Monday, July 30, 2012

NEWS RELEASE -- Summer Commencement Brings Class of 2012 To Close

NEWS RELEASE from the San Diego Unified School District, July 30, 2012

CLASS OF '12 TO END WITH SUMMER COMMENCEMENT

Ceremony Includes Students from Throughout District

SAN DIEGO -- High school seniors who hadn't fulfilled graduation
requirements in time for June ceremonies with their high school class will
take the graduation walk in San Diego Unified's annual Summer Commencement
Ceremony, 2:30 p.m. Friday, August 3, at Lincoln High School, 4777
Imperial Ave. (92111).

"Each year, this is an inspiring ceremony," said Supt. Bill Kowba. "The
symbolism of the cap and gown has motivated these students to finish their
high school work in time to 'take the walk.'"

Each student's name, as in the traditional ceremony, is read aloud, and
students wear the caps and gowns in their school's traditional colors.
Students from all of the district's 18 high school campuses will
participate.

Friday's ceremony includes seniors who may not have passed the California
High School Exit Exam in time for June graduation.

Before this late-summer ceremony was established in 2005, students would
eventually receive a diploma but wouldn't be able to participate in a
graduation ceremony.

High school graduation requirements include 44 semester credits, a 2.0 or
higher grade point average, science and math course requirements,
completing a senior portfolio and passing the exit exam.

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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, July 27, 2012

Post ICOC Meeting Cancellation

PLEASE NOTE:

·         Notice of Cancellation: ICOC Executive/Governance Subcommittee, August 1, 2012
Committee Meeting Information: http://www.sandi.net/Page/3227  

Please forward to staff and 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

Board Services

4100 Normal Street, Room 2231

San Diego, CA  92103

( (619) 725-5551

7 (619) 297-5624

* jviorato@sandi.net

 

 

 

Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.’ --Nelson Mandela

 

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

San Diego Unified School District Hosts Second Annual Construction Expo Tomorrow

MEDIA ADVISORY  July 24, 2012       

 

Contact: Cynthia Reed-Porter  619-857-6903

 

San Diego Unified School District Hosts Second Annual Construction Expo Tomorrow

WHAT:  San Diego Unified School District is hosting Construction Expo 2012 to give San Diego companies an opportunity to learn more about doing business with the school district, and what contracting opportunities are available. There will be nearly 50 displays/booths staffed by representatives of the school district, county agencies and professional organizations (see “background”). Approximately 300 local business owners attended last year’s inaugural event. As much, or more, are expected at the second annual expo tomorrow. 

 

WHEN:  Wednesday, July 25, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

WHERE:  Kearny High School's Construction Tech Academy, 7651 Wellington St., San Diego, CA 92111

                 Media parking will be available adjacent to facility.

                

VISUALS:  Nearly 50 displays/staffed booths and interaction among attendees and representatives.

 

INTERVIEWS:  San Diego Unified School District’s business outreach manager and coordinator who organized and planned the event will be available.  Other interviewees include: other district staff, as well as representatives of the general contractors, county agencies, professional organizations and local business owners.  (English and Spanish interviews)

 

BACKGROUND:  The event will give local business owners an opportunity to meet and talk with the district's Facilities Planning and Construction staff that oversees the design and construction of district facilities. The district’s business outreach and contracts/procurement staff will also be on hand to answer questions.

 

The district's top general contractors and consultants will also be on hand to discuss bid requirements and business opportunities with attendees. Harris & Associates, Suffolk-Roel Construction Co., Triton Structural Concrete, URS, USS Cal Builders, Cox Construction, Parsons and Soltek are scheduled to be there.

 

Information on regional contracting opportunities will be provided by other county agencies including the airport authority, housing commission, water authority, San Diego Contracting Opportunities Center, San Diego Association of Governments, Caltrans, and the University of California, San Diego.

 

Local industry organizations will be there to discuss what they can offer growing businesses. Some of the professional organizations that will be participating are: American Subcontractors Association, National Association of Women in Construction, Elite Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Network, San Diego Job Corps, Minority Supplier Development Council, Women’s Construction Coalition, Southwest Carpenters Training Fund, Surety Association of San Diego, Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Alliance, San Diego Monitor News, Building Construction Trades Council, Construction Managers Association of America, Independent Brokers Association, San Diego Supplier Development Council, Small Business Development Center and SCORE San Diego.

