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DAILY UPDATE #147 -- 10/21/2020
- NEW ITEMS
- MESSAGE FROM AASD REGARDING PHASES 2-4
Over the past 10 days, the AASD Executive Board and Bargaining Teams met twice with district leadership to receive a draft preview and presentation on Phases 2-4. AASD was asked by district leadership to keep the information confidential as there are many details to be worked out during bargaining. AASD was told by district leadership that the same “confidentiality” conversation was had with SDEA during the recent presentation/bargaining. AASD strictly adhered to the agreement for confidentiality.
Yesterday, SDEA sent “Bargaining Notes” to all of their membership which detailed information about Phases 2-4. This caused angst (and rightfully so) amongst AASD members who contacted AASD concerned because they found out the proposed details about Phases 2-4 from their SDEA staff and not from district leadership.
AASD immediately contacted Chief of Staff Staci Monreal who confirmed both AASD and SDEA were given the same information about confidentiality due to the fact the district had not yet noticed site administrators and the community about the plans for Phases 2-4. Today, AASD met with Superintendent Cindy Marten for further conversation regarding this matter.
Superintendent Marten and Chief of Staff Monreal said they would send a letter to principals today regarding the communication breakdown between the District and SDEA, and the plan for upcoming phases. AASD confirmed that the letter was sent to principals today via the district's Principal Update. AASD will share this letter in tomorrow's AASD Daily Update. There is no timeline attached to this plan. It is a plan for when it is safe to move to Phases 2-4.
AASD clearly understands why our members would be upset about not receiving the information prior to the membership of SDEA receiving it. AASD is an organization that operates with integrity and when AASD agrees to confidentiality, AASD follows that agreement.
AASD will be entering into bargaining in the next couple of weeks over Phases 2-4.
- FOR AASD CERTIFICATED MEMBERS (SPECIFICALLY PRINCIPALS AND VICE PRINCIPALS) REGARDING PAYMENT FOR HOURS WORKED FOR SCHOOL REOPENING (PHASE ONE OR PRIOR)
It has come to AASD’s attention that Principals and Vice Principals who worked hours outside of their contract day or contract work year planning for school reopening or Phase 1 may have been notified by Payroll that they are not eligible for this additional pay. This appears to only affect AASD represented certificated members (not teachers or support staff). AASD worked with the district today and the issue has been resolved. Payroll will be notified today that the pay is appropriate and to move forward to pay it. Thank you to members who brought this to AASD’s attention. If anyone continues to have an issue and isn’t paid for this time, please contact AASD.
- DISTRICT COMMUNICATIONS
The following communication was sent to principals on October 20:
- GRADING POLICY
- During the Secondary Leadership Lab today, we clarified the expectations for all schools for the implementation of the new grading policy adopted by our Board on October 13, 2020.
- Beginning with Quarter 2, educators who are not already following these guidelines will need to:
- Remove non-academic factors from academic grades
- Provide opportunities for retakes and revisions
- Contact Nicole DeWitt with questions.
- ACCESS TO UPDATE CASE MANAGER THROUGH STUDENT PROFILE
- IT has created a job aid that outlines the steps to add a Case Manager’s name through the Special Education Profile in PowerSchool IEP.
- FREE FLU CLINICS
- San Diego Health & Human Services Agency will host six free flu clinics across the County, starting Thursday, Oct 22. Walk-ins are welcome. Flu shots will be available for ages 6 months old and up.
- Please share attached fliers (English, Spanish) with the families you support.
- Here is some additional messaging for your consideration:
- Get a flu shot. Getting a flu shot helps keep you from falling ill and passing it on to others. Moreover, avoiding flu-like symptoms means fewer referrals for COVID-19 testing and fewer individuals unnecessarily put into isolation and quarantine. When the percentage of people without flu shots is high, there are more hospitalizations and even deaths from flu complications, among those who are vulnerable. This year, we must all do our best to keep hospital beds open for those who need them for COVID-19-related complications. Please do your part by getting a flu shot!
- Contact Maureen Magee with questions.
- “ONE BOOK, ONE SAN DIEGO” LITERARY PROGRAM EVENT
- Join students and educators all across SDUSD in two opportunities to connect with a primary source—George Takei (Lt. Sulu from the original Star Trek TV series)—who will be discussing his graphic novel, They Called Us Enemy, the finalist in our community’s One Book, One San Diego literary program.
- OTHER NEWS
Our facilities are ready to go: SDUSD Drew Rowlands (SD Union Tribune, October 21)
https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/education/story/2020-10-21/our-facilities-are-ready-to-go-school-district-lays-out-preparations-for-students-return
- REMINDERS
- AASD/DISTRICT "HOTLINE" INFORMATION
The hotline established with the District is available to AASD unit members and other management who are charged with enforcing the health and safety policies and procedures. Call the hotline when you need immediate assistance when conflicts arise, clarification is needed, or decisions must be made regarding health and safety matters.
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.
- 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
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.
- 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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