AASD Weekly Update 12/8/2022
 


NEW ITEMS
 
  • BARGAINING UPDATE.  The parties met for negotiations on December 7.  AASD presented proposals as follows:
    Certificated, Article 4, Wages
    Certificated, Appendix C, Salary Rules
    Classified, Article 4, Wages
    Classified, Appendix C, Salary Rules 
           
     
    These are PROPOSALS, not tentative agreements.  The district did not respond to the proposals as they must cost them out and prioritize funding.
     
    AASD proposed the following:
     
    Wages, Classified and Certificated:                       
  • 10% across the board salary increase effective July 1, 2022 and an additional 10% across the board salary increase for 2023-24
  • Wages, Certificated (all unit members)
  • 1% increase to the salary schedule to compensate for mileage/gasoline/maintenance of personal vehicle used for work purposes.
  • Wages, Classified (classified managers only)
  • 1% increase to the salary schedule to compensate for mileage/gasoline/maintenance of personal vehicle used for work purposes.  Classified supervisors will continue to complete mileage reimbursement forms online.
  • Salary Rules, Certificated
  • Clean up language and incorporation of 10/16/2019 Reopener agreement language.
  • Propose lowering years of service from 22 to 18 years for purposes on the longevity stipend.
  • Propose abolishing the Supervision Stipend for AP’s and replace with language paying supervision wages at the pro rata rate of pay for hours worked.  Also expanding the program to allow other AASD certificated unit members within the cluster to work the events and be paid pro rata.
  • Addition of a new stipend for those who have State Preschool on their site.
  • Salary Rules, Classified
  • Clean up language and incorporation of 10/16/2019 Reopener agreement language.
  • Propose lowering years of service from 22 to 18 years for purposes on the longevity stipend.
  • Addition of language to provide stipends for School Police Captains who lose money when promoting from Sergeant to Captain due to loss of stipends.

    See the links to the proposals above.

    The bargaining teams are scheduled to meet on January 18.
     
    There is no update from the District on the possibility of a Hybrid Work Policy.
     
    Thank you to the AASD Bargaining Teams:
     
    Classified:
    Donis Coronel, Chief Negotiator
    Patti Burch, Official Notetaker
    Jesus Montana, Bargaining Chair            
    Bill Cheney
    Bryan Ehm
    Brian Kenworthy
    Ivan Martinez
    Lumumba Mushonga
     
    Certificated:
    Donis Coronel, Chief Negotiator
    Patti Burch, Official Notetaker
    Scott Thomason, Bargaining Chair
    Eric Brown
    Heather Harris
    Jonathan McDade
    Lauren Robinson
    Niecy Watkins

     
  • FOLLOW UP REGARDING THE CLERICAL FORMULA AND SPECIAL EDUCATION FOCUS GROUPS.  At the end of the 2021-22 school year and into the summer, AASD representatives met in a Focus Group to discuss and strategize regarding two topics – School Site Clerical Formula and Special Education.  After months of brainstorming and input, AASD presented Superintendent Jackson and other district executive leadership with a draft of how AASD believes schools should be staffed with clerical staff.  Many hours of work were put into the proposal by AASD members and AASD staff.  In addition, AASD input regarding Special Education is being shared via a feedback group with Deputy Superintendent Bagula.  The district has indicated that they are very interested in our input on both of these subjects.  Thank you to all who participated in these Focus Groups and/or the feedback group.
     
  • AASD SUPPORTS OUR MEMBERS.  Read below for an example of how AASD serves our members.

    If a unit member finds themselves in a position where, for various reasons, they wish to step down from their management position to go back to the SDEA or CSEA unit, please contact the union Executive Director for support and assistance.

    This is another example of what AASD does to support our members.  If you need assistance from AASD, please contact the office at 619-295-2118 or e-mail the Executive Director, Donis Coronel, at
    donis@aasdcs.org.

     
  • 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). 

    AASD-Represented CERTIFICATED Job Postings 

    Instructional Coordinator, Behavior Support Services, Special Ed., Closes 12/11
    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
     
  • SPECIAL GRATITUDE
    When members wish to show their gratitude for other district staff, please contact Donis Coronel at  donis@aasdcs.org and AASD will publish that message of gratitude in the next Weekly Update. 
     
  • 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.

