AASD Weekly Update 9-17-2020
 

• AASD AND THE DISTRICT REACH A TENTATIVE AGREEMENT RREGARDING THE IMPACTS AND EFFECTS OF PHASE ONE APPOINTMENT BASED INSTRUCTION 
  Last week, AASD and the District reached a tentative agreement regarding the impacts and effects of Phase One Appointment Based Instruction.  As you may know, SDEA had reached a tentative agreement recently.  Much of what is in the AASD agreement memorializes the SDEA negotiated parameters for Phase One Appointment Based Instruction, which is slated to be offered to students in certain categories who may benefit from in-person instruction.  There is also additional language that relates to AASD members only.  The District’s initial hope was to implement this appointment based instruction by the end of September, although AASD has shared with district leadership that we believe that goal is unrealistic based on the number of logistics that must occur before students return to campus.  As most know, Phase One applies to Elementary school campuses only.
   
  Please read through the MOU’s and the Summary below.  Please direct any questions to AASD Executive Director, Donis Coronel.
   
  Thank you to the AASD Bargaining Teams for their work on behalf of our AASD members:
   
  Certificated Bargaining Team:
  Donis Coronel, Chief Negotiator
  Scott Thomason, Bargaining Chair
  Patti Burch, Official Notetaker
  Kristin Makena
  Jonathan McDade
  Ernie Remillard
  Lauren Robinson
   
  Classified Bargaining Team:
  Donis Coronel, Chief Negotiator
  Jesus Montana, Bargaining Chair
  Patti Burch, Official Notetaker
  Bill Cheney
  Bryan Ehm
  Jim Felix
  Brian Kenworthy
  Lumumba Mushonga
   
  Link to Certificated MOU          Link to Classified MOU
  
  Link to Summary
  
   
• FLU SHOT - AT NO COST! 
  • SDUSD District Wellness Council encourages you to please share this information with your fellow colleagues! 
  • As VEBA members, SDUSD benefited employees and their families can receive a flu shot, at no cost, through any of the following resources: VEBA-Flu Shots 2020, Kaiser Special Clinic, Kaiser & UHC Locations. 
  • For additional questions, you may contact VEBA Advocacy at 888-276-0250.
     
• NEGOTIATED HOTLINE FOR AASD MEMBERS IS UP AND RUNNING!
  As previously reported, AASD negotiated a “hotline” for any AASD member to contact for help as needed.  In the Return to Instruction MOU, AASD negotiated the following language:
   
  The District will establish a “hotline” available to AASD unit members and other management who are charged with enforcing the health and safety policies and procedures where they can call or e-mail and get immediate assistance when conflicts arise, clarification is needed, or decisions must be made regarding health and safety matters.  This hotline will be available on all District workdays, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and will be staffed with a person in authority who has the capability to make decisions or who has direct access to those who can make decisions.  In the rare event that a message must be left, all calls will be returned promptly, within the same day.
  
  As of September 17, the Hotline is up and running.   AASD is pleased to announce that our AASD member, Brian Kenworthy, who is a classified manager (Operations Specialist) is the voice on the other end of the hotline.  Many of you know Brian as he has worked for the district for 18 years in departments such as Human Resources, Summer School/ESY, Leadership and Learning, Labor Relations, Office of the Superintendent and the Charter School Office.  Brian will be a great resource for our members and is a well-respected manager.  Thank you, Brian!
   
  This hotline is for ALL AASD represented members, both classified and certificated.  The Hotline phone number is (619) 981-0760.
   
• WHO IS ON THE AASD BOARD OF DIRECTORS?
  Do you wonder who represents you on the AASD Board of Directors?  Here is a link to the 2020-21 AASD Board of Directors.  http://aasdcs.org/governance/board-of-directors/   AASD sincerely thanks the Board for their volunteerism and dedication to our Union.  In addition, AASD thanks and welcomes Niecy Watkins, Principal, Jerabek Elementary, who has just recently joined our AASD Certificated Bargaining team.
   
