Thursday, September 30, 2010

ICOC Mtg Cancellation - Audit Subcommittee, 10-11-10

PLEASE NOTE:  

 

·         Notice of Cancellation of Meeting: ICOC Audit Subcommittee, October 11, 2010, 4:30 pm

 

Committee Meeting Information: http://www.sandi.net/218320721155437390/blank/browse.asp?A=383&BMDRN=2000&BCOB=0&C=56176

 

Thank you.

 

Josefina Viorato -

Confidential Administrative Assistant II

San Diego Unified - Where Every Student is a Star

Board Services

4100 Normal Street, Room 2231

San Diego, CA  92103

( (619) 725-5551

7 (619) 297-5624

* jviorato@sandi.net

 

“Do not let your past dictate who you are, let it be part of who you will become.”  Author Unknown

Board Meeting Notices & Agendas, October 5, 2010

PLEASE NOTE:

 

·         Notice and Call of Special Meeting/Agenda, Tuesday, October 5, 2010, 10:00 am, Room 2226

·         Notice and Call of Special Meeting—Closed Session, Tuesday, October 5, 2010, 4:30 pm, Room 2249

·         Regular Charter Meeting Agenda, Tuesday, October 5, 2010, 5:00 pm, Auditorium

 

Board meeting information: http://www.sandi.net/21832072015467900/site/default.asp
BoardDocs: http://www.boarddocs.com/ca/sandi/board.nsf

  

Please forward to staff as appropriate, print notice(s) and/or agenda(s) and post in a prominent, accessible location at your site.

 

Thank you.

 

Josefina Viorato-

Confidential Administrative Assistant II

San Diego Unified - Where Every Student is a Star

Board Services

4100 Normal Street, Room 2231

San Diego, CA  92103

( (619) 725-5551

7 (619) 297-5624

* jviorato@sandi.net

 

 

"It is not the strongest or the smartest of us that survive.  It is the one that is willing to evolve and adapt." Charles Darwin

 

MEDIA ADVISORY -- Miller Elementary Library Makeover Revealed at 10 a.m. Friday

Reporters and Editors: This event will be happening at one of our schools
tomorrow morning. We hope you can cover this event; for contacts, please see
the release below.

Jack

Jack Brandais
Communications Department
San Diego Unified School District
(619) 725-5570 (Desk)
(619) 607-0477 (Cell)

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Sarah Bakken, Target, 480-533-5004, Sarah.Bakken@target.com

Target Communications: 612-696-3400

Visit the Target Pressroom: Target.com/pressroom

MEDIA ALERT

Target, The Heart of America Foundation and Doris Miller Elementary
Celebrate the Unveiling of Newly Renovated School Library
New Books, Technology and Eco-Friendly Designs Create an Inspiring Space for
Kids to Learn and Grow


What:
Students, families and staff from Doris Miller Elementary, along with Target
volunteers and The Heart of America Foundation® will celebrate the unveiling
of the school¹s newly renovated library. As part of the Target School
Library Makeovers program, Doris Miller Elementary library received a
complete transformation, including eco-friendly design elements, new
technology, lighting, flooring and shelving, customized wall art and murals
and 2,000 new books. In addition, each child and their sibling/s will walk
away with seven new books to take home and begin their own at-home library.
More than 1,500 students, staff, community members and volunteers are
expected to attend the unveiling.

Who:
Bill Halamandaris, Co-Founder, The Heart of America Foundation
Bill Kowba, Superintendent, San Diego Unified School District
Katherine Nakamura, San Diego Unified Board of Education
Capt. Ricky L. Williamson, Commanding Officer of the San Diego Naval Base
Jeff Kinney, Author of The Diary of A Wimpy Kid (via Skype)
Kim Nguyen, Councilmember Marti Emerald's Office
The Navy Band
Doris Miller Elementary students and staff
Target Volunteers
The Heart of America Foundation staff and volunteers

When/Where 10 a.m. Friday, October, 1, 2010, 4343 Shields Street, San Diego,
CA 92124

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MEDIA ADVISORY -- SD Unified Town Hall Tonight at Crawford High

MEDIA ADVISORY from the San Diego Unified School District, Sept. 30, 2010

SAN DIEGO UNIFIED TOWN HALL TONIGHT AT CRAWFORD HIGH

WHAT: San Diego Unified Town Hall meetings on student achievement, test
scores, the district budget issues and to introduce the new Area
Superintendent to the community.

WHEN:

-- 6:30 p.m. tonight, Thursday, Sept. 30, at Crawford High, 4191 Colts Way
(92115)

DETAILS: The town hall meetings give parents, guardians and community
residents an opportunity to meet senior district staff and their local Area
Superintendent and run through Oct. 21. The meetings are free and open to
the public. Brief presentations on student test scores and the budget will
be made; the public will have an opportunity to ask questions of district
staff. Meetings next week are at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Pt. Loma High, and 6:30
p.m. Thursday at University City High. A complete schedule is posted on the
district's website at www.sandi.net.

INTERVIEWS/PHOTOS: Students, parents and community members, as well as
senior district staff. Area Superintendent Angela Bass will officiate at
tonight's meeting; Area Superintendent Rupi Boyd on Thursday.

ON-SITE CONTACT: Linda Zintz, Communications Director, (619) 847-6637.

# # #

Jack Brandais
Communications Department
San Diego Unified School District
(619) 725-5570 (Desk)
(619) 607-0477 (Cell)


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Wednesday, September 29, 2010

MEDIA ADVISORY -- State, Local Leaders Recognize Kearny School of Digital Media and Design

Reporters and editors: The following event is happening at one of our
schools tomorrow morning. If you have any questions, please use the contact
information on the advisory.

Jack Brandais
Communications Department
San Diego Unified School District
(619) 725-5570 (Desk)
(619) 607-0477 (Cell)

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MEDIA ADVISORY, September 16, 2010

CONTACT: Carol Studier (510) 849-4945, CStudier@ConnectEdCalifornia.org


State and Local Leaders Recognize First High School to Become Linked
Learning Certified

School is Model for Improving Graduation Rates

WHO: Jack O¹Connell, State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Bill Kowba, Superintendent. San Diego Unified School District
Richard Barrera, President, San Diego Unified School Board
Marty Block, California State Assemblymember
Tiffany Lynch, Community Relations Manager, Time Warner Cable
Students, School of Digital Media and Design

WHAT: Event to recognize the School of Digital Media and Design as the first
pathway to achieve Linked Learning Certification. The School of Digital and
Media Design, with 77% of its students of color and 68% socioeconomically
disadvantaged, has increased its state Academic Performance Index by 167
points over five years. 95% of its students head to postsecondary education
after graduation. It received national recognition this year as a Blue
Ribbon School. At the event students will present a website completed with
media and technology assistance from Time Warner.

Linked Learning is a high school improvement approach that combines strong
academics, demanding technical education, and real world experience in a
pathway centered around an industry theme, such as engineering, biomedicine
and health, or arts and media.

WHERE: Kearny High Educational Complex - Auditorium, 7651 Wellington Way,
San Diego, CA

WHEN: September 30th from 9:15am to 10:00am

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Learn more about ConnectEd: The California Center for College and Career at
www.ConnectEdCalifornia.org.

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MEDIA ADVISORY -- SD Unified Town Halls Tonight, Tomorrow

MEDIA ADVISORY from the San Diego Unified School District, Sept. 29, 2010

SAN DIEGO UNIFIED TOWN HALLS TONIGHT, TOMORROW

WHAT: San Diego Unified Town Hall meetings on student achievement, test
scores, the district budget issues and to introduce the new Area
Superintendent to the community.

