AASD Weekly Update 3/26/2026

 


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  • THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING THE SPRING CONFERENCE ON MARCH 25!  Thank you for attending our annual AASD/SDUSD Spring Conference.  It was a success!  Below is information on our presenters and other contributors (contact information) and names of the winners of prizes! 
     
    Thank you to the 50+ volunteers who helped make this day a success!
     
    Our sincere thanks to Anthony Garibay and the Food Services Catering Team for a delicious breakfast and to the SDSCPA Jazz Ensemble for the awesome music.  Also, the students at Mira Mesa High School who did the pre-recording were amazing!
     
    Sincere thanks to the AASD Professional Development Committee and UASC Staff for their hard work in planning this event. 
    PD Committee:  Steve Ditto and Silvia Martinez (co-chairs).  Lucille Ciudad-Real, Julie Garcia, Bernie Kacijancic, Lauren Robinson, Derek Suzuki, and Jeff Thomas.
    UASC Staff:  Donis Coronel, Linda Crout-Hamel, Patti Burch, and Ricky Mendez
     
    Prize Winners (for visiting vendor tables):
     
    $500 Amazon Gift Cards donated by AASD (given away at the end of the breakout sessions):  Hanna Hanna, Audrey Mason, Sandra Medina, Lisa Peoples, and Gulfer Sado
    $50 Amazon Gift Cards donated by AASD:  Jennifer Ferback, Gloria Mastro, Lumumba Mushonga, Jenney Nash, Tiffani Patterson, Erica Santiago
    $25 Starbucks Gift Cards donated by Schools First Federal Credit Union:  Michelle Jimenez, Stephanie Zuzack
    $25 Amazon Gift Card donated by Schools First Federal Credit Union:  Carmen Salgado
    $50 VISA Gift Card donated by Wells Fargo/Union Plus:  Grace Lin
    $50 Mastercard donated by Union Plus:  Barb Waller
    $25 Target Gift Card donated by America Fidelity:  Najwa Farace
    Nutribullet Blender donated by VEBA:  Sandra Arellano
    Stanley Mug and $25 Gift Card for Amazon donated by Appreciation Financial:  Kate Edra
     

    Presenter Information:
     
    Mark Erlenwein, Keynote Presenter

    merlenw@schools.nyc.gov
    https://markerlenwein.com/

     
    Louis Lange, Superior Planning 
    llange@superiorplanning.com
    Dana McGrath, Octavia Wealth Advisors
    dmcgrath@octaviawa.com
     
    Kristel Boe, ArtBeat San Diego
    https://www.artbeatsandiego.com/index.html
    artbeatsdevents@gmail.com

     
    Union Plus
    https://www.unionplus.org/
     
    Julie Garcia
    jgarcia@sandi.net
    Derek Suzuki
    dsuzuki@sandi.net
     
  • UASC/AASD OFFICE CLOSED FOR SPRING BREAK.  The office will be closed from March 30 to April 3 and will reopen on April 6.  If you have an urgent matter during this time, please contact UASC Executive Director, Donis Coronel, by text 619-813-8792 or by e-mail to donis@unitedadmin.us.  The Weekly Update will not be produced on April 2.  Wishing a joyful and peaceful Easter to all who celebrate.  May this season of renewal bring hope, happiness, and time to connect with loved ones.
     
  • AASD IS WORKING FOR YOUR BENEFIT ON SOME IMPORTANT MATTERS!  Here are a few of the things AASD is working on with the District.  Stay tuned for more updates as they become available.  AASD wants members to know we are working on these important issues.

    Full Contract Bargaining.  The AASD Bargaining Team met with the District on January 9.  The teams are working on a side letter/MOU regarding Summer School.  AASD presented the following proposal.  This is a PROPOSAL, not an agreement.  Click here for the proposal.  AASD has not yet received a response from the District.  Our next bargaining session is April 24.

