 hours of CA 2022 COVID-19 related paid sick leave from January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022, immediately upon a written request to their employer, with up to 40 of those hours available only when an employee or family member tests positive for COVID-19. Please make sure that you keep your supervisor informed if requesting COVID-19 leave. Please reference the flyer for criteria for using supplemental leave.

State of CA DIR COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave (PDF)
Supplemental COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave Request Form (PDF)