AASD OFFICE CLOSURE. AASD will be sending out a Daily Update, Monday-Friday, 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.
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 Websitewww.aasdcs.orgif you need to refer back to them for information.
NEW GUIDANCE FROM STATE Many questions surround the new development reported in the following article. AASD does not have any further information at this time. Any return to site under these circumstances would have to be negotiated with the various unions.
Q and A (Monday, August 17, 2020) Q: Without leadership (Principals and/or Vice Principals) being required to be on campus during online learning, who will supervise teachers and staff trying to follow a new stringent protocol with mask, etc. on campus? Who will be the mediator without direct leadership physically on campus to enforce the new policies? A: (Answer provided by AASD) Custodial staffs have been on campus since July 6 without the direct supervision of the principal. AASD presumes that if custodial personnel have concerns about other co-workers not following the health and safety guidelines, they will feel comfortable reporting the issues to the Principal by phone, e-mail, etc., or will report to the Custodial Operations Department. As professionals and responsible citizens, teachers who elect to teach online from the physical school site should not need daily supervision to ensure they are following all health and safety protocols. Again, if teachers have concerns about others not following the protocols, then they should make a report to the site administrator or at the district level. AASD would hope that teachers who elect to teach from the site know and understand the serious health ramifications of not following the guidelines. AASD understands that site administrators have concerns about not being on campus to directly supervise; however, AASD takes the position that we highly encourage our members to do all work remotely except when absolutely necessary to be on the campus. Those AASD represented administrators who are choosing to work from the physical campus must follow all health and safety guidelines and in-person interaction with any staff member also working onsite should be kept to a minimum and with physical distancing, face masks, etc. AASD takes this position for the well-being, health and safety of all of our members.
Q: As a principal, I received directives regarding device (computer) distribution at my site for incoming students who don’t have a device. Does the District expect me, as the principal, to be the one to distribute the devices? A: (Answer received from Toren Allen, Executive Director, IT) Each principal at each site received the devices for their site, a picture of where the devices are located, as well as a personalized letter with instructions on how to check out the devices. There were instructions within the document on how to check out devices – similar to Library Books or other things students check out.
From AASD – Some principals have shared that they are paying Paraeducators, including Noon Duty, to come in if they wish to do the device distribution, and some principals are using office staff, etc. The Principal is not expected to do this task, but is expected to coordinate with other staff to accomplish the distribution.
Q: Health & Safety Guidelines: If principals are ultimately responsible for ensuring all staff on campus follow health and safety guidelines, will the District provide Social Distancing decals, signs, posters (as all other stores, businesses have these visually displayed) to post throughout campus as reminders for all who are on campus? Or are principals required to spend their own site funds or money and/or create their own posters? It would be helpful to have district-wide decals for consistency across sites as some district employees visit multiple sites. A: (Answer provided by PPO) See the PPO Info Flyer referenced below.
PPO SUPPORT
Reopening our school campuses takes teamwork and our SDUSD Operations team is ready to support.
Our Physical Plan Operations (PPO) Team has been working diligently to research and determine best options for equipment, products and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Strategic Sourcing and Contracts (SSC) Team has been working hard to procure the necessary cleaning and sanitizing equipment/products.
Please see this PPO Info Flyer for District-provided PPE and support information.
The Operations Hotline for principals is (858) 634-4058.
DISTRICT COMMUNICATIONS The following communication was sent to Principals on August 13:
Thank you for attending Thursday’s Voluntary Analyzing the TA for Better Comprehension Meeting. Many of the information discussed can be found within the August 10th Principal MeetingSLIDE DECK. There are active links to supporting documents (Educator Learning Schedule, Instructional Minutes, etc.). The Teacher/Site Access documentalso provides directions on how to access the health and safety training. Scheduling information can also be found in previous Principal Updates under Elementary School/Middle School updates. Friday, August 14, we will be sending you talking points to help you communicate with your staff and families. Please reach out to your Area Superintendent or any District Leadership team member if you have any questions. We are here to support you.
ONSITE/ONLINE WORKERS: A GUIDE FOR SITE ADMINISTRATORS
= Thisdocumentis to assist site administrators to ensure the health and safety of
staff.
= As we continue to primarily work remotely while campuses remain closed for
onsite instruction, it is crucial that we limit access to school sites for essential
services only.