    Bargaining Team – Certificated:
    Donis Coronel – Chief Negotiator
    John Aguilar – Chair 
    John Bosselman
    Eric Brown
    Michele Cain
    Richard Nash
    Richard Ojeda
    Lauren Robinson
    Patti Burch, Notetaker
     
    Bargaining Team – Classified:
    Donis Coronel – Chief Negotiator
    Jeff Thomas -- Chair
    Robert Bonilla
    Michelle Jimenez
    Ivan Martinez
    Lumumba Mushonga
    Veronica Ortega
    Colleen Robinson
    Patti Burch, Notetaker


    HYBRID WORK POLICY.  The policy will be presented by the District to the Board of Education in April.  AASD is reviewing the document for any potential impacts and effects and will determine if we will demand to bargain the decision.

    CLASSIFIED POSITION ELIMINATIONS AND CERTIFICATED MARCH 15 NOTICES.  AASD is supporting members who are impacted by either classified position eliminations or certificated March 15 notices.  AASD will also be bargaining the impacts and effects of the district’s decision.  An MOU is forthcoming which will include the creation of a Classified Workload Work Group.

    SPECIAL EDUCATION COLLABORATIVE.  The Superintendent has created a group of stakeholders to work on a seven-year plan for Special Education.  The group will include union representatives, community partners, parents, etc.  The AASD representatives will be Pamela Busch, Principal; Gina Camacho-McGrath, Principal; Paula Hamar, Supervising Rehab Specialist; Kelly Lowry, Associate Principal; Amy Perez, Principal; Erica Renfree, Principal; and Kim Zarkoski, Associate Principal.


    DISTRICT'S INTRANET COMMUNICATION FOR PRINCIPALS.  AASD has been working with the District leadership on concerns from Principals regarding the elimination of the Principals Update and the creation of the new Intranet communication for Principals. AASD has a commitment from Superintendent Bagula that the communication tool will be changed to address the needs of Principals.  More information will be forthcoming.

     
  • WEEKLY MARKET REPORT FROM OCTAVIA WEALTH ADVISORS.  Octavia Wealth Advisors, one of AASD’s premier vendor partners and sponsors, is dedicated to supporting our members in achieving their financial goals. We value our strong relationship with Jordan Colman and Dana McGrath, who provide expert guidance to our members.  For assistance with financial planning and wealth management, please contact April Esparza at 619-812-5280 or aesparza@octaviawa.com to schedule an appointment with their team.  Weekly Market Report
     
  • LAPA COMMITTEE REPORT.  This has been a different year for legislation as many bill hearings are being postponed due to the bill's language still needing to be tweaked. Our concerns now will fall on future committee hearings having a much more impacted agenda as those bills are delayed from moving forward. One of the areas we suspect are delaying bills is the cost factor as districts throughout the state are struggling to meet their financial obligations with the current laws in the book, new laws will make it more difficult. We will continue to keep you updated along with all the bills the LAPA Committee is following through our 2026 Legislative Status Report.
     
    The LAPA Committee always welcomes our members’ insights. If you become aware of legislation not listed on our report, have information to share with our committee, or would like information about the committee or bills we are monitoring, please contact Government Relations Officer Jesus Montana at
    jesus@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).  This link can be used for both Certificated and Classified Job Postings.  
    https://sandiegounified.schoolspring.com/
     
  • AASD-Represented CERTIFICATED Job Postings
    None at this time.

