DAILY UPDATE #168 -- 12/01/2020
 

  • NEW ITEMS
     
  • Q and A (Tuesday, December 1, 2020)
    Q:  It appears that all classroom teachers will be provided two air purifiers, but will administrators and office staff also be provided one for their work spaces/offices?
    A:  (Answer provided by the District)  Yes, when spaces are shared by multiple people the same things apply: run the HVAC, open doors and windows, and run air purifiers.  Scale similar to a classroom - if the office is approximately half the size of the classroom, one air purifier should suffice.
     
    Q:  AASD classified supervisors are allowed to work from home if possible. I am a BSS III and I understand I cannot permanently work from home. If I am only needed for a few hours onsite some days, can I essentially work the rest of the day from home?
    Q:  Can BSS III’s or POS’ work partially from home?  If not, why not?
    Q:  It is my understanding according to AASD agreement that AASD members/supervisors are allowed to work from home if possible. While I know it is not possible for a BSS III or POS to work entirely from home, some days my presence is not needed for the total 8 hours as my custodial staff is onsite.  I can work a couple hours from home working on paperwork/computer ordering/etc., correct?
    A:   (Answer provided by the District)    The BSS/POS is expected to work on-site, supervising the custodial crew and carrying out custodial work.  If daily custodial tasks are being accomplished and there is available custodial time, the BSS/POS should be identifying, directing and carrying out deep cleaning projects with the balance of available time.
     
  • DISTRICT COMMUNICATIONS
     
  • The following communication was sent to principals on November 30:
     
  • LCFF UPDATE 
    • Please see your email for 2 emails from Strategic Planning for Student Achievement. The emails contain detailed information and supports regarding an updated LCFF and Meal Application Collection Process. 
      • LCFF - Deadline extended for collection to December 11th. We have a new process to gather information via telephone.
      • Meal Applications -  We now need to collect Meal Application Forms as the information will be used to identify Title I rankings. Sites may use the LCFF collection process to gather information (on-line submission through the Parent Portal, telephone, or paper form).                                      
    • Contact tliberto@sandi.net if you did not receive one of these emails. 
       
  • DECEMBER UPDATES FROM ASSESSMENT SERVICES
  • ANNUAL SENIORITY VERIFICATION PROCESS
    • On an annual basis, all employees are provided an opportunity to review their seniority date. This is a voluntary electronic process that is completed through the PeopleSoft self-service module. 
    • As the process is electronic, employees are not required to review their seniority, however, they may choose to do so. 
    • If an employee reviews their seniority and believes it is incorrect, they can submit a comment. The Human Resource Services Division staff will review their seniority and will respond to the employee by submitting a comment in the Self-Service Module. Please contact your assigned Human Resource Officer if you have questions about the process.
       
  • CALSAAS (CREDENTIALS) AUDIT 
  • POWERSCHOOL IEP 
  • INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY CLASSES 
    • Welcome back! The Instructional Technology Department is excited to offer workshops during December.
    • Visit our site http://bit.ly/sdusdteachersupport and click “Technology Classes” for detailed descriptions of classes and information on how to sign up.
      • Pear Deck Basics - Supporting Student Engagement with Pear Deck (12/10)
      • Pear Deck Next Steps - Engaging learning and monitoring progress with Pear Deck (12/3)
      • Use Read & Write for Google Chrome to Engage Students (12/1, 12/2, 12/8, 12/10)
      • Boxlight System Integration - New displays for classrooms (12/8)
         
  • RESTORATIVE JUSTICE PRACTICES PD
    • The RJP Department is offering a series of professional development sessions. These upcoming sessions are open to all employees, both certificated and classified. Join us for the following: 
      • Laying the Foundation of Restorative Justice Series
        • Practice Courage: Restorative Justice as a Humanizing Praxis 
        • Unpacking Core Circle Guidelines: Sitting in Circle Outside of Circle
        • Values Driven: Cruising Through Your Beliefs 
      • Growing a Community of RJ Practitioners Series
        • Check-in Circles 
      • Practicing Critical Self-Reflection: Polishing Your Mirror Series
        • Finding Your Inner Jedi: The Power of Positive Intelligence
        • Visioning Your Life: Mission and Vision Mapping as Self Care
      • Roots of Wellness 
        • Acceptance and Letting Go
    • All courses are posted on the Professional Learning (formerly ERO) site. Most sessions have limited capacity, sign-up early to avoid the waitlist. For questions, please contact at restorativejustice@sandi.net. 
       
  • SPECIAL EDUCATION CASE MANAGER UPDATE 
    •  Case Manager Information 
    • Alternative Reclassification 
      • Students may be alternatively reclassified (if appropriate) prior to January 12, 2021 .
      • After January 12, 2021, pending further CDE guidance, students may not be alternatively reclassified until Alternate ELPAC scores have been received in Fall 2021.
      • Here is the Alternative Reclassification Info Page      
    • Unique Learner Office Hour Support
      • Every Tuesday from December to February, 2:00-3:00 p.m., representatives from OLA and SpEd will be available to answer questions.
      • Schedule for Office Hours.
         
  • FOOD SERVICES: FOOD BOXES AT SELECT CURBSIDE GRAB N’ GO MEAL LOCATIONS 
    • Here is this week’s Extra Grocery Items Schedule for Week of 11/30-12/4 from Feeding San Diego, the San Diego Food Bank and the USDA that contains shelf-stable grocery items, or fresh produce, or a mix of both.
    • Please share this information with your school families. Boxes are limited in quantity and families are encouraged to arrive early in the distribution time (12p.m.-2p.m). 
       
  • ADOPT A FAMILY 
    • Our Children and Youth in Transition Department is coordinating our annual Adopt-A-Family, a giving opportunity for District Employees, to provide support to students and their families during the holiday season.  
    • Here is a link to the Adopt a Family Flyer with more information. 
       
  • The following communication was sent to principals today:
     
  • STANDARDS-BASED GRADING: FAQ
    • The following FAQ will be posted as a webpage on our district website to help answer questions related to our TK-12 standards-based grading policy: Standards-Based Grading FAQ
      • The FAQ will also be available in multiple languages by using the “Translate” button at the top of the webpage.
      • This information will also be shared in today’s Educator Update as well.
         
  • CUSTODIAL UPDATE - SECURE SITE KEYS
    • PPO sent an email this morning to BSS/POS regarding the importance of collecting keys from retiring employees. Considering some of these employees may choose to use vacation/sick leave before the end of the month.
    • Securing keys helps with keeping the integrity and security of our sites. For example, a lot of time and money has been spent to rekey buildings and address our gate systems. If we cannot account for the keys over time this money is considered a loss.
    • Be sure to ask for all gate keys and any miscellaneous keys that belong to the district.
    • Any questions, please contact Ron Dare. 

       
  • OTHER NEWS
    Teaching in the Pandemic:  'This is Not Sustainable' (NY Times, December 1)
    https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/30/us/teachers-remote-learning-burnout.html?action=click&module=Top%20Stories&pgtype=Homepage
     
    The Emotional Toll of Distance Learning (Washington Post, November 25) (An important “listen” – take the time)
    https://www.washingtonpost.com/podcasts/post-reports/the-emotional-toll-of-distance-learning/?fbclid=IwAR0hkZAFn0RDatY7MWMQ0IjywWxikQe272jC4NOeTGUn6PoX9TfgN1pnE0s
     
  • 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.
     
  • 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.
     
  • 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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