PPO SUPPORT
= Reopening our school campuses takes teamwork and our SDUSD Operations
team is ready to support.
= Our Physical Plan Operations (PPO) Team has been working diligently to
research and determine best options for equipment products and Personal
Protective Equipment (PPE).
= Strategic Sourcing and Contracts (SSC) Team has been working hard to procure
the necessary and cleaning and sanitizing equipment/products.
= Please see thisPPO Info Flyerfor District provided PPE and support
information.
= The Operations Hotline for principals is (858) 634-4058.
FOOD SERVICES - UPDATE
= We have served over 4 million meals since March 16th.
= Food and Nutrition Services will be serving grab and go meals from 82 Schools/Primary Serving Sitesbeginning Monday, August 31st, 2020.
= Please share this information with your school community.
DEVICE DISTRIBUTION UPDATE
= As you prepare for device distribution at your site, please read thisdocumentfor
details.
RELATED AND LOW INCIDENCE SERVICES-STAFF ASSIGNMENTS
= The related and low incidence services master staffing list is being finalized and
the link will be shared in an update next week.
= In years past individual letters have been sent; this document will have live
updates so that all principals and staff will have access to staff in every school.
This will assist in the referral process as well.
REOPENING PLANNING BUDGET UPDATE
= The Area Superintendents have approved to add Vice Principals and PARAs to
the list of eligible staff to bring back early to support the reopening of schools.
= The finance department is working on adding the two new budget strings.
Dept
Resource
Bud. Ref
Acct
Prog
Class
Fund
Extnd.
TRC
RATE
Bene- fits
Clerical
xxxx
78701
00
2451
15
00
01
0000
Extra time
Hourly rate
.29811
PARAs
xxxx
78701
00
2955
57
00
01
0000
Extra time
Hourly rate
.29811
Admini-
strator
xxxx
78701
00
1358
07
00
01
0000
Pro-Rata
Hourly rate
.20990
Vice Principal
xxxx
78701
00
1359
15
00
01
0000
Pro-Rata
Hourly rate
.20990
Counseling
xxxx
78701
00
1260
16
00
01
0000
NCT
$37.84
.20990
Non-Classroom Teacher
xxxx
78701
00
1957
10
00
01
0000
NCT
$37.84
.20990
ELEMENTARY UPDATE - BENCHMARK UPDATE = Benchmark is available online now for teachers to explore materials and resources, review curriculum, and participate in self-paced orientation and
overview modules. SeeLINKfor more information about the self-paced
modules.
= Beginning on August 26th, these modules as well grade level specific training
and training for teachers who have experience using Benchmark will be offered
as part of the Beginning of the Year Professional Learning Series.
It is recommended that teachers complete the online modules, either on their own or as part of the Beginning of the Year Educator PD, prior to attending a grade level specific training. Seejob aid linkfor accessing Benchmark available now.
The following communication was sent to Principals on August 14:
COMMUNICATION TEMPLATE
= To assist site principals in communicating with staff and families, we have
created this Communication Template. = The information can be used in your community messages and customized to
site-specific information.
PRINCIPAL INSTITUTE UPDATE
= There have been several requests for VPs to attend Bettina Love's keynote
session. We are pleased to inform you that the VPs are invited to attend from
8:00-12:30 pm.Invitation Link = There will be a special facilitated debrief session with the VPs after the keynote.
= We have also ordered Bettina Love's book for all VPs and will inform VPs once
the books arrive.
SPRING SUMMATIVE ELPAC
= Schools may need to complete action items related to the 2019-20 Spring
Summative ELPAC.
= If you receive an email from Ann Runge, Assessment Services, there are
actions to complete.
= Returning TK-2 completed Writing Booklets, and/or
= Speaking Domain Scores that need to be entered in the DEI (Data Entry
Interface).
The email provides sites with information and steps on how to complete any outstanding items related to the Summative ELPAC.
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.
AASD CONTACT INFORMATION DURING THE DISTRICT CLOSURE Executive Director, Donis Coronel --donis@aasdcs.org619-813-8792
Office Manager, Linda Crout-Hamel -- linda@aasdcs.org619-861-2701
Office Clerk, Jim Costello --jim@aasdcs.org
Please keep informed via the District’s websitewww.sandi.net, Daily Updates from AASD and via the AASD Websitewww.aasdcs.org.
