DAILY UPDATE #166 -- 11/20/2020
 

  • NEW ITEMS
     
  • THANKSGIVING WEEK
    The AASD staff will be off work for the Thanksgiving Break week (November 23-27).  If there is an emergency, please reach out to Executive Director, Donis Coronel, by cell phone at 619-813-8792 or e-mail donis@aasdcs.org for assistance.  The Daily Update and Weekly Update will not be produced during the Thanksgiving Break and will resume the week of November 30.  Happy Thanksgiving to all!
     
  • DISTRICT COMMUNICATION
     
  • The following communication was sent to principals on November 19:
     
  • PPO: VENTILATION SCREENCAST
  • E3 GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM
    • Thank you for the overwhelming responses, almost 100 Site Leaders, that provided feedback to guide training session preferences - the information was used to create training sessions to accommodate your time/day needs.
    • In order to keep training sessions aligned with the E3 Spirit - we have designed our Site Leader Sessions to be smaller in size, allowing for time to answer individual questions.
    • Please sign up for your first mandatory E3 Training Session at this link.
    • Contact Marisol Marin at E3@sandi.net for any questions.
       
  • STANDARDS-BASED GRADING POLICY AND STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
  • FOOD SERVICES: THANKSGIVING WEEK GRAB & GO MEALS AT 34 LOCATIONS
    • Nutritious meals will be available at no cost for all children Monday, November 23 & Tuesday, November 24 at 34 curbside grab & go meal locations. Find your school’s nearest site on this flyer. 
      • Any site not listed will be closed for the week of 11/23-11/27.
      • All 81 meal pick-up locations will resume regular curbside service on Monday, November 30.
    • Please share this information with your school families so they can pick-up the meals available to them! As you know, so many of our families are struggling with food insecurity during this pandemic crisis.  Any help in letting your families know that we will be distributing meals at no cost for all children on Monday and Tuesday of Thanksgiving week is appreciated.
       
  • ELEMENTARY UPDATES
    Elementary Report Cards - Parent Portal Access Reminder
    • Report Cards are available for parents through the PowerSchool Parent Portal. 
    • In order to access their child’s student portal information, parents will need their child’s Student ID and Password. 
      • If a family needs assistance with their student’s ID and Password, they can call the Family Technical Support Line Monday-Friday @ 619-732-1400 from 8:00am-5:00pm. 
      • A short job-aid is available to share with families how to view grades/marks: English or Spanish
    • Please see the Parent and Student Portal Website Link for additional information to assist with implementation and access (Handbook, Job Aids, Video Tutorials, Resources for Parents).
    • Viewing Grades in PowerSchool
       
  • SECONDARY UPDATES
    End of Course Exam Communication
    • Please review the attached communication regarding the Q2/Semester 1 End of Course Exams. 
    • All information will be provided to sites by December 16, 2020 to ensure ample time to prepare for the testing window of January 4th – 22nd. 
    • Please contact Erika Simmons with questions or concerns.

       
  • The following communication was sent to principals on November 20 (today):
     
  • SDCOE SCHOOL REOPENING DASHBOARD: STUDENT ATTENDANCE - REMINDER
    • Prior to the end of the day, please have your office staff check PowerSchool attendance to confirm all students who  participated in Phase One are marked with an “H”. 
    • The next DASHBOARD report will be posted by the County on Tuesday, November 24. 
       
  • PARAEDUCATOR ALLOCATIONS
    • On November 30, 2020 new paraeducator allocations will be emailed to schools. All of the information you have provided to the CSR committee has been used as part of the allocation. We will be moving paraeducators in order to fill new positions required based on student needs. Important reminders when reviewing your allocations:
      • The adult to student ratio counts both teachers and paras.
      • Many students have supplemental support written into their IEPs, but you will only see their ID numbers noted in your allocation if their need exceeds what can be provided in the ratio. If you believe that there are still students with needs that exceed the ratio who are not noted in your allocation, we will review those cases through the CSR committee. 
      • Allocations are based on finalized IEPs in the PowerSchool system as well as the required services within that IEP.  CSR monitors your site’s caseloads each week. If you have an increase, we will review both your teacher and PARA allocation to determine if your site requires additional staff based on the staffing ratios.
      • Timeline for movement:
        • December 1 – employees receive an email from Human Resources that their position has been eliminated and they will be reassigned.
        • December 2-4 – employees will receive phone calls in seniority order so they can select a new position.
        • December 14 – staff moving into current vacancies will begin working at the new site.
        • January 4 – staff moving into retirement vacancies will begin working at the new site.
      • Please contact csr@sandi.net with questions.
         
  • INITIAL ELPAC ASSESSMENTS - FOLLOW UP 
    • Initial ELPAC continues throughout the year. Remember all newly-enrolled English Learners must be tested within 30 days. We currently have 54 students over 90 days enrolled with no assessment.
    • Please regularly run your eligibility reports on TOMS. It is a best practice to run completion reports every other week.
    • If you have a student who you believe needs to take the Alternate ELPAC (Initial or Summative), due to cognitive skills, please ensure to follow protocols and ensure it is updated in TOMS. 
    • Questions? Please contact Ann Runge or Erika Simmons. 
       
