tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74326057999143443472024-03-17T20:03:42.543-07:00San Diego Unified School District News Releases<img src="http://www.sandi.net/images/header.jpg" width="770" height="90" alt="The San Diego Unified School District logo"><p>News Releases From the San Diego Unified School District.</p>San Diego Unified School District Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02124705703567400873noreply@blogger.comBlogger3534125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7432605799914344347.post-70423181914814972352024-03-15T15:13:00.000-07:002024-03-15T15:14:22.203-07:00Post Agendas<div class="WordSection1"> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">PLEASE NOTE:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <ul type="disc"> <li class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Board Meeting Agenda: Special Joint meeting of the San Diego Unified School District and the San Diego Community College District Boards</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> – Tuesday, March 19, 2024, 5:00 p.m., San Diego City College; Saville Theatre, 1313 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA 92101 <o:p></o:p></span> <ul type="disc"> <li class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list:l1 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">BoardDocs Agenda<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Link<span style="color:#1F497D">: </span> <a href="https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/sandi/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=CQFQML679E7C">https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/sandi/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=CQFQML679E7C</a><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list:l1 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Open and Closed Session Meeting Information<span style="color:black">: </span><a href="https://sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/meeting_information">https://sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/meeting_information</a> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo2"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt">Public Testimony: <a href="https://sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/public_testimony_request"><span style="color:#1155CC">https://sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/public_testimony_request</span></a> </span><o:p></o:p></li></ul> </li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Committee Meeting Agenda: District Advisory Council for Compensatory Education (DAC) General Meeting</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> <span style="color:#333333;background:white"> </span>– Wednesday, March 20, 2024, 6:00 p.m., Zoom Teleconference<span style="color:black;letter-spacing:.25pt;background:white">.</span><o:p></o:p></span> <ul type="disc"> <li class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list:l1 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">BoardDocs Agenda Link:<span class="apple-converted-space"> <a href="https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/sandi/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=CVKTBC762FEE">https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/sandi/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=CVKTBC762FEE</a></span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><o:p></o:p></span> <ul type="disc"> <li class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list:l1 level3 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Zoom Meeting Link: </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#333333;background:white"><a href="https://sandiegounified.zoom.us/j/81572141573">https://sandiegounified.zoom.us/j/81572141573</a></span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list:l1 level3 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#333333;background:white">Meeting ID: </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#333333;background:white">815 7214 1573</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list:l1 level3 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#333333;background:white">By Phone: +1 669 900 6833</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul> </li></ul> </li></ul> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Please forward to staff and as appropriate, print agenda<span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color:#1F497D"> </span></span>and post in a prominent publicly<span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color:#1F497D"> </span></span>accessible location at your site.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D"> <hr size="1" width="100%" align="center"> </span></div> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Additionally, please refer to the below links for upcoming meetings,<span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color:#1F497D"> </span></span>agendas,<span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color:#1F497D"> </span></span>and minutes of the board advisory committees:</span></i></b><o:p></o:p></p> <ul type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt">Audit and Finance:<span class="apple-converted-space"> <a href="https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/audit_and_finance_committee">https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/audit_and_finance_committee</a><span style="color:#0070C0"> </span></span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt">CTEAC:<span class="apple-converted-space"> <a href="https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/CTEAC/2023-24_meeting_schedule_and_information">https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/CTEAC/2023-24_meeting_schedule_and_information</a></span></span> <o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt">CAC:<span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color:#1F497D"> </span></span><b>General Membership</b><span style="color:#1F497D">—</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> <a href="https://www.sandiegounified.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=27732478&pageId=28355520">https://www.sandiegounified.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=27732478&pageId=28355520</a> </span>and<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b>Executive Board</b><span style="color:#1F497D">—<a href="https://www.sandiegounified.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=27732478&pageId=28355539">https://www.sandiegounified.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=27732478&pageId=28355539</a></span><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">DAC:<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b>General Membership</b><span style="color:#1F497D">—</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/DAC/2023-24_general_meeting_schedule_and_information">https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/DAC/2023-24_general_meeting_schedule_and_information</a>;<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>and<span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color:#1F497D"> </span></span><b>Executive Board</b><span style="color:#1F497D">—</span><a href="https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/DAC/2023-24_executive_meeting_schedule_and_information">https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/DAC/2023-24_executive_meeting_schedule_and_information</a></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt">DELAC:<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b>General Membership and Executive Board</b><span style="color:#1F497D">—</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/DELAC/2023-24_meeting_schedule_and_information">https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/DELAC/2023-24_meeting_schedule_and_information</a> </span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt">RJEICOC: <a href="https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/racial_justice_icoc"> https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/racial_justice_icoc</a><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt">CSFC:<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/CSFC/meeting_schedule">https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/CSFC/meeting_schedule</a><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt">ICOC:<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://www.sandiegounified.org/departments/facilities_planning_and_construction/bond_programs/independent_citizens_oversight_committee/icoc_meeting">https://www.sandiegounified.org/departments/facilities_planning_and_construction/bond_programs/independent_citizens_oversight_committee/icoc_meeting</a><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> Thank you.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Martha Corrales<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Confidential Admin Assistant II<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Board Services Office, San Diego Unified School District<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">619-725-5551</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="mailto:mcorrales@sandi.net"><span style="color:blue">mcorrales@sandi.net</span></a> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better. -Maya Angelou<o:p></o:p></span></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> </div> San Diego Unified School District Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02124705703567400873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7432605799914344347.post-29423106526826915602024-03-11T14:30:00.001-07:002024-03-11T14:30:21.748-07:00NEWS RELEASE: Kearny High Students Join District Leaders in Celebrating Construction Groundbreaking for New Classroom Building, Campus Upgrades<div class="WordSection1"> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1pm8cgCkFB7PUp9ka0NoGimMhEtgItnn2?usp=sharing">Photos, broll, and sound of the event can be found here</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1N4w_H4RoF_mQ73k7y4NRwJxTmLI6WkCL?usp=sharing"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1155CC">Drone video of the demolition, renderings, and a construction postcard can be found here</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1155CC;text-decoration:none">. </span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p align="center" style="margin:0in;text-align:center"><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi6s9tIJHrs-zWn5cW2NA7T5vIA1PPEB1_Oequn3KHMLwnV_eE5oJ818MuzgATNu4jqA3zFJWnJzLE3RMEkAamprmbjUkc6RhickIlemYOuYM-4pPJIcI7GVXUFE13m5WAelyQ8OX33zBqKCYLaqlHQXH3Yv7rAS3qRGcO6NEWkGAWYXf4_reUuYiz9vxg2"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi6s9tIJHrs-zWn5cW2NA7T5vIA1PPEB1_Oequn3KHMLwnV_eE5oJ818MuzgATNu4jqA3zFJWnJzLE3RMEkAamprmbjUkc6RhickIlemYOuYM-4pPJIcI7GVXUFE13m5WAelyQ8OX33zBqKCYLaqlHQXH3Yv7rAS3qRGcO6NEWkGAWYXf4_reUuYiz9vxg2=s320" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_7345221403281289362" /></a></span></i><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></i></p> <p style="margin:0in"><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p> <p style="margin:0in"><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p> <p style="margin:0in"><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p> <p style="margin:0in"><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">News Release </span></i><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></p> <h2 align="center" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:27.0pt;text-align:center;text-indent:-4.5pt"> <span style="font-size:21.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Kearny High Students Join District Leaders in Celebrating Construction Groundbreaking for New Classroom Building, Campus Upgrades</span><o:p></o:p></h2> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">March 11, 2024<b> </b></span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p style="margin:0in"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">SAN DIEGO </span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">- Kearny High School’s latest phase in its campus transformation is officially underway. </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">On Monday, students joined district leaders for a groundbreaking ceremony that kicked off with a display of colors from the Kearny High Army Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps and a performance from the cheer team. </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">The ceremony marked the start of construction on the school’s next wave of its Whole Site Modernization project, which will construct a new two-story classroom and student services facility, modernize nine classrooms and the student dining area, renovate the softball field, create some outdoor collaborative learning spaces, remove all portable classrooms, and enhance school security.</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">“At San Diego Unified, we are committed to creating schools where all students feel seen and heard, where they can thrive, and where they feel a sense of belonging,” said Dr. Lamont Jackson, San Diego Unified School District Superintendent. “Kearny High represents those values.”</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Located along Komet Way, the new building replaces the aging student services facility. It will serve as the main campus entryway and include a lobby, student support spaces, classrooms, collaborative workspaces, and modern security technology. </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Classroom modernizations include new furniture, flooring, door hardware, sinks, whiteboards, and technology upgrades. Outdoor improvements include new collaborative learning spaces, upgraded signage and exterior paint, and new fencing and gates to direct visitors to the secure main campus entryway.</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Since 2010, Kearny High has received a series of bond-funded upgrades, including College, Career, and Technical facilities for Arts, Media, & Entertainment, and a new Engineering Innovation Design Lab. Additional upgrades were made to the athletic fields, the elevator and press box, and gymnasium bleachers. Energy sustainability was also enhanced with the installation of solar photovoltaic panels. </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">“It’s so wonderful to see all the work that has been and continues to be done for Kearny High School,” said Sabrina Bazzo, Board of Education Trustee for San Diego Unified. “We are so thankful for the local voters who passed our bond measures - you are forever changing the lives of our students.” </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">The Kearny High Educational Complex offers schools of Biomedical Science and Technology, College Connections, Digital Media and Design, and Engineering, Design, and Innovation. Nationally recognized by EdSource as one of the most successful implementations of high school reform, Kearny High has served the Kearny Mesa, Linda Vista, and Serra Mesa communities for more than 80 years. </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">In recent years, Kearny High School has received numerous accolades. </span><a href="https://www.sdcoe.net/about-sdcoe/news/post/~board/news/post/21-san-diego-county-schools-recognized-as-2024-california-distinguished-schools"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1155CC">A California Distinguished</span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> and Blue Ribbon School, Kearny has been recognized three times with a Title I Academic Achievement Award and was one of twelve schools nationwide to be named America’s Best Urban School by the National Center for Urban School Transformation. It has also been featured in a case study by the UCLA Center for the Transformation of Schools. </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">“As a Kearny High administrator, I have worked with an incredible team to transform and reform this school to what it is today,” said Ana Diaz-Booz, Principal of Kearny High School. “This project will only continue our vision of transformation.” </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Construction on the current project is estimated to be completed in the winter of 2026. </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p style="margin:0in"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">MEDIA CONTACT: </span></b><o:p></o:p></p> <p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Jamie Ries, Information Services Specialist, San Diego Unified, 619-855-9283, </span><a href="mailto:jries@sandi.net"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1155CC">jries@sandi.net</span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">.</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p align="center" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:40.5pt;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;text-align:center"> <b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">###</span></b><o:p></o:p></p> </div> San Diego Unified School District Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02124705703567400873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7432605799914344347.post-41082873953748980342024-03-08T17:35:00.000-08:002024-03-08T17:37:23.938-08:00Post Agendas<div class="WordSection1"> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">PLEASE NOTE:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <ul type="disc"> <li class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Closed Session Agenda: Board of Education</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">— Tuesday, March 12, 2024, 3:30 p.m., Eugene Brucker Education Center; Room 2249, 4100 Normal St., San Diego, CA 92103 <o:p></o:p></span> <ul type="disc"> <li class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list:l1 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Closed Session Agenda: <a href="https://www.sandiegounified.org/common/pages/DisplayFile.aspx?itemId=169860080"> https://www.sandiegounified.org/common/pages/DisplayFile.aspx?itemId=169860080</a><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list:l1 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Open and Closed Session Meeting Information<span style="color:black">: </span><a href="https://sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/meeting_information">https://sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/meeting_information</a> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list:l1 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Closed Session Public Testimony: <a href="https://sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/public_testimony_request"> <span style="color:#1155CC">https://sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/public_testimony_request</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul> </li></ul> <ul type="disc"> <li class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Board Meeting Agenda: Board of Education</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> – Tuesday, March 12, 2024, 5:00 p.m., Eugene Brucker Education Center; Auditorium, 4100 Normal St., San Diego, CA 92103 <o:p></o:p></span> <ul type="disc"> <li class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list:l3 level2 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">BoardDocs Agenda<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Link<span style="color:#1F497D">: </span> <a href="https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/sandi/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=CQFQP467B261">https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/sandi/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=CQFQP467B261</a><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list:l3 level2 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Open and Closed Session Meeting Information<span style="color:black">: </span><a href="https://sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/meeting_information">https://sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/meeting_information</a> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list:l3 level2 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Link to YouTube Livestream:<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education">https://sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education</a> <span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color:#1F497D"> </span></span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l3 level2 lfo3"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt">Open Session Public Testimony: <a href="https://sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/public_testimony_request"><span style="color:#1155CC">https://sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/public_testimony_request</span></a> </span><o:p></o:p></li></ul> </li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Committee Meeting Agenda: Community Advisory Committee (CAC) for Special Education General Meeting – Thursday, March 14, 2024, 6:30 p.m., <span style="color:#333333;background:white">Morse High School</span><span style="color:#333333"> Auditorium; </span></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#333333;background:white">6905 Skyline Drive, San Diego, CA 92114</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#333333;background:white">.