WHEN:

-- 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 29, at Scripps Ranch High School, 10410 Treena
St. (92131)

-- 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30, at Crawford High, 4191 Colts Way (92115)

DETAILS: The town hall meetings give parents, guardians and community
residents an opportunity to meet senior district staff and their local Area
Superintendent and run through Oct. 21. The meetings are free and open to
the public. Brief presentations on student test scores and the budget will
be made; the public will have an opportunity to ask questions of district
staff. Meetings next week are at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Pt. Loma High, and 6:30
p.m. Thursday at University City High. A complete schedule is posted on the
district's website at www.sandi.net.

INTERVIEWS/PHOTOS: Students, parents and community members, as well as
senior district staff. Area Superintendent Angela Bass will officiate at
tonight's meeting; Area Superintendent Rupi Boyd on Thursday.

ON-SITE CONTACT: Linda Zintz, Communications Director, (619) 847-6637.

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Jack Brandais
Communications Department
San Diego Unified School District
(619) 725-5570 (Desk)
(619) 607-0477 (Cell)


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Monday, September 27, 2010

NEWS RELEASE -- Two School District Forums Slated This Week

NEWS RELEASE from the San Diego Unified School District, Sept. 27, 2010

TWO SCHOOL DISTRICT FORUMS SLATED THIS WEEK

Two San Diego Unified community forums to discuss goals for student
achievement, the budget crisis and the Proposition J Parcel Tax measure are
scheduled this week: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 29, at Scripps Ranch High
School, 10410 Treena St. (92131), and on Thursday, Sept. 30, at Crawford
High, 4191 Colts Way (92115).

The town hall meetings give parents, guardians and community residents an
opportunity to meet senior district staff and their local Area
Superintendent and run through Oct. 21. One meeting will be held in each of
the nine Area Superintendent regions, with Area 5 Superintendent Angela Bass
hosting Wednesday's meeting and Rupi Boyd, EdD., Area 2 Superintendent,
hosting on Thursday.

Although there will be time for attendees to ask questions on any topic,
district staff will be making brief presentations on: the Community-Based
School Reform Model; the recently released state test scores; and the fifth
year of severe budget cuts, with $141 million projected reduction in state
funding for 2011-12.

The meetings are free and open to the public. For more information, call San
Diego Unified's District Relations Office at (619) 725-5575.

Future meetings are scheduled at the following times:

-- Wednesday, Oct. 6, 7 p.m., Pt. Loma High School, 2335 Chatsworth Blvd.
(92106). Area 7, Mission Bay and Pt. Loma High schools, Dianna Carberry,
Ed.D., Area Superintendent.

-- Thursday, Oct. 7, 6:30 p.m., University City High School, 6949 Genesee
Ave. (92122). Area 6, University City and La Jolla High school areas, Mike
Price, Area Superintendent.

-- Monday, Oct. 11, 6:30 p.m., Cherokee Point Elementary School, 3735 38th
St. (92105). Area 9, Hoover and Kearny High school areas, Tony Burks, Ed.D.,
Area Superintendent.

-- Thursday, Oct. 14, 6:30 p.m., Porter North Elementary School, 445 S. 47th
St. (92113). Area 1, Lincoln and Morse High schools area, Brenda Campbell,
Ed.D., Area Superintendent.

-- Monday, Oct. 18, 6:30 p.m., Darnall Charter School, 6020 Hughes St.
(92115-6520). Charter schools, Rupi Boyd, Ed.D., Area Superintendent.

-- Wednesday, Oct. 20, 6:30 p.m., Serra High School, 5156 Santo Rd. (92124).
Area 8, Patrick Henry and Serra high schools area, David Lorden, Area
Superintendent.

-- Thursday, Oct. 21, 6:30 p.m., Clairemont High School, 4150 Ute. Dr.
(92117). Area 4, Clairemont and Madison High schools area, Marian
Kim-Phelps, Area Superintendent.

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Jack Brandais
Communications Department
San Diego Unified School District
(619) 725-5570 (desk)
(619) 607-0477 (cell)

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Friday, September 24, 2010

NEWS RELEASE -- Media Calendar from the San Diego Unified School District

Media Calendar -- Upcoming Events in the San Diego Unified School District,
September 24, 2010

Your coverage is invited of any of the following upcoming events on the
campuses of the San Diego Unified School District. For more items, check out
the calendar on the front of the new district website at www.sandi.net.

(*) New or revised this week.

September

* 27 -- University City Cluster Meeting, 4:30 p.m., University City High
School, 6949 Genesee Ave. (92122). Parent and community members are invited
to the University City Cluster Meeting. The school district is giving a
stronger voice to local community about what we want in our schools. Area
Superintendent Mike Price will be in attendance as well as John Lee Evans,
Board Representative for University City. Parents from the following UC
schools should attend: University City High School, Standley Middle School,
Curie, Spreckels, and Doyle. Contact: Mike Price, Area 6 Superintendent,
(619) 725-7269. Open to the public.

28 ­ Roosevelt Middle School Back-To-School Night, 5:30 p.m., Roosevelt
Middle School, 3666 Park Blvd. (92103). Part open house, part tour, it's a
chance for parents/guardians to check out the school. Contact: Dr. Arturo
Cabello, Principal, (619) 293-4450. Not open to the public.

29 ­ Muirlands Middle School Back-To-School Night, 5:30 p.m., Muirlands
Middle School, 1056 Nautilus St. (92037). Part open house, part tour, it's a
chance for parents/guardians to check out the school. Contact: Christine
Hargrave, Principal, (858) 459-4211. Not open to the public.

29 ­ Town Hall Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Scripps Ranch High School, 10410 Treena
St. (92131). Community forums to discuss goals for student achievement, the
budget crisis and the Prop J Parcel Tax measure. Contact: Bernie Rhinerson,
Chief District Relations Officer, (619) 725-5578. Open to the public.

* 29 ­ Mira Mesa High School Open House, 5 p.m., Mira Mesa High School,
10510 Reagan Rd. (92126). A chance for parents/guardians to check out the
school. Contact: Scott Giusti, Principal, (858) 566-2262. Not open to the
public.

29 ­ Serra High School Back-To-School Night, 5:30 p.m., Serra High School,
5156 Santo Rd. (92124). Part open house, part tour, it's a chance for
parents/guardians to check out the school. Contact: Mike Jimenez, Principal,
(858) 496-8342. Not open to the public.

29 ­ Clairemont High School Open House, 5:30 p.m., 4150 Ute Dr. (92117). A
chance for parents/guardians to check out the school. Contact: Lenora Smith,
Principal, (858) 273-0201. Not open to the public.

30 ­ Mission Bay High Principal Coffee, 8 a.m., Mission Bay High School,
2475 Grand Ave. (92109). Come meet with Principal Fred Hilgers and talk
about Mission Bay High. Contact: Fred Hilgers, Principal, (858) 273-1313.
Open to parents/guardians and families.

* 30 -- Holmes Elementary Principal Meet and Greet, 5:30 p.m., Holmes
Elementary School, 4902 Mt. Ararat Drive (92111). Join Mrs. Cross and Holmes
PTA for an informal meet and greet. This month Mrs. Cross will discuss
Holmes Elementary 2010 CST scores. Contact: Evva Cross, Principal, (858)
496-8110. Open to parents.

* 30 -- Toler Elementary School Back-To-School Night, 5:30 p.m., Toler
Elementary School, 3350 Baker St. (92117). Part open house, part tour, it's
a chance for parents/guardians to check out the school. Contact: Peggy
Lewis, Principal, (858) 273-0294. Not open to the public.

30 ­Town Hall Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Crawford High School, 4191 Colts Way
(92115). Community forums to discuss goals for student achievement, the
budget crisis and the Prop J Parcel Tax measure. Contact: Bernie Rhinerson,
Chief District Relations Officer, (619) 725-5578. Open to the public.

October

* 1 -- Miller Elementary Library Makeover Unveiling, 10 a.m., Miller
Elementary School, 4343 Shields Street (92124). Target store volunteers and
the Heart of America Foundation have worked with community volunteers and
school staff to makeover the school's library. Guests include Capt. Ricky L.
Williamson, commanding officer of Naval Base San Diego. Ceremony will reopen
library to students. Contact: Stacy Jones, Principal, (858) 496-8319. Open
to the public.

