DAILY UPDATE #257 -- 5/06/2021
 

  • NEW ITEMS
     
  • BARGAINING UPDATE – SUMMER SCHOOL/SUMMER EXPERIENCE/ESY
     AASD is currently in bargaining with the district regarding an “incentive” for certain AASD represented members (classified and certificated) who will be working the summer and/or ESY program(s).  There is little information to share right now but more information will be forthcoming.  Please watch for a special update if information becomes available.
     

     
  • DISTRICT COMMUNICATION
     The following communication was sent to principals on May 5:

     DISTRICT SPRING 2021 ASSESSMENT PLAN
     
  • Please see this Assessment Communication for the details regarding our district plan to meet the requirements of state mandated assessments. 
  • For more detailed information regarding the assessments, how they are administered, who you can contact, we have created Local Assessment Instructions for your reference. 
  • Office Hours with Area Superintendents will provide opportunities to address questions and collaborate with one another.
     

    COVID-19 TESTING COMMUNICATION FOR FAMILIES

  • To encourage families to sign up their child and to inform them about the importance of onsite COVID testing, Communications has crafted this letter that you may customize for your school community.
     

    MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS RESOURCES

  • May is Mental Health Awareness Month and it’s vital school staff and administrators recognize potential mental health issues in students #youarenotalone #breakthestigma #hopeforchange
  • Here are statistics from the National Institute of Mental Health:
    1. One in five children ages 13-18 have or will have a serious mental illness.
    2. 50% of all lifetime cases of mental illness begin by age 14.
    3. 90% of those who died by suicide had an underlying mental illness.
    4. In 2017, suicide was the 2nd leading cause of death among people ages 10 to 34. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
  • To raise awareness about the importance of Mental Health in schools, our District has prepared these resources that can be shared with your school communities, students and staff.
  • For more information and/or for additional support, contact integratedyouthservices@sandi.net. 
     

    ADDRESSING STUDENT HEALTH/SAFETY CONCERNS

  • To assist sites and educators in addressing concerns when students do not follow health/safety guidelines the following chart was created with suggested responses: 
    1. Addressing Health and Safety Concerns with Students
    2. This will also be shared in the Educator Update today
       

      INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY MAY/JUNE TECH TIPS

  • Explore enrichment projects to close out the school year, certification opportunities in Pear Deck and Seesaw, and much more! CLICK HERE for May Tech Tips.
  • Join our Zoom Room Office hours for extra support! Visit our calendar here. 

    RETURN OF MOBILE WIFI DEVICES (HOTSPOTS)
  • With Distance Learning, many families have borrowed Wi-Fi Hotspots. These devices were checked out to students in Destiny.
  • As students are at school, many hotspots will no longer be needed and some families may start returning these devices. If you receive any hotspots please:
    1. Attach student ID # to device and place in School Mail to: Ed Center Room 1008 /IT Dept. Attn: Sandra Arellano
    2. ENROLLMENT CLERKS – as students transfer out of SDUSD, please ask parents if they received a hotspot and ask them to return the device along with any other computers, books etc. 
    3. SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS – Hold all SENIOR STUDENT hotspots being returned at the end of the school year.  A Tech from the IT Dept will schedule a pick up time/date.
  • Please call Family Internet Support with questions, 619-260-2460 or email getconnected@sandi.net. Office hours are Monday - Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
     

    RESTORATIVE JUSTICE PRACTICES 

    The RJP Department invites site teams to re-imagine how we address harm in our schools. 
  • Teams may include the principal, vice principal, counselor, guidance assistant, inschool resource teacher, or any other staff member who address discipline at your school site.
  •  Staff members attending outside their work hours or calendar days will receive hourly compensation to attend, with the RJP department covering the cost for up to three staff members per school site.

    SESSION DATES:
  • May 14th 1:00-4:00pm AND May 15th 9:00-12:00pm
  • May 21st 1:00-4:00pm AND May 22nd 9:00-12:00pm
  • June 11th 1:00-4:00pm AND June 12th 9:00-12:00pm
  • June 17th 9:00-12:00pm AND June 18th 9:00-12:00pm
  • June 18th 1:00-4:00pm AND June 19th 9:00-12:00pm
  • In addition, each site will receive one copy of the following book titles to further support the learning:
    1. Transforming a School Community Through Restorative Practices: Emerging Research and Opportunities 
    2. The Little Book of Restorative Discipline for Schools: Teaching Responsibility; Creating Caring Climates
    3. The Little Book of Circle Processes and 
    4. The Little Book of Restorative Justice Revised & Updated 
  • For further information, please see flyer. Click here to register your site team. For questions, please contact Katherine Aud at kaud@sandi.net.

    PROTOCOL ON DISPOSING VAPE/E-CIGARETTE DEVICES
  • Per District Safety Office and Nursing and Wellness, any confiscated e-tobacco cigarettes and vapor cartridges can be disposed of in the expired medication waste container or sharps container in the health office.  
  • Any questions please contact the SDUSD- Safety Office at safetyoffice@sandi.net. 
  • Call School Police for all abandoned prescription medication, marijuana & illicit drugs, and Marijuana/THC vape cartridges. 


    LEADERSHIP AND LEARNING PD CALENDAR
  • We have launched a Leadership and Learning Professional Development Calendars in one easy to use location with session information and registration links. There are four calendars are available: 
  • Elementary Professional Learning     │     Secondary Professional Learning    │   Site Administrator Professional Learning
                                      All Professional Learning    │ Coming Soon! Certificated and Classified Versions
  • We are still in the process of  developing a comprehensive calendar for all departments. 
    1. Therefore, the calendar may not yet  be all-inclusive of every PD offering in L&L. 
  • Questions or Feedback? Please reach out to Andrea Davis at adavis4@sandi.net, Katherine Nelson at knelson4@sandi.net, or Liz Perry at eperry2@sandi.net. 


    E3 GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM
  • This is a reminder that every teacher needs to submit this google form for our records. 
  • The final training of our E3 series - The End-of-the-Year Reflection 
    1. Independently via ScreenCastify video 
    2. Attend a Zoom Session on Thursday, May, 6, 2021 3:00-4:00 or Friday, May 7, 2021 12:00-1:00.
  • For further questions contact us at E3@sandi.net or mmarin@sandi.net.
     

    ELEMENTARY UPDATES

    ECSE

  • If your team needs support with onsite learning for our students in the Early Learning Special Education classrooms, please work with your site administrators.  
  • You can also partner with Sarah Ott at sott@sandi.net to brainstorm ideas.  

     
  • OTHER NEWS
    Leaders in Education Reflect on a Year of Upheaval (featuring Paul Gothold County Supt (Rossier USC, Spring 2021)
    https://rossier.usc.edu/magazine/spring-summer-2021/leaders-in-education-reflect-on-a-year-of-upheaval/
     
    Vaccines offered close to home for San Diego students (NBC, May 5)
    https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/vaccines-offered-close-to-home-for-san-diego-students/2596938/

     
  • REMINDERS
     
  • HOTLINE FOR AASD MEMBERS – A VALUABLE TOOL
    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, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 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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