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Committee Meeting Information</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">: </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="https://www.sandiegounified.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=27732478&pageId=28355520">https://www.sandiegounified.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=27732478&pageId=28355520</a><br> <b>BoardDocs Agenda<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Link<span style="color:#1F497D">: </span></b> <a href="https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/sandi/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=CZJRZ46F47F7">https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/sandi/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=CZJRZ46F47F7</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"> <ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"> <li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l3 level2 lfo3"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt">Zoom link:<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span style="color:#333333;background:white"><a href="https://sandiegounified.zoom.us/j/88665403111">https://sandiegounified.zoom.us/j/88665403111</a></span><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l3 level2 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Public Testimony: <span style="color:#333333;background:white"><a href="https://forms.gle/UYEQd7s5iwR3C79x5">https://forms.gle/UYEQd7s5iwR3C79x5</a></span> <strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#282828;letter-spacing:.25pt"> </span></strong><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul> <li class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Committee Meeting Agenda: Audit and Finance – Wednesday, March 13, 2024, 2:00 p.m., Eugene Brucker Education Center; Room 2249, 4100 Normal St., San Diego, CA 92103 <br> <b><span style="color:black;background:white">BoardDocs Agenda Link: </span></b><span style="color:black;background:white"><a href="https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/sandi/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=CWVQSW6A3AB8">https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/sandi/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=CWVQSW6A3AB8</a></span><br> <b>Committee Meeting Information: </b><span class="apple-converted-space"><a href="https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/audit_and_finance_committee">https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/audit_and_finance_committee</a><span style="color:#0070C0"> </span></span><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Please forward to staff and as appropriate, print agenda<span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color:#1F497D"> </span></span>and post in a prominent publicly<span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color:#1F497D"> </span></span>accessible location at your site.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D"> <hr size="1" width="100%" align="center"> </span></div> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Additionally, please refer to the below links for upcoming meetings,<span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color:#1F497D"> </span></span>agendas,<span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color:#1F497D"> </span></span>and minutes of the board advisory committees:</span></i></b><o:p></o:p></p> <ul type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo4"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt">Audit and Finance:<span class="apple-converted-space"> <a href="https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/audit_and_finance_committee">https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/audit_and_finance_committee</a><span style="color:#0070C0"> </span></span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo4"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt">CTEAC:<span class="apple-converted-space"> <a href="https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/CTEAC/2023-24_meeting_schedule_and_information">https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/CTEAC/2023-24_meeting_schedule_and_information</a></span></span> <o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo4"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt">CAC:<span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color:#1F497D"> </span></span><b>General Membership</b><span style="color:#1F497D">—</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> <a href="https://www.sandiegounified.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=27732478&pageId=28355520">https://www.sandiegounified.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=27732478&pageId=28355520</a> </span>and<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b>Executive Board</b><span style="color:#1F497D">—<a href="https://www.sandiegounified.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=27732478&pageId=28355539">https://www.sandiegounified.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=27732478&pageId=28355539</a></span><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list:l4 level1 lfo4"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">DAC:<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b>General Membership</b><span style="color:#1F497D">—</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/DAC/2023-24_general_meeting_schedule_and_information">https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/DAC/2023-24_general_meeting_schedule_and_information</a>;<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>and<span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color:#1F497D"> </span></span><b>Executive Board</b><span style="color:#1F497D">—</span><a href="https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/DAC/2023-24_executive_meeting_schedule_and_information">https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/DAC/2023-24_executive_meeting_schedule_and_information</a></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo4"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt">DELAC:<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b>General Membership and Executive Board</b><span style="color:#1F497D">—</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/DELAC/2023-24_meeting_schedule_and_information">https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/DELAC/2023-24_meeting_schedule_and_information</a> </span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo4"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt">RJEICOC: <a href="https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/racial_justice_icoc"> https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/racial_justice_icoc</a><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo4"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt">CSFC:<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/CSFC/meeting_schedule">https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/CSFC/meeting_schedule</a><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo4"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt">ICOC:<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://www.sandiegounified.org/departments/facilities_planning_and_construction/bond_programs/independent_citizens_oversight_committee/icoc_meeting">https://www.sandiegounified.org/departments/facilities_planning_and_construction/bond_programs/independent_citizens_oversight_committee/icoc_meeting</a><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> Thank you.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Martha Corrales<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Confidential Admin Assistant II<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Board Services Office, San Diego Unified School District<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">619-725-5551</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="mailto:mcorrales@sandi.net"><span style="color:blue">mcorrales@sandi.net</span></a> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better. -Maya Angelou<o:p></o:p></span></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> </div> San Diego Unified School District Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02124705703567400873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7432605799914344347.post-24884443707710249502024-03-08T09:05:00.000-08:002024-03-08T09:08:36.691-08:00MEDIA ADVISORY: Kearny High Students to Join District Leaders in Celebrating Construction Groundbreaking for New Classroom Building, Campus Upgrades<div class="WordSection1"> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEix1Y6ZQEKVO4e3GfLtmcgCcelM1dGnyeTdTBVQA2cNW6TmMZNDWREcMPHs-0T6KeetiknXCheDfm2KhScNv3nN-6Zl_ebw5zY8Iieb-0opXaR_zE1MFCm9XkH2MjslI-azB1Qbm_L7s3PA1T7x5trISKMgKtrtTkh8j2B1RHsTXyZYso_DTFzIiNG_Cg1L"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEix1Y6ZQEKVO4e3GfLtmcgCcelM1dGnyeTdTBVQA2cNW6TmMZNDWREcMPHs-0T6KeetiknXCheDfm2KhScNv3nN-6Zl_ebw5zY8Iieb-0opXaR_zE1MFCm9XkH2MjslI-azB1Qbm_L7s3PA1T7x5trISKMgKtrtTkh8j2B1RHsTXyZYso_DTFzIiNG_Cg1L=s320" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_7344040688768024338" /></a></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><br> <br> <br> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">MEDIA ADVISORY</span></i></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoTitleCxSpFirst" align="center" style="text-align:center"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoTitleCxSpLast" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b>Kearny High Students to Join District Leaders in Celebrating Construction Groundbreaking for New Classroom Building, Campus Upgrades<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Friday, March 8, 2024 </span></i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">WHAT: </span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Kearny High School students will join district and school leaders to celebrate the start of construction on the next wave of the school’s campus transformation. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">WHEN: <o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Monday, March 11, 2024 <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">10 - 10:45 a.m. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">WHERE: <o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Kearny High School<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">1954 Komet Way<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">San Diego, CA 92111<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">*<i>See the event location map with the media staging area below. <o:p></o:p></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Please wear closed-toe shoes and long pants due to active construction. We will provide hard hats and vests. </span></i></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">VISUALS: <o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">10:00 - 10:07 a.m. - Kearny High School AJROTC Display of Colors, Cheer Team Performances <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">10:07 - 10:17 a.m. - Speakers <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">10:17 - 10:27 a.m. Shovels to the dirt, Photo opps. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">10:27 - 10:45 a.m. - Media 1-1s <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1N4w_H4RoF_mQ73k7y4NRwJxTmLI6WkCL?usp=sharing"><i>Drone video of the demolition, renderings, and a construction postcard can be found here</i><i><span style="text-decoration:none">. </span></i></a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">SPEAKERS</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">: <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Dr. Lamont Jackson, Superintendent, San Diego Unified <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Sabrina Bazzo, Board of Education Trustee, San Diego Unified <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Ana Diaz-Booz, Principal, Kearny High School<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Marqus Harper, Freshman, Kearny High School of College Connections<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Isabella Rodriguez, Freshman, Kearny High School of College Connections<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">BACKGROUND: </span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The Kearny High Educational Complex offers schools of Biomedical Science and Technology, College Connections, Digital Media and Design, and Engineering, Design, and Innovation. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Since 2010, Kearny High has received a series of bond-funded upgrades, including College, Career, and Technical Education facilities for Arts, Media, & Entertainment, and a new Engineering Innovation Design Lab. Additional upgrades were made to the athletic fields, the elevator and press box, and gymnasium bleachers. Energy sustainability was also enhanced with the installation of solar photovoltaic panels. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Now in 2024, construction is underway on the next phase of the campus transformation that will construct a new two-story classroom and student services facility, modernize nine classrooms and the student dining area, renovate the softball field, create outdoor collaborative learning spaces, remove all portable classrooms, and enhance school security.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Located along Komet Way, the new facility replaces the aging student services building. It will serve as the main campus entryway and include a lobby, student support spaces, classrooms, collaborative workspaces, and modern security technology. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Classroom modernizations include new furniture, flooring, door hardware, sinks, whiteboards, and technology upgrades. Outdoor improvements include new outdoor collaborative learning spaces, upgraded signage and exterior paint, and new fencing and gates to direct visitors to the secure main campus entryway.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Nationally recognized by EdSource as one of the most successful implementations of high school reform, Kearny High has served the Kearny Mesa, Linda Vista, and Serra Mesa communities for more than 80 years. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">In recent years, Kearny High School has received numerous accolades.<a href="https://www.sdcoe.net/about-sdcoe/news/post/~board/news/post/21-san-diego-county-schools-recognized-as-2024-california-distinguished-schools"> A California Distinguished</a> and Blue Ribbon School, Kearny has been recognized three times with a Title I Academic Achievement Award and was one of twelve schools nationwide to be named America’s Best Urban School by the National Center for Urban School Transformation. It has also been featured in a case study by the UCLA Center for the Transformation of Schools. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Construction on the current project is estimated to be completed in the winter of 2026. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">PARKING: <o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">There is plenty of parking in the Kearny High School parking lot, located along Linda Vista Rd. and Mesa College Drive. Please enter through the Linda Vista Road entrance as the Mesa College Drive entrance will be closed for the event.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><br> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjj7SyTHT1CpKeTCcuRTSZYNxe-q1nbAPZ_zHAqDhd4_aXEjpMQ8VMdaQRYOy0XdHhYsXNEZby38e6_u3PTmGzH_R-uP_2tv7S5e6JS9Z0NN7UdsieJxmxblLpexAjF6arpGUxZpzT39FAWMysca4fImAnHQWA1KxiJXCYv3_IueV59F4FU0xuWSIfuZ77n"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjj7SyTHT1CpKeTCcuRTSZYNxe-q1nbAPZ_zHAqDhd4_aXEjpMQ8VMdaQRYOy0XdHhYsXNEZby38e6_u3PTmGzH_R-uP_2tv7S5e6JS9Z0NN7UdsieJxmxblLpexAjF6arpGUxZpzT39FAWMysca4fImAnHQWA1KxiJXCYv3_IueV59F4FU0xuWSIfuZ77n=s320" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_7344040711629490738" /></a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> <o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">MEDIA CONTACT: </span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Jamie Ries, Information Services Specialist, San Diego Unified, (619) 855-9283, <a href="mailto:jries@sandi.net">jries@sandi.net</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> San Diego Unified School District Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02124705703567400873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7432605799914344347.post-81147257414770965182024-03-07T12:51:00.001-08:002024-03-07T12:51:54.343-08:00NEWS RELEASE: Celebrating California Arts Education Month: Oak Park Elementary School Music Students and District Leaders Celebrate Construction Halfway Mark for Upcoming Music Building<div class="WordSection1"> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1EjUJc9MvUQ1VRtI9zZnSMf9tBQPmMFCa?usp=sharing">Photos, broll, and sound of the event can be found here</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1v2xq-v16oQcWABKQNCb0y9sMRlZbizR1?usp=sharing">Drone video of the construction and renderings can be found here</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><a 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class="MsoTitle" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Celebrating California Arts Education Month: Oak Park Elementary School Music Students and District Leaders Celebrate Construction Halfway Mark for Upcoming Music Building<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">March 7, 2024 <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">SAN DIEGO </span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">- Oak Park Elementary School’s new music building is now halfway complete, marking a major milestone in the campus’ transformation. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">To celebrate the project and California Arts Education Month, the school’s “Tempo Tigers” performed Thursday in front of the facility that will soon house music classrooms. A music magnet school, Oak Park Elementary offers instruction in band, orchestra, keyboard lab, guitars, and chorus.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The event follows a February 27 <a href="https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/sandi/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=CYNTYN79ACD6">San Diego Unified Board of Education resolution to recognize March as California Arts Education Month</a>, which recognizes the importance of teaching music, dance, visual arts, and media arts in public schools.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">“Music and arts education offer students meaningful opportunities to learn, express themselves, and develop a sense of belonging at school and in life. I am excited about how these new facilities will inspire current and future Oak Park musicians,” Superintendent Dr. Lamont Jackson said. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Construction began in the summer of 2023 on the UTK-5th-grade campus’ transformation to replace all portable classrooms with three new buildings - the music building, a UTK/kindergarten facility, and a general education classroom facility. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Funded by San Diego Unified’s Capital Bond Improvement program, the project will also add a new parking lot with a dedicated student pick-up and drop-off area, exterior paint enhancements, renovations to all remaining classrooms, two new play structures and a large shade canopy in the upper-grade play area, and a new shade shelter in the UTK/kindergarten play area. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">To enhance security, the existing student services offices will be modified to create a monitored single point of entry. Perimeter fencing will also be installed to direct visitors to the main campus entryway. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">“It’s wonderful what we are doing for this school and schools throughout the Crawford cluster,” Board of Education Trustee Dr. Sharon Whitehurst-Payne said. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">A. In February 2024, Oak Park Elementary received a Magnet Schools Assistance Program grant that will go toward a new media arts maker space. The grant would make the campus San Diego Unified’s first elementary media arts magnet school.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">“This new music facility will only uplift the program and our students to new heights,” Principal Antoinette Curtis said. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Construction is anticipated to be completed by the summer of 2025. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">MEDIA CONTACT: </span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Jamie Ries, Information Services Specialist, San Diego Unified, 619-855-9283, <a href="mailto:jries@sandi.net">jries@sandi.net</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">##<o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> San Diego Unified School District Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02124705703567400873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7432605799914344347.post-47228724823684938662024-03-05T09:29:00.000-08:002024-03-05T09:30:52.014-08:00MEDIA ADVISORY: Celebrating California Arts Education Month: Oak Park Elementary School Music Students to Join District Leaders in Celebrating Construction Halfway Mark for Upcoming Music Building<div class="WordSection1"> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiaAFC1c1FGYanhR7-_oTsHY5txM0GrUbGHiFARwr_zTXJquBbyl3iPNu2ydKGNhD8-sB1nWR3L6-3LuB5UAkjKt8g2baTZz87L28pqTXxo-FU_adt5V37pj8DUxoD8rgepgjyUjIql3Pan0wEDRi0CyO2odrWGN9PIKZVOmoVSj27adCLD4JgCDajwPCtd"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiaAFC1c1FGYanhR7-_oTsHY5txM0GrUbGHiFARwr_zTXJquBbyl3iPNu2ydKGNhD8-sB1nWR3L6-3LuB5UAkjKt8g2baTZz87L28pqTXxo-FU_adt5V37pj8DUxoD8rgepgjyUjIql3Pan0wEDRi0CyO2odrWGN9PIKZVOmoVSj27adCLD4JgCDajwPCtd=s320" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_7342933181041085634" /></a></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">MEDIA ADVISORY</span></i></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <h1 align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:24.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Celebrating California Arts Education Month: Oak Park Elementary School Music Students to Join District Leaders in Celebrating Construction Halfway Mark for Upcoming Music Building<o:p></o:p></span></b></h1> <h1><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext"><o:p> </o:p></span></h1> <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Tuesday, March 5, 2024 </span></i><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">WHAT: </span> </b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Oak Park Elementary School music students will join San Diego Unified School District leaders in celebrating the halfway point for their upcoming music building during California Arts Education Month. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">WHEN: <o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Thursday, March 7, 2024 <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">9:30 - 10:15 a.m. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">WHERE: <o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Oak Park Elementary School*<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">2606 54th St.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">San Diego, CA 92105<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">*<i>See the event location map with the media staging area below. Please wear closed-toe shoes and long pants for this event, as you will be entering an active construction area. Hard hats and vests will be provided. </i><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">VISUALS: <o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">9:30 - 9:40 a.m. - “Tempo Tigers” Student Performances <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">9:40 - 9:50 a.m. - Speakers <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">9:50 - 10:15 a.m. - Media 1-1s <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#215F9A"><a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1v2xq-v16oQcWABKQNCb0y9sMRlZbizR1?usp=sharing"><i><span style="color:#215F9A">Drone video of the construction, a construction postcard, and renderings can </span></i></a><a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1v2xq-v16oQcWABKQNCb0y9sMRlZbizR1?usp=sharing"><span style="color:#215F9A">be <i>found here</i></span><i><span style="color:#215F9A;text-decoration:none">. </span></i></a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">SPEAKERS</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">: <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Dr. Lamont Jackson, Superintendent, San Diego Unified <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Dr. Sharon Whitehurst-Payne, Board of Education Trustee, San Diego Unified <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Antoniette Curtis, Principal, Oak Park Elementary School <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Students, Oak Park Elementary School <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><br> <b>BACKGROUND:</b><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">A music-magnet school located in the Oak Park neighborhood of San Diego, Oak Park Elementary offers instruction in band, orchestra, keyboard lab, guitars, and chorus. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">In the summer of 2023, construction began on the school’s campus transformation that will replace all portable classrooms with three new buildings and bring campus-wide renovations. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The new buildings include a music facility west of the synthetic turf field and kindergarten and general education classroom facilities east of the field. Two new play structures and a large shade canopy will be installed in the upper-grade play area and a new shade shelter will be provided in the UTK/kindergarten play area.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Campus-wide improvements include a new parking lot with a dedicated student pick-up and drop-off area, exterior paint enhancements, and renovations to all remaining classrooms. To improve security, perimeter fencing and existing student services offices will be modified to create a secure, monitored single point of entry. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Funding for this project is made available through San Diego Unified’s Capital Bond Improvement program. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">On February 27, 2024, the San Diego Unified Board of Education passed a resolution to recognize March as California Arts Education Month, which includes music, dance, visual arts, and media arts.<a href="https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/sandi/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=CYNTYN79ACD6"><span style="color:windowtext;text-decoration:none"> </span><span style="color:#215F9A">Read the full resolution here</span></a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">PARKING: </span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><br> </span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh0F1xHeg40IH44qlKEf_CFi7e1pxEjX-fOVyaOweQjW8xjDxNLDnYHAwOHzQOj8J6o_ntLCStfn7TO1rAYm_mPPONjLKZa80497WcIkq7-ZBFvzRqpF6gA5oM7-W7Mqu1CmcnbS21UpIZJe4LGThPs5NJFNlaY7Dh0_WAOhCWhKuDmdDcvVOVEPrfj7geH"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh0F1xHeg40IH44qlKEf_CFi7e1pxEjX-fOVyaOweQjW8xjDxNLDnYHAwOHzQOj8J6o_ntLCStfn7TO1rAYm_mPPONjLKZa80497WcIkq7-ZBFvzRqpF6gA5oM7-W7Mqu1CmcnbS21UpIZJe4LGThPs5NJFNlaY7Dh0_WAOhCWhKuDmdDcvVOVEPrfj7geH=s320" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_7342933207625264866" /></a></span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><br> <br> <b>MEDIA CONTACT: </b><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Jamie Ries, Information Services Specialist, San Diego Unified, (619) 855-9283, <span style="color:#215F9A"><a href="mailto:jries@sandi.net"><span style="color:#215F9A">jries@sandi.net</span></a></span>.<o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> San Diego Unified School District Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02124705703567400873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7432605799914344347.post-87484484184635888882024-03-01T19:25:00.000-08:002024-03-01T19:26:58.459-08:00Post Notices and Agendas<div class="WordSection1"> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">PLEASE NOTE:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <ul type="disc"> <li class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Notice of Special Closed Session: Board of Education</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> – Tuesday, March 5, 2024, 3:30 p.m., Eugene Brucker Education Center; Room 2249, 4100 Normal St., San Diego, CA 92103 <o:p></o:p></span> <ul type="disc"> <li class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Special Closed Session Notice: <a href="https://www.sandiegounified.org/common/pages/DisplayFile.aspx?itemId=168345225"> https://www.sandiegounified.org/common/pages/DisplayFile.aspx?itemId=168345225</a><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Open and Closed Session Meeting Information<span style="color:black">: </span><a href="https://sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/meeting_information">https://sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/meeting_information</a> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Special Closed Session Public Testimony: <strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#0070C0;letter-spacing:.25pt;background:white"><a href="mailto:https://sdusdboard.net/PUBCMNTSCS03052024?subject=Public%20Testimony" title="Public Testimony"><span style="color:#0070C0;font-weight:normal">https://sdusdboard.net/PUBCMNTSCS03052024</span></a></span></strong><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#282828;letter-spacing:.25pt;background:white"> </span></strong><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#282828;letter-spacing:.25pt"> </span></strong><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul> </li></ul> <ul type="disc"> <li class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Special Closed Session Agenda: Board of Education</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">— Tuesday, March 5, 2024, 3:30 p.m., Eugene Brucker Education Center; Room 2249, 4100 Normal St., San Diego, CA 92103 <o:p></o:p></span> <ul type="disc"> <li class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list:l1 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Special Closed Session Agenda: <a href="https://www.sandiegounified.org/common/pages/DisplayFile.aspx?itemId=168345227"> https://www.sandiegounified.org/common/pages/DisplayFile.aspx?itemId=168345227</a><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list:l1 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Open and Closed Session Meeting Information<span style="color:black">: </span><a href="https://sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/meeting_information">https://sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/meeting_information</a> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list:l1 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Closed Session Public Testimony: <a href="https://sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/public_testimony_request"> <span style="color:#1155CC">https://sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/public_testimony_request</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul> </li></ul> <ul type="disc"> <li class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Board Meeting Agenda: Board of Education</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> – Tuesday, March 5, 2024, 5:00 p.m., Eugene Brucker Education Center; Auditorium, 4100 Normal St., San Diego, CA 92103 <o:p></o:p></span> <ul type="disc"> <li class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list:l2 level2 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">BoardDocs Agenda<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Link<span style="color:#1F497D">: </span> <a href="https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/sandi/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=CQFQL2679147">https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/sandi/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=CQFQL2679147</a><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list:l2 level2 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Open and Closed Session Meeting Information<span style="color:black">: </span><a href="https://sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/meeting_information">https://sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/meeting_information</a> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list:l2 level2 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Link to YouTube Livestream:<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education">https://sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education</a> <span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color:#1F497D"> </span></span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list:l2 level2 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Open Session Public Testimony: <a href="https://sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/public_testimony_request"><span style="color:#1155CC">https://sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/public_testimony_request</span></a> <br> <br> </span><o:p></o:p></li></ul> </li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Committee Meeting Agenda: Executive Board of the District Advisory Council for Compensatory Education (DAC)</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> <span style="color:#333333;background:white"> </span>– Wednesday, March 6, 2023, 6:30 p.m., Zoom Teleconference<span style="color:black;letter-spacing:.25pt;background:white">.</span><o:p></o:p></span> <ul type="disc"> <li class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list:l2 level2 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">BoardDocs Agenda Link:<span class="apple-converted-space"> <a href="https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/sandi/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=CVKTN277E6A0">https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/sandi/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=CVKTN277E6A0</a></span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><o:p></o:p></span> <ul type="disc"> <li class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list:l2 level3 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Zoom Meeting Link: </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#333333;background:white"><a href="https://sandiegounified.zoom.us/j/83627699361">https://sandiegounified.zoom.us/j/83627699361</a></span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list:l2 level3 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#333333;background:white">Meeting ID: 836 2769 9361</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list:l2 level3 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#333333;background:white">By Phone: +1 669 900 6833</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul> </li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list:l2 level2 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Committee Meeting Information: <a href="https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/DAC/2023-24_executive_meeting_schedule_and_information"> https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/DAC/2023-24_executive_meeting_schedule_and_information</a><span style="color:#333333;background:white"><br> <br> </span><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul> </li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"><b><span 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Corrales<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Confidential Admin Assistant II<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Board Services Office, San Diego Unified School District<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">619-725-5551</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="mailto:mcorrales@sandi.net"><span style="color:blue">mcorrales@sandi.net</span></a> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better. -Maya Angelou<o:p></o:p></span></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> </div> San Diego Unified School District Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02124705703567400873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7432605799914344347.post-23077944348108297022024-03-01T08:04:00.001-08:002024-03-01T08:04:45.427-08:00News Release: Padres, Manny Machado Team Up With San Diego Unified to Offer Encouragement, Tickets in School Attendance Campaign <div class="WordSection1"> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UkZcEJsMHMbNmUCixV269VnJEkN2oiWo/view?usp=sharing"><b><span style="color:#1155CC">PSA Video</span></b></a></span><b><span lang="EN" style="font-size:21.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span lang="EN" style="font-size:21.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg8MqpGCazlBDz83EN9G72EmUISY3NYznrBi7KvMsDpNVMT4AH5YMIhmIi0Rz9HLVdRqcTZR183hNfHRqzSl5IBDtWo9aTvmwKTB8Yhy3k9224CR46ulf39ROfYNvy1OjYFwmKxdrw0xNssa8h4JB8_nLJ8WO_4nwYfu6uNaPKckqlQ9w9d7QUR3byyCPWG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg8MqpGCazlBDz83EN9G72EmUISY3NYznrBi7KvMsDpNVMT4AH5YMIhmIi0Rz9HLVdRqcTZR183hNfHRqzSl5IBDtWo9aTvmwKTB8Yhy3k9224CR46ulf39ROfYNvy1OjYFwmKxdrw0xNssa8h4JB8_nLJ8WO_4nwYfu6uNaPKckqlQ9w9d7QUR3byyCPWG=s320" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_7341426644143534434" /></a><b><span lang="EN" style="font-size:21.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span lang="EN" style="font-size:24.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:red"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i><u><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%">NEWS RELEASE<o:p></o:p></span></u></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i><u><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%"><o:p><span style="text-decoration:none"> </span></o:p></span></u></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span lang="EN" style="font-size:20.0pt;line-height:115%">Padres, Manny Machado Team Up With San Diego Unified to Offer Encouragement, Tickets in School Attendance Campaign <o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:18.0pt;line-height:115%">‘Be Like a Pro, Always Go’ </span><span lang="EN" style="font-size:15.0pt;line-height:115%"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">March 1, 2024<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span lang="EN"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN">SAN DIEGO</span></b><span lang="EN"> - The San Diego Padres have stepped up to the plate to help the San Diego Unified School District raise awareness about the importance of regular school attendance amid a nationwide increase in absenteeism following the pandemic. