AASD Weekly Update 7-16-2020
 

• AASD AND THE DISTRICT REACH A TENTATIVE AGREEMENT ON THE IMPACTS AND EFFECTS OF RETURN TO INSTRUCTION (SCHOOL REOPENING)
  The AASD Executive Board and the AASD Bargaining Teams proudly announce that AASD and the District have reached a tentative agreement on the impacts and effects of return to instruction.  There is an agreement for AASD Certificated and an agreement for AASD Classified, as well as a Summary, provided in the links below.  Please take the time to read through the agreement and the Summary so you are informed.  The agreements were ratified by AASD at the Executive Board meeting on Tuesday and will now go to the SDUSD Board of Education for ratification.  AASD thanks all of our members who provided input into the bargaining via our online input sessions and sincerely thanks the members of the AASD Bargaining Teams for their dedication to AASD. 
   
  Certificated Bargaining Team:
  Donis Coronel, Chief Negotiator
  Scott Thomason, Bargaining Chair
  Patti Burch, Official Notetaker
  Kristin Makena
  Jonathan McDade
  Ernie Remillard
  Jon Robell
  Lauren Robinson
   
  Classified Bargaining Team:
  Donis Coronel, Chief Negotiator
  Jesus Montana, Bargaining Chair
  Patti Burch, Official Notetaker
  Bill Cheney
  Bryan Ehm
  Jim Felix
  Brian Kenworthy
  Lumumba Mushonga
   
  Tentative Agreement, Certificated        Tentative Agreement, Classified
  
  Bargaining Summary
  
   
• IMPORTANT -- ALL AASD MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING, PLEASE READ
  AASD has been notified by the District leadership that in order to prepare for the reopening of schools, the District will be surveying all employees, including AASD-represented members, on three preference topics: onsite or remote working (if available within the job classification), requests for accommodations, and retirement incentive interest.  (Note from AASD:  At this time, there is no specific information on what that incentive might look like.)
   
  The purpose of the survey is to obtain all staff members' preferences and their interest only. When  employees complete the form, they are not making a commitment, only informing the District of their preference/interest based on their current situation and the information we all currently have.  The District needs this data in order to plan for assignments, staffing and to provide reasonable employee accommodations. The information in the survey will remain confidential. The survey includes a section for all employees to ask questions.  
   
  The survey is due back to HR by July 17, 2020.
   
  If AASD-represented members receive questions from other employees that report to them, please refer the employee back to the survey to list their question there and it will be answered by the District.
   
• INFORMATION FOR ADMINISTATORS AT YEAR ROUND SITES WHO ARE TRANSITIONING TO TRADITIONAL CALENDAR
  At the request of year round administrators, AASD checked with the Payroll Department to receive clarification on communications that went to classified year round staff.  Per Payroll, the communication that went to classified staff, such as office staff, was the “Grace Year Letter” that Payroll sent out early July, which primarily addressed the impact to those who will no longer be paid year round so that they can prepare for that well in advance. 
   
  In regards to site administrators, the process generally involves the following:  Once Human Resources finishes putting on the assignment changes in PeopleSoft, the payroll specialists will be doing individual reviews of all principals and vice principals transitioning,  as well as any extra days to be paid out for 2020-2021.  Payroll specialists will be reaching out to individual principals and vice principals about their specific pay and when to expect the transition to occur.  The timing depends on when the assignments go on the system, but as always, Payroll does their best to get it paid as quickly as their payroll processing schedule allows.  At first glance, it appears there should be six days that would be paid out as a result for a typical elementary school principal due to the transition, but that can depend on other variables like individual calendar assignments.  The pay for those additional days would be paid at the principal’s contract daily rate of pay.
   
  The payroll specialists will be communicating directly with impacted AASD-represented administrators.
   
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• AASD OFFICE CLOSURE - The AASD office remains closed, in conjunction with the San Diego Unified school closures, until further notice. The Daily Update will continue through the closure to answer any questions and address any of your concerns with regard to school closures and COVID-19 updates.  The Weekly Update will continue as usual on Thursdays with a variety of news and information for AASD members.
   
• JOB POSTINGS FOR CERTIFICATED POSITIONS AND CLASSIFIED POSITIONS IN THE AASD UNIT.  AASD has been asked to publish the job postings in our Weekly Update.  AASD also suggests that all applicants (classified and certificated) mark their calendars to check weekly for new job postings each Monday.  This way, you will not miss out on a posting you might be interested in (as all jobs in the AASD unit must be posted for 10 days).  Additionally, jobs in other units will be posted.
  
  AASD-Represented CERTIFICATED Job Postings  (Corrected)
  Program Manager, Program Monitoring, Closes 7/22
  https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sandi?page=1
  
  AASD-Represented CLASSIFIED Job Postings
  None at this time.
  https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sandi?page=1 
   
• CONDOLENCES. 
  AASD acknowledges deaths of our members, retirees, or their immediate family members via the Weekly Update.  If you have information on a death to be reported in the AASD Weekly Update, please contact any of the staff at the AASD office with the information.  We appreciate your help with this – we don’t always know right away when a death has occurred or the information on services. 
  
  It is with a heavy heart that AASD informs our members of the passing of Maurice Barbour, retired supervisor from the District’s Transportation Department.  Maurice retired in 2017 and passed away on July 6, 2020.  He worked for the district’s Transportation Department for over 40 years in the positions of Dispatcher, Scheduler, Transportation Services Supervisor and Transportation Operations Supervisor.  Maurice was loved by many for his positive attitude and his true caring spirit.  He was also a very talented singer and a family man.  He will be missed by so many of his Transportation colleagues, district friends and family.  For any additional information, please contact his very good friend, Kim Richardson, in the Transportation Department.
   

