AASD Weekly Update 6/20/2024
 


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  • THANK YOU TO THOSE WHO ATTENDED THE JUNE 14 AASD SUMMERFEST CELEBRATION A big thank you to those members who were able to attend the Summerfest Celebration where AASD honored our recent retirees and our Distinguished Leaders.  It was an awesome time, and we thank you for your attendance and support.  AASD would also like to thank the Member Relations Committee and the UASC/AASD staff for their hard work to make this annual event a success!
     
    We also acknowledge and thank the following for their support/services for this event:
     
    CALPRO Financial Network, Louis Lange, for their contribution and support of the AASD Retiree Recognition.   
    louis.lange@calpronetwork.com
    The Barron Team, San Diego Real Estate, Emma Lefkowitz and Brian Tague, for their contribution and support of the AASD Retiree Recognition.   https://thebarronteam.com/
    SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, Jaime Salcido, for their contribution and support of the AASD Distinguished Leader Recognition.   jrsalcido@schoolsfirstfcu.org
    Homestyle Hawaiian Catering, Aimee Tolentino, for the delicious appetizers, dinner and bar service.   homestylehawaiiansd@yahoo.com
    Florals by Desiree, Desiree Kellough, for the beautiful floral centerpieces.  floraldesignbydesiree@gmail.com
    Tikiland, “Cobain” Chiecutto, for the awesome room decorations.  Find them on Facebook or at 619-670-6611 or 619-301-6616.  tikilandevents@yahoo.com
    5 O’Clock @ Nikki’s, for the fun and amazing music.  Find them on Facebook and Instagram.
     
    Many prizes were given out throughout the evening.  Congratulations to the following WINNERS!
     1.  Two Tickets – Fleet Science Center.  JESSICA LUCKEY 
     2.  Movie Basket (Regal).  JAMEY JARAMILLO
     3.  $50 Walmart Gift Card.  PHIL BAERTSCHI
     4.  $50 Krispy Kreme Doughnuts.  MELISSA AGUDELO
     5.  Mug and $25 Starbucks Card.  KATHY BURNS
     6.  Cooler with Cutwater Mai Tai’s and Snacks.  JEFF THOMAS
     7.  Blend Jet.  DEBBIE BURKE
     8.  Two passes to Japanese Friendship Garden.  SARAH CLINE
     9.  Wine Basket.  ADRIANNA McGINLEY
    10.  $50 Mix It Up Restaurants including Jamba Juice.  DIANE JOHNSON
    11.  Massager.  SAMUEL MASON
    12.  Pool Loungers and Sunscreen.  PHINNY PHIASIVONGSA
    13.  Kate Spade Sparkly Purse.  PHILLIP ROGERS
    14.  SD County Fair Package.  JEANE CLINE
    15.  $100 Yard House Gift Card.  DEREK WATKINS
    16.  $100 SD Restaurants Gift Card.  TRISHA SABINS
    17.  Woozoo Fan.  BRAD CALLAHAN
    18.  $100 California Pizza Kitchen.  ART GARCIA
    18+ Picnic and Wine.  LISA SHELDON
    19.  $50 Domino’s Pizza.  ANTONIO VILLAR
    20.  Movie Basket (AMC).  PETER JOHNSON
    21.  $100 Amazon.  ROBIN PETERS
    22.  Disney Halloween Pirate Ship.  PRECIOUS JACKSON-HUBBARD
    23.  Fourth of July Bag.  THOMAS STOKLOSA
    24.  Mug and $25 Starbucks.  ELIZABETH GIL
    25.  San Diego Restaurants $100.  JOYCE BAUMANN
    26.  $100 DSW Shoes.  JESUS MONTANA
    27.  $100 Jiffy Lube.  ROSA LEON
    28.  San Diego Restaurants $100.  BARB WALLER
    29.  Blender.  YVONNE MUNGUIA
    30.  $100 Home Depot.  KARON SCHNITZER
    31.  Charcuterie Board (State of CA) and $50 Grocery Store.  DANIELLE GAREGNANI
    32.  $100 Build a Bear.  PATTI HECK
    33.  San Diego Restaurants $100.  JANELLE KNOWLES
    34.  Wine Basket. ??  
    35.  $100 Texas Roadhouse.  SAMANTHA CLABAUGH
    36.  Beach Basket.  JULIA MARTINEZ
    37.  $100 Chewy.  CAROLINA SUAREZ
    38.  $100 TJ Maxx/Home Goods.  BARBARA SANCHEZ
    39.  2 Passes to SeaWorld.  MARILLIETTE GERACI
    40.  $100 Target.  KIM BRADLEY
    41.  San Diego County Fair.  MARIA LIZARRAGA
    42.  Cutwater Basket.  JENNIFER HOOGERHYDE
    43.  Patron Tequila.  IVAN MARTINEZ
    44.  Cooler with Wine and Picnic Blanket.  BRANDON LEMMON
    45.  Pool Basket.  STEVEN SPYKES
    46.  2 Passes to Sea World.  SCOTT FUTRELL
    47.  $150 Benihana.  NOELLE VILLAR
    48.  $150 Door Dash.  MICHAEL SALAMANCA
    49.  White Claw Basket.  VALERIE BREW
    50.  Axe Throwing Game.  BRIAN SPRY
    51.  Four Passes to Sesame Place.  TOMMY LIGON
    52.  $200 San Diego Restaurants.  DEAN DARLEY
    53.  Pizza Oven.  JAMES LEE
    54.  $500 Disney Gift Card.  AUTUMN LOWRY
    55.  Travel Package.  $750 Air BnB, $500 Southwest Airlines, $200 UBER/UBER Eats, $50 Starbucks.  Total:  $1,500.  JEANNE MASON