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">To help promote strong attendance, with an emphasis on elementary schools most impacted by absenteeism, the Padres have collaborated with San Diego Unified on a campaign that includes a <a href="https://youtu.be/oM_AYDyuDz8"><b><span style="color:#1155CC">public service announcement</span></b></a> (PSA) and tickets to a Padres game as a reward for schools that improve attendance this spring.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">The team spokesman for the campaign? Appropriately, third-baseman Manny Machado, a Padres superstar well known for his stellar attendance at games and practices. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">“<span style="background:white;mso-highlight:white">Being on the field every day develops my skills as a player. Being in the classroom every day develops your skills as a student. This way you, too, can achieve your dreams. The sky's the limit.</span>” Machado tells students in a PSA. “So remember to be like a pro, always go.” <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">The Padres will provide tickets to students, staff, and families at the school that increases attendance the most this spring, among the elementary schools most impacted by absenteeism. Meanwhile, elementary students at every school in San Diego Unified that improves attendance will have the opportunity to enter an opportunity drawing for tickets to a Padres game.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">San Diego Unified schools will share the PSA during the attendance contest throughout March and April. The results will be announced in May. Both the Padres and San Diego Unified are hopeful the attendance campaign will make a lasting impact and curb absenteeism going forward.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">“For our students to thrive, they need to be in school every day. When our students are in school they have access to academics and counseling services, free nutritious meals, support from their peers, and from caring school staff,” Superintendent Dr. Lamont Jackson said. “Even for our youngest learners, it is important to attend school regularly.” <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">Research shows that missing 10 percent of kindergarten is associated with lower academic performance in first grade, especially among Latinx students, according to the nonprofit organization, Attendance Counts. For students from socioeconomically disadvantaged families, the academic impact of missing 10 percent of kindergarten can extend through fifth grade. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">Since the pandemic, schools locally and nationwide have seen a spike in absenteeism. COVID-19 and other illnesses, mental health needs, housing and food insecurities, unmet transportation needs, and inflation, all contribute to chronic absenteeism.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">San Diego Unified is committed to identifying the root causes of chronic absenteeism, and is working to implement solutions and strategies to support families so all students can regularly attend school and thrive.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">The Padres have been longtime supporters of San Diego Unified and public education. 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<br><a href="http://mailman.sandi.net/mailman/options/media/communications50.mailman%40blogger.com">http://mailman.sandi.net/mailman/options/media/communications50.mailman%40blogger.com</a>San Diego Unified School District Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02124705703567400873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7432605799914344347.post-24627403953602521592024-02-29T14:02:00.001-08:002024-02-29T14:02:30.106-08:00NEWS RELEASE (w/ Broll & Photos): Barnard Mandarin Magnet Elementary Students Celebrate Construction Groundbreaking with Lion Dance, Beijing Opera <div class="WordSection1"> <p style="margin:0in"><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0070C0"><a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1iJzwcl5R8ibxxE1hKQn3jZL-W5582G6E?usp=sharing"><span style="color:#0070C0">Photos of the event can be found here</span><span style="color:#0070C0;text-decoration:none">.</span></a> <o:p></o:p></span></i></p> <p style="margin:0in"><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0070C0"><a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1KTgeFHhLZMAcadPbCorvekX9jjXphM46?usp=sharing"><span style="color:#0070C0">Broll of the event can be found here</span></a>. </span></i><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></i></p> <p style="margin:0in"><i><a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1h8V1vS4SYNzmByQkgAaSI-bMHV4caeUh?usp=sharing"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1155CC">Drone video of the construction and renderings can be found here</span></a></i><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">. </span><o:p></o:p></i></p> <p style="margin:0in"><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p> <p align="center" style="margin:0in;text-align:center"><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p> <p align="center" style="margin:0in;text-align:center"><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgzrgo_O2UGppkZch4ip7JoLObLjBYN5NQbtpanO0nh9akwZAxFD_WFI5yyAes26bPhxvLtJa6nz0ftD96TkChT-GPo3hgzPcmSXbxzhDHnSwn5lFoDgpC8ZfFw3lEI2nfgx9iJkIEX5jU-RIMiqjWqdnA8DrlXDqSZCdy6K0XgdWuO4rwyiX-cFjsUcD9s"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgzrgo_O2UGppkZch4ip7JoLObLjBYN5NQbtpanO0nh9akwZAxFD_WFI5yyAes26bPhxvLtJa6nz0ftD96TkChT-GPo3hgzPcmSXbxzhDHnSwn5lFoDgpC8ZfFw3lEI2nfgx9iJkIEX5jU-RIMiqjWqdnA8DrlXDqSZCdy6K0XgdWuO4rwyiX-cFjsUcD9s=s320" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_7341147752202510482" /></a></span></i><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></i></p> <p style="margin:0in"><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p> <p style="margin:0in"><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p> <p style="margin:0in"><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p> <p style="margin:0in"><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p> <p style="margin:0in"><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">News Release </span></i><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></p> <h2 align="center" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:27.0pt;text-align:center;text-indent:-4.5pt"> <span style="font-size:21.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Barnard Mandarin Magnet Elementary Students Celebrate Construction Groundbreaking with Lion Dance, Beijing Opera </span><o:p></o:p></h2> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p style="margin-bottom:0in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">February 29, 2024 </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p style="margin-bottom:0in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p style="margin:0in"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">SAN DIEGO </span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">- The Year of the Dragon is bringing Barnard Mandarin Magnet Elementary School students a major campus transformation. </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">On Thursday, the UTK- 5th Grade school in Pacific Beach kicked off the beginning of construction on its Whole Site Modernization project with a “3 Treasures” student lion dance and a performance from its 5th Grade Beijing Opera. Students and district leaders celebrated from the school’s joint-use field, which offered a clear view of active construction. </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">When completed in the spring of 2025, the site will provide a new classroom building and renovations to all other existing classrooms, the UTK/Kindergarten area, student services offices, the multipurpose building, hardcourts, and play courts. </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">To improve safety, an expanded parking lot with an on-campus student drop-off and pick-up area will be constructed.</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">“I see our students and I feel the excitement for a completely transformed campus,” Superintendent Dr. Lamont Jackson said. ”With a new campus, we hope Barnard students will thrive and deepen their immersive language learning.”</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Barnard Elementary added the Mandarin Chinese Immersion program in 2007 to give students instruction in both English and Mandarin Chinese. </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">The program integrates the Six Ancient Chinese Arts, including abacus, Kuiban, calligraphy, tai-chi, arts, music, dance, and literature. As part of the Mission Bay Cluster, students participate in a unique program where they can graduate high school fluent in Mandarin.</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">“Our students come to Barnard knowing little about Mandarin arts and leave here with a comprehensive understanding of the language, the culture, and the arts,” said Kingsley Chao, Principal of Barnard Elementary. “We are setting them up to become global leaders in whichever career they choose.” </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p style="margin:0in"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">MEDIA CONTACT: </span></b><o:p></o:p></p> <p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Jamie Ries, Information Services Specialist, San Diego Unified, 619-855-9283, </span><a href="mailto:jries@sandi.net"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1155CC">jries@sandi.net</span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">.</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p align="center" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:40.5pt;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;text-align:center"> <b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">###</span></b><o:p></o:p></p> </div> San Diego Unified School District Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02124705703567400873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7432605799914344347.post-86268551011637907232024-02-27T12:15:00.000-08:002024-02-27T12:25:38.269-08:00MEDIA ADVISORY: Barnard Mandarin Magnet Elementary Students to Join District Leaders and Community in Celebrating Construction Groundbreaking with Lion Dance and Beijing Opera<div class="WordSection1"> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg564Ld9CzfZ3wj56N1V2McvSJ7DQ6Y-MZ7TGgbMB3lTsuuv_aQoDAHVrrxVW920ePELs0-ao8baftmKXxS3PzotCdQPmdLc3iZNXwnW46pSu9ffG062p9p68-jTXrat7U9ak_dDQdlBGc0MqiIVK1_P2qfWiFq_HAqi66o1ZDX-w7TebRGsWZI501folXh"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg564Ld9CzfZ3wj56N1V2McvSJ7DQ6Y-MZ7TGgbMB3lTsuuv_aQoDAHVrrxVW920ePELs0-ao8baftmKXxS3PzotCdQPmdLc3iZNXwnW46pSu9ffG062p9p68-jTXrat7U9ak_dDQdlBGc0MqiIVK1_P2qfWiFq_HAqi66o1ZDX-w7TebRGsWZI501folXh=s320" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_7340380619039161826" /></a></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">MEDIA ADVISORY</span></i></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoTitle" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Barnard Mandarin Magnet Elementary Students to Join District Leaders and Community in Celebrating Construction Groundbreaking with Lion Dance and Beijing Opera<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span></i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024 </span></i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">WHAT: </span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Barnard Mandarin Magnet Elementary School students will join San Diego Unified School District leaders in kicking off their construction groundbreaking. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">WHEN: <o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024 <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">8 - 8:45 a.m. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">WHERE: <o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Barnard Mandarin Magnet Elementary School<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">2445 Fogg St. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">San Diego, CA 92109<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">*<i>See the event location map with the media staging area below. </i><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">VISUALS: <o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">8:00 - 8:07 a.m. - Beijing Opera Students Perform<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">8:07 - 8:14 a.m. - Lion Dance by 3 Treasures <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">8:14 - 8:24 a.m. - Speakers<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">8:24 - 8:29 a.m. - Shovels to the dirt, photo opps.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">8:29 - 8:45 a.m. - Media 1-1s <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1h8V1vS4SYNzmByQkgAaSI-bMHV4caeUh?usp=sharing"><i>Drone video of the construction and renderings can be found here</i></a><i>. </i><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">SPEAKERS</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">: <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Dr. Lamont Jackson, Superintendent, San Diego Unified <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Dr. Cody Petterson, Board of Education Vice President, San Diego Unified <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Kingsley Chao, Principal, Barnard Mandarin Magnet Elementary <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Theodore “Teddy” Yu, 5th Grade Student & Student Council President, Barnard Mandarin Magnet Elementary<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Elsa Luna, 4th Grade Student & Student Council Vice President, Barnard Mandarin Magnet Elementary<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">BACKGROUND:</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">A UTK-through-5th grade school in the heart of Pacific Beach,Barnard Mandarin Magnet Elementary, Mandarin Chinese immersion gives students instruction in both English and Mandarin Chinese. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The program integrates the Six Ancient Chinese Arts, including abacus, Kuiban, calligraphy, tai-chi, arts, music, dance, and literature.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">As part of the Mission Bay Cluster, students participate in a unique program where they can graduate high school fluent in Mandarin.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Now in 2024, construction is underway on a comprehensive campus modernization. The project will provide a new classroom building and renovations to all other existing classrooms, the UTK/Kindergarten area, student services offices, the multipurpose building, hardcourts, and play courts. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">To improve safety, an expanded parking lot with an on-campus student drop-off and pick-up area will be constructed.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Construction is anticipated to be completed in Spring 2025. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">PARKING: <o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Media can park in the parking lot with construction trailers at Fogg Street. See below map for the location. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><br> </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhHl1CiHBAay77NyjtAckY_94_3B8SJBDn-28nmXFE3CWybp1baVYbP_1OHYDXAtmuXkWqMCQCNG3YOSc5JJpysR6uSUMTqGqIJbfL6mgjHpKYWQPrhC62REsnuxkhldFLv8VxN2S3ufnCH8wEpI3puYTOzMpEpLbs5jkfl-kujNZfks1MnWy-xsCfGHyUz"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhHl1CiHBAay77NyjtAckY_94_3B8SJBDn-28nmXFE3CWybp1baVYbP_1OHYDXAtmuXkWqMCQCNG3YOSc5JJpysR6uSUMTqGqIJbfL6mgjHpKYWQPrhC62REsnuxkhldFLv8VxN2S3ufnCH8wEpI3puYTOzMpEpLbs5jkfl-kujNZfks1MnWy-xsCfGHyUz=s320" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_7340380645308725986" /></a></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">MEDIA CONTACT: </span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Jamie Ries, Information Services Specialist, San Diego Unified, (619) 855-9283, <a href="mailto:jries@sandi.net">jries@sandi.net</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> San Diego Unified School District Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02124705703567400873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7432605799914344347.post-53100612536627771062024-02-23T16:05:00.000-08:002024-02-23T16:06:31.403-08:00Post Agendas<div class="WordSection1"> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">PLEASE NOTE:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"> <![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Closed Session Agenda: Board of Education— Tuesday, February 27, 2024, 3:30 p.m., Eugene Brucker Education Center; Room 2249, 4100 Normal St., San Diego, CA 92103 <br> <b>Open and Closed Session Meeting Information</b><span style="color:black">: </span> </span><a href="https://sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/meeting_information"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">https://sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/meeting_information</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2"> <![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Closed Session Agenda: </span><a href="https://www.sandiegounified.org/common/pages/DisplayFile.aspx?itemId=166736294"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">https://www.sandiegounified.org/common/pages/DisplayFile.aspx?itemId=166736294</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2"> <![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Closed Session Public Testimony: </span><a href="https://sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/public_testimony_request"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#1155CC">https://sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/public_testimony_request</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"> <![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Board Meeting Agenda: Board of Education – Tuesday, February 27, 2024, 5:00 p.m., Eugene Brucker Education Center; Auditorium, 4100 Normal St., San Diego, CA 92103 <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Open and Closed Session Meeting Information</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">: </span><a href="https://sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/meeting_information"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">https://sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/meeting_information</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> <br> <b>BoardDocs Agenda<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Link<span style="color:#1F497D">: </span></b> </span><a href="https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/sandi/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=CQFQVL67CC5F"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/sandi/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=CQFQVL67CC5F</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2"> <![if !supportLists]><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Link to YouTube Livestream:<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">https://sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> <span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color:#1F497D"> </span></span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <ul type="disc"> <li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt">Open Session Public Testimony: </span><a href="https://sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/public_testimony_request"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#1155CC">https://sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/public_testimony_request</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span><o:p></o:p></li></ul> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;vertical-align:baseline"> <![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">General <span style="color:black"> Committee Meeting Agenda: </span>District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC)<span style="color:black"> – Thursday, </span>February 29, 2024, 4<span style="color:black">:30 p.m., </span>via Zoom<span style="color:#333333;background:white"> <br> <b>Committee Meeting Information:</b></span><span style="color:black"> </span></span><a href="https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/DELAC/2023-24_meeting_schedule_and_information"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#1155CC">https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/DELAC/2023-24_meeting_schedule_and_information</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;vertical-align:baseline"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">BoardDocs Agenda Link</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">: </span><a href="https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/sandi/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=CXQ225773D46"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/sandi/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=CXQ225773D46</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Zoom Meeting Link: </span><a href="https://sandiegounified.zoom.us/j/84725629416"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;background:white">https://sandiegounified.zoom.us/j/84725629416</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Please forward to staff and as appropriate, print agenda<span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color:#1F497D"> </span></span>and post in a prominent, publicly<span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color:#1F497D"> </span></span>accessible location at your site.