DON'T MISS OUT ON VOTING FOR YOUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE CHANCE TO WIN A $500 SOUTHWEST AIRLINES GIFT CARD AND OTHER PRIZES! MEMBERSHIP OPEN HOUSE AND VOTING – MAY 1, 2:30 TO 6:30 PM.Join AASD on Wednesday, May 1 for an Open House and voting for the Board of Directors. Stop by the office any time between 2:30 and 6:30 p.m., 3505 Camino del Rio South, Suite 264, in the Mission Valley area. Not only will you support your union by voting for your representatives on the Board of Directors, but you will also be eligible to win hundreds of dollars in door prizes!Everyone who stops by to vote receives a raffle ticket. You do not need to be present at the time of the drawings (at 6:15 p.m.) to win a prize. There will be beverages and appetizers. Stop by, vote, enjoy some social time, and stay as long, or as little, as you wish. Parking is available in front of the building (take the elevator or stairs to the 2nd floor), or park in the back of the building and enter in on the 2nd floor.
While only Members in Good Standing and Members in Good Standing (PMA) are eligible to vote, all Affiliate and Retired Members are invited and welcome to stop by and visit and will receive a door prize ticket too!
The following members are running for positions on the Board of Directors: Associate Principals Representative– Jennifer Nash, AP, Muirlands Middle Classified ManagersRepresentative– Samantha Clabaugh, Operations Specialist, Operations/PPO Classified SupervisorsRepresentative– Paula Hamar, Supervising Rehabilitation Specialist, TRACE/Mental Health Resource Center Elementary PrincipalsRepresentative – Kristi Hunter-Clark, Principal, Chollas Mead Elementary Health and Welfare Committee Representative Certificated – John Aguilar, Principal, Normal Heights Elementary Health and Welfare Committee Representative Classified – Brian Kenworthy, Operations Specialist, Teacher Support and Prep and Marci Lammey, Supervising Administrative II, Extended Learning Opportunities Legislative and Political Affairs Committee Chairperson -- Jesus Montana, Sergeant, School Police Member Relations Committee Co-Chair Certificated -- Susan Kent, Associate Principal, Wangenheim Middle School Member Relations Committee Co-Chair Classified – Troy Hickey, BSS III, Pacific Beach Middle Middle School Principals Representative -- Jamey Jaramillo, Principal, DePortola Middle Police Management Association – Roberto Bonilla, Sergeant, School Police Professional Development Committee Co-ChairCertificated -- Silvia Martinez, Educational Complex Director, Logan Memorial Educational Complex Professional Development Committee Co-Chair Classified – Jim Hallauer, Zone Manager, PPO POS/BSS IIIRepresentative – Matt Fleming, Plant Operations Supervisor, Kearny High Scholarship Committee Co-Chair Certificated – Mary Johnson, Program Manager, Equitable Services Scholarship Committee Co-Chair Classified -- Veronica Ortega, Operations Specialist, Counseling and Guidance
AASD AWARDS $17,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS TO CHILDREN OF OUR MEMBERS. Seventeen graduating seniors will each receive a $1,000 scholarship awarded by the AASD Scholarship Committee. Funds for these annual scholarships are from AASD Retiree Membership Dues, donations from AASD members and AASD vendor partners, and interest earned on our AASD investment account. Congratulations to the awardees listed below!
Thank you to the Scholarship Committee – Co-Chairs: Veronica Ortega and Sharon Rubalcava, and Members: Michele Einspar, Troy Hickey, Mary Johnson, Jeff Sabins, Lisa Sheldon, Jonel “Shortie” Smith, and support from UASC Staff, Donis Coronel, Linda Crout-Hamel and Patti Burch.
Name of Recipient, High School, Parent Member, Title/Work Location Matthew Adams, Patrick Henry High School; Marina Adams, AP, Lewis Middle School Jacob Aguilar, Stein Education Center; John Aguilar, Principal, Normal Heights Elementary Alessandra Alluin, Mission Bay High School; Laura Alluin, Principal, Longfellow K-8 Rafaela Alvizuri, Mt Carmel High School; Dana Tolomeo, AP, Point Loma High School Natalie Boyd, Eastlake High School; Keith Boyd, Sargeant, Police Services Xander Brunetto, Patrick Henry High School; Bridgette Brunetto, Affiliate Member Aneli Garcia, Health Sciences High School & Middle College; Angelica Hueso-Garcia, Principal, Central Elementary Robert Holmer, Mission Bay High School; Cristine Holmer, Supervisor, Food Services Daniel Lemmon, Patrick Henry High School; Brandon Lemmon, Affiliate Member Kayla Lincoln, Scripps Ranch High School; Markal Lincoln, AP, Morse High School Mateo Malm, Patrick Henry High School; Tara Malm, Instructional Coordinator Olivia McGrath, Patrick Henry High School; Gina Camacho McGrath, Principal, Miller Elementary Brendan Miller, Torrey Pines High School; William Miller, AP, Patrick Henry High School Maya Murchison, Eastlake High School; Derek Murchison, Principal, Zamorano Elementary Isabella Perez, Mater Dei Catholic High School; Flavio Perez Jr, Plant Operations Supervisor, Morse High School Sebastien Roberts, Mira Mesa High School; Jan Roberts, Supervising Admin Assistant I, College, Career, Tech Ed Sara Spry, Santana High School; Brian Spry, Affiliate Member
CAREER COACHING FOR ANY AASD MEMBER IN GOOD STANDING OR AFFILIATE MEMBER. AASD recently contracted with High Five Career Coaching to provide a day of training to each of our members in good standing who are affected by position reduction or reassignment. These were group coaching sessions provided by owner, Mike Gellman. The feedback from attendees was very positive. AASD has been contacted by members to ask if High Five Career Coaching offers additional coaching for a current job search or a future career move. AASD highly recommends this. AASD has worked with Mike Gellman since 2017 and the results have been amazing.
