DAILY UPDATE #110 -- 8/26/2020
 

  • 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.

    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.

     
  • Q and A (Tuesday, August 25, 2020)
    Q:  The PD website is clear as mud. Teachers are texting like mad and I can't answer their questions because I am just as confused as they are. There are people saying they can't make it work because of the scheduling, links that are broken, and just general confusion at navigating the site and all of those links. I am generally pretty good at deciphering and getting through the nonsense, but I can't figure this out.
    A:  (Answer provided by AASD)  Your concern, as well as similar concerns from others, was immediately shared with Executive Leadership at the District last night.  This morning AASD received information from Executive Leadership that they are clarifying this issue in today’s Principal Update.  AASD thanks you for sharing the information and thanks Executive Leadership for their quick response.

     
  • DISTRICT COMMUNICATIONS
     
  • The following communication was sent to Principals on August 25:
     
  • SDEA CONTRACT REMINDERS
    • The MOU that was ratified by SDEA was specific to the online instructional day and does not supersede language in the Collective Bargaining Agreement regarding frequency of monthly staff meetings and/or professional development. 
    • Principals should still adhere to the Collective Bargaining Agreement when scheduling staff meetings and professional development. As a reminder, PLC (Section 24.7.1) work is educator directed, principal facilitated, and student focused
       
  • STUDENT WELCOME WEEK: FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL LESSONS - UPDATE
    • Teachers will need to make this content accessible to students through Seesaw, Google Classroom, or Canvas.
    • Click here for access to curriculum and instructions/screencasts to support teachers in making content accessible.
       
  • ATTENDANCE TAKING PROCEDURES
  • IT:  FAMILY INTERNET SUPPORT LINE NOW OPEN
  • IT:  HELP DESK
    • IT HELP DESK EXTENDED WEEKEND HOURS – SATURDAYS AUG. 29 and SEPT. 5
    • The IT Help Desk will be staffing for extended weekend hours and will be open to take your calls for technology assistance on the following Saturdays:
      • Saturday, August 25 from 7 a.m. to  noon
      • Saturday, September 1 from 7 a.m. to noon 
    • Please call us at 619-209-HELP (4357).
       
  • TRANSLATION SERVICES
    • In addition to the translation and interpretations services offered by our Translation Department, we have a contract with a language phone interpretation company (Global Village). They cover more than 100 languages. The service is very user friendly. 
      • Dial: 1-855-774-5859                     Customer Code: 8366
      • You will need to provide your Name and School
      • Ask for the language you need and  you will then be connected to an interpreter
    • The interpreter can make a 3-way call or you can put him/her on speaker during the conference.
       
  • WITHDRAWAL REQUESTS FOR HOMESCHOOLING
    • Under Ed Code Section 33190, parents are not required to report to their school district if their child is attending home school. Parents are recommended to inform the school of their intent to withdraw to attend home school. 
    • For students with IEPs, parents are required to notify their current school district of their plans to provide continued instruction.
    • If you need support, please work with your Area Superintendent. 
    • Source: https://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/ps/homeschool.asp
       
  • “QUESTIONS FROM THE FIELD” UPDATE
    • If you have questions on the reopening of schools, please submit them HERE
    • Here is the link to the responses to the questions previously submitted. 
       
  • ELEMENTARY UPDATES
  • VAPA UPDATE FOR ELEMENTARY PRINCIPALS
    • Please review this message from VAPA Director Russ Sperling regarding art supplies for Elementary students.
       
  • SECONDARY UPDATES
  • HIGH SCHOOL MASTER SCHEDULE FOLLOW-UP
    • Sofia and Nicole met with SDEA leadership this afternoon and have asked SDEA to share site-specific concerns regarding the use of instructional minutes with our team directly. Any concerns will be brought to the individual principal’s attention to assist with solution seeking.
       
  • VAPA UPDATE FOR SECONDARY PRINCIPALS
    • Please review this message from VAPA Director Russ Sperling regarding art supplies for Secondary students.
       
  • The following communication was sent to Principals on August 26:
     
  • EDUCATOR PD
    • We have provided some additional guidance and support for accessing the professional development sessions. Please click here to access a Step by Step Process for Navigating the Professional Learning 2020 Website. 
    • This document includes FAQs to help troubleshoot some of the most common concerns we receive. 
    • Please share this document with your office staff and any other staff that generally support your teachers with technology. A copy of this document is also being provided in the Educators Update today.
       
  • FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL COMMUNITY BUILDING
    • The Academics Through Agency department created some suggestions for teachers to use during the first week of school to build their online learning community. Please share this link with your teachers.
       
  • CLEVER ACCESS FOR NON-TEACHING STAFF 
  • WELCOME WEEK PARENT MENUS 
    • Please click here to preview the Parent Learning Menu. This will be available on the district website as well.
    • Feel free to share with families through your website, social media or other means of communication. 
       
  • SEPTEMBER: NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION & AWARENESS MONTH
    • September is National Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month. Suicide is the second leading cause of death for youth ages 10-24 in the United States. During the month of September educators, mental health advocates, prevention organizations, survivors, allies, and community members unite to promote suicide prevention awareness.
    • Please see helpful resources that can support you as you continue to promote suicide prevention and awareness in your school community. 
    • For additional information, please contact Noemi Villegas at nvillegas@sandi.net.
       
  • DISTANCE LEARNING PLAYBOOK
    • Here is the resource shared by Doug Fisher  www.distancelearningpb.com
      • Password: Effective 20_20   (case and space sensitive)
         
  •  PEER ASSISTANCE AND REVIEW (PAR) PROGRAM SUPPORT
  • EDUCATOR UPDATES
  • “QUESTIONS FROM THE FIELD” UPDATE
    • If you have questions on the reopening of schools, please submit them HERE
    • Here is the link to the responses  to the questions previously submitted.

       
  • OTHER NEWS
    San Diego County no longer accepting school reopening waivers (SD Union Tribune, August 25)
    https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/education/story/2020-08-25/san-diego-county-no-longer-accepting-school-reopening-waiver-applications
     
  • 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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