* 1 -- Holmes Elementary PTA Movie Night in the Park, 6 p.m., East
Clairemont Athletic Field (on Mt. Acadia next to Girls Softball field). This
is a great community event where Holmes families get together and the kids
get to hang out with their friends. Blankets and lawn chairs are welcome.
Alcoholic beverages are not permitted in the park. No pets allowed. Tony the
Taco Man will be there with dinner. Contact: Carleen Thompson, PTA
President, carsong7@yahoo.com. Open to the public.

* 4 -- Tax Seminar for Auxiliary/Support Groups, 3 p.m., Auditorium, Eugene
Brucker Education Center, 4100 Normal St. (92103). Leadership of booster
clubs, parent-teacher organizations, foundations and other affiliated school
groups are invited to a presentation by Dawn L. Goldberg, a revenue agent
with the IRS. Tax exemption and tax filing issues are on the agenda.
Contact: Jennifer Harling at jmcintyre@sandi.net or (619) 725-7104. Open to
the public.

* 6 -- Hage Elementary Muffins for Moms, 7:45 a.m., Hage Elementary School,
9750 Galvin Ave. (92126). Hage moms are invited to chat with principal Eric
Takeshita. Contact: (858) 566-0273. Not open to the public.

* 6 -- Mira Mesa High Senior College Night, 6 p.m., Mira Mesa High, 10510
Reagan Rd. (92126). The Maruders' Class of '11 will meet with college
recruiters, financial aide experts and others to help chart a course for the
future. Contact: Scott Giusti, Principal, (858) 566-2262. Not open to the
public.

6 ­ Town Hall Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Pt. Loma High School, 2335 Chatsworth
Blvd. (92106). Community forums to discuss goals for student achievement,
the budget crisis and the Prop J Parcel Tax measure. Contact: Bernie
Rhinerson, Chief District Relations Officer, (619) 725-5578. Open to the
public.

7 -- Town Hall Meeting, 6:30 p.m., University City High School, 6949 Genesee
Ave. (92122). Community forums to discuss goals for student achievement, the
budget crisis and the Prop J Parcel Tax measure. Contact: Bernie Rhinerson,
Chief District Relations Officer, (619) 725-5578. Open to the public.

8 -- Pershing Middle School "Take Your Parent to School Day," Pershing
Middle School, 8204 San Carlos Dr. (92119). This event is easily the most
popular parent involvement event at Pershing. This rewarding experience
enables parents to share in their children's school life and to see their
children's academic experience at a new level. Contact: Sarah Sullivan,
Principal, (619) 465-3234. Not open to the public.

9 -- Engineering Girls Day Out, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Pt. Loma Nazarene
University, 3900 Lomaland Drive (92106). Hosted by Pt. Loma Nazarene
University, the National Defense Industrial Association and SPAWAR Systems
Center Pacific, the fun-filled day will include a tour of the university and
information on the path to a science and engineering career. Contact: Ashley
Nekoui, Ashley.nekoui@navy.mil. Not open to the public.

9 -- Hoover High 80th Anniversary Celebration, 5 p.m., Hall of Champions,
2131 Pan American Plaza, Balboa Park (92101). Connect with Hoover alumni and
friends and support today's students while celebrating a historic
anniversary. Contact: Dona Lynn Clabby, (619) 466-8631.

11 -- Town Hall Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Cherokee Point Elementary School, 3735
38th St. (92105). Community forums to discuss goals for student achievement,
the budget crisis and the Prop J Parcel Tax measure. Contact: Bernie
Rhinerson, Chief District Relations Officer, (619) 725-5578. Open to the
public.

11 ­ Conversation With Lincoln Administrators, 7 p.m., Family Resource
Center, Lincoln High School, 4777 Imperial Ave. Parents and guardians are
invited to visit with Lincoln High's administrative team. Contact: Mel
Collins, Executive Principal, (619) 266-6500. Not open to the public.

* 12 -- What Parents Need and Want To Know About Sexting, Cyberbullying and
Sexual Predators, 6:30 p.m., Challenger Middle School, 10810 Parkdale Ave.
(92116). Members of San Diego county's San Diego Internet Crimes Against
Children Task Force (ICAC) and San Diego Police Foundation are holding this
informational seminar. Contact: San Diego Police Foundation, (858) 453-5060.
Free and open to the public.

14 -- Town Hall Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Porter Elementary School North, 445 S.
47th St. (92113). Community forums to discuss goals for student achievement,
the budget crisis and the Prop J Parcel Tax measure. Contact: Bernie
Rhinerson, Chief District Relations Officer, (619) 725-5578. Open to the
public.

25-29 -- Red Ribbon Week, observed at schools throughout the district. Red
Ribbon Week is the oldest and largest drug prevention campaign in the
country. Some schools may observe Red Ribbon Week at other times. Contact:
Jack Brandais, communications department, (619) 725-5570. Not open to the
public.

20 -- Town Hall Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Serra High School, 5156 Santo Rd.
(92124). Community forums to discuss goals for student achievement, the
budget crisis and the Prop J Parcel Tax measure. Contact: Bernie Rhinerson,
Chief District Relations Officer, (619) 725-5578. Open to the public.

21 -- Town Hall Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Clairemont High School, 4150 Ute Dr.
(92117). Community forums to discuss goals for student achievement, the
budget crisis and the Prop J Parcel Tax measure. Contact: Bernie Rhinerson,
Chief District Relations Officer, (619) 725-5578. Open to the public.

* 26 -- "Best Communities for Music Education in America" Award
Presentation, 11 a.m., Oak Park Conservatory of Music, 2606 54th St.
(92105). Representatives of the National Association of Music Merchants will
be in San Diego to present San Diego Unified with the award. Oak Park
students will be performing as part of the ceremony. Contact: Karen
Childress-Evans, Director, Visual and Performing Arts Program, (858)
539-5349. Not open the public.

* 29 -- Holmes Elementary Halloween Parade, Holmes Elementary School, 4902
Mt. Ararat Dr. (92111). Mrs. Cross will lead the parade by walking by each
classroom and inviting the children to join in. Students will be wearing
their costumes during the parade around the school. Contact: Evva Cross,
Principal, (858) 496-8110. Open to parents.

* 30 -- Sunset View Elementary Halloween Carnival, 3:30-7:30 p.m., Sunset
View Elementary School, 4365 Hill St. (92107). The 52nd annual carnival
includes Spooky Sports and a costume fair. Contact: Jacquelyn McCabe,
Principal, (619) 223-7156. Open to the public.

* 30 -- Holmes Elementary Halloween Carnival, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Holmes
Elementary School, 4902 Mt. Ararat Dr. (92111). Have a spooktaular time at
one of San Diego Unified's neighborhood schools. Activities include games
sponsored by each classroom and other fun. Contact: Stacy Coulter, Holmes
PTA, (858) 292-5222. Open to the public.

* 30 -- Toler Elementary Halloween Carnival, 2 a.m. to 5 p.m., Toler
Elementary School, 3350 Baker St. (92117). Contact: Peggy Lewis, Principal,
(858) 273-0294. Open to the public.

Ongoing

Tuesday: Powwow Workshop Soaring Eagles, 6 p.m. Ballard Parent Center, 2375
Congress Ave. (92110). Enjoy free potluck supper and practice for Soaring
Eagles student dance troupe, and pitch in to help the children learn
history, heritage and performance lessons. Part of Parent Outreach's
American Indian Education Program. Contact: Chuck Cadotte or Vickie Gambala,
(619) 994-0392. Free and open to public

Tuesday: Mira Mesa Farmer's Market, Mira Mesa High School, 3-7 p.m., 10510
Reagan Road (92126). Some proceeds go to the Mira Mesa High School
Foundation. Contact: www.miramesafarmersmarket.com.

