DAILY UPDATE #242 -- 4/13/2021
 

• NEW ITEMS
   
• SUMMER SCHOOL 
  The following information regarding summer school was sent to site administrators yesterday.  Principals have asked AASD if there is any additional compensation for working summer school.  The answer is NO.  Summer school falls within the principal work year.  Principals have the option via the interest form below to indicate whether or not they wish to work summer school (in addition to their regular principal duties).  If the principal indicates they are not interested in running summer school, then the work will be offered to other administrators such as vice principals who will be paid as they are off calendar.  The process is explained on the interest form below.
   
  SUMMER SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS 
  • On March 9, 2021, the Board approved the expansion of summer school.
    • The vision of the 2021 Summer School Program is to reimagine enrichment opportunities and meaningful learning experiences to accelerate student learning. 2021 Summer School Administrators Brochure.pdf 
  • Summer School Site Administrators will play a key role in accelerating learning for students in the various programs offered this summer.
  • If you are interested in serving as Summer School Administrator, please complete this Interest Form April 12th - 23rd.
    • The form also outlines the process for staffing the Summer School Administrator Position. 
    • Principals, if your site is hosting summer school and you do not want to serve as the summer administrator, indicate that in the form.  
  • Questions? Please contact athede@sandi.net
    
     
• DISTRICT COMMUNICATION
  The following communication was sent to principals on April 12:
   
• ATTENDANCE REMINDER 
  • Please remind our educators of the importance of taking student attendance daily.
  • Here is the process that can be shared with staff. 
     
• SUMMER SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS 
  • On March 9, 2021, the Board approved the expansion of summer school.
    •  The vision of the 2021 Summer School Program is to reimagine enrichment opportunities and meaningful learning experiences to accelerate student learning. 2021 Summer School Administrators Brochure.pdf 
  • Summer School Site Administrators will play a key role in accelerating learning for students in the various programs offered this summer.
  • If you are interested in serving as Summer School Administrator, please complete this Interest Form April 12th - 23rd
    • The form also outlines the process for staffing the Summer School Administrator Position 
    • Principals, if your site is hosting summer school and you do not want to serve as the summer administrator, indicate that in the form.  
  • Questions? Please contact athede@sandi.net
     
• FOSTERING SAFE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS
  • The safety of our students, staff and families is our main priority. 
  • In a continuous effort to foster safe and inclusive school environments, we are providing the following information.  Please share with your families, students and staff:  
    • Non-Discrimination Policy for District Programs and Activities, inclusive of protections for Gender Identity and Gender Expression, 
    • Student Non-Discrimination and Prohibition of Sexual Harassment Policy, inclusive of reporting procedures; and
    • Title IX sexual harassment complaint procedures, including provisions for ensuring schools are free from sexual harassment, harassment, discrimination, intimidation and bullying.
  • SDUSD Title IX Office information:
    • Title IX Office Coordinator: Lynn Ryan Phone:  (619) 725-7225. Fax (619) 725-5529 Fax. Email: lryan@sandi.net. 4100 Normal St., Room 2129, San Diego, CA 92103
    • Important Prevention Hotlines:
      • 2-1-1. Community Resources
      • Child Abuse Hotline 1-858-560-2191
      • Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-800-273-8255
      • National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233
      • Mental Health and Substance Use Services 1-888-724-7240
        
         
• OTHER NEWS
  SDUSD ‘fired up’ to have students back on campus (Mira Mesa High, Golden Hills K-8, Encanto) (Fox News SD, April 12)
  https://fox5sandiego.com/news/local-news/san-diego-unified-fired-up-to-have-students-back-on-campus/
   
  Thousands of SD kids go back to school, finally (SD Union Tribune, April 12)
  https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/education/story/2021-04-12/thousands-of-san-diego-kids-go-back-to-school-finally
   
  First Day Back at School a ‘Little Weird’ (KPBS, April 12)
  https://www.kpbs.org/news/2021/apr/12/first-day-back-school-little-weird-many-san-diego-/
   
  First Day of In-Person Learning is Extra Special for Kinders (NBC SD, April 12)
  https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/first-day-of-in-person-learning-is-extra-special-for-kindergarteners/2574650/
   
  Air Hugs and Airplane Arms as Kids Return to Benchley/Weinberger (Times of SD, April 12)
  https://timesofsandiego.com/education/2021/04/12/air-hugs-and-airplane-arms-principals-heart-bursting-as-kids-return-to-benchley-weinberger-school/
  
  After more than a year of struggle, here’s what reopening looked like at one SDUSD school -- Perkins Elementary (SD Union Tribune, April 13)
  https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/education/story/2021-04-13/after-more-than-a-year-of-struggle-heres-what-reopening-looked-like-at-one-san-diego-school?fbclid=IwAR0Lfs9_0S6S8TIDVOAqFku2DP43y7StlukI8NjcBOCh4EODms0-L1AzErQ
  
   
• 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.
   

Contacts

• AASD Board of Directors - http://aasdcs.org/board-of-directors/
   
•  AASD Office Staff - http://aasdcs.org/staff/