DAILY UPDATE #266 -- 6/08/2021
 

  • NEW ITEMS
     
  • PLEASE READ - IMPORTANT
    After producing 266 “Daily Updates” throughout the pandemic, this will be the last issue!  Starting this week, AASD will revert back to only providing the “Weekly Update,” which is produced each Thursday and sent to the personal e-mail addresses of our Members in Good Standing, Retired Members and Affiliate Members. So many of our AASD members have reached out to thank AASD for keeping them informed during the pandemic.  It’s been a privilege and honor for our small but mighty AASD staff team to produce 266 Daily Updates for AASD members over the past 15 months when daily information was needed.  AASD will continue to keep members informed with the Weekly Update on Thursdays and with a Special Update if there is critical information to share at other times.
     
  • Q and A  (Tuesday, June 8, 2021)
    Q:  It has been talked about in our principal meetings about the Literacy Plan for next year. Principals would like to give input on the literacy plan to share what site supports and needs we see critical for next year.  We are being told that the expectation is all students will need to be at grade level by next summer.  We are being told only 35 schools qualify for a literacy specialist. How were these sites determined?  We are hearing that so much money is coming to support public schools and elementary - having only 35 schools does not show we are prioritizing the needs for all students and how sites are being supported to meet the expectation of all students reading at grade level.  We would like to give input and would like transparency for how monies are being spent for this fall to accelerate literacy for all students.
    A:  (Answer provided by the district)    In the May 19th Principal Update the current draft LCAP and a survey for principal input was posted.  Please use this survey to provide any feedback you may have.

     
  • DISTRICT COMMUNICATION
     
  • The following communication was sent to principals on June 4:
     
  • INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY UPDATES
    • Click HERE for the Classroom End-of-the-Year Checklist.
    • Reminders:
      • Only collect devices from students leaving the district. All other students will keep their devices until August. 
        • High Schools: please send all collected devices from seniors back to the district using this form by June 18th. 
      • Teacher computers are no longer assigned to the classroom, they are assigned to the teacher.
        • If a teacher leaves the site, they will take their device with them. If they leave the district, please collect the device. 
    • For questions, please contact Julie Garcia or Toren Allen 
       
  • LAST CHANCE TO ORDER 2021-22 FACTS FOR PARENTS HANDBOOKS
    • Thank you to the schools that already submitted their order forms for the 2021-22 Facts for Parents handouts. 
      • If you have not submitted the form, please complete the form as soon as possible. 
    • The handbook contains information that the district is required to provide annually to parents. 
      • The handbook can only be provided electronically if requested. Otherwise, parents must receive a hard copy at the beginning of the school year. The handbook is printed in English and Spanish. 
    • If you have questions or need more information, contact Linda Zintz, Communications 
       
  • ASB YEAR-END CLOSING PROCEDURES
  • VAPA FOUNDATION & SD SYMPHONY - CINDY MARTEN FAREWELL EVENT
    • Join the VAPA Foundation and the San Diego Symphony to wish Deputy Education Secretary Cindy Marten fond farewell. 
      • We’ll toast to Cindy’s success in bringing the educational reforms she has led in San Diego to the nation while supporting arts education in SDUSD through the VAPA Foundation. 
    • June 15, 2021, 6:00 p.m. Prebys Plaza at The Rady Shell, Jacobs Park. Fizzy toast and small bites. Register here 
       
  • FOOD & NUTRITION SERVICES UPDATES
    • Extra Grocery Food Distribution for 6/7-6/11
      • Extra grocery items will be available (while supplies last) at our 19 curbside meal locations on a rotating basis.
      • Grocery Item Schedule for Week of 6/7-6/11
      • Please share this information with your school families!
    • Summer Meals
      • Nutritious meals will be available for all children 18 & younger throughout the summer.
        • At drive-thru or walk-up pick up at 14 curbside locations
        • Monday -Friday from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. from June 16 to August 20.
      • Students participating in summer school will have access to the same grab n' go meal bags 
      • A full list of locations and more details can be found on our website here 
      • Please share this information and summer meals flyer with your school families!
    • Western BBQ Special Event Services POSTPONED for start of 2021-22 school year
      • The Food Services department has made the difficult decision to postpone the Western BBQ special event service offered to schools until further notice. While we know this is disappointing, we hope you understand this is a necessary step to help keep each other safe in these unprecedented times. At this time, we will not be accepting dates to secure for Western BBQ events and will provide an update on the Principal’s Page when this service becomes available.  -Gary Petill, Food & Nutrition Services Director
         
  • SUMMER PROGRAMS
  • Level Up SD: Enrichment Programs
    • As of June 1, here is a list of all the enrichment programs that will be using spaces at school sites. 
      • This report was generated using the Facilitron system.
      • For questions regarding facility use, please contact the Rentals Department.
         