Saturday: Scripps Ranch Farmers Market and Art Festival, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.,
Scripps Mesa Conference Center, 10380 Spring Canyon Rd. (92131). Contact:
Bev Cassity, (858) 586-7933, srfarmersmarket@aol.com, or visit www.srfm.org.
Open to the public.

Sunday: La Jolla Elementary Open Air Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., La Jolla
Elementary School, 1111 Marine St., La Jolla (92037). Proceeds benefit La
Jolla Elementary School. Market hotline, (858) 454-1699. Web site:
www.lajollamarket.com. Open to the public.

Monday: Yoga at Crawford, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., Crawford High Educational
Complex, 4191 Colts Way (92115). Free yoga classes open to all, students as
well as community members. Contact Lara Gutierrez, lgutierrez1@sandi.net or
jwinn@sandi.net. Open to the public.

Notes to editors and reporters:

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updates district staff and community on a variety of issues. The newsletter
is posted online at www.sandi.net/fridaynotes. To sign up for Friday Notes,
go to www.sandi.net/fridaynotes/archive.html. To sign up for the Friday
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Jack Brandais
Communications Department
San Diego Unified School District
(619) 725-5570 (Desk)
(619) 607-0477 (Cell)


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Thursday, September 23, 2010

MEDIA ADVISORY -- Correct list of San Diego Unified Town Meetings

MEDIA ADVISORY from the San Diego Unified School District, Sept. 23, 2010

CORRECT LIST OF SAN DIEGO UNIFIED TOWN MEETINGS

Reporters and Editors: A published report this morning indicated there was a
San Diego Unified Town Meeting tonight. That report is incorrect. The first
meeting was held last night at San Diego High School. The next meeting is
Wednesday, Sept. 29, at Scripps Ranch High.

Here is a list of the upcoming Town Hall Meetings. They are free and open to
the public; your coverage is invited.


-- Wednesday, Sept. 29, 6:30 p.m., Scripps Ranch High, 10410 Treena St.
(92130). Area 5, which includes schools in the Mira Mesa and Scripps Ranch
school areas, Angela Bass, Area Superintendent.

-- Thursday, Sept. 30, 6:30 p.m., Crawford High Educational Complex, 4191
Colts Way (92115). Area 2, which includes schools in the Crawford area and
charter schools, Rupi Boyd, Ed.D., Area Superintendent.

-- Wednesday, Oct. 6, 7 p.m., Pt. Loma High School, 2335 Chatsworth Blvd.
(92106). Area 7, Mission Bay and Pt. Loma High schools, Dianna Carberry,
Ed.D., Area Superintendent.

-- Thursday, Oct. 7, 6:30 p.m. University City High School, 6949 Genesee
Ave. (92122). Area 6, University City and La Jolla High school areas, Mike
Price, Area Superintendent.

-- Monday, Oct. 11, 6:30 p.m. Cherokee Point Elementary School, 3735 38th
St. (92105). Area 9, Hoover and Kearny High school areas, Tony Burks, Ed.D.,
Area Superintendent.

-- Thursday, Oct. 14, 6:30 p.m. Porter North Elementary School, 445 S. 47th
St. (92113). Area 1, Lincoln and Morse High schools area, Brenda Campbell,
Ed.D., Area Superintendent.

-- Monday, Oct. 18, 6:30 p.m., Darnall Charter School, 6020 Hughes St.
(92113). Charter schools, Rupi Boyd, Area Boyd, Ed.D., Area Superintendent.

-- Wednesday, Oct. 20, 6:30 p.m.,Serra High School, 5156 Santo Rd. (92124).
Area 8, Patrick Henry and Serra high schools area, David Lorden, Area
Superintendent.

-- Thursday, Oct. 21, 6:30 p.m., Clairemont High School, 4150 Ute. Dr.
(92117). Area 4, Clairemont and Madison High schools area, Marian
Kim-Phelps, Area Superintendent.


Jack Brandais
Communications Department
San Diego Unified School District
(619) 725-5570 (Desk)
(619) 607-0477 (Cell)


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Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Board Meeting Notice and Agenda, September 28, 2010

PLEASE NOTE:

·         Notice of Regular Meeting/Agenda, Tuesday, September 28, 2010,  5:00 p.m.,  Eugene Brucker Education Center Auditorium.  Also take notice that Board Member Shelia Jackson will participate via conference call.

 

Board meeting information: http://www.sandi.net/21832072015467900/site/default.asp

BoardDocs: http://www.boarddocs.com/ca/sandi/board.nsf?

 

Thank you.

 

Josefina Viorato -

Confidential Administrative Assistant II

San Diego Unified - Where Every Student is a Star

Board Services

4100 Normal Street, Room 2231

San Diego, CA  92103

( (619) 725-5551

7 (619) 297-5624

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“Do not let your past dictate who you are, let it be part of who you will become.”  Author Unknown

 

 

MEDIA ADVISORY -- State, Local Leaders Recognize Kearny School of Digital Media and Design

Reporters and editors: The following event is happening at one of our
schools next week. If you have any questions, please use the contact
information on the advisory.

Jack Brandais
Communications Department
San Diego Unified School District
(619) 725-5570 (Desk)
(619) 607-0477 (Cell)

+ + +

MEDIA ADVISORY, September 16, 2010

CONTACT: Carol Studier (510) 849-4945, CStudier@ConnectEdCalifornia.org


State and Local Leaders Recognize First High School to Become Linked
Learning Certified

School is Model for Improving Graduation Rates

WHO: Jack O¹Connell, State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Bill Kowba, Superintendent. San Diego Unified School District
Richard Barrera, President, San Diego Unified School Board
Marty Block, California State Assemblymember
Tiffany Lynch, Community Relations Manager, Time Warner Cable
Students, School of Digital Media and Design

WHAT: Event to recognize the School of Digital Media and Design as the first
pathway to achieve Linked Learning Certification. The School of Digital and
Media Design, with 77% of its students of color and 68% socioeconomically
disadvantaged, has increased its state Academic Performance Index by 167
points over five years. 95% of its students head to postsecondary education
after graduation. It received national recognition this year as a Blue
Ribbon School. At the event students will present a website completed with
media and technology assistance from Time Warner.

Linked Learning is a high school improvement approach that combines strong
academics, demanding technical education, and real world experience in a
pathway centered around an industry theme, such as engineering, biomedicine
and health, or arts and media.

WHERE: Kearny High Educational Complex - Auditorium, 7651 Wellington Way,
San Diego, CA

WHEN: September 30th from 9:15am to 10:00am

###

Learn more about ConnectEd: The California Center for College and Career at
www.ConnectEdCalifornia.org.

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Monday, September 20, 2010

ICOC Mtg Date & Location Chg: Finance Plng Subcmte, 9-30-10

PLEASE NOTE:

 

·         Notice of Date and Location Change—Finance, Planning and Controls Subcommittee of the Prop S ICOC, scheduled for Thursday, September 23, 2010, Education Center Auditorium, has been changed to Thursday, September 30, 2010, Room 2249.

 

Committee Meeting Information: http://www.sandi.net/218320721155437390/blank/browse.asp?A=383&BMDRN=2000&BCOB=0&C=56176

 

Thank you.

 

Josefina Viorato -

Confidential Administrative Assistant II

San Diego Unified - Where Every Student is a Star

Board Services

4100 Normal Street, Room 2231

San Diego, CA  92103

( (619) 725-5551

7 (619) 297-5624

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“Do not let your past dictate who you are, let it be part of who you will become.”  Author Unknown

 

 

ACUESP Cancellation Notice, 9-23-10

PLEASE NOTE:

 

·         Notice of Cancellation of Meeting--Advisory Committee on Utilization of Excess School Property (ACUESP), Thursday, September 23, 2010, 2:00 p.m., Physical Plant Operations Center Annex, Conference Room 1, 4860 Ruffner Street, San Diego, CA 92111

 

Committee Meeting Information: http://www.sandi.net/218320721155327747/blank/browse.asp?a=383&BMDRN=2000&BCOB=0&c=55590&218320721155327747Nav=|&NodeID=333

 

Thank you.