• IMPORTANT – ELECTRONIC LINK AVAILABLE!  FILL OUT YOUR AASD MEMBERSHIP RECOMMITMENT FORM NOW!  This information pertains to current AASD members who were AASD members prior to June 28, 2018.  It does NOT apply to Affiliate members or Retired members.  Many have asked how to “re-join” AASD in light of the Supreme Court Decision, Janus v. AFSCME.  If you were an AASD member on June 27, 2018, per the Decision, you automatically stayed as an AASD "Member in Good Standing" and will remain so.  However, we are asking all AASD members to re-commit to AASD by completing the google form (link below). This re-confirms your AASD membership and ensures that you have access to the benefits of being an AASD member – legal representation, AASD representation, discounted services, scholarships for your children, professional development reimbursements, etc. 
  
  Some of you have already filled out the new membership form over the past year – if so, it is not necessary to complete it again.  If you have any questions regarding the re-commitment form, please contact the AASD office at 619-295-2118 or e-mail one of the AASD staff members for assistance.  Thank you in advance for your commitment to our Union – AASD.    
  
  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdQN05VdAieFTxevIu1yg5L_03zLGgIWt3Xl4Igv-Horazxcg/viewform 
  
  To review the benefits of being an AASD member, please Click here. 
   
• AASD COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS POSTED ON THE AASD WEBSITE. The collective bargaining agreements (contracts) for the AASD classified unit and the AASD certificated unit are posted on the AASD website.  The District no longer provides a hard copy to AASD members.  You are welcome to view the contracts on our website and feel free to print a copy, if you wish. To view the contracts, visit the AASD website at www.aasdcs.org and click on Governance/Contracts or Collective Bargaining/Contracts.
   
• AASD WEBSITE.  Click here www.aasdcs.org  to view our website.  The website is kept up-to-date and current for all of our members (members in good standing, retirees and affiliate members).  Visit the website to view the AASD calendar and for forms and information on our Union, as well as discounts for members.
  
  If you have any feedback on the  website, please e-mail jim@aasdcs.org with your comments.  We hope our website is a great resource for you!
   
• ESTATE PLANNING – DISCOUNT FOR AASD MEMBERS!   AASD has a partnership with Greg Runge, Estate Planning Attorney.  Greg is an estate planning attorney with approximately 10 years of experience practicing in the areas of wills, trusts, durable powers of attorney and advance health care directives. In addition to his legal work, Greg is also currently a Lieutenant with a local police department, where he is in his 19th year of service as a sworn officer. As a public employee, Greg is very aware of the unique estate planning issues that can come into play with our members. Greg has focused his legal practice on providing essential estate planning services to public employees and their families at an affordable rate.  This benefit is available to all AASD Members in Good Standing, AASD Affiliate Members and AASD Retired Members.  Greg is offering this service to our members for a flat fee of $750, which is 50% off the going rate for estate planning (very complex or very large estates may require a higher fee that would be individually negotiated with the member).  To contact Greg Runge, please e-mail gregrunge@gmail.com or call (858) 395-4011 and be sure to mention you are an AASD member so you receive the discounted rate.
   
• MEMBERSHIP IN THE ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS (ACSA). 
  There are many benefits of being an ACSA Member – as detailed in this handout. (click on link)   Dues are deducted 10 times a year (September-June).
  
  If AASD members are interested in membership with ACSA, please complete the application (click on link)  and return it via e-mail to Deborah Burke, ACSA, at dburke@acsa.org.
   
• AASD PROFESSIONAL GROWTH GRANT.  The Administrators Association San Diego City Schools (AASD), in conjunction with the San Diego Unified School District, provides financial grants to members to assist them in their professional growth. Unit members who participate in professional development activities related to job-connected skills or potential careers with the District may qualify to have the cost of registration fees defrayed by available funds up to $100. This includes ACSA-sponsored Academies, Conferences and Institutes. Click here  for more details. 
   
• "BENEFIT HUB"  Benefit Hub is an online discount program.  All AASD members have access to thousands of discounts which allows you to save on everything from movies and theme parks to restaurants and sporting events. 
  
  This free service provides discounts to car rental companies, theme parks, hotels, and entertainment destinations (i.e., San Diego Zoo, San Diego Zoo Safari Park, Universal Studios, Sea World, etc.). Register online to take advantage of these terrific discounts.  Special offers and discounts are always changing, so check back frequently.  You can purchase and print tickets from the convenience of your home. 
  
  The Benefits Portal - In addition to discounts and specials, BenefitHub also offers CASH BACK on some products and services!  Get to know the benefit portal by visiting the BenefitHub website.  The site is very user friendly.  It is easy to do a search under various headings and categories, including Newest, Most Popular, Local Deals, Health and Wellness and Pay Over Time,  just to name a few.  
  
  Benefit Hub Service - Gift Card Outlet - Save up to 15% on gift cards from over 70 popular merchants.  The NEW Gift Card Outlet is in the Discount Marketplace.
  
  Enter the following address in the browser bar, with no leading  w's - aasd.benefithub.com Do not do a "search" for Benefit Hub as it will take you to the wrong website.  Click on "Guest" at the upper right-hand side of the screen. Fill in the information and create a password.  If you have any questions about registering, or encounter any problems, call the AASD office for assistance.  If you have any questions about or need assistance with the Benefit Hub website, you can contact Support at (866) 664-4621.
   
• 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 and Weekly  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/