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DAILY UPDATE #191 -- 1/19/2021
- NEW ITEMS
- SDUSD SUPERINTENDENT CINDY MARTEN NOMINATED FOR DEPUTY SECRETARY OF EDUCATION; INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT LAMONT JACKSON APPOINTED
The AASD Executive Board sends our sincere congratulations to Superintendent Marten on the nomination for this prestigious position by the Biden/Harris administration. What an honor to have OUR SDUSD Superintendent in Washington DC advocating for children! Congratulations, Cindy! We all wish you the best as you take on this new challenge.
AASD fully supports the appointment by the Board of Education of Dr. Lamont Jackson to the position of Interim Superintendent. Dr. Jackson is well known to AASD and has been a true collaborator and, as a former site administrator, understands the needs of our members. We are pleased with the appointment for the 2021 calendar year as AASD believes the District needs the continuity as we work through the COVID crisis. AASD looks forward to being a partner in the superintendent selection process that is transparent and fair and that results in a SDUSD Superintendent who is trustworthy, kind, compassionate, advocates for students and staff and is a true equity leader.
https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/education/story/2021-01-18/biden-chooses-san-diego-unified-superintendent-as-deputy-education-secretary
https://edsource.org/2021/biden-nominates-san-diego-unified-superintendent-to-number-two-position-in-u-s-dept-of-education/647205
https://dianeravitch.net/2021/01/19/meet-cindy-marten-the-new-deputy-secretary-of-education/
https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/biden-picks-san-diego-superintendent-for-deputy-education-secretary/2021/01
https://timesofsandiego.com/education/2021/01/18/lamont-jackson-chosen-interim-sd-unified-superintendent-when-marten-leaves/
https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/interim-superintendent-named-to-lead-sdusd/2498906/
- DISTRICT COMMUNICATIONS
The following communication was sent to principals on January 15:
- MICRO-CREDENTIALS FOR EDUCATORS, SPRING 2021
- SDUSD is piloting a micro-credential program for educators and we are looking for educators interested in refining their practice in one of eleven areas by engaging in approximately 15 hours of asynchronous or hybrid professional learning.
- Why participate? This is a great way to demonstrate your commitment to lifelong learning while earning resume-worthy micro-credentials that capture competencies/skills.
- To learn more about the benefits, including the option to purchase one Continuing Education Unit (CEU) and to complete the interest form (due 1/22/2021), please visit: www.bit.ly/MCspring2021.
- DENIED VACCINE AT PETCO
- Here is an updated memo from Nursing and Wellness, as of yesterday afternoon, clinics are no longer honoring our department letter provided to non-health office staff for the COVID-19 vaccine.
- The next phase to receive the vaccine for ALL school staff is estimated to be around 2/1/21 with the hopes that it will be sooner.
- ISAAP TOOLS FOR ELPAC AND CAASPP
- E3 GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM
- Need clarification on E3 FAQs? Please review the following flyer for information.
- E3 Google Classrooms have been created and pushed out to all sites, please invite all educators participating in the E3 Process to your Classroom as students.
- Here is a quick Job Aid to help you locate your E3 Site Google Classroom.
- Educators will be participating in the Toolbox Training within the next two weeks - remind them to sign up from the link on the E3 website.
- Contact us at E3@sandi.net for any questions.
- PRESIDENTIAL PORTRAITS
- The Communications Department will distribute portraits of President-Elect Joe Biden and incoming Vice President Kamala Harris to schools once they are made available by the White House following the Inauguration on Jan. 20.
- Communications is preparing to highlight how this historic event is addressed in the (virtual) classroom, therefore if you are aware of any teachers who are watching or discussing the Inauguration with their classes, the Communications Department wants to hear from you!
- Contact sdcs-info@sandi.net to share your school’s plans for the Inauguration or if you have any questions regarding the Presidential Portraits.
- MINDFULNESS TRAININGS VIA KAISER PERMANENTE
- Kaiser Permanente is offering 60-minute virtual Live Mindfulness Webinars every third Thursday of each month.
- The topic for January 21 at 5 p.m. is Manage Stress and Build Resilience: Live mindfulness webinar series, please use these links to register for upcoming webinars: January 21 and February 18.
- FOOD SERVICES: FOOD BOXES AT SELECT CURBSIDE GRAB N’ GO MEAL LOCATIONS
- Grab n’ go meals are available for free to all children Monday-Friday from noon-2 p.m. at 77 locations! Remind your school families to take advantage of this resource. Flyer to share.
- Extra grocery items available (while supplies last) at select schools on a rotating basis. Check the schedule for grocery distributions for next week - Grocery Item Schedule for Week of 1/18-1/22
- 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.
- CONTACTS
AASD Board of Directors - http://aasdcs.org/board-of-directors/
AASD Office Staff - http://aasdcs.org/staff/
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