DAILY UPDATE #237 -- 4/06/2021
 

  • NEW ITEMS
     
  • SITE ADMINISTRATORS WHO WORKED OVER SPRING BREAK
    Yesterday morning, AASD asked the district to disseminate information via the Principals Update regarding the process and information needed to submit timecards for any days worked during Spring Break.  The district has committed to providing the information in the Principals Update this Wednesday.  Hang tight for direction.
     
  • Q and A  (Tuesday, April 6)
    Q:  I realize that the district is saying that they are sticking with the 5 foot distance BUT given how often minds are changed, if they are going to end up changing to the CDCs recommendation of 3 feet distance, they need to do so RIGHT AWAY. We are creating schedules and this kind of change will mean going back to the drawing board. It should NOT happen at the last minute. Let us know now.
    A:  (Answer provided by the district)   Hello and thank you for your question.  The 6 feet distance with no less than 5 feet is in the SDEA agreement through June and will not be changed.
     
    Q:  I would like the opportunity to do an end-of-year survey regarding what was supportive and what was not supportive (and suggestions for improvement) for central office. As school administrators our parents have the opportunity to do a survey regarding their level of satisfaction of our school. This has helped me improve how I operate things at my school. I think it would be beneficial to allow principals to do the same regarding central office support. Would this be possible?
    A:  (Answer provided by the district)   This is absolutely possible.  In central office, we are 100% committed in finding ways to better support our site leaders and educators as the most important aspect of our work happens in our classrooms and in our schools. We already receive considerable feedback from site leaders through the work load survey that AASD sends out.  However, we're always open to feedback and input for how to improve our supports to schools and can work with AASD (Donis Coronel) to develop an end-of-the-year survey.  (Answer provided by Sofia Roditti, Chief of Staff)
     
    Q:  Will AASD members be required to be on school sites on Fridays or will it be optional as it is potentially for SDEA members?
    A:  (Answer provided by AASD)   It depends.  If you are a BSS III/POS, you will likely be required to be on site.  For Principals and Vice Principals, you always have the flexibility as a manager/site administrator in regards to your schedule and being on campus.  This is something that each individual can work out, as long as the site is covered and the work is getting done.  For further clarification, please contact Donis Coronel at AASD.  In regards to other staff (OTBS/PARA), that is the site administrators discretion (as always) regarding who reports to the site and who may be able to work remotely on Fridays.

     
  • DISTRICT COMMUNICATIONS
    The following communication was sent to principals on April 5:
     
  • FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - APRIL 12 RETURN - Update
    • Members of the Central Office Team and SDEA have partnered to revise our FAQ. 
    • We will continue to share the most updated information with educators and principals through this shared document to ensure a safe and successful reopening of school.
       
  • IMPORTANT SBAC UPDATES
    • This communication provides important updates regarding mandated testing. 
    • We are still examining assessment options other than SBA that may be permitted pending the approval by the US Department of Education.
       
  • POWERSCHOOL IEP: MONITORING OVERDUE EVENTS
    • This is a reminder to site leaders to review overdue events on a monthly basis.
      • Site leaders can add the ‘Over Due IEP Dates by Location’ report to the ‘My Homepage’ to view overdue IEPs at a site and by case manager at a site.  
    • To access the report: Overdue IEP dates by Location Report for Admin. 
       
  • GUIDANCE FOR PE EDUCATORS
  • IEP PROGRESS REPORTING TIMELINES
    • Ed Code requires IEP teams to report out progress on IEP goals at each general education grading reporting period. 
    • The Special Education Division has created this Progress Reporting Timeline chart to provide guidance to teams on the timelines and procedures.
       