 

Josefina Viorato -

Confidential Administrative Assistant II

San Diego Unified - Where Every Student is a Star

Board Services

4100 Normal Street, Room 2231

San Diego, CA  92103

( (619) 725-5551

7 (619) 297-5624

* jviorato@sandi.net

 

"Every job is a self-portrait of the person who did it. Autograph your work with excellence."--Anonymous    

 

NEWS RELEASE -- First of Nine Town Hall Meetings Set by San Diego Unified School District

NEWS RELEASE from the San Diego Unified School District, September
20, 2010

FIRST OF NINE TOWN HALL MEETINGS SET TO DISCUSS STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT, BUDGET

WILL BE HELD AROUND SAN DIEGO UNIFIED THROUGH OCT. 21

SAN DIEGO -- Community forums to discuss goals for student achievement, the
budget crisis and the Proposition J Parcel Tax measure are scheduled through
Oct. 21, with the first scheduled 7 -8:30 P.M., Wednesday, Sept. 22, at the
San Diego High Educational Complex, 1405 Park Boulevard.

The town hall meetings will give parents, guardians and community residents
an opportunity to meet senior district staff and their local Area
Superintendent. One meeting will be held in each of the nine Area
Superintendent regions, with Area 3 Superintendent Hector Montenegro, Ed.D.,
hosting Wednesday's meeting.

"We invite all residents in the San Diego Unified School District to attend
these meetings," said Bill Kowba, Superintendent. "Whether or not you have
students in our schools, all taxpayers deserve an opportunity to hear what's
going on in our district."

Although there will be time for attendees to ask questions on any topic,
district staff will be making brief presentations on: the Community-Based
School Reform Model; the recently released state test scores; and the fifth
year of severe budget cuts, with $141 million projected reduction in state
funding for 2011-12.

The meetings are free and open to the public. For more information, call San
Diego Unified's District Relations Office at (619) 725-5575.

Future meetings are scheduled at the following times:

-- 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 29, Scripps Ranch High School, 10410 Treena
St. (92131). Area 5, schools in the Scripps Ranch and Mira Mesa high schools
area, hosted by Angela Bass, Area Superintendent.

-- 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30, Crawford High Educational Complex, 4191
Colts Way (92115). Area 2, which includes schools in the Crawford area and
charter schools, Rupi Boyd, Ed.D., Area Superintendent.

-- 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 6, Pt. Loma High School, 2335 Chatsworth Blvd.
(92106). Area 7, Mission Bay and Pt. Loma High schools, Dianna Carberry,
Ed.D., Area Superintendent.

-- 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7, University City High School, 6949 Genesee
Ave. (92122). Area 6, University City and La Jolla High school areas, Mike
Price, Area Superintendent.

-- 6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 11, Cherokee Point Elementary School, 3735 38th
St. (92105). Area 9, Hoover and Kearny High school areas, Tony Burks, Ed.D.,
Area Superintendent.

-- 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 14, Porter North Elementary School, 445 S. 47th
St. (92113). Area 1, Lincoln and Morse High schools area, Brenda Campbell,
Ed.D., Area Superintendent.

-- 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 20, Serra High School, 5156 Santo Rd. (92124).
Area 8, Patrick Henry and Serra high schools area, David Lorden, Area
Superintendent.

-- 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 21, Clairemont High School, 4150 Ute. Dr.
(92117). Area 4, Clairemont and Madison High schools area, Marian
Kim-Phelps, Area Superintendent.

# # #

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Communications Department
San Diego Unified School District
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Friday, September 17, 2010

NEWS RELEASE CORRECTION to Campus Calendar from the San Diego Unified School District

CORRECTION to this week's Media Calendar.

The Town Hall Meeting at Clairemont High School was listed on both Sept. 23
and Oct. 21.

This meeting is Oct. 21.

We apologize for the error.


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San Diego Unified School District
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Special Meeting Notices & Agendas, September 21, 2010

PLEASE NOTE: 

 

·         Notice and Call of Special Meeting, Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 9:00 am, Room 2226 re: Human Resources Organizational Update and Cultural Proficiency Training. 

·         Notice and Call of Special Meeting, Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 5:00 pm, Auditorium re: Planning for 2011-12 District Budget. 

Board meeting information: http://www.sandi.net/21832072015467900/site/default.asp
BoardDocs: http://www.boarddocs.com/ca/sandi/board.nsf?

Thank you.

Josefina Viorato -

Confidential Administrative Assistant II

San Diego Unified - Where Every Student is a Star

Board Services

4100 Normal Street, Room 2231

San Diego, CA  92103

( (619) 725-5551

7 (619) 297-5624

* jviorato@sandi.net

 

“Do not let your past dictate who you are, let it be part of who you will become.”  Author Unknown

NEWS RELEASE -- Campus Calendar from the San Diego Unified School District

Media Calendar -- Upcoming Events in the San Diego Unified School District
-- September 17, 2010

Your coverage is invited of any of the following upcoming events on the
campuses of the San Diego Unified School District. For more items, check out
the calendar on the front of the new district website at www.sandi.net.

(*) New or revised this week.

September

20 ­ Balboa Elementary School Principal Coffee, 8 a.m., Balboa Elementary
School, 1844 S. 40th St. (92113). Talk with Principal Fabiola Bagula during
this informal and informative gathering. Open to parents, guardians and
families. Contact Fabiola Bagula, Principal, (619) 263-8151.

* 21 -- Budget News Conference, 11 a.m., Eugene Brucker Education Center,
4100 Normal St. (92103). Supt. Bill Kowba will be joined by deputy
superintendents Dr. Nellie Meyer and Phil Stover to discuss the 2011-12
district budget. Planning will begin at that evening's Board of Education
meeting on next year's budget, which will have a projected cut of more than
$140 million. Contact: Bernie Rhinerson, Chief District Relations Officer,
(619) 725-5578. Not open to the public.

* 21 -- Board of Education Special Meetings, 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Eugene
Brucker Education Center, 4100 Normal St. (92103). Meeting at 9 a.m.
discusses Human Resources and Cultural Proficiency; 5 p.m. is a report on
cuts required to balance the 2011-12 school year budget. Agenda online at
www.sandi.net. Open to the public.

* 21 ­ Marshall Middle School Grade 6 Back-To-School Night, 6:30 p.m., 9700
Avenue of Nations (92131). Part open house, part tour, it's a chance for
parents/guardians to check out the school. Contact: Michelle Irwin,
Principal, (858) 549-5400. Not open to the public.

21 ­ Lincoln High School Back-To-School Night, 5:30 p.m., Lincoln High
School, 4777 Imperial Avenue. Part open house, part tour, it's a chance for
parents/guardians to check out the school. Contact: Mel Collins, Executive
Principal, (619) 266-6500. Not open to the public.

* 22 -- Standley Middle School New Parents Meeting, 6:15 p.m., Standley
Middle School, 6298 Radcliffe Dr. (92122). The Standley Administrative Team
will be on hand to review the policies and procedures of Standley Middle
School. Contact: Barbara O'Mahoney, (858) 455-0550. Not open to the public.

22 ­ Town Hall Meeting, 6:30 p.m., San Diego High Educational Complex, 1405
Park Blvd. (92101). Community forums to discuss goals for student
achievement, the budget crisis and the Prop J Parcel Tax measure. Contact:
Bernie Rhinerson, Chief District Relations Officer, (619) 725-5578. Open to
the public.

22 ­ Fall Open House, 6 p.m., Mission Bay High School, 2475 Grand Ave.
(92109). A chance for parents/guardians to check out the school. Contact:
Fred Hilgers, Principal, (858) 273-1313. Open to parents, guardians and
family members.

