In preparation for the Fall semester, please read the information enclosed below regarding the vaccine record submission process for employees. Starting Fall Semester 2021, on August 30, 2021, all employees who will be on campus must either be fully vaccinated or participate in weekly testing.  This means that as of August 30th, employees must have submitted their complete vaccine information, or must begin participating in weekly testing that week. For additional information on this topic, please visit our Return to Campus webpage at www.LBCC.edu/return-campus. This new website has additional information relating to vaccines, testing, and returning to campus. 

Full-time or part-time faculty members who are only teaching online for fall semester 2021, have until November 1, 2021, to submit their complete vaccine information.  This group will start weekly testing in spring semester 2022, should anyone in this group prefer to refrain from vaccination.  

Additionally, attached, please find a step-by-step guide that outlines the vaccine submission process. Outlined below is the step-by-step process and answers to questions regarding this process.   

How do I submit my vaccine records?

• Go to your Viking Portal
• Click on the Tile, entitled “HR Employee System”
• Click on the Tile, entitled “Immunizations”  
• Select the vaccine type you received in the drop-down menu, as reflected on your vaccine record
• Select the dates you received the vaccine, as reflected on your vaccine record
• Click on the button “Save”
• Click on the button “Add Attachment”
• Upload your vaccine record.  This can be the record itself or you can upload a picture of your vaccine record.
• Click on the button “Submit”

What are the vaccines the District will accept?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has only authorized three vaccines (Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, and Moderna). The District will only accept these vaccines. Employees who have received vaccines not authorized by the CDC will need to participate in weekly testing.   

What date do I need to submit my vaccine record?

Your vaccine record must be submitted no later than August 30, 2021.  If your complete vaccine record is not submitted by this date, you will have to participate in weekly testing, starting the week of August 30th. Accordingly, starting the week of September 6th, unvaccinated employees will not be permitted to work on campus without successfully submitting a negative COVID-19 test.  

What do I do if I run into trouble submitting my vaccine record?

Please reference the attached guide, if you run into trouble. You can also call the Employee Technology Help Desk, at 562-938-4357, or email your questions to vaccine@lbcc.edu and a representative in Human Resources will respond back to you.  

Who is an employee who must submit vaccine records by August 30 (or participate in weekly testing)?

• Full-time faculty
• Part-time faculty
• Classified employees
• Management & Confidential employees
• Student employees
• Student Success Coaches
• Limited-term employees
• Presenters
• Exempt classified employees
• Paid Interns
• Non-Paid Interns and volunteers, while not employees, are also required to participate in the vaccine submission process

Who should participate in weekly testing?

Any LBCC employee, as listed above, if complete vaccine records are not submitted by August 30th. For full-time or part-time faculty who are instructing only online, weekly testing would begin in spring semester 2021, if complete vaccine records are not submitted by November 1, 2021. 

If I am partially vaccinated by August 30th, do I have to participate in the weekly testing?

Yes, until you are fully vaccinated and have submitted your complete vaccine records, you must participate in weekly testing.  

When does the weekly testing start?

The weekly testing starts the week of August 30, 2021, for anyone who is not fully vaccinated as outlined above and who has not submitted their complete vaccine records. An additional email will be sent out next week outlining the weekly testing process.  

Daily Health Screening Practice – Discontinued as of August 30

The practice of participating in the daily online health screening will be discontinued for LBCC employees as of August 30th. Submission of vaccine records and weekly testing will replace this practice.  

Health and Safety & Face Covering Requirement Reminder

In alignment with local health orders, everyone over the age of 2 must wear face coverings while on campus — both indoors and outdoors. Please remain informed that the social distancing requirement also remains effective both inside and outdoors.  

The College will continue to make available masks and sanitizer. Please work with your department to contact the following individual to request either of these resources: Cheryl Williams, Operations Manager, at, cwilliams@lbcc.edu. The custodial team will continue to participate in enhanced cleaning practices to help ensure a healthy and safe environment for all. 

Please visit the Return to Campus website for the very latest about:

• Campus guidelines for returning to campus
• Access plans
• Upcoming vaccination clinics