• LEGAL BRIEFING FROM LOZANO SMITH – RULING ON DISMISSAL OF SCHOOL COUNSELOR FOR FACEBOOK REMARKS. 
  Just a reminder that social media remarks can lead to dismissal!  Be careful!  Click on the link below for a legal update.
  http://www.lozanosmith.com/news-clientnewsbriefdetail.php?news_id=3045
   
• SDCOE’S ERIN ENGLISH AND OTHER ACSA MEMBERS SHARE WHAT THEY LEARNED WHEN THEY LOST THEIR HOMES TO FOREST FIRES – INCLUDING TIPS TO PREPARE “JUST IN CASE”
  https://edcal.acsa.org/fire-victims-who-lost-homes-share-their-advice?fbclid=IwAR27v2nc2tpRFbn_hrbpTkBVRU40WhYgePHh7d8DFD4BKdYsOWG3kUXPkaY
   

• AASD OFFICE CLOSURE.  The AASD office remains closed, until further notice. The Daily Update will continue to answer any questions and address any of your concerns with regard to school closures, return to instruction and COVID-19 updates.  The Weekly Update will continue as usual on Thursdays with a variety of news and information for AASD members.
   
• JOB POSTINGS FOR CERTIFICATED POSITIONS AND CLASSIFIED POSITIONS IN THE AASD UNIT.  AASD has been asked to publish the job postings in our Weekly Update.  AASD also suggests that all applicants (classified and certificated) mark their calendars to check weekly for new job postings each Monday.  This way, you will not miss out on a posting you might be interested in (as all jobs in the AASD unit must be posted for 10 days).  Additionally, jobs in other units will be posted.
  
  AASD-Represented CERTIFICATED Job Postings 
  Program Manager, Program Monitoring (Charter Schools) REPOST, Closes 9/19/20
  https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sandi?page=1
  
  AASD-Represented CLASSIFIED Job Postings
  Custodial Services Supervisor, Closing date extended to  9/18/20
  https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sandi?page=1 
   
• CONDOLENCES. 
  AASD acknowledges deaths of our members, retirees, or their immediate family members via the Weekly Update.  If you have information on a death to be reported in the AASD Weekly Update, please contact any of the staff at the AASD office with the information.  We appreciate your help with this – we don’t always know right away when a death has occurred or the information on services. 
   

• IMPORTANT – ELECTRONIC LINK AVAILABLE!  FILL OUT YOUR AASD MEMBERSHIP RECOMMITMENT FORM NOW!  This information pertains to current AASD members who were AASD members prior to June 28, 2018.  It does NOT apply to Affiliate members or Retired members.  Many have asked how to “re-join” AASD in light of the Supreme Court Decision, Janus v. AFSCME.  If you were an AASD member on June 27, 2018, per the Decision, you automatically stayed as an AASD "Member in Good Standing" and will remain so.  However, we are asking all AASD members to re-commit to AASD by completing the google form (link below). This re-confirms your AASD membership and ensures that you have access to the benefits of being an AASD member – legal representation, AASD representation, discounted services, scholarships for your children, professional development reimbursements, etc. 
  
  Some of you have already filled out the new membership form over the past year – if so, it is not necessary to complete it again.  If you have any questions regarding the re-commitment form, please contact the AASD office at 619-295-2118 or e-mail one of the AASD staff members for assistance.  Thank you in advance for your commitment to our Union – AASD.    
  
  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdQN05VdAieFTxevIu1yg5L_03zLGgIWt3Xl4Igv-Horazxcg/viewform 
  
  To review the benefits of being an AASD member, please Click here. 
   
• AASD COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS POSTED ON THE AASD WEBSITE. The collective bargaining agreements (contracts) for the AASD classified unit and the AASD certificated unit are posted on the AASD website.  The District no longer provides a hard copy to AASD members.  You are welcome to view the contracts on our website and feel free to print a copy, if you wish. To view the contracts, visit the AASD website at www.aasdcs.org and click on Governance/Contracts or Collective Bargaining/Contracts.
   
• AASD WEBSITE.  Click here www.aasdcs.org  to view our website.  The website is kept up-to-date and current for all of our members (members in good standing, retirees and affiliate members).  Visit the website to view the AASD calendar and for forms and information on our Union, as well as discounts for members.
  
