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DAILY UPDATE #54 -- 6/03/2020
- AASD OFFICE CLOSURE
AASD will be sending out a Daily Update, Monday-Friday, throughout the school closure period. The Weekly Update will continue as usual on Thursdays with the typical news and information for AASD members. The AASD Office will remain closed during the period of time the schools/district are closed. AASD staff will be working remotely and can be reached at 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 and the COVID-19 virus. Any issues, questions or concerns submitted via the Google form will be shared daily with the District. AASD will then share the answers to issues, questions or concerns submitted as those answers are received from the district. 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. PLEASE CHECK THE DISTRICT’S WEBSITE TO ENSURE YOUR ISSUE/QUESTION/ CONCERN HAS NOT ALREADY BEEN ADDRESSED THERE.
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.
- Q and A (Wednesday, June 3, 2020) (Questions were submitted by AASD members; the answers are from the District. AASD publishes the answers as they are received from the District.)
Q -- How long will the hazard pay keep going on as affects budgeting for next year at sites?
A – (Answer provided by AASD) The MOU that provides for hazard pay (time and a half) for AASD members who are required to physically report to work ends on June 30, 2020. There is language that states that the MOU may be extended if both parties are in agreement. Discussions will be occurring this month regarding the MOU.
- AASD FEEDBACK/INPUT ON SCHOOL RE-OPENING PLAN
On Tuesday, June 2, AASD representatives spent the day on Zoom with District Executive Leadership who presented the draft of the District’s instructional options for student learning for 2020-21. AASD representatives had an opportunity to listen to the District presentation and ask clarifying questions. AASD representatives then spent time in caucus forming our feedback and input which was then presented to the District team. AASD wishes to thank Superintendent Marten, Chief of Staff Monreal and the District team for soliciting and listening to AASD’s feedback, on behalf of our members. The plan presented included options for instruction for 2020-21 and did not include operational and logistical matters such as transportation, custodial, food services, maintenance, police services, etc. AASD’s understanding is that the plan for instructional options will be presented to other unions over the next week and will then be presented to the Board of Education at the June 16 workshop. Following the June 16 workshop, presuming the plan is approved, the District will be convening various groups to provide input into many logistical issues. Volunteers will be solicited for these groups.
AASD sincerely thanks the following AASD members/staff for their input and feedback at Tuesday’s meeting with the District. Thank you to:
AASD Representatives/Staff: John Aguilar, Phil Baertschi, Gina Camacho-McGrath, Krista Conn, Donis Coronel, Jim Costello, Linda Crout-Hamel, Dean Darley, Bryan Ehm, Daniel Gilbreth, Paula Hamar, Irene Hightower, Cristine Holmer, Kristin Makena, Jesus Montana, Jolie Pickett, Jon Robell, Juan Romo, Jeff Thomas, Scott Thomason and Peggy Zickert.
- DISTRICT COMMUNICATION
The following communication was sent on June 2 to Principals.
We stand in solidarity with our entire community and want to continue to let everyone know we are here for you. We hear you, we see you, and we stand with you. The death of George Floyd and the recent events across our city, state and nation magnify the need for strong equity work in schools and districts. Authentic conversations about privilege, power and race are needed and long overdue. As educators, we have the unique opportunity to listen to our students, understand their perspectives, honor their lived experiences, and support them in figuring how they share their voice to engage in this national conversation.
Please listen to Superintendent Marten’s statement on teaching students about injustice. Below, we have gathered resources that you may share with your staff and families to help facilitate conversations. In the coming weeks, the Youth Advocacy Department will be hosting themed discussion groups to assist administrators in walking alongside staff and students as we all work towards educational and social justice. If you need additional or immediate support, please reach out to Youthadvocacy@sandi.net.
CLUSTER INPUT ON FALL REOPENING OF SCHOOLS
- In preparation for the June 16th Board Workshop, Area Superintendents will facilitate Cluster conversations around the reopening of schools. We encourage school communities to attend.
SPECIAL EDUCATION OFFICE HOURS-REMINDER
- We have learned from the field that educators want to connect with others in our learning community for additional support.
- Special Education Program Managers & ATLs are hosting voluntary Zoom office hours for Educators (General Education, Education Specialists, Paraeducators, and Administrators).
- The purpose of this convening is for educators to work in collaboration and share ideas to support all students during distance learning and beyond. *you are able to attend another area if there is a schedule conflict
Coming Soon…………
- TK-12 Mathematics Guidelines & Resources for Fall and Beyond: The district math team will provide sites with:
- Principles for moving forward and increasing rigor while addressing potential learning loss
- Tools for prioritizing content
- A short video describing these principles, tools, and how to apply them to your site
- Opportunities for consultations with Dr. Patrick Callahan and Aly Martinez, Math Instructional Coordinator, to answer questions and support math planning for Fall
- More info will be shared next week on how to take advantage of these great opportunities!
- OTHER NEWS
An Enrollment Crisis Is Coming for School Districts (Voice of San Diego, June 2)
https://www.voiceofsandiego.org/topics/education/an-enrollment-crisis-is-coming-for-school-districts/
Most California district would get more in federal aid than they’d lost in budget cuts (EdSource, June 3)
https://edsource.org/2020/most-california-districts-would-get-more-in-federal-aid-than-theyd-lose-in-budget-cuts-why-they-say-thats-not-the-full-story/632876
Legal Brief from Lozano Smith: Contracting COVID-19 In The Workplace May Qualify The Employee for Workers' Compensation Benefits
https://lozanosmith.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=daa4c4f7d3852aee3394d4393&id=0055b6e402&e=46c730e922
- SPECIAL GRATITUDE
If an AASD member has a department or individual that deserves special recognition during this time of crisis, please use the link above 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.
- 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 DURING THE DISTRICT CLOSURE
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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