Because of the long-standing relationship High Five has with AASD, they have created aspecial discount coupon code: UASC/AASD45for any AASD members in good standing or affiliate members who would like to have 1:1 coaching support (whether they attended the Job Search Mastery workshops or not). Members can use this code upon checkout when purchasing online in order to receive45% off High Five’s introductory coaching packages. This special discount is being offered for a limited time through August 31, 2024.
Upon purchase, members will be contacted by Mike Gellman’s assistant, Jewell, or by Mike, to explain next steps in the process and schedule their coaching session. Members will either receive coaching directly from Mike or one of his top Associate Coaches based on schedule availability.
Some of the Introductory coaching packages include the following for just $247.50 each (orig. $450):
Resume Review
LinkedIn Profile Review
Cover Letter Creation
Interview Prep
Members can also take advantage of the following High Five assessment packages at 45% off the regular rates as well.
Career Assessment using the Birkman Method - $371.25 (orig. $675)
Work Style & Personality Assessment using DISC - $302.50 (orig. $550)
Leadership Personality Assessment using Hogan Personality Assessment - $536.25 (orig.$975)
Brief descriptions of these packages are available on the website here.
Should anyone have questions or run into any technical difficulties while purchasing, they can contact Mike Gellman directly at mike@mikegellman.comor his assistant, Jewell, at support@mikegellman.com.
LAPA COMMITTEE REPORT. Friday, April 26, 2024, marks the deadline for Assembly and Senate bills with a fiscal cost to be heard in their policy committees (such as the Education Committee) and sent to their respective Appropriation Committees. Any bill with a financial cost not heard by the end of Friday and passed to the Appropriation Committee will become inactive and can no longer be heard. This makes this week a very busy week for all committees. The Senate and Assembly Education Committees heard over 40 bills this past Wednesday. Our LAPA Committee is now reviewing all the amendments to the bills and analyzing how they will affect our members and students. In doing so, we will send letters of support or opposition, as needed, on bills the AASD Board of Directors or Executive Board has voted to take a position. We are currently monitoring over 35 bills, all of which can be seen on ourLegislative Status Report. If you have any questions, comments, concerns, or recommendations, our committee is available atLAPA@unitedadmin.us.
AASD SUPPORTS OUR MEMBERS.Read below for an example of how AASD serves our members.
AASD attends all New Employee Onboarding/Orientations each month. This is so we can meet new members face to face and/or sign-up new members for union membership. 1:1 contact is the best!
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, atdonis@unitedadmin.us.
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 Area Program Manager, Special Education (Speech and Hearing), Closes 4/28
Area Program Manager, Special Education (Early Childhood Education), Closes 4/28
Area Program Manager, Special Education (Psychology Department), Closes 4/28
Area Program Manager, Special Education (School Site/Program Support), Closes 4/28
Director, Counseling, Closes 5/5
Manager, Magnet and Innovation Programs, Closes 5/5
Program Manager, Teaching and Learning (Sexual Health Education), Closes 5/5 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@unitedadmin.us 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
AASD DISTINGUISHED LEADER AWARDS. Each year, AASD honors members as AASD Distinguished Leaders. Please consider nominating a colleague for this award. We have wonderful co-workers throughout our AASD bargaining unit and in our retiree ranks who are worthy of recognition. The AASD Member Relations Committee is hopeful that you will take the time to nominate someone who goes "Above and Beyond!" Any member can nominate a colleague from any category (example: a Principal could nominate a BSS III/POS or a Food Services Area Supervisor could nominate an Associate Principal, etc.). The winners will be recognized at our annual Summerfest Celebration on June 14, 2024.
Click the link for a list of those honored as AASD Distinguished Leaders over the past five years. These wonderful folks are ineligible to be selected again, unless they have moved to a different job/category.
The following link will lead you to the nomination form. Nominations are due by April 30, 2024. Click the following link for the Google form and criteria. https://forms.gle/Eix27e8Vr6v2zoqg9
ELEMENTARY PRINCIPALS/ASSOCIATE PRINCIPALS – COULD YOUR TK/KINDERS BENEFIT FROM AASD'S HOMEWORK KITS?Since 2014, AASD has been funding “homework kits” for incoming Kindergarten and TK students at a deserving elementary school (or schools). The Homework Kits are filled with school supplies that students can use at home when completing their homework. The kits are funded by AASD through fundraising efforts throughout the year.