  If you have any feedback on the  website, please e-mail jim@aasdcs.org with your comments.  We hope our website is a great resource for you!
   
• ESTATE PLANNING – DISCOUNT FOR AASD MEMBERS!   AASD has a partnership with Greg Runge, Estate Planning Attorney.  Greg is an estate planning attorney with approximately 10 years of experience practicing in the areas of wills, trusts, durable powers of attorney and advance health care directives. In addition to his legal work, Greg is also currently a Lieutenant with a local police department, where he is in his 19th year of service as a sworn officer. As a public employee, Greg is very aware of the unique estate planning issues that can come into play with our members. Greg has focused his legal practice on providing essential estate planning services to public employees and their families at an affordable rate.  This benefit is available to all AASD Members in Good Standing, AASD Affiliate Members and AASD Retired Members.  Greg is offering this service to our members for a flat fee of $750, which is 50% off the going rate for estate planning (very complex or very large estates may require a higher fee that would be individually negotiated with the member).  To contact Greg Runge, please e-mail gregrunge@gmail.com or call (858) 395-4011 and be sure to mention you are an AASD member so you receive the discounted rate.
   
• MEMBERSHIP IN THE ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS (ACSA). 
  There are many benefits of being an ACSA Member – as detailed in this handout. (click on link)   Dues are deducted 10 times a year (September-June).
  
  If AASD members are interested in membership with ACSA, please click on link for information on applying via the website. 
   
• AASD PROFESSIONAL GROWTH GRANT.  The Administrators Association San Diego City Schools (AASD), in conjunction with the San Diego Unified School District, provides financial grants to members to assist them in their professional growth. Unit members who participate in professional development activities related to job-connected skills or potential careers with the District may qualify to have the cost of registration fees defrayed by available funds up to $100. This includes ACSA-sponsored Academies, Conferences and Institutes. Click here  for more details. 
   
• "BENEFIT HUB"  Benefit Hub is an online discount program.  All AASD members have access to thousands of discounts which allows you to save on everything from movies and theme parks to restaurants and sporting events. 
  
  This free service provides discounts to car rental companies, theme parks, hotels, and entertainment destinations (i.e., San Diego Zoo, San Diego Zoo Safari Park, Universal Studios, Sea World, etc.). Register online to take advantage of these terrific discounts.  Special offers and discounts are always changing, so check back frequently.  You can purchase and print tickets from the convenience of your home. 
  
  The Benefits Portal - In addition to discounts and specials, BenefitHub also offers CASH BACK on some products and services!  Get to know the benefit portal by visiting the BenefitHub website.  The site is very user friendly.  It is easy to do a search under various headings and categories, including Newest, Most Popular, Local Deals, Health and Wellness and Pay Over Time,  just to name a few.  
  
  Benefit Hub Service - Gift Card Outlet - Save up to 15% on gift cards from over 70 popular merchants.  The NEW Gift Card Outlet is in the Discount Marketplace.
  
  Enter the following address in the browser bar, with no leading  w's - aasd.benefithub.com Do not do a "search" for Benefit Hub as it will take you to the wrong website.  Click on "Guest" at the upper right-hand side of the screen. Fill in the information and create a password.  If you have any questions about registering, or encounter any problems, call the AASD office for assistance.  If you have any questions about or need assistance with the Benefit Hub website, you can contact Support at (866) 664-4621.
   
• AASD Contact Information During the District Closure:
  Executive Director, Donis Coronel -- donis@aasdcs.org   619-813-8792
  Office Manager, Linda Crout-Hamel -- linda@aasdcs.org   619-861-2701
  Office Clerk, Jim Costello -- jim@aasdcs.org
   
  Please keep informed via the District’s website www.sandi.net, Daily and Weekly  Updates from AASD and via the AASD Website www.aasdcs.org.
   

Contacts

• AASD Board of Directors - http://aasdcs.org/board-of-directors/
   
•  AASD Office Staff - http://aasdcs.org/staff/