* 22 ­ Marshall Middle School Grade 7-8 Back-To-School Night, 6:30 p.m.,
9700 Avenue of Nations (92131). Part open house, part tour, it's a chance
for parents/guardians to check out the school. Contact: Michelle Irwin,
Principal, (858) 549-5400. Not open to the public.

23 ­ University City High Principal Coffee, 7:15 a.m., University City High
School, 6949 Genesee Ave. (92122). Meet Jeff Olivero, the new principal of
University City High School during this informal and informative gathering.
Contact: Jeff Olivero, Principal, (858) 457-3040. Open to parents/guardians
only.

23 ­ Town Hall Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Clairemont High School, 4150 Ute Dr.
(92117). Community forums to discuss goals for student achievement, the
budget crisis and the Prop J Parcel Tax measure. Contact: Bernie Rhinerson,
Chief District Relations Officer, (619) 725-5578. Open to the public.

* 28 ­ Roosevelt Middle School Back-To-School Night, 5:30 p.m., Roosevelt
Middle School, 3666 Park Blvd. (92103). Part open house, part tour, it's a
chance for parents/guardians to check out the school. Contact: Dr. Arturo
Cabello, Principal, (619) 293-4450. Not open to the public.

* 29 ­ Muirlands Middle School Back-To-School Night, 5:30 p.m., Muirlands
Middle School, 1056 Nautilus St. (92037). Part open house, part tour, it's a
chance for parents/guardians to check out the school. Contact: Christine
Hargrave, Principal, (858) 459-4211. Not open to the public.

29 ­ Town Hall Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Scripps Ranch High School, 10410 Treena
St. (92131). Community forums to discuss goals for student achievement, the
budget crisis and the Prop J Parcel Tax measure. Contact: Bernie Rhinerson,
Chief District Relations Officer, (619) 725-5578. Open to the public.

29 ­ Serra High School Back-To-School Night, 5:30 p.m., Serra High School,
5156 Santo Rd. (92124). Part open house, part tour, it's a chance for
parents/guardians to check out the school. Contact: Mike Jimenez, Principal,
(858) 496-8342. Not open to the public.

29 ­ Clairemont High School Open House, 5:30 p.m., 4150 Ute Dr. (92117). A
chance for parents/guardians to check out the school. Contact: Lenora Smith,
Principal, (858) 273-0201. Not open to the public.

30 ­ Mission Bay High Principal Coffee, 8 a.m., Mission Bay High School,
2475 Grand Ave. (92109). Come meet with Principal Fred Hilgers and talk
about Mission Bay High. Contact: Fred Hilgers, Principal, (858) 273-1313.
Open to parents/guardians and families.

30 ­Town Hall Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Crawford High School, 4191 Colts Way
(92115). Community forums to discuss goals for student achievement, the
budget crisis and the Prop J Parcel Tax measure. Contact: Bernie Rhinerson,
Chief District Relations Officer, (619) 725-5578. Open to the public.

October

* 6 ­ Town Hall Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Pt. Loma High School, 2335 Chatsworth
Blvd. (92106). Community forums to discuss goals for student achievement,
the budget crisis and the Prop J Parcel Tax measure. Contact: Bernie
Rhinerson, Chief District Relations Officer, (619) 725-5578. Open to the
public.

* 7 -- Town Hall Meeting, 6:30 p.m., University City High School, 6949
Genesee Ave. (92122). Community forums to discuss goals for student
achievement, the budget crisis and the Prop J Parcel Tax measure. Contact:
Bernie Rhinerson, Chief District Relations Officer, (619) 725-5578. Open to
the public.

* 8 -- Pershing Middle School "Take Your Parent to School Day," Pershing
Middle School, 8204 San Carlos Dr. (92119). This event is easily the most
popular parent involvement event at Pershing. This rewarding experience
enables parents to share in their children's school life and to see their
children's academic experience at a new level. Contact: Sarah Sullivan,
Principal, (619) 465-3234. Not open to the public.

* 9 -- Engineering Girls Day Out, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Pt. Loma Nazarene
University, 3900 Lomaland Drive (92106). Hosted by Pt. Loma Nazarene
University, the National Defense Industrial Association and SPAWAR Systems
Center Pacific, the fun-filled day will include a tour of the university and
information on the path to a science and engineering career. Contact: Ashley
Nekoui, Ashley.nekoui@navy.mil. Not open to the public.

9 -- Hoover High 80th Anniversary Celebration, 5 p.m., Hall of Champions,
2131 Pan American Plaza, Balboa Park (92101). Connect with Hoover alumni and
friends and support today's students while celebrating a historic
anniversary. Contact: Dona Lynn Clabby, (619) 466-8631.

* 11 -- Town Hall Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Cherokee Point Elementary School, 3735
38th St. (92105). Community forums to discuss goals for student achievement,
the budget crisis and the Prop J Parcel Tax measure. Contact: Bernie
Rhinerson, Chief District Relations Officer, (619) 725-5578. Open to the
public.

11 ­ Conversation With Lincoln Administrators, 7 p.m., Family Resource
Center, Lincoln High School, 4777 Imperial Ave. Parents and guardians are
invited to visit with Lincoln High's administrative team. Contact: Mel
Collins, Executive Principal, (619) 266-6500. Not open to the public.

* 14 -- Town Hall Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Porter Elementary School North, 445 S.
47th St. (92113). Community forums to discuss goals for student achievement,
the budget crisis and the Prop J Parcel Tax measure. Contact: Bernie
Rhinerson, Chief District Relations Officer, (619) 725-5578. Open to the
public.

* 17-25 -- Red Ribbon Week, observed at schools throughout the district. Red
Ribbon Week is the oldest and largest drug prevention campaign in the
country. Contact: Jack Brandais, communications department, (619) 725-5570.
Not open to the public.

* 20 -- Town Hall Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Serra High School, 5156 Santo Rd.
(92124). Community forums to discuss goals for student achievement, the
budget crisis and the Prop J Parcel Tax measure. Contact: Bernie Rhinerson,
Chief District Relations Officer, (619) 725-5578. Open to the public.

* 21 -- Town Hall Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Clairemont High School, 4150 Ute Dr.
(92117). Community forums to discuss goals for student achievement, the
budget crisis and the Prop J Parcel Tax measure. Contact: Bernie Rhinerson,
Chief District Relations Officer, (619) 725-5578. Open to the public.

Ongoing

Tuesday: Powwow Workshop Soaring Eagles, 6 p.m. Ballard Parent Center, 2375
Congress Ave. (92110). Enjoy free potluck supper and practice for Soaring
Eagles student dance troupe, and pitch in to help the children learn
history, heritage and performance lessons. Part of Parent Outreach's
American Indian Education Program. Contact: Chuck Cadotte or Vickie Gambala,
(619) 994-0392. Free and open to public

Tuesday: Mira Mesa Farmer's Market, Mira Mesa High School, 3-7 p.m., 10510
Reagan Road (92126). Some proceeds go to the Mira Mesa High School
Foundation. Contact: www.miramesafarmersmarket.com.

Saturday: Scripps Ranch Farmers Market and Art Festival, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.,
Scripps Mesa Conference Center, 10380 Spring Canyon Rd. (92131). Contact:
Bev Cassity, (858) 586-7933, srfarmersmarket@aol.com, or visit www.srfm.org.
Open to the public.

Sunday: La Jolla Elementary Open Air Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., La Jolla
Elementary School, 1111 Marine St., La Jolla (92037). Proceeds benefit La
Jolla Elementary School. Market hotline, (858) 454-1699. Web site:
www.lajollamarket.com. Open to the public.

Monday: Yoga at Crawford, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., Crawford High Educational
Complex, 4191 Colts Way (92115). Free yoga classes open to all, students as
well as community members. Contact Lara Gutierrez, lgutierrez1@sandi.net or
jwinn@sandi.net. Open to the public.