     
  • WHOOPS!  DID YOU LEAVE SOMETHING BEHIND AT SUMMERFEST LAST FRIDAY?  Are you missing a pair of sunglasses or readers?  We might have them at the AASD/UASC Office.  Take a look at them here.
     
  • LAPA COMMITTEE REPORT.  The Legislative Status Report includes information on all the bills the LAPA Committee recommended a position to our Executive Board along with all the bills being monitored.

    The LAPA Committee values your input and encourages you to reach out if you have any questions, comments, concerns, or recommendations. Your perspectives are crucial in shaping our advocacy efforts. Our committee is readily available at
    LAPA@unitedadmin.us.

     
  • AASD SUPPORTS OUR MEMBERS.  Read below for an example of how AASD serves  our members.

    AASD supports our members by being a part of the statewide group, California Association of Urban School Administrators (CAUSA) where the AASD Executive Board communicates and collaborates with other unions in California that represent school district management and supervisors.

    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@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 

    None at this time.
    https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sandi?page=1 

    AASD-Represented CLASSIFIED Job Postings
    Supervising Administrative Assistant II, Extended Learning Opportunities, Closes 7/3

    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
 
  • IMPORTANT FOR ALL MEMBERS AFFECTED BY POSITION ELIMINATION.  PLEASE JOIN AASD AS AN AFFILIATE MEMBER BY JUNE 30 IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN SUPER PRIORITY CONSIDERATION STATUS.  For those who have not yet secured a management/supervisory position for next year (but will be with the District in another capacity), you should have received an e-mail earlier this month from AASD (Patti Burch, Membership Coordinator) offering continued AASD Affiliate Membership, which also guarantees Super Priority Consideration (for certificated) and Priority Consideration (for classified) for an extended period of time.  Affiliate Membership is $28/month, 10 months a year.  Not only do you maintain the priority consideration status past June 30, as an Affiliate Member you also have the ability to continue your American Fidelity voluntary insurance (disability and others), continue to receive the AASD Weekly Update, continue your AFSA membership which provides many benefits, and much more.  Check your e-mail and if you cannot find the e-mail from Patti – please contact her at patti@unitedadmin.us.
     
  • AASD COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS.  Click the links below for a copy of the AASD Collective Bargaining Agreements for our Classified and Certificated Units.  The CBAs are also posted on the AASD website www.aasdcs.org Feel free to print a copy yourself and/or save the electronic copies.  
    Collective Bargaining Agreement, Classified  
    Collective Bargaining Agreement, Certificated 

     
  • 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.com or 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 at
     
    patti@unitedadmin.us. 

     
  • 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 at donis@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 here for 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.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 $10.50 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.us at the AASD/UASC Office if you are interested.

     
  • 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).
     
  • 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 at patti@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/

    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/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.us   619-813-8792
    Office Manager, Linda Crout-Hamel -- linda@unitedadmin.us   619-861-2701
    Office Clerk/Membership Coordinator, Patti Burch -- patti@unitedadmin.us  
     

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