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D"> <hr size="1" width="100%" align="center"> </span></div> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Additionally, please refer to the below links for upcoming meetings,<span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color:#1F497D"> </span></span>agendas,<span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color:#1F497D"> </span></span>and minutes of the board advisory committees:</span></i></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <ul type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt">Audit and Finance:<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/audit_and_finance_committee"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/audit_and_finance_committee</span></a><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#0070C0"> </span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt">CTEAC:<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/CTEAC/2023-24_meeting_schedule_and_information"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/CTEAC/2023-24_meeting_schedule_and_information</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt">CAC:<span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color:#1F497D"> </span></span><b>General Membership</b><span style="color:#1F497D">—</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://www.sandiegounified.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=27732478&pageId=28355520"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">https://www.sandiegounified.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=27732478&pageId=28355520</span></a><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt">and<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b>Executive Board</b><span style="color:#1F497D">—</span></span><a href="https://www.sandiegounified.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=27732478&pageId=28355539"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">https://www.sandiegounified.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=27732478&pageId=28355539</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">DAC:<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b>General Membership</b><span style="color:#1F497D">—</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/DAC/2023-24_general_meeting_schedule_and_information"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/DAC/2023-24_general_meeting_schedule_and_information</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt">;<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>and<span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color:#1F497D"> </span></span><b>Executive Board</b><span style="color:#1F497D">—</span></span><a href="https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/DAC/2023-24_executive_meeting_schedule_and_information"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/DAC/2023-24_executive_meeting_schedule_and_information</span></a><span class="apple-converted-space"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt">DELAC:<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b>General Membership and Executive Board</b><span style="color:#1F497D">—</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/DELAC/2023-24_meeting_schedule_and_information"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/DELAC/2023-24_meeting_schedule_and_information</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt">RJEICOC: </span><a href="https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/racial_justice_icoc"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/racial_justice_icoc</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt">CSFC:<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/CSFC/meeting_schedule"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/CSFC/meeting_schedule</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt">ICOC:<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://www.sandiegounified.org/departments/facilities_planning_and_construction/bond_programs/independent_citizens_oversight_committee/icoc_meeting"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">https://www.sandiegounified.org/departments/facilities_planning_and_construction/bond_programs/independent_citizens_oversight_committee/icoc_meeting</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> Thank you.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:navy">Melissa Hamilton </span></i></b><i><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:navy">(formerly Hudson)</span></i><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century",serif;color:navy">Confidential Administrative Assistant II</span></i><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century",serif;color:navy">Board of Education</span></i><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:mhamilton@sandi.net" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century",serif;color:blue">mhamilton@sandi.net</span></a><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century",serif;color:black"> </span></i><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Century",serif;color:black">"The object of education is to prepare the young to educate themselves throughout their lives." - Robert M. Hutchins</span><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:Webdings;color:green">P</span><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> </span><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;color:green">Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail.</span><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> </div> San Diego Unified School District Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02124705703567400873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7432605799914344347.post-25318262148835446122024-02-23T14:50:00.001-08:002024-02-23T14:50:29.337-08:00MEDIA ADVISORY: San Diego Unified and Intuit to Unveil First Student-Run Food Truck Program<div class="WordSection1"> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span lang="EN"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgSTnrzwB2evFN-6hCdQlPLw1tX8cmXVFwL3-wkVvLUyRNEkZ7vxR4B_yyI7aSl0V1NKgOHWFrZSC7kj0mDSzKwQesqGk9d3PT0pj4uPlRM6VWklUJq6k5ilfaTqZwBtTlqXAbdfAPPMdqEHo4rIolAem3CbGB_FeplZMt34TgsucmzMKj6_oH7dFTLFYbL"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgSTnrzwB2evFN-6hCdQlPLw1tX8cmXVFwL3-wkVvLUyRNEkZ7vxR4B_yyI7aSl0V1NKgOHWFrZSC7kj0mDSzKwQesqGk9d3PT0pj4uPlRM6VWklUJq6k5ilfaTqZwBtTlqXAbdfAPPMdqEHo4rIolAem3CbGB_FeplZMt34TgsucmzMKj6_oH7dFTLFYbL=s320" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_7338933605922057042" /></a></span><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">MEDIA ADVISORY</span></i></b><b><span lang="EN" style="font-size:28.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span lang="EN" style="font-size:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times",serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:normal"> <b><span lang="EN" style="font-size:21.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">San Diego Unified and Intuit to Unveil First Student-Run Food Truck Program<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:normal"> <i><span lang="EN" style="font-size:17.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Program to empower high school students with financial, technical and entrepreneurial skills<o:p></o:p></span></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">February 23, 2024<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">WHAT: </span></b><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Media partners are invited to capture the unveiling of San Diego Unified School District’s first student-designed and operated food truck. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Intuit, the maker of Intuit TurboTax, QuickBooks, Credit Karma, and Mailchimp, is providing San Diego Unified with a fully operational food truck, equipped with a commercial-grade kitchen, allowing college, career and technical education (CCTE) students to develop technical, financial, and entrepreneurial skills needed to run a business. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">During its inaugural year, Morse, San Diego, Mira Mesa, Hoover and Garfield high school students in multiple career pathways will gain hands-on learning experiences managing the roving culinary business. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">WHEN:</span></b><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> Tuesday, Feb. 27, 12:30-2:15 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">WHERE:</span></b><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> UCSD Park & Market<br> 1100 Market St. San Diego, CA 92101<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">VISUALS:</span></b><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Unveiling of new food truck branded and designed by students<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Remarks by San Diego Unified leaders and Silke Bradford, Ed.D., Head of K-12 Outreach, Intuit<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Student and team member interviews available upon request<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Reporters will have a chance to tour the industry-grade food truck<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">BACKGROUND:</span></b><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> The Intuit food truck program is a work-based learning program offered by Intuit to help CCTE students develop technical, financial, and entrepreneurial skills necessary to run a business. In partnership with multiple district CCTE pathway programs, Intuit donates a state-of-the-art food truck, offers supporting grants, curriculum, and Intuit products to prepare students for real-world experiences.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN" style="font-size:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">RSVP:</span></b><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> Please confirm your attendance and coverage by emailing </span><span lang="EN"><a href="mailto:communications@sandi.net"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1155CC">communications@sandi.net</span></a></span><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">MEDIA CONTACT: </span></b><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Tara McNamara, San Diego Unified Communications, 619-559-6596, </span><span lang="EN"><a href="mailto:tmcnamara@sandi.net"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1155CC">tmcnamara@sandi.net</span></a></span><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">###</span><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> San Diego Unified School District Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02124705703567400873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7432605799914344347.post-11355936341562976062024-02-22T16:32:00.000-08:002024-02-22T16:33:09.066-08:00Media Advisory: Students to Close Out Black History Month With Recognition, Flag Raising and Conference<div class="WordSection1"> <p align="center" style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;text-align:center"> <span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgs399O0T0xEK9Aa8W06Vov0e1YHn-b254WnDHVsI8X4o6hB6KyCFblaeIXtWrcBalXqngvZDn7nK0zouNvqQlwoSFJm-U6iERHlhXqu_QOynYLxuK30hy7VwbbV8wODOK5zxz4JhO7KnX_xaUXCvPFJws7utV2TSxXBhB2_zWQtQ4xSgcNdy_w4okjl9_x"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgs399O0T0xEK9Aa8W06Vov0e1YHn-b254WnDHVsI8X4o6hB6KyCFblaeIXtWrcBalXqngvZDn7nK0zouNvqQlwoSFJm-U6iERHlhXqu_QOynYLxuK30hy7VwbbV8wODOK5zxz4JhO7KnX_xaUXCvPFJws7utV2TSxXBhB2_zWQtQ4xSgcNdy_w4okjl9_x=s320" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_7338588980184297586" /></a></span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in"> <i><u><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">MEDIA ADVISORY</span></u></i><o:p></o:p></p> <p align="center" style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;text-align:center"> <b><span style="font-size:19.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p align="center" style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;text-align:center"> <b><span style="font-size:19.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Students to Close Out Black History Month With Recognition, Flag Raising and Conference </span></b><o:p></o:p></p> <p style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in"> <span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in"> <span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">February 22, 2024</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in"> <b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">WHAT</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">:<b> </b>Honoring February as Black History Month, students from across San Diego Unified will lead a celebration at the district’s central office to include a land acknowledgement, poems, songs, speeches, and the raising of the Black History Month flag. District leaders, families, educators, and members of the Board of Education will attend the ceremony, which represents San Diego Unified’s commitment to uplifting the voices of Black students and teaching important cultural history so all students feel seen and heard.</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in"> <b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">WHEN</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">: Monday, February 26, 10-10:45 a.m.</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in"> <b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">WHERE</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">: Students will raise the Black History Month flag at the Eugene Brucker Education Center flagpole, 4100 Normal St., San Diego, 92103. </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in"> <b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">VISUALS</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">: Student-led flag raising, speeches, and performances. </span><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:red"> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p> <p style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in"> <b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">: Students, district representatives</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in"> <b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">BACKGROUND – </span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">At its Jan. 23 public meeting, the Board of Education adopted a </span><a href="https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/sandi/Board.nsf/files/CZMQ9W68439C/$file/Resolution%20Black%20History%20Month%2C%201-23-2024.pdf"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1155CC">resolution honoring Black History Month</span></a><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">, underscoring the tremendous contributions made by Black Americans to the development of our collective culture, communities, and country. The Black History Month flag is <span style="background:white">a symbol of inclusion, especially for our Black students, staff, families, and communities.</span></span><o:p></o:p></p> <p style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in"> <span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">Following the flag-raising ceremony, students from San Diego Unified Black Student Unions will participate in the annual High School Black Student Union Conference in Balboa Park. </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">The district’s </span><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Wqe6G8OuAYlg8K6tdQub-YeumZcq_c9j/view?usp=sharing"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1155CC">Black History Month Resource Guide</span></a><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> includes information for educators, students, and families to honor and observe Black History Month. </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">RSVP</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">: This opportunity is available for professional journalists. Please RSVP in advance at </span><a href="mailto:communications@sandi.net"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1155CC">communications@sandi.net</span></a><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">.</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in"> <b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">MEDIA CONTACT</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">: Communications Director Maureen Magee, (619) 381-7930. </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p align="center" style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;text-align:center"> <span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">###</span><o:p></o:p></p> </div> San Diego Unified School District Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02124705703567400873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7432605799914344347.post-10849596754948860452024-02-21T16:49:00.000-08:002024-02-21T16:50:30.692-08:00Post Notice and Agendas<div class="WordSection1"> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">PLEASE NOTE:</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"> <![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Notice of Special Meetings: Board of Education – Friday, February 23, 2024<br> <b>Special Closed Session:</b> 9:00 a.m., Education Center, Conference Room 2249, 4100 Normal Street, San Diego, CA 92103<br> <b>Special Board Budget Workshop:</b> 10:00 a.m., <span style="color:black">Emergency Operations Center (EOC), 4100 Normal Street, San Diego, CA 92103</span><br> <b>Open and Closed Session Meeting Information</b><span style="color:black">: </span> </span><a href="https://sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/meeting_information"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">https://sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/meeting_information</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2"> <![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Special Meetings Notice and Agenda: </span><a href="https://www.sandiegounified.org/common/pages/DisplayFile.aspx?itemId=166259643"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">https://www.sandiegounified.org/common/pages/DisplayFile.aspx?itemId=166259643</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2"> <![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Budget Workshop Public Testimony:<span style="color:black"> </span></span><a href="https://www.sandiegounified.