CSEA Chapter 828 Apple Valley

02/10/2026

Online ordering for CSEA Leadership ends on Fri, Feb 6, 2026 (11:59 PM PST)

02/06/2026

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02/06/2026

Good evening…
It is with great sadness that I report the Apple Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees voted to approve both proposals to reduce classified and certificated staff.

This decision will have immediate and lasting consequences for our schools and our community.

For classified and certificated employees, this vote represents far more than a budgetary action, it is the loss of livelihoods, healthcare, stability, and dignity for over 250 dedicated public servants. These are the employees who keep schools open, safe, clean, fed, supported, and functioning every single day. Many have devoted years of faithful service to this district. A reduction of this magnitude creates not only financial hardship, but emotional distress, uncertainty for families, and a deep erosion of trust in district leadership.

For students, the impact will be felt in every classroom, hallway, and campus. Fewer staff means reduced academic support, maintenance, fewer safety interventions, and less individual attention, especially for our most vulnerable students. When trusted adults are removed from school sites, students lose relationships that foster safety, consistency, and success. Educational quality suffers, not because students or educators failed, but because the system withdrew the very people who make learning possible.

For the community, this decision weakens the foundation of public education in Apple Valley. Schools are not just buildings, they are ecosystems sustained by people. Cutting over a quarter of the workforce sends a clear message that the human cost was outweighed by expediency. The long term damage to morale, recruitment, retention, and student outcomes will far exceed any short term financial relief.

This vote did not simply reduce positions.
It disrupted lives.
It diminished student support.
And it compromised the future strength of our schools.

The consequences of this decision will be felt for years to come.

Please don’t forget this during election season.

02/06/2026

01/10/2026

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Online ordering for CSEA Leadership ends on Fri, Feb 6, 2026 (11:59 PM PST)

12/24/2025

Just a reminder…

CSEA policy 1010.4

If a member’s primary residence is deemed uninhabitable as the result of a catastrophic event such as an earthquake, fire or flood, that member can apply for up to $1,000 in immediate emergency assistance. This program may also be used to assist eligible organizations that are providing aid in areas that have been declared federal disaster areas as a result of a catastrophic event (e.g. fire, earthquake, or flood).

11/27/2025

CSEA is thankful for all our incredible members. Thank you, union siblings, for all the work you do!

What are you thankful for this year? Share in the comment sections!

11/25/2025

Get a head start on your holiday shopping list with special CSEA member benefits:

Harry and David Gifts: CSEA members can save 15% on all products!

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Activate these and all exclusive CSEA member deals at csea.com/discounts. Click “Load More” to view all CSEA’s discounted Everyday Benefits & Discounts.

11/17/2025

Happy American Education Week! Thank you, union siblings, for your contributions to your communities and your school. You are essential to creating a quality educational system for our students.

11/03/2025

At CSEA, your family is part of our union family too! The Dependent Scholarship is now open for graduating high school seniors, community college students, college/university students and trade/vocational students. CSEA offers $1,000 scholarships to dependents and spouses of CSEA members, helping many continue their education after high school. Apply now at csea.com/scholarship!

10/02/2025

🎉 Troy Johnson and David Miller win CalPERS elections! 🎉

Both CSEA-endorsed candidates have a proven track record as leaders, and their victory ensures the continued protection of your pension, healthcare, and retirement. CSEA member Troy brings the voice of classified employees to the CalPERS board and fights for the earned retirement security of all public employees in tandem with David’s commitment and experience fighting for CalPERS members.

Troy and David’s victory would not have been possible without the hard work and volunteer hours of CSEA members. Thank you for making your voice heard and protecting our earned benefits and the right to retire with dignity.

Read the story at csea.com/csea-news.

09/25/2025

Are you going to school on a part- or full-time basis? Apply for a Member Career Grant! Applications are now open and are due October 31st. Find the application form and the chapter participation form at csea.com/career-grant.