  • ELEMENTARY UPDATES
  • Literacy Acceleration Plan
    • We are excited to be launching our district focus on literacy on behalf of our readers! Thank you for joining us this week to discuss our Literacy Acceleration Plan for the upcoming year. 
    • This VIDEO can be shared with your teachers to see the impact of how a professional learning focus on literacy with Lyn Reggett impacts both our teachers and our students!
    • We are sharing the slides, recordings from both meetings to support you as you reflect on how this work will support the literacy goals for the students at your school.
      • ALL Schools (June 2nd) 
      • FOCUS Schools (June 3rd)  
        • SLIDES
        • RECORDING
        • Focus Schools: We will send calendar invites for follow up meetings.
           
  • The following communication was sent to principals on June 7:
     
  • ANNUAL EMPLOYEE NOTIFICATIONS
    • THANK YOU for supporting your employees to complete their annual employee notifications.
    • Employees have been receiving regular reminders to complete the required trainings.
      • If needed, you may release employees from duty to enable them to complete these statutory requirements. 
    • You will receive a list of employees who need to complete the training sessions later this week. 
  • 2021 SUMMATIVE ELPAC UPDATES
    • Thank you for ensuring that all ELs are assessed with the Summative ELPAC/ ELAA.
    • If you have not been able to assess all ELs with the Summative ELPAC/ELAA due to their attendance or parent refusal, there is a documentation process to complete before June 15th. 
  • OVERDUE INITIALS/TRIENNIAL ASSESSMENT EVENTS
    • Please be sure to hold and lock all events in Powerschool IEP on or before June 15th. 
      • If you have any questions please email Sarah Ott. 
         
  • RETIREE CELEBRATION (VIRTUAL)
    • Join our Virtual Retiree Celebration Friday, June 11, 4:00 PM
    • All employees who turned in their retirement paperwork as of May 30 will receive an invitation. 
      • If an employee turned in their retirement after May 30, they are still invited, but won’t receive a direct email invitation. 
    • Please share this link with your retirees https://sites.google.com/sandi.net/thankyouretirees/home 
       
  • MAY POST AND BID UPDATE (ORIGINALLY POSTED MAY 10, 2021- new information added)
    • June 4, 2021: Post and Bid selections WERE due; principals input selections in PeopleSoft by 5:00 PM. 
      • Please note- Post and bid assignments without selections in PeopleSoft by 5:00 PM will be staffed by HR per Article 12.2.1 of the current collective bargaining agreement. 
      • Unfortunately, the contract dictates the process and if site leaders do not choose one of the routed employees then we have to offer the position to the most senior routed employee.  If the employee declines the offer, then we must send the position and remaining vacancies to the remaining excessed teachers, and they will be able to select a position based on seniority order; the bullets below outline the remaining steps.
    • June 14-18, 2021: Any Excess and Unassigned staff are placed by HR using the seniority- based placement process in Article 12.7.3.4.
    • June 21-25, 2021: Article 12.2.12 voluntary transfer process; site administrators may interview and may select from qualified candidates. 
    • June 25, 2021:  HR sends employees the Post and Bid Selection/Assignment letter to candidates selected through Post and Bid. 
    • June 19-July 31, 2021: HR staffs remaining vacancies.
       
  • ELEMENTARY UPDATES
  • Literacy Acceleration Plan
    • Please note that the Elementary Reading Support Teacher Position will be posted today.  
    • Please share this information with your teachers and encourage interested teachers who are qualified to apply.
       
  • OTHER NEWS
    CA rollback of workplace mask requirements isn’t as simple as it seems (does not appear to pertain to schools, but interesting article) (SD Union Tribune, June 3)
    https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/story/2021-06-03/californias-rollback-of-workplace-mask-requirements-isnt-as-simple-as-it-seems
     
    CA schools move ahead with fall distance learning plans despite limitations (EdSource, June 7)
    https://edsource.org/2021/california-schools-move-ahead-with-fall-distance-learning-plans-despite-limitations/655901

     
  • 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.  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 
    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.  The Weekly Update will continue as usual on Thursdays with the typical news and information for AASD members. 

    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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