CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING AASD MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING AND RETIREES WHO HAVE BEEN SELECTED AS AASD DISTINGUISHED LEADERS 2025-26. The AASD Member Relations Committee, Chaired by Troy Hickey and Susan Kent, announces the following members who are being honored as AASD Distinguished Leaders. There were many nominations submitted and the committee reviewed all the nominations and selected the following members as AASD Distinguished Leaders for 2025-26:
Name of Nominee, School or Department; Category
Joe Cavaiola, La Jolla High; Associate Principal
Daina Weber, Clairemont High; Associate Principal
Mary Johnson, Private Schools/Title I; Central Office Certificated Manager
Carmen Salgado, Integrated Technology Division; Classified Manager
Gloria Mastro, Food Services/Morse Cluster; Food Services
Anthony Jones, Montgomery Middle; Building Services Supervisor III
Carlos Gaines, Canyon Hills High; Plant Operations Supervisor
Vince Anthony, Porter Elementary; Principal, Elementary
Jennifer Grondek, Chesterton Elementary; Principal, Elementary
Jessie Nord, Wegeforth Elementary; Principal, Elementary
Brendan Simon, Muirlands Middle; Principal, Middle Level
Karly Johnstone, Clairemont High; Principal, Senior High
Elena de la Rosa, Bethune K-8; Principal, UTK-8
Samantha Clabaugh, Retired; Retiree Network
Sam Mason, Retired; Retiree Network
Congratulations to all! Well-deserved!
AASD IS SEEKING NOMINATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS ON THE AASD BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Nominations are being accepted for the AASD Board of Directors positions listed below. Members in Good Standing may nominate another member or self-nominations are accepted. The deadline to submit a nomination is April 17 at 5:00 PM, with voting to take place electronically April 27 to May 6. If you are nominating another member or self-nominating, please send your nomination to Donis Coronel by April 17 at 5:00 PM.(donis@unitedadmin.us).
The commitment for serving on the Board of Directors includes monthly Board meetings (September to June with no meeting in May – typically on the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 3:00 to 4:30 PM via Zoom and possibly an in-person meeting in December and June). Additionally, Board of Directors members are expected to attend AASD events, as appropriate. The 2-year term begins on July 1, 2026. There are no term limits.
Nominations are being solicited for the positions listed below. If the incumbent has indicated they are running again, that note is made. In the case where the incumbent is running again, any other member in good standing may also elect to run.
Associate Principals Representative (incumbent Jenney Nash has stated she is running again) Classified ManagersRepresentative Classified SupervisorsRepresentative (incumbent Paula Hamar has stated she is running again) Elementary PrincipalsRepresentative (incumbent Karon Schnitzer has stated she is running again) Health and Welfare Committee Representative (incumbent John Aguilar has indicated he is running again) Legislative and Political Affairs Committee Chairperson (incumbent Cristine Holmer has indicated she is running again) Member Relations Committee Co-Chair (Classified) (incumbent Troy Hickey has indicated he will run again) Member Relations Committee Co-Chair (Certificated) Professional Development Committee Co-Chair (Classified) (incumbent Steve Ditto has indicated he will run again) Professional Development Committee Co-Chair (Certificated) (incumbent Silvia Martinez has indicated she will run again) Scholarship Committee Co-Chair (Classified) Scholarship Committee Co-Chair (Certificated) (incumbent Mary Johnson has indicated she will run again)
HAPPY ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL’S WEEK! Please see the following message from Mark Cannizzaro, President, American Federation of School Administrators (AFSA):
There are roles in schools that are visible, and then there are roles that make everything else possible.
Assistant principals live in that space.
It wasn’t until I became a principal that I fully understood the weight of that role. When I was an assistant principal at Totten Intermediate School (I.S. 34) on Staten Island, I believed I was simply doing my job, supporting teachers, managing discipline, and responding to whatever came my way. Like so many others in that position, I did not stop to think about the impact of that work. It was just what the job required.
But perspective changes everything. Sitting in the principal’s chair, you quickly realize the responsibility is too great to carry alone. I relied on my assistant principals every day. I leaned on them constantly.
They stepped into the hardest moments without hesitation. They anticipated problems before they surfaced. They made difficult decisions in real time, often without recognition, and always with the best interests of their students and staff at heart.
Assistant principals are often the steady presence when a school is at its most uncertain. They bring calm to difficult situations, provide support to teachers, and offer consistency that students come to depend on.
And yet, so much of what they do is never seen. The crisis that did not escalate. The student who found their way back. The teacher who stayed because someone stood beside them. That is the work of an assistant principal. And right now, that work is under attack.
Across the country, budget cuts are forcing districts to make difficult decisions. Too often, assistant principals are among the first positions eliminated, not because they are unimportant, but because they are easier to cut on paper.
But the impact of those decisions is immediate and real. I hear it often, when an AP is cut, principals feel the loss of time, support, and real-time responsiveness to their school community.
And I hear it from parents as well. They may not always know the title, but they feel the difference. They see it when issues take longer to resolve, when communication slows down, when the presence that once helped keep a school steady is no longer there.
When assistant principal positions are reduced, schools become less safe, supervision decreases, and the ability to respond to student needs weakens. Instructional leadership suffers, teacher support declines, and schools are forced to shift from proactive support to reactive crisis management.
Research has already shown that assistant principals are a critical part of a school’s leadership team, with the potential to improve student outcomes, strengthen school culture, and support teachers in meaningful ways.
We take it for granted because they make it look routine. But there is nothing routine about carrying that level of responsibility every single day.
As a principal, I came to understand a simple truth. No school succeeds because of one person. The strength of a school is built on the people who show up in the most difficult moments, and often, that person is an assistant principal. Their work may not always be visible, but it is always essential.
Because when everything is on the line, when the day becomes unpredictable, when the weight of a school is at its heaviest, assistant principals are the ones who step forward, steady the moment, and make sure everything holds.
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)
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. Clickhere 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. Click on the following links for copies of the MOU pertaining to AASD classified or certificated members who are affected by the reduction in force. AASD_Certificated_Impacts_Effects_Final_Dra.pdf AASD_MOUs_re_RIF_impacts_and_effects.pdf
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. The Collaborative held their first meeting on April 8.
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 oraesparza@octaviawa.comto schedule an appointment with their team. Weekly Market Report
LAPA COMMITTEE REPORT.The state legislature returned from its spring recess on April 6, 2026, and began a full week of committee hearings. Today also marks the deadline for legislators with spot bills (bills introduced without significant changes) to have intended language amended into their bills.
Our LAPA Committee will meet on Monday, April 14, 2026, to discuss newly amended bills currently on our 2026 Legislative Status Report, as well as any new bills not previously discussed.
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/
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.
AASD sends sincere condolences to retired AASD member and Labor Relations Representative, Mary Wager, and her husband Mark on the loss of Mark’s mother, Sue Wager, from Knoxville, TN. Click here for the Obituary.
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. Clickherefor 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
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.
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.
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.AFSAmembership 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 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 (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-mailgregrunge@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 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 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.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.
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.AFSAmembership 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.
To review the benefits of being an AASD member, please Click here.
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