     
REMINDERS
 
  • NATIONAL CENTER FOR URBAN SCHOOL TRANSFORMATION (NCUST)
    The Executive Director at San Diego State University's NCUST asked us to share the following information with our members. 

    The National Center of Urban School Transformation (NCUST) started in 2005 as a vision for San Diego State University (SDSU) to play a constructive role in improving urban education throughout the nation. Immediately, NCUST developed partnerships with schools and districts eager to establish outstanding urban schools. The center has thoughtfully designed supports for school districts based on research conducted on “positive-outlier” schools that achieve equitable and excellent results for all student groups.

    NCUST offers a variety of services to assist schools in improving outcomes for all student groups. 
     
  • Equity and Excellence Audits,
  • Advancing Principal Leadership in Urban Schools (A-PLUS) Networks,
  • Leadership Certificate Programs in Equity and Excellence,
  • Clear and Preliminary Administrative Service Credential Program,
  • America’s Best Urban Schools Symposium, and
  • Various webinars are all designed based on the best practices of real schools that have achieved amazing results for diverse groups of students.
     
  • Through these services, NCUST has helped schools and districts improve learning outcomes, especially for students of color, students from low-income families, English learners, and students with disabilities.

    For more information, please visit the NCUST website and click on “Our Services.”
     
    Preliminary Administrative Services Credential Program Webinar on December 12th, 2022 at 3:30 p.m. PST
    San Diego State University, in conjunction with the National Center for Urban School Transformation, is pleased to offer a
     Preliminary Administrative Services Credential program. This program will provide you with educational leadership skills and knowledge through a variety of coursework and field experiences that are tied to the California Administrator Performance Expectations (CAPEs). Fieldwork experiences will provide you with opportunities to apply new skills, and you will be supervised by experienced administrator coaches along with your site supervisor.  Click here for the program flyer.

    COURSE BENEFITS
  • Internationally acclaimed program faculty who are both educational leaders and teacher-scholars
  • Evening and/or weekend class meetings blended with online learning components
  • Classes are conveniently offered off-campus.
  • Cohort model
  • Opportunities to present before district-level leaders from numerous districts
  • Collaborate with proven site and district leaders that have demonstrated Equity- driven leadership

    LEARN MORE
    Click below to register for a free informational webinar about this exciting program on December 12th, 2022 at 3:30 pm.      
    Register Now

     
  • ESTATE PLANNING – DISCOUNT FOR AASD MEMBERS!  AASD has a partnership with Greg Runge, Estate Planning Attorney.  Greg has over 10 years of experience practicing in the areas of wills, trusts, durable powers of attorney and advance health care directives.  He has been providing this service to our members for many years.  In addition to his legal work, Greg is also a Lieutenant with a local police department, where he is in his 22nd 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 has been 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).  However, for the first time since he began working with AASD members, the discounted rate is being increased from $750 to $950.  Please see Greg’s note on how to lock in the “old” discounted rate:
     
    “Dear AASD Membership (Members in Good Standing, Affiliate Members and Retired Members).  I will honor the $750 discounted rate through the end of the 2022 year for all members that meet the following criteria:  1) officially "begin the process" before December 31st, 2022.  By this, I mean that the member has reached out to me and has returned the completed estate planning questionnaire to me; and 2) complete the process (sign their documents and pay the fee) by June 30, 2023.  I appreciate your trust in me and your business.  Greg Runge”
     
    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.

     
  • LOOKING FORWARD - MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOW!  MORE INFORMATION TO COME! 

    AASD Casino Night Fundraiser for Scholarships – March 3, 2023, 6:00 p.m. at Marina Village.   Come and support our AASD Scholarships for children of our members!
     
    AASD Spring Conference – March 21, 2023 from 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon (breakfast begins at 7:00 a.m.) at Marina Village.  Mandatory for all in the AASD bargaining unit.  All non-represented management and confidential employees and retired members are also invited.


    AASD Summerfest End of the Year Event – June 23, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. at Marina Village.  Free to all AASD Members in Good Standing, Retired Members and Affiliate Members.

     
  • AASD OFFICE
    Office hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday-Friday.  We ask that you call the office before visiting to ensure staff are not offsite at an appointment, running work-related errands or at lunch.  To check in before visiting, the office phone number is 619-295-2118.

    The AASD Weekly Update will continue as usual on Thursdays with important news and information for AASD members. 
     