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=27732478&pageId=28034363"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">https://www.sandiegounified.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=27732478&pageId=28034363</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"> <![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Special Meeting Agenda: Board of Education Budget Workshop – Friday, February 23, 2024, 10:00 a.m., <span style="color:black">Emergency Operations Center (EOC), 4100 Normal Street, San Diego, CA 92103</span><br> <b>Open and Closed Session Meeting Information</b><span style="color:black">: </span> </span><a href="https://sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/meeting_information"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">https://sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/meeting_information</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2"> <![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Agenda: </span><a href="https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/sandi/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=D28RJK6D4808"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/sandi/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=D28RJK6D4808</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2"> <![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Public Testimony:<span style="color:black"> </span></span><a href="https://www.sandiegounified.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=27732478&pageId=28034363"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">https://www.sandiegounified.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=27732478&pageId=28034363</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Please forward to staff and as appropriate, print agenda<span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color:#1F497D"> </span></span>and post in a prominent, publicly<span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color:#1F497D"> </span></span>accessible location at your site.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D"> <hr size="1" width="100%" align="center"> </span></div> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Additionally, please refer to the below links for upcoming meetings,<span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color:#1F497D"> </span></span>agendas,<span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color:#1F497D"> </span></span>and minutes of the board advisory committees:</span></i></b><o:p></o:p></p> <ul type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo5"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt">Audit and Finance:<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/audit_and_finance_committee"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/audit_and_finance_committee</span></a><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#0070C0"> </span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo5"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt">CTEAC:<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/CTEAC/2023-24_meeting_schedule_and_information"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/CTEAC/2023-24_meeting_schedule_and_information</span></a> <o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo5"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt">CAC:<span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color:#1F497D"> </span></span><b>General Membership</b><span style="color:#1F497D">—</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://www.sandiegounified.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=27732478&pageId=28355520"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">https://www.sandiegounified.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=27732478&pageId=28355520</span></a><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt">and<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b>Executive Board</b><span style="color:#1F497D">—</span></span><a href="https://www.sandiegounified.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=27732478&pageId=28355539"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">https://www.sandiegounified.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=27732478&pageId=28355539</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo5"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">DAC:<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b>General Membership</b><span style="color:#1F497D">—</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/DAC/2023-24_general_meeting_schedule_and_information"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/DAC/2023-24_general_meeting_schedule_and_information</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt">;<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>and<span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color:#1F497D"> </span></span><b>Executive Board</b><span style="color:#1F497D">—</span></span><a href="https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/DAC/2023-24_executive_meeting_schedule_and_information"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/DAC/2023-24_executive_meeting_schedule_and_information</span></a><span class="apple-converted-space"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo5"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt">DELAC:<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b>General Membership and Executive Board</b><span style="color:#1F497D">—</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/DELAC/2023-24_meeting_schedule_and_information"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/DELAC/2023-24_meeting_schedule_and_information</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo5"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt">RJEICOC: </span><a href="https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/racial_justice_icoc"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/racial_justice_icoc</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo5"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt">CSFC:<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/CSFC/meeting_schedule"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/CSFC/meeting_schedule</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo5"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt">ICOC:<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://www.sandiegounified.org/departments/facilities_planning_and_construction/bond_programs/independent_citizens_oversight_committee/icoc_meeting"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">https://www.sandiegounified.org/departments/facilities_planning_and_construction/bond_programs/independent_citizens_oversight_committee/icoc_meeting</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> Thank you.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:navy">Melissa Hamilton </span></i></b><i><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:navy">(formerly Hudson)</span></i><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century",serif;color:navy">Confidential Administrative Assistant II</span></i><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century",serif;color:navy">Board of Education</span></i><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:mhamilton@sandi.net" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century",serif;color:blue">mhamilton@sandi.net</span></a><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century",serif;color:black"> </span></i><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Century",serif;color:black">"The object of education is to prepare the young to educate themselves throughout their lives." - Robert M. Hutchins</span><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:Webdings;color:green">P</span><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> </span><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;color:green">Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail.</span><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> </div> San Diego Unified School District Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02124705703567400873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7432605799914344347.post-67725151862209325612024-02-20T08:09:00.001-08:002024-02-20T08:09:45.933-08:00MEDIA ADVISORY: San Diego Unified Students, Empowered to Tackle Critical Community Issues, Fueled by the Aspen Institute and Bezos Family Foundation, Through the Aspen Challenge<div class="WordSection1"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:ideograph-numeric ideograph-other"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjXDRSfdaZ03Ql9Xiz0g2HP0kx9dngghCbHjE7gMRmmC6dBqxro459mqTGq1Lor7V6nc1BkG6r2wHNIAYn06tBhe_P6GaQGen77jJOQzm1GoOefQpW7m-IHjLPnoVA3oJI-Dp_xUfLkCMREP677wTXn0VpCm8oCrZascfKgwbpxqOFADGz4eHedmQqlvDnC"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjXDRSfdaZ03Ql9Xiz0g2HP0kx9dngghCbHjE7gMRmmC6dBqxro459mqTGq1Lor7V6nc1BkG6r2wHNIAYn06tBhe_P6GaQGen77jJOQzm1GoOefQpW7m-IHjLPnoVA3oJI-Dp_xUfLkCMREP677wTXn0VpCm8oCrZascfKgwbpxqOFADGz4eHedmQqlvDnC=s320" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_7337717084137203346" /></a></span><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoTitle" style="margin-left:0in">MEDIA<span style="letter-spacing:-.25pt"> </span><span style="letter-spacing:-.1pt">ADVISORY</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:ideograph-numeric ideograph-other"><br clear="all"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:2.6pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:5.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt">February<span style="letter-spacing:-.1pt"> </span> 19,<span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt"> </span><span style="letter-spacing:-.2pt">2024</span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:ideograph-numeric ideograph-other"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="mso-margin-top-alt:14.85pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:4.6pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center;line-height:115%"> <b><span style="font-size:13.0pt;line-height:115%;color:#374050">San<span style="letter-spacing:-.35pt"> </span>Diego<span style="letter-spacing:-.35pt"> </span>Unified<span style="letter-spacing:-.35pt"> </span>Students,<span style="letter-spacing:-.35pt"> </span>Empowered<span style="letter-spacing:-.35pt"> </span>to<span style="letter-spacing:-.35pt"> </span>Tackle<span style="letter-spacing:-.35pt"> </span>Critical<span style="letter-spacing:-.35pt"> </span>Community<span style="letter-spacing:-.35pt"> </span>Issues,<span style="letter-spacing:-.35pt"> </span>Fueled<span style="letter-spacing:-.35pt"> </span>by<span style="letter-spacing:-.35pt"> </span>the Aspen Institute and Bezos Family Foundation, Through the Aspen Challenge.</span></b><b><span style="font-size:13.0pt;line-height:115%"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-left:4.6pt;text-align:center;line-height:115%"> <i><span style="color:#484646">Beginning<span style="letter-spacing:-.2pt"> </span> February<span style="letter-spacing:-.2pt"> </span>21,<span style="letter-spacing:-.2pt"> </span>students<span style="letter-spacing:-.2pt"> </span>from<span style="letter-spacing:-.2pt"> </span>19<span style="letter-spacing:-.2pt"> </span>schools<span style="letter-spacing:-.2pt"> </span>across<span style="letter-spacing:-.2pt"> </span>San<span style="letter-spacing:-.2pt"> </span>Diego<span style="letter-spacing:-.2pt"> </span>will<span style="letter-spacing:-.2pt"> </span>develop<span style="letter-spacing:-.2pt"> </span>solutions<span style="letter-spacing:-.2pt"> </span>to<span style="letter-spacing:-.2pt"> </span>pressing<span style="letter-spacing:-.2pt"> </span>issues; selected teams will present their projects at the prestigious Aspen Ideas Festival.</span><o:p></o:p></i></p> <p class="MsoBodyText" style="mso-margin-top-alt:11.95pt;margin-right:38.25pt;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:5.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:115%"> <b>WHAT: </b><span style="color:#374050">San Diego Unified, in collaboration with the Aspen Institute and the Bezos Family Foundation, invites members<span style="letter-spacing:-.2pt"> </span>of<span style="letter-spacing:-.2pt"> </span>the<span style="letter-spacing:-.2pt"> </span>media<span style="letter-spacing:-.2pt"> </span>to<span style="letter-spacing:-.2pt"> </span>witness<span style="letter-spacing:-.2pt"> </span>the<span style="letter-spacing:-.2pt"> </span>launch<span style="letter-spacing:-.2pt"> </span>of<span style="letter-spacing:-.2pt"> </span>a<span style="letter-spacing:-.2pt"> </span>transformative<span style="letter-spacing:-.2pt"> </span>journey<span style="letter-spacing:-.2pt"> </span>as<span style="letter-spacing:-.2pt"> </span>19<span style="letter-spacing:-.2pt"> </span>high<span style="letter-spacing:-.2pt"> </span>schools<span style="letter-spacing:-.2pt"> </span>embark<span style="letter-spacing:-.2pt"> </span>on<span style="letter-spacing:-.2pt"> </span>an<span style="letter-spacing:-.2pt"> </span>exciting hands-on approach to instigate local change within their community through the Aspen Challenge.</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-top:1.85pt"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoBodyText" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:30.9pt;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:5.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:115%"> <span style="color:#374050">This<span style="letter-spacing:-.25pt"> </span>event<span style="letter-spacing:-.25pt"> </span>marks<span style="letter-spacing:-.25pt"> </span>the<span style="letter-spacing:-.25pt"> </span>beginning<span style="letter-spacing:-.25pt"> </span>of<span style="letter-spacing:-.25pt"> </span>a<span style="letter-spacing:-.25pt"> </span>ten-week<span style="letter-spacing:-.25pt"> </span>initiative<span style="letter-spacing:-.25pt"> </span>where<span style="letter-spacing:-.25pt"> </span>teams<span style="letter-spacing:-.25pt"> </span>of<span style="letter-spacing:-.25pt"> </span>students,<span style="letter-spacing:-.25pt"> </span>powered<span style="letter-spacing:-.25pt"> </span>by<span style="letter-spacing:-.25pt"> </span>the<span style="letter-spacing:-.25pt"> </span>Aspen<span style="letter-spacing:-.25pt"> </span>Institute and Bezos Family Foundation, will delve into critical local issues, guided by the Aspen Challenge's innovative framework. It's an opportunity for the media to capture the enthusiasm, determination, and creativity of these young minds as they take the first steps toward making a lasting impact on their community.</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-top:1.8pt"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoBodyText" style="mso-margin-top-alt:.05pt;margin-right:38.25pt;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:5.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:115%"> Members<span style="letter-spacing:-.25pt"> </span>of<span style="letter-spacing:-.25pt"> </span>the<span style="letter-spacing:-.25pt"> </span>media<span style="letter-spacing:-.25pt"> </span>are<span style="letter-spacing:-.25pt"> </span>invited<span style="letter-spacing:-.25pt"> </span>to<span style="letter-spacing:-.25pt"> </span>witness<span style="letter-spacing:-.25pt"> </span>the<span style="letter-spacing:-.25pt"> </span>inception<span style="letter-spacing:-.25pt"> </span>of<span style="letter-spacing:-.25pt"> </span>a<span style="letter-spacing:-.25pt"> </span>remarkable<span style="letter-spacing:-.25pt"> </span>journey<span style="letter-spacing:-.25pt"> </span>towards<span style="letter-spacing:-.25pt"> </span>positive<span style="letter-spacing:-.25pt"> </span>community transformation. We look forward to your presence as we embark on this exciting endeavor together. For more information please visit the <a href="https://www.aspeninstitute.org/news/aspen-challenge-san-diego-2024/"><span style="color:#1154CC">Aspen Institute</span></a><span style="color:#1154CC"> </span><span style="color:#374050">website.</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-top:1.8pt"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-left:5.0pt"><b>WHEN:<span style="letter-spacing:-.55pt"> </span></b>Wednesday,<span style="letter-spacing:-.45pt"> </span>February<span style="letter-spacing:-.45pt"> </span>21,<span style="letter-spacing:-.45pt"> </span>2024<span style="letter-spacing:-.45pt"> </span>8:45am<span style="letter-spacing:-.45pt"> </span>-<span style="letter-spacing:-.4pt"> </span><span style="letter-spacing:-.1pt">3:45pm</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoBodyText"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-left:5.0pt"><b>WHERE</b>:<span style="letter-spacing:-.4pt"> </span>The<span style="letter-spacing:-.25pt"> </span>Prado<span style="letter-spacing:-.3pt"> </span>at<span style="letter-spacing:-.25pt"> </span>Balboa<span style="letter-spacing:-.3pt"> </span>Park<span style="letter-spacing:-.25pt"> </span>(1549<span style="letter-spacing:-.3pt"> </span>El<span style="letter-spacing:-.25pt"> </span>Prado<span style="letter-spacing:-.3pt"> </span>San<span style="letter-spacing:-.25pt"> </span>Diego,<span style="letter-spacing:-.3pt"> </span>CA<span style="letter-spacing:-.25pt"> </span><span style="letter-spacing:-.1pt">92101)</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoBodyText"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:5.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt">WHO:<span style="letter-spacing:-.55pt"> </span>San<span style="letter-spacing:-.4pt"> </span>Diego<span style="letter-spacing:-.45pt"> </span>Unified<span style="letter-spacing:-.4pt"> </span>School<span style="letter-spacing:-.45pt"> </span>District<span style="letter-spacing:-.4pt"> </span>Superintendent,<span style="letter-spacing:-.45pt"> </span></span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Dr.<span style="letter-spacing:-.4pt"> </span>Lamont<span style="letter-spacing:-.45pt"> </span>A.<span style="letter-spacing:-.4pt"> </span><span style="letter-spacing:-.1pt">Jackson;</span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:30.9pt;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:5.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt"> <b><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Founders of the “All Black Men Need Therapy” podcast</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt">, Chris “Bell” Bellamy, Michael “Chief” Peterson, and Prentice Powell; <b>San Diego Housing Commission Director of Homelessness Operations</b>, Megan Burt; <b>San Diego Housing Commission Senior Program Analyst, </b>Ilene Lozada; <b>WILDCOAST Associate Director, </b>Anne Middleton; <b>MENTOR<span style="letter-spacing:-.4pt"> </span>California<span style="letter-spacing:-.4pt"> </span>President<span style="letter-spacing:-.4pt"> </span>&<span style="letter-spacing:-.4pt"> </span>CEO,<span style="letter-spacing:-.4pt"> </span></b>Marcus<span style="letter-spacing:-.4pt"> </span>L.<span style="letter-spacing:-.4pt"> </span>Strother;<span style="letter-spacing:-.4pt"> </span><b>Alliance<span style="letter-spacing:-.4pt"> </span>San<span style="letter-spacing:-.4pt"> </span>Diego<span style="letter-spacing:-.4pt"> </span>Founding<span style="letter-spacing:-.4pt"> </span>Executive<span style="letter-spacing:-.4pt"> </span>Director,<span style="letter-spacing:-.4pt"> </span></b>Andrea Guerrero;<span style="letter-spacing:2.0pt"> </span><b>Poet, Writer, Creative Writing Teacher, </b>Natasha Carrizosa<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:5.0pt"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Student,<span style="letter-spacing:-.6pt"> </span>educator,<span style="letter-spacing:-.5pt"> </span>and<span style="letter-spacing:-.45pt"> </span>event<span style="letter-spacing:-.5pt"> </span>speaker<span style="letter-spacing:-.5pt"> </span>interviews<span style="letter-spacing:-.45pt"> </span>will<span style="letter-spacing:-.5pt"> </span>be<span style="letter-spacing:-.45pt"> </span><span style="letter-spacing:-.1pt">available.