     
  • AASD-Represented CLASSIFIED Job Postings
    Manager, Contract Services, Facilities Planning and Construction, Closes 3/27
    Assistant District Architect, Closes 3/27
    School Police Sergeant, Closes 4/1

     
  • 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 ASSOCIATE PRINCIPALS AND PRINCIPALS REGARDING SUMMER SCHOOL/ESY.  Assignments have been made regarding the administrator(s) for the summer programs.  As noted below in full contract bargaining, AASD submitted a proposal last December for an increase in the number of prep hours to be paid for prep for the summer program.  The District has not responded as they are now requesting all proposals from AASD with any monetary items.  We are aware that summer program prep work will soon start.  Since there is no agreement yet on an increase in prep hours, the current contract allows 20 hours of prep time for APs only.  AASD has proposed an increase to 30 hours for Associate Principals or for Principals who do the prep work instead of the Associate Principals doing the prep.  With no agreement yet, AASD recommends that AP’s or Principals continue to do the prep work and keep records of the number of hours worked.  If AASD and the District reach an agreement for over the 20 hours, then records will be available to pay over 20 hours.  If no agreement is reached for an increase in hours, then AASD’s request will be that any hours worked over the 20 in the contract are given in comp time.  Click here for the proposal.
     
  • 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 2026-27 school year, please complete and submit the application no later than April 29, 2026.  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 mid-May. 
     
    The following schools were awarded homework kits within the past five years.  To allow others to receive this donation, these schools are not eligible to apply this year (5-year rule): 
    • Audubon K-8
    • Balboa Elementary
    • Cabrillo Elementary
    • Franklin Elementary
    • Freese Elementary
    • Horton Elementary
    • Juarez Elementary
    • Linda Vista Elementary
    • Normal Heights Elementary
    • Perry Elementary
    • Rodriguez Elementary
    • Vista Grande Elementary
    • Webster Elementary
       
  • The following link will lead you to the form for consideration. Forms are due by April 29, 2026. Click the following link for the Google form.  https://forms.gle/A1iuW6tVuBKVRGyq8
     
  • ANNOUNCING A NEW SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY FROM AASD.  The Administrators Association San Diego City Schools (AASD) established the Irene B. Hightower Scholarship in the amount of $2,500 to honor the legacy of Principal Irene Hightower, a beloved leader, president of AASD, and principal of Hancock Elementary who passed away in December 2025. Known for her integrity, positivity, commitment to equity, and dedication to education, family, and the military community, Irene left a lasting impact on students and educators alike. This scholarship supports San Diego Unified graduating seniors who are children of active or retired military personnel, have a minimum 3.0 unweighted GPA, plan to attend college for the first time in 2026, and intend to pursue a degree in Education.  Applicants must submit an online application including a transcript, essay, and letter of recommendation.  This scholarship is available for any SDUSD graduating senior who meets the criteria.  AASD membership for the parent is not a requirement.  Refer to the following links for instructions and the application.  Deadline to apply is April 10.
        1.      Instructions with application link embedded              
        2.      Application link
     
    Please contact Patti Burch (patti@unitedadmin.us) at the AASD office if you cannot open the links.

     
  • 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 this recognition.  The AASD Member Relations Committee is hoping 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 a special celebration on May 7, 2026.
     
    Click this
    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 or for special recognition outside of their regularly assigned position.   
     
    The following link will lead you to the nomination form. Nominations are due by April 3, 2026.  Click the following link for the Google form and criteria. 
    https://forms.gle/vrfcKxwyofNZV6M49

     
  • IRENE B. HIGHTOWER SCHOLARSHIP FUND FOR ASPIRING TEACHERS (ADMINISTRATORS ASSOCIATION SAN DIEGO).   At the request of the AASD Executive Board, the AASD Scholarship Committee has created a new scholarship in memory of AASD President, Irene B. Hightower, who passed away December 30.  This will be an annual scholarship and will be open to any graduating senior student in San Diego Unified School District to apply who meets certain criteria including being the child or stepchild of a parent who is active duty or retired military.  As many of you know, Irene grew up as the daughter of a military father and then married Lawrence Hightower who is a retired Gunnery Sergeant, United States Marine Corps.  She has a special place in her heart for children of military families and was the perfect principal for Hancock Elementary, a school with 100% military population.