  • MEMBERSHIP IN THE ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS (ACSA).  ACSA is a statewide organization for school leaders, serving more than 17,000 California educators and administrators in 19 regions throughout California, each made up of local charters.  ACSA’s Mission:  The Association of California School Administrators is the driving force for an equitable, world-class education system, and the development and support of inspired educational leaders who meet the diverse needs of all California students.  Visit ACSA's website at acsa.org for more information about this organization.

    Deborah Burke is our Region 18 ACSA Membership Services Representative. She is local and your completed membership applications can be sent directly to her. By completing your application and signing it, then scanning and attaching it to an email to Deborah, you will expedite the processing of your application. If you have any questions about ACSA, cost, benefits, opportunities, etc., please reach out to Deborah at
    dburke@acsa.org or at (619) 504-3512.

    The following types of ACSA membership are available, as applicable, to people in San Diego Unified/AASD.  All memberships can be paid by payroll deduction, personal check, or Mastercard/VISA.  The following are descriptions of each type of application.

     
    SELECT UNION DISTRICT Membership: 
    Click here for application.
    $1/day ($30.42/month) for remainder of the current school year. Dues are prorated after July 1. Member may choose to be a Regular Member with full benefits or be a Consolidated Member, without legal support, but can contact advocates for limited consultation. Standard dues begin July 1 of their second year of membership.
     
    ASSOCIATE Membership: (associate on cover – with Business Reply Mail cover)
    $250/year and prorated for new members joining after July 1.  Can be paid by check (full amount), Payroll deduction (3 equal installments of $83.33; not offered after September), or VISA/Mastercard (full payment).  
    Click here for application.
     
    RETIRED Membership: (2 types)  
    Click here for application.
    Emeritus Lifetime - $700 (a one-time fee). May be paid in (3 equal installments of $233.34 (not offered after September), via Master Card/VISA (full payment), or via a personal (full payment) check.
    Full Regular - $125/year paid via a monthly deduction from member’s STRS pension via a payroll deduction, or Master Card/VISA (full payment), or a personal check (full payment).

    If you wish to use ACSA's online application process to join, click here for the 
    “Steps for Joining ACSA.” 

     
  • DISCOUNT MOVIE TICKETS.  AASD has both AMC and Regal Entertainment Group (Regal/Edwards/UA) movie passes available to members in good standing, affiliate and retired members.  Regal tickets are $9.00 each. These passes have no expiration date and are unrestricted, so they can be used any time and for newly-released movies.  

    The AMC tickets are $10.25 each, have no expiration date, and do not have any restrictions.  Contact AASD to purchase tickets or if you have any questions.

    Placing and fulfilling an order can be done via phone, email and U.S. mail.  Please contact Linda Crout-Hamel
    linda@aasdcs.org at the AASD Office if you are interested.

     
  • IMPORTANT - PERSONAL EMAIL ADDRESS.  AASD communicates with members via  personal e-mail address.  We do not communicate via "sandi.net."  If you know of a colleague that is not receiving the Update, or if your personal email address changes, please remember to notify AASD by e-mailing Linda Crout-Hamel at linda@aasdcs.org. 
     
  • UNION PLUS - MONEY-SAVING PROGRAMS FOR AFSA MEMBERS  
    AFSA membership is provided to all AASD Members in Good Standing at no additional cost. For more information regarding AFSA and Union Plus benefits, please visit their website:  https://www.theschoolleader.org/

    IMPORTANTFor Members in Good Standing and Affiliate Members who have added AFSA  --  If you have not turned in the “Combined AFSA Benefits Information Form,” please submit the form immediately.  This form must be submitted in order to be eligible for the professional liability, legal services, etc.  You do not need to list your full social security number on the form; however, AFSA has requested that you provide at least the last four digits.  For a copy of the form, click here


    For all our Members in Good Standing, and Affiliates and Retirees who have selected to be members of AFSA, there are many money-saving programs offered to you.  Click here to review your many options!
     
  • 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 ARE 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.
     
  • 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 ON REMOTE WORKING DAYS:
    Executive Director, Donis Coronel -- donis@aasdcs.org   619-813-8792
    Office Manager, Linda Crout-Hamel -- linda@aasdcs.org   619-861-2701
    Office Clerk (Retired), Jim Costello -- jim@aasdcs.org  (Membership inquiries only)
     

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