  • STATE OF THE DISTRICT ADDRESS 
    • If you missed Tuesday’s State of the District Address you can view it HERE.
       
  • SCHOOL POLICE SAFE SCHOOLS UNIT: OPTIONS BASED TRAINING  
    • Officer Meza and Officer Bonilla will begin offering the Options Based Response Training via Zoom.  
    • The class is now available for registration in the Professional Learning Portal under Course # 14642:
       
      Date Time Section # Zoom Seats
      12-02-2020 12-2 pm 30690 100
      12-09-2020 12-2 pm 30691 100
      12-16-2020 12-2 pm 30692 100
       
    • Contact Officer Bonilla with questions.
       
  • SECONDARY UPDATES
    Special Office Hours (Voluntary): Expansion of Phase 1
    • Secondary Principals and Vice Principals are invited to attend a voluntary Special Office Hours to discuss the Expansion of Phase 1.
    • Monday, November 30 from 2:30-3:30 pm | Zoom Link, Meeting ID: 868 1439 2800
       
  • OTHER NEWS
    Even With Schools Closed, State of The District 'Unstoppable.'  (VOSD, November 19)
    https://voiceofsandiego.org/topics/education/the-learning-curve-even-with-schools-closed-state-of-district-unstoppable/
     
    SDUSD Expands Phase One Meetings With Teachers to More Students (SD Union Tribune, November 19)
    https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/education/story/2020-11-19/heres-who-will-qualify-for-san-diego-unifieds-phase-one-expansion-which-begins-dec-7
     
    What State-Mandated Curfew Means in San Diego (NBC San Diego, November 20)
    https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/coronavirus/what-state-mandated-curfew-means-in-san-diego/2450171/
     
    San Diego Deputies Will Join COVID-19 Enforcement of California Curfew (SD Union Tribune, November 19)
    https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/health/story/2020-11-19/san-diego-covid-enforcement-california-curfew
     
    How Schools Are Preparing For The Perfect Storm:  Holiday Travel and COVID-19  (EdWeek, November 16)
    https://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2020/11/16/how-schools-are-preparing-for-the-perfect.html
     
    Forum Highlights Science-Based Approach to Reopening School Campuses (Fox5 San Diego, November 19)
    https://fox5sandiego.com/news/local-news/forum-highlights-science-based-approach-to-reopening-school-campuses/
     
  • SPECIAL GRATITUDE
    If an AASD member has a department or individual that deserves special recognition during this time of crisis, please use the link below for reporting issues/questions/concerns/gratitude to show your gratitude for the department or individual.  AASD will publish that special thanks in our next Daily Update.

    As we move into Thanksgiving Break, the AASD Board of Directors would like to express our gratitude for all of our Members in Good Standing, Affiliate Members and Retired Members and your commitment and dedication to AASD and SDUSD.  We all would not have survived the past eight months without looking out for one another, sharing strategies, banding together and committing to a safe and healthy work environment.  From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for all you do for one another, your staffs and your school families.  We are grateful for YOU!

     
  • REMINDERS
     
  • AASD/DISTRICT "HOTLINE" INFORMATION
    The hotline established with the District is available to AASD unit members and other management who are charged with enforcing the health and safety policies and procedures.  Call the hotline when you need immediate assistance when conflicts arise, clarification is needed, or decisions must be made regarding health and safety matters. 

    This hotline is for ALL AASD represented members, both classified and certificated.  The hotline phone number is     (619) 981-0760.  The hotline is available on all District workdays, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  In the rare event that a message must be left, all calls will be returned promptly, within the same day.
     
  • AASD OFFICE CLOSURE 
    AASD will be sending out a Daily Update, Monday-Friday, throughout the return to instruction/school reopening period.  The Weekly Update will continue as usual on Thursdays with the typical news and information for AASD members.  The AASD Office continues to remain closed.  AASD staff are working remotely and can be reached via the contact information at the end of this Update.

    AASD has created a Google Form for AASD Members to report issues, questions or concerns regarding work-related issues, COVID-19, return to instruction and school reopening.  AASD will provide answers to issues, questions or concerns submitted as answers become available.  You may also share your gratitude for another AASD member, district personnel, etc., via the same link.

    The link to share issues/questions/concerns/gratitude is:
    https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeVSsqBQSHboCdgqbnpaucUY--DHKjosG8MAmRuCxawzB4blg/viewform?usp=sf_link
     
    Please do not share this link outside of AASD membership (classified and certificated management/supervisors).  The link will be active until this crisis is over. 
     
    NOTE:  All previous AASD Daily Updates and Weekly Updates are located on the AASD Website www.aasdcs.org if you need to refer back to them for information.
     
  • DISTRICT WEBSITE
    For your convenience, the District has created a list of Frequently Asked Questions.  To access that list, click the link https://sites.google.com/sandi.net/covid19/staff-info
     
  • AASD CONTACT INFORMATION
    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 Updates from AASD and via the AASD Website www.aasdcs.org.
     

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