</span><o:p></o:p></span></i></p> <p class="MsoBodyText" style="mso-margin-top-alt:11.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:5.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt"> <b>RSVP:<span style="letter-spacing:-.5pt"> </span></b>Please<span style="letter-spacing:-.4pt"> </span>confirm<span style="letter-spacing:-.4pt"> </span>your<span style="letter-spacing:-.4pt"> </span>attendance<span style="letter-spacing:-.4pt"> </span>and<span style="letter-spacing:-.4pt"> </span>coverage<span style="letter-spacing:-.4pt"> </span>by<span style="letter-spacing:-.4pt"> </span>emailing<span style="letter-spacing:-.4pt"> </span>Isabella<span style="letter-spacing:-.4pt"> </span>McNeil,<span style="letter-spacing:-.4pt"> </span><a href="mailto:imcneil@sandi.net"><span style="color:#1154CC;letter-spacing:-.1pt">imcneil@sandi.net</span></a><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-top:1.6pt"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoBodyText" style="mso-margin-top-alt:.05pt;margin-right:38.25pt;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:5.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:115%"> <b>MEDIA<span style="letter-spacing:-.3pt"> </span>CONTACTS:<span style="letter-spacing:-.3pt"> </span></b>Isabella<span style="letter-spacing:-.3pt"> </span>McNeil,<span style="letter-spacing:-.3pt"> </span>San<span style="letter-spacing:-.3pt"> </span>Diego<span style="letter-spacing:-.3pt"> </span>Unified<span style="letter-spacing:-.3pt"> </span>School<span style="letter-spacing:-.3pt"> </span>District,<span style="letter-spacing:-.3pt"> </span><a href="mailto:imcneil@sandi.net"><span style="color:#1154CC">imcneil@sandi.net</span></a>,<span style="letter-spacing:-.3pt"> </span>619-341-2343,<span style="letter-spacing:-.3pt"> </span>Jon Purves, The Aspen Institute, <a href="mailto:jpurves@aspeninstitute.org"><span style="color:#1154CC">jpurves@aspeninstitute.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoBodyText" style="mso-margin-top-alt:11.0pt;margin-right:44.0pt;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:5.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;line-height:115%"> <b>About<span style="letter-spacing:-.2pt"> </span>San<span style="letter-spacing:-.2pt"> </span>Diego<span style="letter-spacing:-.2pt"> </span>Unified:<span style="letter-spacing:-.2pt"> </span></b>As<span style="letter-spacing:-.2pt"> </span>the<span style="letter-spacing:-.2pt"> </span>second-largest<span style="letter-spacing:-.2pt"> </span>school<span style="letter-spacing:-.2pt"> </span>district<span style="letter-spacing:-.2pt"> </span>in<span style="letter-spacing:-.2pt"> </span>California,<span style="letter-spacing:-.2pt"> </span>the<span style="letter-spacing:-.2pt"> </span>San<span style="letter-spacing:-.2pt"> </span>Diego<span style="letter-spacing:-.2pt"> </span>Unified<span style="letter-spacing:-.2pt"> </span>School<span style="letter-spacing:-.2pt"> </span>District serves<span style="letter-spacing:-.3pt"> </span>more<span style="letter-spacing:-.3pt"> </span>than<span style="letter-spacing:-.3pt"> </span>100,000<span style="letter-spacing:-.3pt"> </span>students,<span style="letter-spacing:-.3pt"> </span>including<span style="letter-spacing:-.3pt"> </span>infant,<span style="letter-spacing:-.3pt"> </span>pre-school,<span style="letter-spacing:-.3pt"> </span>transitional<span style="letter-spacing:-.3pt"> </span>kindergarten<span style="letter-spacing:-.3pt"> </span>through<span style="letter-spacing:-.3pt"> </span>grade<span style="letter-spacing:-.3pt"> </span>12,<span style="letter-spacing:-.3pt"> </span>and adult programs. The students and families of the San Diego community represent more than 163 countries and<o:p></o:p></p> <span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><br clear="all" style="page-break-before:always"> </span> <p class="MsoBodyText" style="mso-margin-top-alt:1.65pt;margin-right:38.25pt;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:5.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:115%"> bring<span style="letter-spacing:-.2pt"> </span>the<span style="letter-spacing:-.2pt"> </span>richness<span style="letter-spacing:-.2pt"> </span>of<span style="letter-spacing:-.2pt"> </span>more<span style="letter-spacing:-.2pt"> </span>than<span style="letter-spacing:-.2pt"> </span>60<span style="letter-spacing:-.2pt"> </span>languages<span style="letter-spacing:-.2pt"> </span>and<span style="letter-spacing:-.2pt"> </span>dialects;<span style="letter-spacing:-.2pt"> </span>approximately<span style="letter-spacing:-.2pt"> </span>20%<span style="letter-spacing:-.2pt"> </span>of<span style="letter-spacing:-.2pt"> </span>its<span style="letter-spacing:-.2pt"> </span>students<span style="letter-spacing:-.2pt"> </span>are<span style="letter-spacing:-.2pt"> </span>multilingual.<span style="letter-spacing:-.2pt"> </span>The diversity<span style="letter-spacing:-.15pt"> </span>of<span style="letter-spacing:-.15pt"> </span>the<span style="letter-spacing:-.15pt"> </span>student<span style="letter-spacing:-.15pt"> </span>population<span style="letter-spacing:-.15pt"> </span>includes<span style="letter-spacing:-.15pt"> </span>47%<span style="letter-spacing:-.15pt"> </span>Latinx,<span style="letter-spacing:-.15pt"> </span>23%<span style="letter-spacing:-.15pt"> </span>White,<span style="letter-spacing:-.15pt"> </span>10%<span style="letter-spacing:-.15pt"> </span>Black,<span style="letter-spacing:-.15pt"> </span>8%<span style="letter-spacing:-.15pt"> </span>Asian,<span style="letter-spacing:-.15pt"> </span>and<span style="letter-spacing:-.15pt"> </span>5%<span style="letter-spacing:-.15pt"> </span>Filipino.<span style="letter-spacing:-.15pt"> </span>The<span style="letter-spacing:-.15pt"> </span>San Diego Unified School District is proud to call itself one of the top large urban school districts in the United States due to its commitments to racial and social justice, technology, curriculum, neighborhood and specialty schools, career-technical education, and food services. Learn more at <a href="http://www.sandi.net/"><span style="color:#1154CC">www.sandi.net</span></a><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoBodyText" style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:34.35pt;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:5.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:115%"> <b>About Aspen Challenge: </b><span style="color:#484646">The Aspen Challenge provides inspiration, tools, and a platform for young people to design<span style="letter-spacing:-.2pt"> </span>solutions<span style="letter-spacing:-.2pt"> </span>to<span style="letter-spacing:-.2pt"> </span>some<span style="letter-spacing:-.2pt"> </span>of<span style="letter-spacing:-.2pt"> </span>the<span style="letter-spacing:-.2pt"> </span>most<span style="letter-spacing:-.2pt"> </span>critical<span style="letter-spacing:-.2pt"> </span>problems<span style="letter-spacing:-.2pt"> </span>humanity<span style="letter-spacing:-.2pt"> </span>faces.<span style="letter-spacing:-.2pt"> </span>The<span style="letter-spacing:-.2pt"> </span>inaugural<span style="letter-spacing:-.2pt"> </span>Aspen<span style="letter-spacing:-.2pt"> </span>Challenge<span style="letter-spacing:-.2pt"> </span>launched<span style="letter-spacing:-.2pt"> </span>in collaboration with Los Angeles Unified School District in 2013. Since its inception, the Challenge has expanded to include partnerships with school districts in Denver, Washington D.C., Chicago, Philadelphia, Dallas, Louisville, Miami, New Orleans, and Brooklyn. For more information on Aspen Challenge, please visit </span><a href="http://www.aspenchallenge.org/"><span style="color:#004E81;letter-spacing:-.1pt">www.aspenchallenge.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoBodyText" style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:30.9pt;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:5.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:115%"> <b>About<span style="letter-spacing:-.25pt"> </span>Aspen<span style="letter-spacing:-.25pt"> </span>Institute:<span style="letter-spacing:-.25pt"> </span></b><span style="color:#484646">The<span style="letter-spacing:-.25pt"> </span>Aspen<span style="letter-spacing:-.25pt"> </span>Institute<span style="letter-spacing:-.25pt"> </span>is<span style="letter-spacing:-.25pt"> </span>a<span style="letter-spacing:-.25pt"> </span>global<span style="letter-spacing:-.25pt"> </span>nonprofit<span style="letter-spacing:-.25pt"> </span>organization<span style="letter-spacing:-.25pt"> </span>whose<span style="letter-spacing:-.25pt"> </span>purpose<span style="letter-spacing:-.25pt"> </span>is<span style="letter-spacing:-.25pt"> </span>to<span style="letter-spacing:-.25pt"> </span>ignite<span style="letter-spacing:-.25pt"> </span>human potential<span style="letter-spacing:-.1pt"> </span>to<span style="letter-spacing:-.1pt"> </span>build<span style="letter-spacing:-.1pt"> </span>understanding<span style="letter-spacing:-.1pt"> </span>and<span style="letter-spacing:-.1pt"> </span>create<span style="letter-spacing:-.1pt"> </span>new<span style="letter-spacing:-.1pt"> </span>possibilities<span style="letter-spacing:-.1pt"> </span>for<span style="letter-spacing:-.1pt"> </span>a<span style="letter-spacing:-.1pt"> </span>better<span style="letter-spacing:-.1pt"> </span>world.<span style="letter-spacing:-.1pt"> </span>Founded<span style="letter-spacing:-.1pt"> </span>in<span style="letter-spacing:-.1pt"> </span>1949,<span style="letter-spacing:-.1pt"> </span>the<span style="letter-spacing:-.1pt"> </span>Institute drives change through dialogue, leadership, and action to help solve society’s greatest challenges. It is headquartered<span style="letter-spacing:-.1pt"> </span>in<span style="letter-spacing:-.1pt"> </span>Washington,<span style="letter-spacing:-.1pt"> </span>DC<span style="letter-spacing:-.1pt"> </span>and<span style="letter-spacing:-.1pt"> </span>has<span style="letter-spacing:-.1pt"> </span>a<span style="letter-spacing:-.1pt"> </span>campus<span style="letter-spacing:-.1pt"> </span>in<span style="letter-spacing:-.1pt"> </span>Aspen,<span style="letter-spacing:-.1pt"> </span>Colorado,<span style="letter-spacing:-.1pt"> </span>as<span style="letter-spacing:-.1pt"> </span>well<span style="letter-spacing:-.1pt"> </span>as<span style="letter-spacing:-.1pt"> </span>an<span style="letter-spacing:-.1pt"> </span>international<span style="letter-spacing:-.1pt"> </span>network<span style="letter-spacing:-.1pt"> </span>of partners. For more information, visit </span><a href="http://www.aspeninstitute.org/"><span style="color:#004E81">www.aspeninstitute.org</span></a><span style="color:#484646">.</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoBodyText" style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:26.15pt;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:5.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:115%"> <b>About Bezos Family Foundation: </b><span style="color:#484646">The Bezos Family Foundation envisions a world in which all young people reach their<span style="letter-spacing:-.3pt"> </span>full<span style="letter-spacing:-.3pt"> </span>potential<span style="letter-spacing:-.3pt"> </span>and<span style="letter-spacing:-.3pt"> </span>meaningfully<span style="letter-spacing:-.3pt"> </span>contribute<span style="letter-spacing:-.3pt"> </span>to<span style="letter-spacing:-.3pt"> </span>society.<span style="letter-spacing:-.3pt"> </span>The<span style="letter-spacing:-.3pt"> </span>Foundation<span style="letter-spacing:-.3pt"> </span>pursues<span style="letter-spacing:-.3pt"> </span>that<span style="letter-spacing:-.3pt"> </span>vision<span style="letter-spacing:-.3pt"> </span>by<span style="letter-spacing:-.3pt"> </span>making<span style="letter-spacing:-.3pt"> </span>grants<span style="letter-spacing:-.3pt"> </span>and by operating their own programs, with the aim of fueling the science of learning and enabling its application in a variety of settings. The Foundation’s mission is to invest in the science of learning and the experiences that youth need from birth to high school to pursue their own path for success. For more information, visit </span><a href="http://www.bezosfamilyfoundation.org/"><span style="color:#1154CC;letter-spacing:-.1pt">www.bezosfamilyfoundation.org</span></a><span style="color:#484646;letter-spacing:-.1pt">.</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoBodyText"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-top:1.65pt"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-left:23.9pt;text-align:center"> <span style="font-size:10.0pt;letter-spacing:-.25pt">###</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> San Diego Unified School District Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02124705703567400873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7432605799914344347.post-18578132632987627502024-02-15T12:32:00.000-08:002024-02-15T12:33:55.033-08:00Post Agendas<div class="WordSection1"> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">PLEASE NOTE:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;vertical-align:baseline"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt">Committee Meeting Agenda: District Advisory Council (DAC) for Compensatory Education Programs </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#333333;background:white"> </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt">– Wednesday, February </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:windowtext">21</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt">, 2024, 6:</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:windowtext">0</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt">0 p.m., Zoom Teleconference<span style="background:white">.<br> </span><b>Committee Meeting Information:</b></span><a href="https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/DAC"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#1155CC">https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/DAC<br> </span></a><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">BoardDocs Agenda Link</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">: </span><a href="https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/sandi/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=CVKT9U76201C"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/sandi/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=CVKT9U76201C</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> <o:p></o:p></span> <ul style="margin-top:0in;padding-inline-start:48px" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo3;vertical-align:baseline"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt">Zoom Meeting Link:</span><a href="%20https:/sandiegounified.zoom.us/j/81572141573%20%20%0b"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;background:white">https://sandiegounified.zoom.us/j/81572141573 </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;background:white"><br> </span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#333333"> <span style="background:white">Meeting ID: </span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;background:white">815 7214 1573</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#333333;background:white"><br> By Phone: +1 669 900 6833</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul> </li></ul> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo3"> <![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Committee Meeting Agenda: Charter School Facility Committee (CSFC) – Thursday, February 22 2024, 11:30 a.m., <span style="color:black;letter-spacing:.25pt;background:white">Physical Plant and Operations (PPO) Center, Training Rooms A & B, 4860 Ruffner St., San Diego, California, 92111</span><br> <b><span style="color:black;background:white">BoardDocs Agenda Link: </span></b></span><a href="https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/sandi/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=CPVMQG5C58B4"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;background:white">https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/sandi/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=CPVMQG5C58B4</span></a><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;background:white"> <br> </span></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Committee Meeting Information: </span> </b><a href="https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/CSFC/meeting_schedule"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/CSFC/meeting_schedule</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Executive Committee Meeting Agenda: Community Advisory Committee (CAC) for Special Education General Meeting – Thursday, February 22, 2024, 6:30 p.m., <span style="color:black;background:white">Emergency Operations Center (EOC), 4100 Normal Street OR Zoom</span><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Committee Meeting Information</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">: </span><a href="https://www.sandiegounified.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=27732478&pageId=28355539"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">https://www.sandiegounified.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=27732478&pageId=28355539</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><br> <b>BoardDocs Agenda<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Link<span style="color:#1F497D">: </span></b> </span><a href="https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/sandi/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=CYAPR761E1BE"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/sandi/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=CYAPR761E1BE</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"> <ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"> <li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo3"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt">Zoom link:<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://sandiegounified.zoom.us/j/83555236193"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;background:white">https://sandiegounified.zoom.us/j/83555236193</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Public Testimony: </span><a href="https://forms.gle/xAczgfQ4cmin5GMt5"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;background:white">https://forms.gle/xAczgfQ4cmin5GMt5</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul> </ul> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Please forward to staff and as appropriate, print agenda<span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color:#1F497D"> </span></span>and post in a prominent, publicly<span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color:#1F497D"> </span></span>accessible location at your site.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D"> <hr size="1" width="100%" align="center"> </span></div> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Additionally, please refer to the below links for upcoming meetings,<span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color:#1F497D"> </span></span>agendas,<span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color:#1F497D"> </span></span>and minutes of the board advisory committees:</span></i></b><o:p></o:p></p> <ul type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo8"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt">Audit and Finance:<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/audit_and_finance_committee"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/audit_and_finance_committee</span></a><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#0070C0"> </span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo8"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt">CTEAC:<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/CTEAC/2023-24_meeting_schedule_and_information"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/CTEAC/2023-24_meeting_schedule_and_information</span></a> <o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo8"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt">CAC:<span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color:#1F497D"> </span></span><b>General Membership</b><span style="color:#1F497D">—</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://www.sandiegounified.