Notes to editors and reporters:

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www.sandi.net/comm/media/signup

Friday Notes Online: Each Friday afternoon, the superintendent¹s office
updates district staff and community on a variety of issues. The newsletter
is posted online at www.sandi.net/fridaynotes. To sign up for Friday Notes,
go to www.sandi.net/fridaynotes/archive.html. To sign up for the Friday
Notes e-mail list, go to to www.sandi.net/fridaynotes/signup/default.aspx.

# # #

Jack Brandais
Communications Department
San Diego Unified School District
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(619) 607-0477 (Cell)


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MEDIA ADVISORY -- SD Unified Leaders Discuss Upcoming Fifth Year of Budget Cuts

MEDIA ADVISORY from the San Diego Unified School District, Sept. 17, 2010

SAN DIEGO UNIFIED LEADERS DISCUSS UPCOMING FIFTH YEAR OF BUDGET CUTS

WHAT: News conference to discuss the projected budget cuts of more than $140
million for the 2011-12 school year.

WHO: Superintendent Bill Kowba, deputy superintendents Dr. Nellie Meyer and
Phil Stover

WHEN: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21, Eugene Brucker Education Center, 4100
Normal St. (92103)

DETAILS: Supt. Bill Kowba will be joined by deputy superintendents Dr.
Nellie Meyer and Phil Stover to discuss the 2011-12 district budget.
Planning will begin at that evening¹s special Board of Education meeting on
next year¹s budget, which will have a projected cut of more than $140
million. Among the anticipated cuts are a loss of up to 1,000 teachers;
elimination of arts and athletics programs; and closing schools. The 2011-12
budget will also be a topic of discussion at nine upcoming community Town
Hall meetings. The district must report a spending plan for 2011-12 to the
County Office of Education by December.

Jack Brandais
Communications Department
San Diego Unified School District
(619) 725-5570 (Desk)
(619) 607-0477 (Cell)


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Wednesday, September 15, 2010

REVISED NOTICE: ICOC Meeting, 9-16-10

PLEASE NOTE:

 

·         Revised  Meeting Notice: Prop S ICOC Committee, 9-16-10, Eugene Brucker Education Center Auditorium, 4:00 pm.

 

Committee Meeting Information: http://www.sandi.net/218320721155437390/blank/browse.asp?A=383&BMDRN=2000&BCOB=0&C=56173

 

Thank you.

 

Josefina Viorato -

Confidential Administrative Assistant II

San Diego Unified - Where Every Student is a Star

Board Services

4100 Normal Street, Room 2231

San Diego, CA  92103

( (619) 725-5551

7 (619) 297-5624

* jviorato@sandi.net

 

“Do not let your past dictate who you are, let it be part of who you will become.”  Author Unknown

 

 

Monday, September 13, 2010

NEWS RELEASE -- Accountability Reports Show Improvement at Individual Schools, Progress on Achievement Gap

NEWS RELEASE from the San Diego Unified School District, September 13, 2010

ACCOUNTABILITY REPORTS SHOW IMPROVEMENT AT INDIVIDUAL SCHOOLS, PROGRESS ON
ACHIEVEMENT GAP

SAN DIEGO -- The state's 2009-10 Accountability Progress Report (APR)
released today showed improvement at many district elementary, middle and
high schools along with a small narrowing of the achievement gap among some
student groups.


Four San Diego Unified schools are exiting Program Improvement, four others'
scores rose enough to keep them out of Program Improvement. On the Academic
Performance Index (API), 15 schools had growth of 50 points or more. This
year, 101 schools had API scores of 800 or above, up from 80 last year. Of
those schools, 25 had scores at or above 900, up from 21 last year.

The annual Accountability Progress Report (APR) determines whether schools
and districts have met their Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) under No Child
Left Behind. Students in a variety of categories and grades are given
standardized tests to measure their knowledge of English language arts and
mathematics.

"The hard work by our students, teachers and staff members is shown in
these test results," said Superintendent Bill Kowba. "Of particular note are
those schools that will exit Program Improvement, those that met their AYP
this year and won't go into Program Improvement, and those with 50 points or
more growth on the API."

In addition, there was continued evidence that the achievement gap is
narrowing among some student groups. Hispanic, Economically Disadvantaged,
English Learner, and Students with Disabilities showed higher levels of
improvement than other groups.


" While we can be proud of these accomplishments, this is no time to sit
on our laurels or accept the status quo. It is imperative that we continue
to accelerate our efforts to boost student achievement and slash the
achievement gap," added Kowba.

Schools exiting Program Improvement are: Edison, Encanto and Garfield
elementary schools; and Lewis Middle School. Those that met AYP and not
entering Program Improvement are Cabrillo,Clay, Lee and Longfellow
elementary schools.

Overall, 65 percent of San Diego Unified's schools met their AYP target;
statewide, only 57 percent of schools met this target.

San Diego Unified met 39 of 50 criteria and did not make its Adequate Yearly
Progress measure. In its second year of Program Improvement under No Child
Left Behind, San Diego Unified joins all other large urban school districts
in California that are required to identify corrective actions during the
coming year. San Diego Unified was the final of the nine largest California
districts and one of the last large districts in the nation to be placed on
program improvement.

For more information on individual school reports, go to the California
Department of Education website at www.cde.ca.gov/apr
<http://www.cde.ca.gov/apr> .

# # #


Jack Brandais
Communications Department
San Diego Unified School District
(619) 725-5570 (Desk)
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MEDIA ADVISORY -- Major Test Results Released at 10 a.m. Today; District Staff, Scripps Ranch High Principal Available

MEDIA ADVISORY from the San Diego Unified School District, Sept. 13, 2010

MAJOR TEST RESULTS RELEASED AT 10 A.M. TODAY; DISTRICT STAFF, SCRIPPS RANCH
HIGH PRINCIPAL AVAILABLE

WHAT

-- Accountability Progress Report (APR) Data from state Department of
Education will be released today. Results from San Diego Unified will be
released at the same time.

-- Kurt Madden, Principal of Scripps Ranch High School, will be available to
talk about his school¹s excellent scores.

WHEN/WHERE

-- 10 a.m., release of APR data. Senior District staff will be available to
comment on results at Education Center, 4100 Normal St. Contact Jack
Brandais at (619) 725-5570 to schedule.

-- 12:30-1:30 p.m., Principal Kurt Madden will be available for interviews
at the campus, 10410 Treena St. (92131). Please call ahead if possible,
(858) 621-9020.

DETAILS

The Accountability Progress Report (APR) is an annual listing of
standardized test scores in English language arts and mathematics released
by the California Department of Education. The scores are used to determine
compliance with standards set under the federal No Child Left Behind Act
(NCLB). Schools and the District must meet Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP)
targets in a variety of subgroups; if they don't, they can be categorized as
"failing" under NCLB and placed in Program Improvement.

Among the highlights (embargoed until 10 a.m.):

-- More schools (number and percentage) have API scores over 800 and 900.
-- All student groups had positive growth on the API.
-- Achievement gaps for some student groups appear to have begun closing
(Hispanic, Economically Disadvantaged, English Learner, and Students with
Disabilities).
-- The district advances to Year 2 of Program Improvement.

PHOTOS/INTERVIEWS

-- Senior district staff will be available at the Education Center, 4100
Normal St. (92103). Contact Jack Brandais to schedule, (619) 725-5570.

-- Principal Kurt Madden, his staff and students will be available at
Scripps Ranch High School, 10410 Treena St. (92131), (858) 621-9020.


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Jack Brandais
Communications Department
San Diego Unified School District
(619) 725-5570 (Desk)
(619) 607-0477 (Cell)


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Friday, September 10, 2010

NEWS RELEASE -- Campus Calendar from the San Diego Unified School District

Media Calendar -- Upcoming Events in the San Diego Unified School District,
September 10, 2010

Your coverage is invited of any of the following upcoming events on the
campuses of the San Diego Unified School District. For more items, check out
the calendar on the front of the district website at www.sandi.net.