 

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Cynthia Reed-Porter, Communications Supervisor | Communications Office | San Diego Unified School  District

Offices: (619) 725-5579 or (858) 637-3607 | Mobile: (619) 546-3378 | E-mail: creed-porter@sandi.net

 

 

Monday, July 23, 2012

Post Cancellation Notices for July 26, 2012

PLEASE NOTE:

·         Notice of Cancellation: ICOC Finance, Planning and Controls Subcommittee, July 26, 2012.
Committee Meeting Information: http://www.sandi.net/Page/3230

·         Notice of Cancellation: ACUESP Committee, July 26, 2012

Committee Meeting Information: http://www.sandi.net/page/3167

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

 

Thank you.

 

Melissa Hudson

Confidential Administrative Assistant II

Board of Education

4100 Normal Street, Room 2231

San Diego, CA 92103-2682

Office: (619) 725-5550

Fax: (619) 297-5624

mmabe2@sandi.net

"The object of education is to prepare the young to educate themselves throughout their lives." - Robert M. Hutchins

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Friday, July 20, 2012

Post Mtg Agendas, July 24, 2012

PLEASE NOTE:

·          Closed Session Agenda—Tuesday, July 24, 2012, 2:00 p.m., Room 2249
Open & Closed Session Meeting Information: http://www.sandi.net/page/3248

·          Regular Meeting Agenda—Tuesday, July 24, 2012, 5:00 p.m., Auditorium
BoardDocs Agenda Link: http://www.boarddocs.com/ca/sandi/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=8U3T2S754BC6

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

Thanks.

 

Melissa Hudson

Confidential Administrative Assistant II

Board of Education

4100 Normal Street, Room 2231

San Diego, CA 92103-2682

Office: (619) 725-5550

Fax: (619) 297-5624

mmabe2@sandi.net

"The object of education is to prepare the young to educate themselves throughout their lives." - Robert M. Hutchins

P Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail.

 

Friday, July 6, 2012

Post ICOC Meeting Notices

PLEASE NOTE:

·         Notice of Cancellation: ICOC Audit Subcommittee, July 9, 2012
Committee Meeting Information: http://www.sandi.net/Page/3229

·         Notice of Cancellation: ICOC Executive/Governance Subcommittee, July 11, 2012
Committee Meeting Information: http://www.sandi.net/Page/3227  

Please forward to staff and 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

Board Services

4100 Normal Street, Room 2231

San Diego, CA  92103

( (619) 725-5551

7 (619) 297-5624

* jviorato@sandi.net

 

 

 

Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.’ --Nelson Mandela

 

Post Mtg Notice & Agendas, July 10, 2012

PLEASE NOTE:

·         Notice and Call of Special Meeting—Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Meeting Information: http://www.sandi.net/page/3248

·         Special Meeting Agenda—Tuesday, July 10, 2012, 10:00 a.m., Room 2226
BoardDocs Agenda Link: http://www.boarddocs.com/ca/sandi/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=8VFPHL64B82A  

·          Closed Session Agenda—Tuesday, July 10, 2012, 2:00 p.m., Room 2249
Open & Closed Session Meeting Information: http://www.sandi.net/page/3248

·          Regular Meeting Agenda—Tuesday, July 10, 2012, 5:00 p.m., Auditorium
BoardDocs Agenda Link: http://www.boarddocs.com/ca/sandi/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=8QLURQ7D5909

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

Thanks.

 

Josefina Viorato

Confidential Administrative Assistant II

Board Services

4100 Normal Street, Room 2231

San Diego, CA  92103

( (619) 725-5551

7 (619) 297-5624

* jviorato@sandi.net

 

 

 

Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.’ --Nelson Mandela

 

Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Post ICOC Meeting Notice

PLEASE NOTE:

·         Notice of Change of Date: ICOC Construction Subcommittee, changed from July 5, 2012 to July 12, 2012
Committee Meeting Information: http://www.sandi.net/Page/3228

Please forward to staff and 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

Board Services

4100 Normal Street, Room 2231

San Diego, CA  92103

( (619) 725-5551

7 (619) 297-5624

* jviorato@sandi.net

 

 

 

Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.’ --Nelson Mandela