Welcome to the "CSEA Chapter 475" Blog!

 

What we do... 

CSEA members perform a wide range of essential work in our schools including security, food services, office and clerical work, school maintenance, operations, transportation, academic assistance, paraeducator services, library, media assistance, computer services and so much more. Join today and become part of a team that facilitates success in legislation, contract negotiations, retirement benefits, safety measures and the protection of employee rights! If you would like to see a difference in your work environment, this is how!

Why we do it...

"To improve the lives of our members, students and community." When it comes to your workplace safety and job security, there has never been a more important time to be a member of CSEA. Now is the time to have an advocate like CSEA on your side. Your membership and participation in CSEA help us achieve results when it comes to safer schools and job security. With your support, we can negotiate for better pay, health insurance, sick leave and the other important benefits you and your family rely on. Together, we can make improvements for all classified employees and the students we serve. 

Becoming a member is easy!  

Activate your Membership Today by clicking HERE

Just fill out our online Member Enrollment Form using your email address.

CSEA meets once a month and your voice matters. Meeting reminders are sent out monthly from the Board Secretary and include the following: 

1. Agenda
2. Unapproved Meeting Minutes from the previous meeting 
3. *MOU's (*Only when a vote is being presented.)

A ZOOM link is also included if you’re unable to meet in person.

And we're always looking for fun, new and innovative ways to get members engaged. Have an idea, please submit your suggestion(s) by clicking HERE!

We Want To Know What YOU Want To Know!

Meeting Dates & Document's:

Meeting dates for the 2025-2026 School Year 

(Meetings are at 4:00pm and held at the District office in the Rose Room): 

September 10, 2025

October 8, 2025

November 12, 2025

December 10. 2025

January 14, 2026

February 11, 2026

March 11, 2026

April 8, 2026

May 13, 2026

June, 10, 2026 

Prior Meeting Documents:

June 11, 2025 CSEA Meeting Documents

CSEA is standing up for students and our members by opposing multiple attacks against public education and working families. This includes the reckless attempt to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education.

Without the Department of Education, our most vulnerable students and our jobs are put at risk. This includes a rollback of civil rights protections, support programs for disabled students, and funding programs for homeless children. Schools will be left with budget shortfalls and an overall lack of resources to educate their students. Meanwhile, many essential classified employees and other school staff could face reductions in hours, layoffs and job eliminations.

Please join us as we fight the harmful attempt to close the Department of Education and dismantle our children’s access to quality public education. The United States has come a long way in the nearly 50 years since the Department of Education was created. We must not backtrack on that progress.

Defend Education

Meet Your Board

""Only by binding together as a single force will we remain strong and unconquerable."

President: Deborah Ortiz

Deborah is the Transportation Coordinator and has been with the district for 16 years.

Vice President: Connie Bohnenstiehl

Connie is the Administrative Assistant for Educational Support Services has been with the district for 10 years.

Secretary: Diane Turner

Diane is the Admin Secretary for Brown Elementary and has been with the district for 19 years.

Treasurer: Teresa Bouldin

Teresa is the Admin Secretary for Cathryn Gates Elementary and has been with the district for 15 years.

Chief Teller/Communications: Susan Wells

Susan is the Admin Secretary for Blue Oaks Elementary and has been with the district for 10 years.