DAILY UPDATE #260 -- 5/18/2021
 

  • NEW ITEMS
     
  • Q and A  (Tuesday, May 18, 2021)
    Q:  With the new mandated Covid testing that is not really mandatory because there are employees who are openly defiant about not participating going on the 4th week now. It was stated by the district that those who did not get tested would be off on their own district leave until tested. When asked how do supervisors deal with these employees we were told not to worry about it. If this is such a health concern then this is putting every student and staff member in jeopardy. When directives such as this come down that are not fully thought out, implemented poorly, and no tools given to supervisors to enforce the mandate, it undermines their credibility. Supervisor are unable to know who is testing and who is not. Employees see the other employees not getting tested and ask "what are you going to do and if you are not going to do anything then why should I get tested." Will there be retroactive discipline for those who have not been testing since they were told it was mandatory? What about those that are calling off sick on testing days or using vacation? There is no plan for them to get tested at a secondary location when they return. The question was asked and once again supervisors were told not to worry about it. It seems that if this was such a public health crisis that it has to be mandatory then there would be a push to have them tested as soon as they return. This can't be taken seriously with such a weak mandate with no way to follow up with those who refuse to participate.
    A:  (Answer provided by the district)  The COVID Testing is a mandate. If you have an employee who you believe is purposefully avoiding the testing, please collect and record the evidence and work with your Human Resource Officer to discuss corrective action.  
     
    Q:  No one including admin has been notified by HR that they have been assigned summer school. I did receive an email from Jen Roberson about a meeting next Thursday afternoon. My concern is that the summer school master schedule training is on Wednesday and Thursday of the same week. My site tech has not been notified she was selected to work summer school. When will people be notified?
    A:  (Answer provided by the district)   During the week of May 10, 2021, the HRSD offered more than 1,600 summer school assignments to educators. All principals and vice principals were offered positions and more than 80 administrators have been placed.  More than 300 classified employees were offered positions during this same time. Any remaining positions are being offered this week. To say that "no one" has been notified by HR is inaccurate. Please contact Lindsay Molinaro,     lmolinaro@sandi.net for classified questions, Candace Hunter-Clark, chunter-clark@sandi.net for certificated questions and Acacia Thede, athede@sandi.net for management assignments.

     
  • DISTRICT COMMUNICATION
     
    The following communication was sent to principals on May 14:
     
  • HEALTH & SAFETY GUIDELINES:  CDC Announcement and Masks
    • With all of the recent news from the CDC, we felt it was important to update on our current health and safety guidelines.  
    • Our current guidelines at schools and district sites are in place and not changing.
    • Mask wearing, distancing and all other health and safety measures need to remain in place until the end of the school year. 
    • Masks must be worn at all times on campus unless staff are completely alone in a closed room or outside on a mask break.   
    • We follow guidelines from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). As that guidance is updated, we will evaluate revisions.  
       
  • VACCINE STATUS AND PRIVACY CLARITY:  Staff and Students
    • Vaccines for staff and students are optional; only appropriate staff may ask a staff member or a student about their vaccine status, i.e., health office staff or administrator while supporting contact tracing with a positive student or staff member.
    • Please be aware: It is not appropriate for any other staff member to ask about vaccine status.
       
  • COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
    • Yesterday, an email was sent to school site leaders, SDEA and CSEA reps inviting them to attend a voluntary informational meeting on May 25th about Community Schools
      • Schools with 70% or more students qualifying for F/R lunch can apply to be a Community School for the 2022-23 school year
      • The informational meeting will review what it means to be a Community School and the application process
      • If you have questions regarding Community Schools prior to or after the informational meeting, contact Nicole DeWitt or attend the Community School office hours available on May 18th from 1:30-2:00pm or May 27th from 2:00-2:30pm:
  • SUMMATIVE ELPAC
  • VOLUNTARY OPERATIONS MEETING
  • COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CAC) SPECIAL EDUCATION: ABOVE AND BEYOND AWARDS
    • Last night (5/13/2021), the CAC honored educators that have gone above and beyond in 2020 and 2021 to support students receiving special education services.  
    • We wanted to congratulate the educators honored and thank them for all they do for our students.  
       
  • E3 GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM
    • Thank you for helping to create a collaborative approach to re-imagine, redesign, and rebrand what has historically been an evaluation process.
    • Educators finishing their growth cycle this school year were provided this information in Educator Updates and in E3 Google Classrooms - Announcements:
      • The Growth and Development Plan needs to be completed in your E3 Google Classroom by June 1st, 5:00 p.m.:
        • Growth Goal (blue section) and Reflection (found at the bottom of G&D Plan)
      • To support your completion of the reflection, the following resources are provided:
      •  All E3 participants must submit this google form to verify participation in this year’s E3 process.
    • For further support or clarification, join us during office hours:
      • Tuesdays 3:00-4:00  Zoom ID: 361 289 6400 or send an email to E3@sandi.net
         
  • JIMMIE JOHNSON FOUNDATION CHAMPIONS GRANT
    • The 2021 Jimmie Johnson Foundation (JJF) Champions Grant application process is open.  
    • As in previous years, the Foundation is looking to provide schools in our district the opportunity to apply for funding to address their critical needs.  
    • For application deadline and additional information, click here.
       
  • EXTRA GROCERY FOOD DISTRIBUTION FOR 5/17-5/21
    • Extra grocery items will be available (while supplies last) at our 19 curbside meal locations on a rotating basis. Grocery giveaway days range from Food Bank Food Drives, USDA meal boxes, and fresh produce.
    • Grocery Item Schedule for Week of 5/17-5/21
    • Please share this information with your school families!
       
