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Mission Statement - The mission of the Tustin Unified School District, a learning community rich in heritage and committed to a tradition of excellence, is to ensure that each student optimizes individual achievement through an educational system characterized by challenging and exciting curricula and inspiring personalized instruction, in partnership with our dynamic and involved communities.


CTA is the state's largest representative of education employees. It exists primarily to protect and advance the professional and economic interests of its members. CTA works for better working conditions, higher salaries, improved health benefits, progressive personnel policies and an affordable and dignified retirement.

CTA advocates with the legislature, the public and local boards of education to maintain a sound, effective and productive public education system.

CTA believes that the nation's ability to lead the world toward liberty and democracy depends on the continuance of our outstanding system of public education (Kindergarten to Graduate School) available to all citizens.

CTA represents more than 335,000 employees of California schools, colleges and universities. The continued membership and support of those we represent helps us to articulate a broad range of individual concerns and gives us the clout to deal with those who influence public policy


The National Education Association (NEA) is the nation's largest professional employee organization and is committed to advancing the cause of public education. NEA's 2.7 million members work at every level of education, from pre-school to university graduate programs. NEA has affiliate organizations in every state, as well as in more than 14,000 local communities across the United States.

California State Teachers Retirement System

The California State Teachers’ Retirement System is the largest teachers’ retirement system in the United States. CalSTRS had a total membership of approximately 715,436 and assets of $96.7 billion as of June 2002. CalSTRS’ primary responsibility is to provide retirement related benefits and services to teachers in public schools from kindergarten through community college.

The State Teachers’ Retirement Board has exclusive control over the investment and administration of the Teachers’ Retirement Fund. The Board makes rules, sets policies, and has the power and authority to hear and determine all facts pertaining to application for benefits under the retirement system. The twelve-member Board consists of four ex-officio members, including the Superintendent of Public Instruction, the State Treasurer, the State Controller, and the Director of Finance. The Governor appointed members of the Board include four members of CalSTRS, one retiree of CalSTRS, and three representatives from the general public.