DAILY UPDATE #220 -- 3/04/2021
 

  • NEW ITEMS
     
  • DISTRICT COMMUNICATIONS
    The following communication was sent to principals on March 3:
     
  • REOPENING UPDATES WEBSITE
    • We launched a "Reopening Updates" on our website to share news and highlight our progress.
    • Communications will update this page and the Superintendent's weekly newsletter with relevant information as it becomes available. 
    • If you have anything to share from your school, including photos of in-person learning, safety measures in place, staff receiving vaccines, etc., please send to dhowe@sandi.net.
       
  • DISTRICT ID BADGES 
    • Due to COVID-19, district ID badges are not being processed at this time.
    • If you need to show proof of SDUSD employment to receive a COVID-19 vaccination, bring a copy of your pay stub to verify eligibility. 
      • Log into your self-service district account through PeopleSoft Human Resources 8.9 to view or print your direct deposit statement. 
      • If this is your first time using the PeopleSoft self-service, this Job Aid can help. 
      • Contact the IT Help Desk at 619-209-HELP (4357) for assistance with your password.
    • Updates on the availability of new employee badges will be posted on our website.
       
  • SPED: M/S GOOGLE CLASSROOM
    • All M/S Ed Specialists have access to the M/S Google classroom where teachers visit to collaborate, share lessons and receive important announcements regarding upcoming trainings, reopening guidelines, etc. 
    • If you do not have access to the M/S Google Classroom, please email jmilton@sandi.net.  
       
  • CO-TEACHING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - Reminder
    • All educators and staff working with students receiving special education services. (Teachers, Paraeducators, Related Service Providers, Administrators) are invited to attend  “Co-Teaching in Brick and Mortar, Virtual, & Blended Learning Environments” PD - Click here for flyer
      • March 25, 2021 | 12:30-2:30pm via zoom
    • Register here: https://forms.gle/XqfBbn8BQGvhajLbA
       
  • EDUCATORS SUPPORTING STUDENTS RECEIVING SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES
    • Sarah Ott and the Special Education Team host a zoom session to answer questions regarding Phase 1 implementation (also posted in Educator Updates):
      • Tuesday, March 9th from 3-4pm.  Zoom Meeting ID: 811 4741 7908 | Password:  456456. 
    • This is a voluntary session for educators.  
    • Before submitting questions, please review the educator FAQ as this may answer your questions. You can submit your questions here for the zoom session.  
    • This will not be recorded however questions and answers may be added to the educator FAQ as needed. 
       
  • SECONDARY UPDATES
    Updated Grade Appeal and Transcript Circulars
  • Interim Middle School Math Placement Policy 
    • Spring 2021 Interim Math Placement Guidelines to assist middle schools with Accelerated Math Placement for Fall 2021.
    • The timeline for Teacher/Counselor’s submitting their recommendations via Illuminate has been adjusted to 3/15 – 3/22 to accommodate the 5th grade teachers report card schedule.
    • Additionally, please note the clarification added to the 3/22 – 3/25 timeline that now clearly states the role the District Office will play in creating Illuminate Reports with Math Grades and Teacher/Counselor recommendations into a single report for middle level sites.
       
  • OTHER NEWS
    Education secretary: Vaccinating teachers is 'my top priority' (The Hill, March 3)
    https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/541466-education-secretary-vaccinating-teachers-my-top-priority
     
    Let's Clear the Air on the Best Way to Reopen Schools (VOSD, March 4)
    https://www.voiceofsandiego.org/topics/education/lets-clear-the-air-on-the-best-way-to-reopen-schools/

     
  • 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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