Santa Maria High School ’ s yearbook , “ The Review ,” has been recognized for excellence and featured in the 2018 Jostens “ Look Book ,” celebrating the best-of-the-best in yearbook design and coverage .

The “ Look Book ” is a collection of spreads and photos from outstanding yearbooks and their creative themes , cool covers , dazzling designs , relevant coverage , storytelling copy and action-packed photography . Along with design excellence , the annual publication honors the important role well-crafted yearbooks play in helping schools chronicle the experiences , stories and achievements most relevant to students and that academic year .

“ Last year ’ s theme , ‘ Reflections of the Past ; Visions of the Future ’ was chosen because our school is evolving , but we

are interested in keeping the traditional feeling of the school ,” said Tina van den Heever , SMHS ’ s yearbook adviser . “ The best thing we were able to put in our book last year was a story about the time capsule that was found during Spring Break while updating our school ’ s sign . What an incredible tie-in to our theme .”

“ As a student , being able to work on a masterfully-crafted historical document that not only captured the past , but harnessed the great expectations for the future , was an absolute pleasure and privilege .” Vincent Sanchez , “ Review ” editor , 2018 .

The “ Review ” was one of only 413 yearbooks selected from approximately 2,000 entries . The 2018 panel of judges included nationally recognized scholastic journalism professionals and awardwinning yearbook advisers , who selected

the best examples of yearbook spreads and covers to make up the 304-page 2018 “ Look Book .”

“ The ‘ Look Book ’ showcases the hard work and dedication of students who tell the story of the school year through photos and words . It is their collaboration and communication , as well as creative thinking in challenging situations , that results in the fine designs shown in this book ,” said Sara Sausker , senior manager of customer experience . “ We are very proud to celebrate the ability of this country ’ s future leaders and communicators by showcasing their sophisticated designs and photography .”

Van den Heever and her yearbook staff received a copy of the 2018 “ Look Book ” and plaque from Jostens to recognize their outstanding achievement .

Yesenia Barragan Diaz , Vincent Sanchez and Jasmine Bull , left to right , worked on last year ’ s book .

The California Public Employees Retirement System Board of Administration has approved a value-based insurance design ( VBID ) plan for PERS Select , designed to improve coordination of care through engagement with a personal doctor and provide incentives to improve member health and wellness .

“ This is a major change and innovative way of delivering value-based insurance ,” said Priya Mathur , president of the CalPERS Board . “ Members still have a choice of plans , and this new PERS Select option encourages enrollees to be more engaged in their own health care , and enables them to make better informed health care decisions .”

The new VBID design takes effect as a two-year pilot in the 2019 plan year

for the PERS Select Preferred Provider Organization non-Medicare plan .

The board ’ s decision revises the PERS Select PPO non-Medicare plan to a VBID approach that allows a member to choose a personal care physician to coordinate their health care , and aims to ensure they are getting the proper care when needed . The new Select plan will also provide incentives for members to become more involved in their health decisions and earn credits to reduce their annual deductible costs .

Currently , more than 50,000 CalPERS members are enrolled in the PERS Select non-Medicare plan . CalPERS estimates that those enrolled in that plan will save between $ 221 and $ 277 annually on their premiums , for an overall savings of more than $ 3 million a year . The system estimates

a total cost savings of nearly $ 10 million .

The new plan also allows members in rural areas with no Health Maintenance Organization options to have HMO-type support . Currently , 18 counties in California are without an HMO in their area .

“ A number of our members live in rural areas where an HMO-like option of having a personal physician will be appreciated ,” said Rob Feckner , chair of the CalPERS Pension and Health Benefits Committee . “ They , too , will have access to a doctor who supports their care and guides them through the health care system , and an opportunity to participate in wellness activities to improve their overall health .”

Members in PERS Select can also reduce their annual deductible costs by participating in up to five evidence-based health and

wellness activities :

• Get an annual biometric screening .

• Receive an annual flu shot .

• Certify they are non-smokers , or participate in a smoking cessation program .

• Get a second opinion for non-emergency elective surgeries .

• Engage with a nurse manager for disease management for those who can be treated in such programs .

Members who participate in the incentives program can save between $ 500 and $ 1,000 per year on annual deductibles of $ 1,000 to $ 2,000 per year .

CalPERS will evaluate the PERS Select plan changes quarterly during the two-year period , and report the findings to the board with recommendations to continue the plan as it is or modify the benefits .