    In remembrance of our beloved colleague and friend, Irene, and to donate to the Irene B. Hightower Scholarship Fund for aspiring teachers, please consider doing one of the following:
    • Mail a check payable to UASC to 3505 Camino del Rio South #264, San Diego, CA  92108.  In the memo area on the check, please indicate Irene B. Hightower Scholarship
    • Call the UASC/AASD office at 619-295-2118 to make a scholarship donation via debit or credit card 
    • Scan this Venmo QR code (Donis Coronel) and any donations made via Venmo will be transferred weekly to the Irene B. Hightower Scholarship Fund 

      Thank you in advance for supporting the Irene B. Hightower Scholarship.  Irene was an amazing educator and was very helpful to many aspiring educators.  Your contribution to this scholarship is appreciated. 

       
  • CALSTRS AND CALPERS POWER OF ATTORNEY – IMPORTANT!   All AASD Members in Good Standing and Affiliate Members are highly encouraged to complete the applicable retirement system Power of Attorney form.  In the event the member becomes incapacitated and unable to manage their own affairs, the power of attorney can make decisions regarding the members’ retirement account.  This is particularly important if the member is terminally ill and can no longer communicate or make decisions.  To make decisions regarding the retirement plan, the form listed below must be on file with the retirement system.  A medical or other type of power of attorney is not accepted by the retirement system.  Please ensure you have this form on file.  Hopefully, you never need it but if you do, it will give you peace of mind.  Please share this information with co-workers and staff at your site. 
     
    CalSTRS

    https://www.calstrs.com/power-of-attorney
     
    CalPERS
    https://www.calpers.ca.gov/members/retirement-benefits/service-disability-retirement/power-of-attorney

     
  • SAVE THE DATE – MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOW!  MORE INFORMATION WILL BE FORTHCOMING!
    • AASD Summerfest – June 5, 2026, 5:00 to 10:00 PM (Marina Village, Baja Room)
       
  • IMPORTANT - REGARDING YOUR AFSA AND UNION PLUS BENEFITS.  All AASD dues-paying Members in Good Standing and Affiliate members are automatically members of AFSA.  AFSA membership includes many benefits, including those offered through Union Plus.  HOWEVER, in order for you to use or take advantage of these benefits, you MUST REGISTER with AFSA by completing this form.  The same holds true for AASD Retired Members who have chosen AFSA membership and are paying the associated annual dues.  If you have any questions about your AFSA benefits or completing the required registration form, please contact Patti Burch at patti@unitedadmin.us, or by calling the UASC/AASD office at 619-295-2118.
     
  • ATTENTION CERTIFICATED MEMBERS – IMPORTANT REGARDING MAINTENANCE AND REGISTRATION OF YOUR CREDENTIAL.   All certificated AASD members are reminded that you must follow the procedures to maintain and register your credential prior to the credential expiring.  Human Resources has come very close to placing AASD members whose credential is close to expiring on UNPAID administrative leave if the credential is not renewed by the expiration date.  Please do not wait until the last minute to take care of this requirement. 
    No. 20 Maintenance and Registration of Certificated Employee Credentials 2026-2027

     
  • YOU CAN SUPPORT THE AASD SCHOLARSHIP FUND!  A NEW WAY TO DONATE AND SUPPORT GRADUATING SENIORS.  FOR THE COST OF A STARBUCKS COFFEE OR A VISIT TO FAST FOOD, YOU CAN SUPPORT OUR SCHOLARSHIP FUND! 
    For years, AASD has supported our members by providing $1000 scholarships to the children of our members who are graduating from high school and going on to higher education.  Each year, AASD awards between $15,000 and $18,000 in scholarships.  In lieu of holding an annual event to fund the scholarships, the AASD Scholarship Committee, co-chaired by Veronica Ortega and Mary Johnson, has created an opportunity for our Members in Good Standing and Affiliate Members to make a nominal donation via payroll deduction to the AASD Scholarship Fund.  With the support of our members, this option will allow our scholarship program to remain solvent and remain funded. 


