DAILY UPDATE #214 -- 2/24/2021
 

  • NEW ITEMS
     
  • COMMENT REGARDING REOPENING SCHOOLS
    AASD is receiving quite a few questions about the target date of April for reopening schools.  AASD will be entering into bargaining regarding the impacts and effects of the decision.  There is much to be discussed.  We know there are many unanswered questions.  AASD will keep members informed as soon as we have information to share.  Thank you to all of our members for your patience and understanding.  We know this is a very stressful time.  We are here for you!
     
  • Q AND A  (Wednesday, February 24, 2021)
    Q:  From a principal:  We went through the hoops to allow our VP access to the SBB.  We received approval from our Area Superintendent to allow them access.  We finally got the VP access only to have it taken away the next day.  When asked why they took it away, they said that it was going to the executive level to decide whether to allow VPs access. Seeking to again grant the VP access, we are now told we have to contact Chief of Staff.  My point, the rules to guidance keep changing without any apparent reason known.
    A:  (Answer provided by the District)   Thank you for your feedback and understanding. If your VP does not currently have access, please email  your resource teacher and cc your Area Superintendent so that access can be approved and granted.
     
  • DISTRICT COMMUNICATIONS
    The following communication was sent to principals today:
     
  • HR: UNFILLED LEARNING LAB ASSIGNMENTS IN SAMS
    • SAMS and HR staff have made 170,000+ calls to our substitute employees (both VT and classified).
    • As a reminder, while the goal was that every school should have a Classroom Lab or a Learning Lab, do not invite students until you have confirmed staff will support the learning lab.
      • We are processing requests to add substitutes per principal recommendation. 
      • We posted a 30-day permit substitute pool and continue to interview substitutes from other pools.
      • We know there are three schools where substitutes have accepted and then cancelled; please continue to put the jobs in SAMS and then complete an incident form so we can take action. 
      • Contact your HRO if you need assistance. 
         
  • EDUCATOR SUPPORTS FOR PHASE 1 
    • In partnership with educators, we developed a Phase 1 Educator FAQ to include resources and tools to ensure successful implementation of classroom and learning labs. 
      • Please feel free to share this resource with your teams.
         
  • E3 GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM 
  • ENROLLMENT OF STUDENTS NOT CONFIRMED AS SD COUNTY RESIDENTS
    • Here are the steps when sites have confirmed a student no longer resides in San Diego County.   
      • If you have any general enrollment questions, please contact mmarques@sandi.net.   
      • Questions regarding pupils with IEPs may be directed to sott@sandi.net.
         
  • CO-TEACHING PDs
    • Here is a FREE virtual PD opportunity presented by Dr. Rich Villa and Jacque Thousand titled Co-Teaching in Brick and Mortar, Virtual, and Blended Learning Environments
      • Open to all educators, related service providers, paras and administrators.  
      • Please contact Andrea Vinson avinson@sandi.net if you have any questions.
         
  • OTHER NEWS
    SDUSD sets April 12 target date for reopening schools (SD Union Tribune, February 23)
    https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/education/story/2021-02-23/san-diego-unified-sets-april-12-target-date-for-reopening-schools
     
    Two school districts reveal plans to open schools in April (Fox5, San Diego, February 23)
    https://fox5sandiego.com/news/local-news/sdusd-aims-to-reopen-schools-mid-april/
     
     
  • 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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