  • SUMMER PROGRAMS
    Summer Experience Host Site Meetings
    • Please join us next week to learn more about the summer experience. At the host site meetings, we will discuss both operational and instructional items. 
    • Calendar invitations have been sent to host site principals as well as assigned summer administrators. 
      • Elementary Host Site Meeting: Tuesday, May 18, 3:00-4:00pm
        • Zoom ID: 85102606115
      • Middle Host Site Meeting: Wednesday, May 19, 3:00-4:00pm
        • Zoom ID: 85102606115
      • High School Host Site Meeting: Thursday, May 20, 3:00-4:00pm
        • Zoom ID: 85102606115
      • If you are unable to make your level’s scheduled time, please join any of the other meetings since the majority of the agenda items will be repeated.
         
  • Coming Soon – Projects we are working on…
    Learning Options 2021-2022 Survey  
    • To assist you in your planning for the 2021-2022 school year, we are developing a parent learning option survey for our families.   
      • Based on principal feedback, we will use Google Forms (not illuminate) 
      • On Monday May 17th, we are engaging with AASD to seek principal feedback on the survey questions.
      • The survey will be translated into multiple languages.
      • The plan is to send the survey template to leaders by next Friday so you can send the survey directly to your families. 
      • More details to come!
         
  •  The following information was sent to principals on May 17:
     
  • VOLUNTARY OPS MEETING
    • Thank you for joining us at today’s operations meeting.
    • You can access the documents and slides shared in this Agenda.
       
  • COVID-19  VACCINE CLINICS
    • In Saturday’s district email to families, we shared the opportunity for anyone in the community (ages 12 and up) to receive the free COVID-19 vaccine.
    • Under the latest CDC guidance and recommendation the Pfizer vaccine is available at all school-based clinics for anyone 12 years of age or older:
      • Sharp HealthCare Clinics from 10:00 am -4:30 pm
      • Tuesday 5/18: Mira Mesa HS |  Wednesday 5/19: Madison HS  | Thursday 5/20: Mission Bay  HS
      • UC San Diego Health Clinics from 10:00 am -4:30 pm
      • Monday and Tuesday 5/17 - 5/18:  Hoover High School and Lincoln High School
      • Wednesday and Thursday 5/19 - 5/20:  Morse High School and San Diego High School
    • Students who attend the school with the vaccine clinic only need a signed parent consent form; all other students will be required to have a parent present. 
    • To find more information and parent consent forms in multiple languages, visit COVID Vaccine website
       
  • DEMI ASSESSMENT WINDOW EXTENDED TO MAY 27th.  Added 4:13 PM
    • Based on requests from the field we have extended the DEMI Assessment to May 27th. 
    • Schools will receive preliminary data by June 11th.
       
  • PRINCIPAL DESIGNEES - SUMMER SCHOOL ASPIRING ADMINISTRATORS 
    • We have an amazing opportunity for educators this summer. The Summer School Aspiring Administrators Program was created to select candidates to lead at some of our summer school/ESY sites as a principal designee. 
      • These individuals would have the opportunity to become part of our first LEAD San Diego cohort.  
      • LEAD San Diego is the leadership development pipeline created as a part of the District commitments to becoming an anti-bias/anti-racist district.  
      • This leadership pipeline has multiple pathways for entrance into the pipeline; this would be one of those pathways.
    • We are looking for candidates who embody our commitments to becoming an inclusive anti-biased/ anti-racist district, and who demonstrate adaptive leadership, strategic thinking, strong organizational management, and communication skills. 
      • Use this form to recommend aspiring administrators by Friday, May 21st at 3:00 PM. You may recommend more than one individual. 
      • Interviews are scheduled for Wednesday, May 26th or Thursday, May 27th
      • Please contact Kimberly Moore at kmoore@sandi.net if you have any questions. 
         
  • SUMMER PROGRAMS
    Summer Experience Host Site Meetings - Reminder
    • Host site meetings to discuss operations and instruction will start on May 18:. 
      • Elementary Host Site Meeting: Tuesday, May 18, 3:00-4:00pm |  Zoom ID: 85102606115
      • Middle Host Site Meeting: Wednesday, May 19, 3:00-4:00pm |   Zoom ID: 85102606115
      • High School Host Site Meeting: Thursday, May 20, 3:00-4:00pm  | Zoom ID: 85102606115
         
  • OTHER NEWS
    ACSA Analysis of the Governor’s May Budget Revision (ACSA, May 14)
    https://content.acsa.org/acsa-content/2021-22-may-budget-revision-analysis
     
    Highlights of the CA State Budget, May Revise (EdSource, May 17)
    https://edsource.org/2021/here-are-the-highlights-of-the-may-state-budget-revision/654773
     
    Fauci says school should be open 'full blast' five days a week in the Fall (The Hill, May 14)
    https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/553494-fauci-says-school-should-be-open-full-blast-five-days-a-week-in-the-fall
     
    Schools are deciding what the new CDC mask guidelines mean for the classroom (NPR, May 14)
    https://www.npr.org/2021/05/13/996727768/schools-are-deciding-what-the-new-cdc-mask-guidelines-mean-for-the-classroom
     
    88% of children covered by monthly payments starting in July (SD Union Tribune, May 17)
    https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/nation/story/2021-05-17/88-of-children-covered-by-monthly-payments-starting-in-july

     
  • 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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