(*) New or revised this week.

September

* 13 -- Scheduled Release of Accountability Progress Report (APR) data by
the California Department of Education, 10 a.m., Sacramento. Contact the
state Department of Information for details. For San Diego Unified, Ron
Rode, Executive Director, Office of Accountability, will be available for
comment at (619) 725-7190.

* 13 ­ GATE District Advisory Committee Parent Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Ballard
Parent Center, 2375 Congress St. (92113). Parent representatives of GATE
(Gifted and Talented Education) program schools and parents of
GATE-identified students will gather for their regular meeting. Contact:
Suzanne Lindemann, (858) 573-5988. Open to the public.

13 ­ Lincoln Cluster Parent and Community Forum, 6 p.m., Lincoln High
School, 4777 Imperial Ave. (92113). Community members and parents/guardians
from schools in the Lincoln High area are invited to the school to discuss
issues. Schools include: Baker, Balboa, Chavez, Chollas-Mead, Encanto,
Horton, Johnson, Knox, Nye, Porter, Valencia Park and Webster elementary
schools; Millennial Tech (MTM) and Memorial Prep middle schools. Contact:
Brenda Campbell, Area 1 Superintendent, (619) 725-5605. Open to the public.

* 14 ­ Board of Education Special Meetings, 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Auditorium,
Eugene Brucker Education Center, 4100 Normal St. (92103). Agenda online at
www.sandi.net. Open to the public.

15 ­ Senior Parent Night, 6 p.m., Hoover High School, 4474 El Cajon Blvd.
(92115). Parents and guardians of Hoover seniors are invited to school for a
special night. Contact: Chuck Podhorsky, Principal, (619) 283-6281. Not open
to the public.

* 16 ­ Proposition S Independent Citizens Oversight Committee, 4 p.m.,
Eugene Brucker Education Center Auditorium, 4100 Normal Street, 92103.
General meeting of panel. Agenda online at www.sandi.net/props. Open to the
public.

* 20 ­ Balboa Elementary School Principal Coffee, 8 a.m., Balboa Elementary
School, 1844 S. 40th St. (92113). Talk with Principal Fabiola Bagula during
this informal and informative gathering. Open to parents, guardians and
families. Contact Fabiola Bagula, Principal, (619) 263-8151.

21 ­ Lincoln High School Back-To-School Night, 5:30 p.m., Lincoln High
School, 4777 Imperial Avenue. Part open house, part tour, it's a chance for
parents/guardians to check out the school. Contact: Mel Collins, Executive
Principal, (619) 266-6500. Not open to the public.

22 ­ Town Hall Meeting, 6:30 p.m., San Diego High Educational Complex, 1405
Park Blvd. (92101). Community forums to discuss goals for student
achievement, the budget crisis and the Prop J Parcel Tax measure. Contact:
Bernie Rhinerson, Chief District Relations Officer, (619) 725-5578. Open to
the public.

* 22 ­ Fall Open House, 6 p.m., Mission Bay High School, 2475 Grand Ave.
(92109). A chance for parents/guardians to check out the school. Contact:
Fred Hilgers, Principal, (858) 273-1313. Open to parents, guardians and
family members.

23 ­ University City High Principal Coffee, 7:15 a.m., University City High
School, 6949 Genesee Ave. (92122). Meet Jeff Olivero, the new principal of
University City High School during this informal and informative gathering.
Contact: Jeff Olivero, Principal, (858) 457-3040. Open to parents/guardians
only.

23 ­ Town Hall Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Clairemont High School, 4150 Ute Dr.
(92117). Community forums to discuss goals for student achievement, the
budget crisis and the Prop J Parcel Tax measure. Contact: Bernie Rhinerson,
Chief District Relations Officer, (619) 725-5578. Open to the public.

29 ­ Town Hall Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Scripps Ranch High School, 10410 Treena
St. (92131). Community forums to discuss goals for student achievement, the
budget crisis and the Prop J Parcel Tax measure. Contact: Bernie Rhinerson,
Chief District Relations Officer, (619) 725-5578. Open to the public.

29 ­ Serra High School Back-To-School Night, 5:30 p.m., Serra High School,
5156 Santo Rd. (92124). Part open house, part tour, it's a chance for
parents/guardians to check out the school. Contact: Mike Jimenez, Principal,
(858) 496-8342. Not open to the public.

29 ­ Clairemont High School Open House, 5:30 p.m., 4150 Ute Dr. (92117). A
chance for parents/guardians to check out the school. Contact: Lenora Smith,
Principal, (858) 273-0201. Not open to the public.

* 30 ­ Mission Bay High Principal Coffee, 8 a.m., Mission Bay High School,
2475 Grand Ave. (92109). Come meet with Principal Fred Hilgers and talk
about Mission Bay High. Contact: Fred Hilgers, Principal, (858) 273-1313.
Open to parents/guardians and families.

30 ­Town Hall Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Crawford High School, 4191 Colts Way
(92115). Community forums to discuss goals for student achievement, the
budget crisis and the Prop J Parcel Tax measure. Contact: Bernie Rhinerson,
Chief District Relations Officer, (619) 725-5578. Open to the public.

October

9 -- Hoover High 80th Anniversary Celebration, 5 p.m., Hall of Champions,
2131 Pan American Plaza, Balboa Park (92101). Connect with Hoover alumni and
friends and support today's students while celebrating a historic
anniversary. Contact: Dona Lynn Clabby, (619) 466-8631.

11 ­ Conversation With Lincoln Administrators, 7 p.m., Family Resource
Center, Lincoln High School, 4777 Imperial Ave. Parents and guardians are
invited to visit with Lincoln High's administrative team. Contact: Mel
Collins, Executive Principal, (619) 266-6500. Not open to the public.

Ongoing

Tuesday: Powwow Workshop Soaring Eagles, 6 p.m. Ballard Parent Center, 2375
Congress Ave. (92110). Enjoy free potluck supper and practice for Soaring
Eagles student dance troupe, and pitch in to help the children learn
history, heritage and performance lessons. Part of Parent Outreach's
American Indian Education Program. Contact: Chuck Cadotte or Vickie Gambala,
(619) 994-0392. Free and open to public

Tuesday: Mira Mesa Farmer's Market, Mira Mesa High School, 3-7 p.m., 10510
Reagan Road (92126). Some proceeds go to the Mira Mesa High School
Foundation. Contact: www.miramesafarmersmarket.com.

Saturday: Scripps Ranch Farmers Market and Art Festival, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.,
Scripps Mesa Conference Center, 10380 Spring Canyon Rd. (92131). Contact:
Bev Cassity, (858) 586-7933, srfarmersmarket@aol.com, or visit www.srfm.org.
Open to the public.

Sunday: La Jolla Elementary Open Air Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., La Jolla
Elementary School, 1111 Marine St., La Jolla (92037). Proceeds benefit La
Jolla Elementary School. Market hotline, (858) 454-1699. Web site:
www.lajollamarket.com. Open to the public.

Monday: Yoga at Crawford, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., Crawford High Educational
Complex, 4191 Colts Way (92115). Free yoga classes open to all, students as
well as community members. Contact Lara Gutierrez, lgutierrez1@sandi.net or
jwinn@sandi.net. Open to the public.

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Thursday, September 9, 2010

ICOC Mtg Cancellation - Audit Subcommittee, 9-13-10

PLEASE NOTE:  

 

·         Meeting Cancellation: ICOC Audit Subcommittee, 9-13-10, 4:30 pm

 

Thank you.

 

Josefina Viorato -

Confidential Administrative Assistant II

San Diego Unified - Where Every Student is a Star

Board Services

4100 Normal Street, Room 2231

San Diego, CA  92103

( (619) 725-5551

7 (619) 297-5624

* jviorato@sandi.net

 

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