AASD Weekly Update 02-04-2021

REMINDERS

ADVANCED FRISK TRAINING OFFERED – A GREAT OPPORTUNITY
The FRISK model was developed by AALRR law partner Steven Adelson. The FRISK methodology was designed to help supervisors effectively create legally sufficient documents for the purpose of addressing employee substandard performance issues and misconduct. FRISK training is essential for all managers and supervisors. The training by AALRR is a Zoom webinar and is offered on the dates below for $89. They are also selling the FRISK manual for $34.

Did you know that the AASD Professional Growth Fund will reimburse AASD Members in Good Standing up to $100 for professional development such as FRISK Training/Book? So if a member in good standing wants to attend this training AASD reimburses the full $89. If the member purchases the book, AASD reimburses $100 of the $123 for the webinar AND the book. Click below for information on reimbursement.

For information about the FRISK webinar on either February 17 or 24 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., click:

February 17: https://www.aalrr.com/newsroom-events-4024
February 24: https://www.aalrr.com/newsroom-events-4025

For information on the AASD Professional Growth Fund up to $100 reimbursement click:
http://aasdcs.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/aasd-professional-growth-fund.pdf

Questions regarding the reimbursement can be addressed to AASD Office Clerk, Jim Costello, at jim@aasdcs.org.
CoTA (Collaborations: Teachers and Artists) STEAM Institute
CoTA is excited to invite you to their 2021 Virtual Institute. Engage students through meaningful art strategies geared towards the NGSS framework and enhance deeper understanding of science concepts.
- 6 experiential sessions exploring the Science Practices through visual art, theatre, and creative movement
- 13.5 hours professional development
- collaborative learning environment
- come away with lessons you can use remotely and in the classroom
  
  2021 VIRTUAL LEARNING WORKSHOPS
  February 20 & 27, 9:00a- 12:45p
  March 13 & 20, 9:00a - 12:00p
  Click below for registration ($75 deposit required; refunded after attendance)
  https://cotaprogram.org/cota-2021-steam-institute/
AMERICAN FIDELITY – SPECIAL ENROLLMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR AASD MEMBERS
For the past few years, American Fidelity has conducted annual site visits at San Diego USD to educate AASD members on the benefits available to them and to update their disability coverage. Due to the current environment, American Fidelity has transitioned to assisting members virtually using “screen sharing” software. They are making plans to service SDUSD employees/AASD members this year from January 18 – February 28, 2021.

Whether you currently have benefits through American Fidelity, or you wish to enroll for the first time, this special enrollment opportunity is important for you. Please click on the following link for information on the various insurance products and to schedule an appointment. American Fidelity Special Enrollment

Please don’t hesitate to contact American Fidelity directly at 1-800-365-9180 if you have any questions.
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.
FROM RANCH EVENTS – CONTINUING TO PROVIDE GREAT MEALS AT A GREAT PRICE. TIRED OF COOKING? CHECK THIS OUT
https://mdp-catering-events-inc.square.site/
Tired of cooking? As many of you know, all of the AASD events at Marina Village and Scottish Rite Center are catered by Ranch Events. They make and serve delicious meals! Ranch Events opened their kitchen at the Scottish Rite Event Center (in Mission Valley) for “take out” meals – breakfast, lunch and dinner. A dinner that serves 4 adults and 2 children is just $30 and individual meals or meals for 3 can also be purchased. A great deal for home cooked food. The website link is above, meals can be ordered in advance or the order can be placed on the same day (see website for more information). This is a great way to take a night day off from cooking and still be able to feed yourself and/or your family at a reasonable price. They also have vegetarian meals, soups and desserts as well as group platter meals. AASD has partnered with Ranch Events for many years and we are pleased they are able to provide this service which allows them to continue to employ staff. Feel free to share this information with anyone you wish to. Many of our AASD members have tried the meals and the feedback has been positive.
AFSA SCHOLARSHIP FOR GRADUATING SENIORS
The AFSA Diann Woodard Scholarship is available exclusively to the children of AFSA members in good standing. The AFSA General Executive Board selects the awardees based on academic excellence, passion for volunteerism and display of exceptional work ethic
All AASD Members in Good Standing and Affiliate Members with AFSA are eligible for their graduating senior to apply for the American Federation of School Administrators Diann Woodard scholarship. Five $2500 scholarships will be awarded. The deadline to apply is May 31, 2021. (Last year an AASD member’s child was awarded one of the scholarships!). All applicants must be a graduating high school senior who will be attending college for the first time in 2021. Students who apply must clearly express their goals for the future and appropriately tie these goals to their higher education aspirations. https://afsascholarshipapplication.org/
ACSA REGION 18 SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS IN SAN DIEGO AND IMPERIAL COUNTIES
Region 18 of the Association of California School Administrators (San Diego and Imperial Counties) and the San Diego County School Boards Association are again pleased to offer ten (10) $1,000 scholarships as a result of donations made by both organizations and their generous business partners.

Students are encouraged to apply no later than March 29, 2021 by 4:00pm. Click on the link below to access the application. Application
If you are unable to access the link, please contact Stephanie Napier at: stephanie@acsaregion18.org.
SEE'S CANDIES See's is now offering a new product! Instead of the paper gift certificates, they now have plastic gift cards. (The paper gift certificates are no longer available for purchase through their discount program.) Of course, if you have any of the paper gift certificates, they are still valid and will be honored at stores.

The new gift cards are available for purchase from AASD by members in good standing, affiliate members and retired members. The gift cards are valued at $25, but the discounted cost for our members is just $21.25. This is a savings of $3.75 per gift card!

As you know, the AASD office is closed and staff is working remotely, but we can still offer this benefit to you. If you are interested in purchasing gift cards, simply email Linda Crout-Hamel (linda@aasdcs.org). Please email your request and provide your phone number so she can call you to discuss your order and payment options (credit or debit card, check). The gift cards will then be mailed to the address you provide.

In addition to these gift cards, Administrators Association of San Diego (AASD) members qualify for quantity discounts on See's candy at the Quantity Discount store on Rosecrans. To redeem your discount, show a valid photo ID, your AASD member card, and provide our account number 6472612 or the office phone number 619-295-2118. Note: the acronym "AASD" will not work for the business name. This discount is only valid at 3751 Rosecrans Street, San Diego, CA 92110.
NEGOTIATED HOTLINE FOR AASD MEMBERS IS UP AND RUNNING! 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.

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.
AASD OFFICE CLOSURE. The AASD office remains closed, and staff are working remotely, 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.
IMPORTANT - PERSONAL EMAIL ADDRESS. AASD communicates with members via personal e-mail address. We do not communicate via "sandi.net." If you know of a colleague that is not receiving the Update, or if your personal email address changes, please remember to notify AASD by e-mailing our Office Clerk, Jim Costello, at Jim @aasdcs.org.
UNION PLUS - MONEY-SAVING PROGRAMS FOR AFSA MEMBERS! AFSA membership is provided to all AASD Members in Good Standing at no additional cost. For more information regarding AFSA and Union Plus benefits, please visit their website: https://www.theschoolleader.org/

IMPORTANT: For Members in Good Standing and Affiliate Members who have added AFSA -- If you have not turned in the “Combined AFSA Benefits Information Form,” please submit the form immediately. This form must be submitted in order to be eligible for the professional liability, legal services, etc. You do not need to list your full social security number on the form; however, AFSA has requested that you provide at least the last four digits. For a copy of the form, click here

For all our Members in Good Standing, and Affiliates and Retirees who have selected to be members of AFSA, there are many money-saving programs offered to you. Click here to review your many options!