If you would like your elementary site to be considered for the Homework Kits for the opening of the 2024-25 school year, please complete and submit the application no later than April 30, 2024. The AASD Member Relations Committee will review the applications and select the school(s) to receive the Homework Kits. The lucky school(s) will be announced at the beginning of June.
The following schools were awarded homework kits over the past five years. To allow for others to receive this donation, these schools are not eligible to apply this year (5-year rule):
Balboa Elementary
Cabrillo Elementary
Encanto Elementary
Fletcher Elementary
Franklin Elementary
Freese Elementary
Horton Elementary
Juarez Elementary
Normal Heights Elementary
Penn Elementary
Perry Elementary
Vista Grande Elementary
Walker Elementary
The following link will lead you to the form for consideration. Forms are due by April 30, 2024. Click the following link for the Google form. https://forms.gle/WTwQFohuZ6mxCyaA6
ESTATE PLANNING – DISCOUNT FOR AASD MEMBERS!After some time away from this legal work to attend training for his full-time job as a police officer, Greg Runge, Estate Planning Attorney, has renewed his partnership with AASD. Greg has over 15 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 a Lieutenant with a local police department, where he is in his 25th 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 is offering this service to our members for a flat fee of $950, which is 50% off the going rate for estate planning (more complex or very large estates may require a higher fee that would be individually negotiated with the member).
To contact Greg Runge, please e-mail gregrunge@gmail.comor call (858) 395-4011 and be sure to mention you are an AASD member, so you receive the discounted rate.
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 Patti Burch atpatti@unitedadmin.us.
AASD CONFERENCE ROOM. Need a place to hold a meeting? AASD has a conference room that can seat up to 25-30 people. We also have access to a second conference room in the hallway near our office that can seat up to 12 people. If you are interested in using either room, contact the AASD office to check availability. The room is available 8am to 5pm (unless booked). Usage prior to 8am or after 5pm would need to be worked out with the staff. To book our conference room, contact the office at 619-295-2118 or e-mail Donis Coronel(donis@unitedadmin.us)or Linda Crout-Hamel (linda@unitedadmin.us).
SAVE THE DATES. Mark your calendar now for the upcoming AASD events. More information will be forthcoming, but get these dates on your calendar now! Don’t miss out!
June 14, 2024, 5:00-9:30pm – AASD Summerfest Celebration, Marina Village
WANT TO BECOME MORE INVOLVED AT AASD? JOIN A COMMITTEE!AASD has committees and we want YOU! Please consider joining a committee. Become involved! Support YOUR union! Committees are listed below. If you are interested in joining a committee, please email Donis Coronel atdonis@unitedadmin.us.
Finance Committee: Meets up to 4 times a year to develop a draft budget and monitor the finances of AASD. Chair is Gina Camacho-McGrath.
Legislative and Political Affairs Committee: Meets monthly to review and make recommendations regarding legislation that affects education and our schools/employees. The committee also interviews school board candidates and makes recommendations for endorsement to the AASD Board of Directors. The committee typically meets the 2nd Monday of the month at 4:00 p.m. in person at the UASC/AASD office with an option to join the meeting via Zoom. The Chair is Jesus Montana (Executive Board).
Member Relations Committee: Plans and supports the two large social events for members (Summerfest and the Winter Holiday Party) as well as provides support for any membership meetings. Responsible for the selection of AASD Distinguished Leaders annually. Coordinates the Homework Kits for UTK and Kinders at select schools. Responsible for other activities that support the membership. Typically meets monthly, the first Tuesday of the month from 3:30-5:00 PM in person with an option to join the meeting via Zoom. Co-Chairs are Susan Kent and Maria Moore-Flagg.
Professional Development Committee: Plans and coordinates the annual AASD/SDUSD Spring Conference each March. Also responsible for approving reimbursements to the Professional Growth Fund. Typically meets the first Wednesday of the month, as needed, 3:00-4:30 PM with an option to join the meeting via Zoom. Co-Chairs are Mario Garcia and Silvia Martinez.
Scholarship Committee: Plans an annual fundraising event (Casino Night). Coordinates the Scholarship Program including presentation of scholarships at school events. Meets monthly, as needed, typically the 4th Monday of the Month from 3:30-5:00 PM in person with an option to join the meeting via Zoom. Co-Chairs are Veronica Ortega and Sharon Rubalcava.
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 herefor more details.
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.orgfor 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 DISTRICTMembership: 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.
ASSOCIATEMembership: (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. RETIREDMembership: (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 $10.50 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@unitedadmin.usat the AASD/UASC 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 Patti Burch atpatti@unitedadmin.us.
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/
IMPORTANT: For 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.
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 herewww.aasdcs.orgto 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/UASC OFFICE Office hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday-Friday. We ask that you call the office before visiting to ensure that a staff member is in the office and 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.
AASD CONTACT INFORMATION Executive Director, Donis Coronel --donis@unitedadmin.us619-813-8792 Office Manager, Linda Crout-Hamel --linda@unitedadmin.us619-861-2701 Office Clerk/Membership Coordinator, Patti Burch -- patti@unitedadmin.us