  • WILLIAMS COMPLAINT REPORT DUE FOR ALL SCHOOLS
    • Forward any Williams Complaints received for the third quarter of the 2020-2021 school year reporting period to Lynn Ryan for the District’s mandatory Williams Complaint quarterly filing (January through March 2021) by the end of business on Friday, April 23, 2021. 
    • If you have questions or need more information, contact Lynn Ryan, Uniform Complaint Compliance Officer, at 619-725-7225 (o); 619-634-0370 (c), or via email at lryan@sandi.net.
       
  • SECONDARY UPDATES
  • Abuse & Harassment: Suspect It, Report It Posters
    • This poster reporting suspected abuse and harassment was designed by Pita Birbeck of Point Loma High School.
    • Under recommendations adopted by the board, all high schools should display the posters on their campuses, including the boys and girls locker rooms.  
    • The poster contest stems from the Board’s Multi-Agency Task Force to Recommend Comprehensive Strategies and Protocols for Inter-Agency Cooperation for the Protection of District Students. 
      • The contest was organized in collaboration with School Police and other district departments to help create a culture of reporting among students and staff.
         
  • The following communication was sent to BSS’ and POS’ from Custodial Operations on April 5:
     
    Greetings,
     
    Things continue to change from our last BSS/POS Zone Meetings.  The latest changes involve custodial responsibilities for food service workers. Food Services currently has about 230 vacancies in their department and will need additional support from custodial services to ensure campuses are safe, clean, and secured.  As always Custodial Services is responsible overall for maintaining a safe, clean and secure campus, and many of you have already stepped up to provide additional support as needed.  I’ve attached a     “Supplement to Food Service Worker’s Schedule”.  This document outlines the additional duties and responsibilities required at this time.  If additional custodial support is needed above and beyond the additional food service worker’s duties and responsibilities listed, please keep track of the time worked and there will be a provision for compensation as needed.  Tracking additional time is important and will be a basis for overall funding compensation.
     
    Please continue to provide the equipment and supplies needed to support Food Services. Some consumable supplies will be provided along with the use of existing equipment. The following is a basic list of these items:
     
    Mop/mop bucket
    Broom/dustpan/counter brush
    EZ Reacher(s) (shared for trash pick-up)
    Buckets/pails
    Sponges
    Rags
    Trash cans/liners
    Paper towels
    Toilet paper
    Hand soap
    Approved cleaner (SOLSTA 243, 710 or GENLABS equivalent)
    Miscellaneous items etc.
     
    Cafeteria managers will be reaching out to BSS/POS’ for input and corroboration. Please reach out to your CSS for support if you have questions or are in need of certain provided items.
     
    Thank you for all you do!
     
    Ron Dare
    Custodial Operations Program Supervisor
    San Diego Unified School District
    Physical Plant Operations
    Telephone: (858) 627-7148
    Cell: (619) 273-9076
    Fax: (858) 496-1737
    E-mail:     rdare@sandi.net

     
  • OTHER NEWS
    SDUSD gears up for April 12 reopening (KUSI, April 5)
    https://www.kusi.com/san-diego-unified-school-district-gears-up-for-april-12-reopening/
     
    How CA high schools plan to pull off 'normal' graduations (EdSource, April 6)
    https://edsource.org/2021/how-california-high-schools-plan-to-pull-off-normal-graduations/652559

     
  • REMINDERS
     
  • HOTLINE FOR AASD MEMBERS – THIS WILL BECOME IMPORTANT AS STAFF RETURNS TO CAMPUS AND STUDENTS RETURN ON APRIL 12
    The hotline AASD negotiated with the District is available to all AASD unit members (classified and certificated) who are charged with enforcing the health and safety policies and procedures at the school site.  Call the hotline when you need immediate assistance when conflicts arise, clarification is needed, or decisions must be made regarding health and safety matters.  Once we have staff and students back on campus, issues may arise where site AASD members don’t have direction or an answer.  Call the hotline for help!  Put the hotline number in your cell phone so you have it when needed.

    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.  The hotline is answered by our AASD member, Brian Kenworthy, Operations Specialist who has access to materials and district leadership as necessary.
     
  • 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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