    The AASD Board of Directors is encouraging all Members in Good Standing and Affiliate Members to consider donating via payroll deduction in support of our program.  By clicking the provided link or scanning the QR code below, members can make a donation 10 times a year (August through May) of either $3, $5, $10 or $20 per month via payroll deduction.     

    Link - AASD Scholarship Payroll Deduction
    QR Code - Scholarship Payroll Deduction

    Of course, any member (active or retired) can make a direct donation by sending a check to the AASD office or calling the office with a debit or credit card information.  Checks should be payable to "UASC Foundation," and in the memo, write “AASD Scholarship Fund.”  Additionally, those wanting to make a MONTHLY donation outside of the payroll system can set up “Bill Pay” through their bank. 
     
    AASD would also like to acknowledge that all dues paid by AASD Retired Members (annually or one-time lifetime) go directly to the AASD Scholarship Fund.
     
    Thank you in advance for your support!  In order to continue the program without holding fundraising events we need your generosity!

     
  • 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, visit the AFSA website.  In order to access member content, you must register for an account.  Registration | AFSA Benefits

    If you ever need an AFSA Local number, AASD is Local #134.

    NOTE:  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 updated information on the many benefits AFSA offers to our members.  These are great benefits that you will want to review so you don't miss out.
     
  • 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 (LAPA) 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 second Monday of the month at 4:00 PM via Zoom.  The Chair is Cristine Holmer and our UASC Government Relations Officer is Jesus Montana.
    • 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 Troy Hickey and Susan Kent.
    • Professional Development Committee:  Plans and coordinates the annual AASD/SDUSD Spring Conference each March.  Also responsible for approving reimbursements from the Professional Growth Fund.  Typically meets the first Wednesday of the month, as needed, 3:00-4:30 PM via Zoom.  Co-Chairs are Steve Ditto and Silvia Martinez.
    • Scholarship Committee:  Coordinates the Scholarship Program including presentation of scholarships at school events.  Meets as needed, typically the fourth Monday of the Month from 3:30-5:00 PM via Zoom.  Co-Chairs are Mary Johnson and Veronica Ortega.
       
  • 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.  
  • 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 for 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
     
  • 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 InstitutesClick 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.

    All applications are new this year and will ask for your signature. It is an e-DocuSign document embedded in the small red arrow next to signature…and you click on that arrow.  On the line that says, “Referred By,” please make sure to add Deborah Burke’s name if it is not already listed there.  After the application is COMPLETED and SIGNED, you can PRINT the page and SCAN it.  Please send the scanned copy directly to Deborah Burke at  dburke@acsa.org for processing.  If you have any problems with DocuSign, sign your name as you regularly would on the printed copy, before scanning and sending the application to Deborah.

    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. 
    • 2024-2025 CERTIFICATED/Regular Membership  Click here for application
    • 2024-2025 CLASSIFIED/CEL Membership  Click here for application
    • 2024-2025 ASSOCIATE Membership  Click here for application
    • 2024-2025 STUDENT Special Membership  Click here for application
    • 2024-2025 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 2024), via Master Card/VISA (full payment), or via a personal (full payment) check.
    • Full Regular Retired - $125/year paid via a monthly deduction of $10.45 from member’s STRS pension via a payroll deduction, or Master Card/VISA (full payment), or a personal check (full payment).
       
  • 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.

    PLEASE NOTE:  Credit and debit card transactions will appear on your bank statement as "UASC Foundation."
     
  • 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).
     
  • 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, visit the AFSA website.  In order to access member content, you must register for an account.  Registration | AFSA Benefits

    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.  


    AASD Membership Recommitment Form

    To review the benefits of being an AASD member, please Click here.

     
  • 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  
     

    Contacts
  • AASD Board of Directors - http://aasdcs.org/board-of-directors/
  • AASD Office Staff - http://aasdcs.org/staff/ 
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