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The District offers a comprehensive package of insurance benefits to all eligible full-time employees and their dependents.  The package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance and dependent life coverage, accidental death and

dismemberment coverage, long-term disability, long-term care and

pre-paid legal services. All premiums are fully paid by the District.

Following is a general overview of the benefits provided to District employees. You can view additional detail by clicking on the titles that are underlined.  For more specifics please contact the Benefits Office.

HEALTH AND WELFARE BENEFITS

Medical Insurance

Employees can choose between Blue Shield Access + HMO or Blue Shield PPO plans for themselves and their dependents.

Dental Insurance

Employees and their dependents receive comprehensive coverage through Delta Dental.

Vision Insurance

Employees and their dependents receive vision coverage through Vision Service Plan.

Flexible Spending Account

The District allows pre-tax deductions for health and dependent care expenses not covered by insurance plans.

Legal Plan

Comprehensive legal services from experienced attorneys are available through the Hyatt Legal Plan.

Employee Assistance Program

The EAP is available for all employees and their families and provides free short-term counseling. Additional mental health benefits are available through medical insurance.

Life Insurance

The District provides coverage for at least two times annual salary. Additional insurance for employees and their dependents is available at a flat rate. The District offers an option to purchase supplemental life insurance.

Long Term Disability

The District provides coverage at 66 2/3% of monthly earnings. This is a salary continuation plan for a long term illness or injury that becomes effective after 90 days. 

Long Term Care

Base plan coverage and a voluntary coverage option are provided for most employees.

OTHER BENEFITS

Vacations

Administrators, classified managers, and classified bargaining unit employees accrue vacation days on a monthly basis.

Holidays

The District observes 18 paid holidays, including campus closures during the December/January holiday season.

Sick Leave

Employees accrue sick leave at the rate of one day for each month served.

Jury Duty

Employees are granted unlimited paid days for jury service.

Tuition Reimbursement

The District provides enrollment fee reimbursement of credit courses offered throughout the district.  Employees are eligible for reimbursement for one class per semester, up to two credit courses each academic year, that is relevant to the their current position or is part of a certificate or degree program.

RETIREMENT AND SAVINGS

Full-time faculty and academic administrators are covered under the California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS). An 8% pre-tax contribution is made by the employee automatically through payroll deductions with an 8.25% match by the District. Part-time faculty can elect to participate in STRS or pay Social Security.

Classified managers and bargaining unit employees who work over 20 hours per week are covered under the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). A 7% pre-tax contribution is made by the employee automatically through payroll deductions. The District's contribution rate can change every year based on the requirements of PERS investments. Employees are vested 100% after five years of full time service.

Employees who are not covered under STRS participate in the Social Security System. Both STRS and PERS are defined benefit retirement plans which have guaranteed outcome based on age, salary and years of service.

Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits

Employees who have been employed full-time by the District for ten years immediately preceding the date of retirement will continue to receive medical, dental and vision benefits for the retiree and eligible dependents until the the retiree reaches the age of Medicare eligibility (age 65). 

Tax Sheltered Annuities/Deferred Compensation

Through SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, all part-time and full-time employees can access two tax deferred investment programs, the 403(b) tax shelter annuity and 457(b) deferred compensation plan.  Employees can also participate in the Roth IRA which is an after tax product.  Payroll deductions are taken monthly.