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=27732478&pageId=28355520"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">https://www.sandiegounified.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=27732478&pageId=28355520</span></a><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt">and<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b>Executive Board</b><span style="color:#1F497D">—</span></span><a href="https://www.sandiegounified.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=27732478&pageId=28355539"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">https://www.sandiegounified.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=27732478&pageId=28355539</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list:l4 level1 lfo8"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">DAC:<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b>General Membership</b><span style="color:#1F497D">—</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/DAC/2023-24_general_meeting_schedule_and_information"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/DAC/2023-24_general_meeting_schedule_and_information</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt">;<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>and<span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color:#1F497D"> </span></span><b>Executive Board</b><span style="color:#1F497D">—</span></span><a href="https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/DAC/2023-24_executive_meeting_schedule_and_information"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/DAC/2023-24_executive_meeting_schedule_and_information</span></a><span class="apple-converted-space"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo8"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt">DELAC:<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b>General Membership and Executive Board</b><span style="color:#1F497D">—</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/DELAC/2023-24_meeting_schedule_and_information"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/DELAC/2023-24_meeting_schedule_and_information</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo8"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt">RJEICOC: </span><a href="https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/racial_justice_icoc"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/racial_justice_icoc</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo8"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt">CSFC:<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/CSFC/meeting_schedule"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/CSFC/meeting_schedule</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo8"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt">ICOC:<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://www.sandiegounified.org/departments/facilities_planning_and_construction/bond_programs/independent_citizens_oversight_committee/icoc_meeting"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">https://www.sandiegounified.org/departments/facilities_planning_and_construction/bond_programs/independent_citizens_oversight_committee/icoc_meeting</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> Thank you.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:navy">Melissa Hamilton </span></i></b><i><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:navy">(formerly Hudson)</span></i><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century",serif;color:navy">Confidential Administrative Assistant II</span></i><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century",serif;color:navy">Board of Education</span></i><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:mhamilton@sandi.net" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century",serif;color:blue">mhamilton@sandi.net</span></a><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century",serif;color:black"> </span></i><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Century",serif;color:black">"The object of education is to prepare the young to educate themselves throughout their lives." - Robert M. Hutchins</span><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:Webdings;color:green">P</span><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> </span><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;color:green">Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail.</span><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> </div> San Diego Unified School District Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02124705703567400873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7432605799914344347.post-64208447695859902272024-02-14T11:03:00.000-08:002024-02-14T11:04:09.372-08:00PRESS RELEASE: San Diego Unified Board Trustees Begin Community Engagement to Set Student Outcomes Goals<div class="WordSection1"> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span lang="EN"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhVzfrrnKofB0rQtHWWmerJb_AqIQzgni7Y-65eZGy3IEXLg0ysBjGl5tWSv4489vljYJV6fpt7ZuDRN0goq3bsPR41e4cjiEvkGeAO4BumFofXNCz3WdBbTHRwpPumLAUnV6sGSbr58AiFLLnsyEqXAkaYI1R_KHyJBUoIvVdp6u1DkTh8CGrroLMqvciL"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhVzfrrnKofB0rQtHWWmerJb_AqIQzgni7Y-65eZGy3IEXLg0ysBjGl5tWSv4489vljYJV6fpt7ZuDRN0goq3bsPR41e4cjiEvkGeAO4BumFofXNCz3WdBbTHRwpPumLAUnV6sGSbr58AiFLLnsyEqXAkaYI1R_KHyJBUoIvVdp6u1DkTh8CGrroLMqvciL=s320" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_7335535522962138482" /></a></span><span lang="EN"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i><u><span lang="EN">NEWS RELEASE<o:p></o:p></span></u></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span lang="EN"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span lang="EN" style="font-size:18.0pt;line-height:115%">San Diego Unified Board Trustees Begin Community Engagement to Set Goals for Student Outcomes<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:13.0pt;line-height:115%">Open Dialogue, Robust Feedback Essential to Identify Key Priorities of the San Diego Unified Community<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:13.0pt;line-height:115%"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">February 14, 2024<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">SAN DIEGO – The Board of Education this week will begin a series of interactive community engagement sessions to gather public input to help shape the San Diego Unified School District’s goals for student outcomes as part of a broader shift to a student outcomes-focused governance model.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">The first forum will be held at Mira Mesa High School on Thursday, February 15, and is open to all. A total of eight in-person and Zoom meetings will take place across the district through mid-March. The full schedule and meeting details can be found at <a href="http://www.sandiegounified.org/SOFG"><span style="color:#1155CC">www.sandiegounified.org/SOFG</span></a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">During the community engagement sessions, trustees will hear feedback from students, families, educators, staff and community partners to codify the vision and values of the San Diego Unified community. The sessions will help inform the district’s <a href="https://www.sandiegounified.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=27732478&pageId=28007569"> <span style="color:#1155CC">Local Control Accountability Plan</span></a> and allow the Board to develop measurable student outcome goals that the trustees and superintendent will be accountable for in the coming years.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in"> <span lang="EN">“I know that with clear goals and thoughtful plans, we can accelerate academic achievement and social emotional wellbeing so that all our students reach their full potential,” Board of Education President Shana Hazan said. “It’s critically important to our school board that the student outcome goals we adopt reflect the vision and values of our community. That’s why we’re taking the time to listen to students, families, and educators to understand their priorities.”<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">A two-year implementation plan for <a href="https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/sandi/Board.nsf/files/D2DRV86F659A/$file/Student%20Outcomes-Focused%20Governance%20Update%202.13.24.pdf"> <span style="color:#1155CC">Student Outcomes Focused Governance</span></a> was recently adopted by the Board.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">The <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1E7CoIQVPTX1sVjvJo_GnAIvTtPLAeLX9/view?usp=drive_link"> <span style="color:#1155CC">community engagement sessions</span></a> are open to all and serve as the community’s opportunity to share feedback directly with their Board trustees. Light refreshments and childcare will be provided at in-person sessions, as well as interpretation services at all in-person and virtual sessions. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:9.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span lang="EN">Thursday, February 15 - Mira Mesa High School Media Center, 5:30-7:30 p.m. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:9.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span lang="EN">Tuesday, February 20 - Student Town Hall: Education Center Auditorium and <a href="https://bit.ly/student-townhall-SOFG"><span style="color:#1155CC">Zoom</span></a>, 6:30-7:30 p.m. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:9.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span lang="EN">Friday, February 23 - Crawford High School Innovation Center, 5:30-7:30 p.m. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:9.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span lang="EN">Saturday, February 24 - <a href="https://bit.ly/zoom-SOFG"><span style="color:#1155CC">Zoom</span></a>, 9-11 a.m.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:9.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span lang="EN">Thursday, February 29 - Mission Bay High School Library, 5:30-7:30 p.m. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:9.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span lang="EN">Monday, March 4 - San Diego High School Library, 5:30-7:30 p.m. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:9.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span lang="EN">Saturday, March 9 - <a href="https://bit.ly/zoom-SOFG"><span style="color:#1155CC">Zoom</span></a>, 2-4 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:9.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span lang="EN">Wednesday, March 13 - Canyon Hills High School Media Center, 5:30-7:30 p.m. <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">Individuals can also share their perspective via a survey that will be available on the district <a href="https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/SOFG"><span style="color:#1155CC">website</span></a> and at the listening sessions.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN">Media Contact: </span></b><span lang="EN">San Diego Unified Communications, Tara McNamara, 619-559-6596, <a href="mailto:tmcnamara@sandi.net"><span style="color:#1155CC">tmcnamara@sandi.net</span></a> or <a href="mailto:communications@sandi.net"><span style="color:#1155CC">communications@sandi.net</span></a> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span lang="EN">###<o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> San Diego Unified School District Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02124705703567400873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7432605799914344347.post-52615491446908717672024-02-12T13:39:00.001-08:002024-02-12T13:39:24.023-08:00NEWS RELEASE: Mira Mesa High School Students Celebrate Construction Groundbreaking for Second Wave of Campus Improvements <div class="WordSection1"> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/10vkXdDA7hv0_NOaby-CItNNxo7xq5fDa?usp=sharing">Photos and broll of the event can be found here.</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="margin:0in"><a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1XiUdsrM-0mZ0bi2P2czwhoew23nI6g5q?usp=sharing"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1155CC">Drone video of construction, renderings, a construction postcard, and project fact sheets for completed projects can be found here</span></a><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">. </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjP7Rqp3H6tB6qPYcvUZ-1OkDAMEysiGMKC_Yplcl_Z-5oac5dJgNYN6za2rk5j86tW_o0J_SvNtU17_w4osiJYtI_uNVmA6HzW7E_iTjVwNXxM1AP4YW8_sH3VbG4hRz2600xSwrnWRaFfJxh-eSzJ0Tpsk0MUP8isIcVhMtA4Q-TityNuJcqWQpo28AWy"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjP7Rqp3H6tB6qPYcvUZ-1OkDAMEysiGMKC_Yplcl_Z-5oac5dJgNYN6za2rk5j86tW_o0J_SvNtU17_w4osiJYtI_uNVmA6HzW7E_iTjVwNXxM1AP4YW8_sH3VbG4hRz2600xSwrnWRaFfJxh-eSzJ0Tpsk0MUP8isIcVhMtA4Q-TityNuJcqWQpo28AWy=s320" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_7334833353039152994" /></a></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p style="margin:0in"><i><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">News Release </span></i><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></p> <h2 align="center" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:27.0pt;text-align:center;text-indent:-4.5pt"> <span style="font-size:21.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Mira Mesa High School Students Celebrate Construction Groundbreaking for Second Wave of Campus Improvements </span><o:p></o:p></h2> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p style="margin-bottom:0in"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">February 12, 2024 </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p style="margin-bottom:0in"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p style="margin:0in"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">SAN DIEGO </span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">- A second wave of campus improvements is officially underway at Mira Mesa High School.</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">A groundbreaking ceremony marked the start of construction on the second phase of the school’s Whole Site Modernization project, which will enhance campus security, build a new student services and classroom facility, convert the existing student services facility into classrooms, renovate aging classrooms and common areas, add a new visitor and administrator parking lot, construct shaded lunch court areas, and remove all remaining portable classrooms.</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">“At San Diego Unified, we are committed to creating schools where all students can thrive and feel a sense of belonging,” said Dr. Lamont Jackson, Superintendent of San Diego Unified School District. “I’m excited about all that Mira Mesa High School will offer students and staff with these exciting renovations to its campus.” </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">The celebration at the California Distinguished School included a performance from the “Sapphire Sound” drumline, remarks from district leaders and students, and a symbolic moment of placing shovels into the dirt. </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Serving the community for 49 years, Mira Mesa High School has been recognized by the state for its exemplary College, Career, and Technical Education (CCTE) Program and offers hands-on CCTE programs in Arts, Media, and Entertainment, Engineering, Health Sciences, Hospitality, Manufacturing and Product Development, and Transportation. It also offers a variety of Visual and Performing Arts courses, competitive athletic teams, a JROTC program, and award-winning band, dance, and cheer teams. </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">“Our students work hard year-round and we are thrilled to give them facilities that will complement their hard work,” said Jeff Sabins, Principal of Mira Mesa High School. </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Last spring, construction was completed on baseball field renovations, which included new grass infield and outfield, foul ball fencing, and a CIF regulation backstop at the baseball field, a new public address system and drinking fountain, replacement of the announcers' booth, repairs to the dugouts and batting cages, and upgrades to grading and irrigation. </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">The field followed the completion of the first phase of the Mira Mesa High School Whole Site Modernization project, which included the construction of a beautiful music building, renovations to existing classrooms, upgrades to collaborative workspaces in the media center, and the creation of outdoor learning spaces. </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Other bond projects include CCTE Engineering, Automotive Technology, and Culinary Arts facilities renovations and photovoltaic panels over the parking lots on the north and southeast sides of campus. </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">“My children grew up in Mira Mesa and attended this high school, so it’s especially exciting to see these projects come to fruition,” said Sabrina Bazzo, Board of Education Trustee. “This is just one of many schools in my sub-district receiving campus upgrades. It’s wonderful to see the positive impact these projects have on students and families.” </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Construction for the second phase of the Whole Site Modernization is anticipated to be completed in Summer 2027. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="margin:0in"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p style="margin:0in"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">MEDIA CONTACT: </span></b><o:p></o:p></p> <p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Jamie Ries, Information Services Specialist, San Diego Unified, 619-855-9283, </span><a href="mailto:jries@sandi.net"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1155CC">jries@sandi.net</span></a><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">.</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p align="center" 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style="font-size:9.0pt;color:#1F4E79;mso-ligatures:none">San Diego Unified School District • Facilities Planning and Construction<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;color:#1F4E79;mso-ligatures:none">4860 Ruffner St. Annex #9 • San Diego • CA • 92111 <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;color:#1F4E79;mso-ligatures:none">Cell: 619-855-9283 • Email: <a href="mailto:jries@sandi.net"><span style="color:#0563C1">jries@sandi.net</span></a> </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> </div> San Diego Unified School District Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02124705703567400873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7432605799914344347.post-25607241866444731962024-02-09T16:58:00.000-08:002024-02-09T16:59:42.477-08:00Post Agendas<div class="WordSection1"> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">PLEASE NOTE:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"> <![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Closed Session Agenda: Board of Education— Tuesday, February 13, 2024, 3:30 p.m., Eugene Brucker Education Center; Room 2249, 4100 Normal St., San Diego, CA 92103 <br> <b>Open and Closed Session Meeting Information</b><span style="color:black">: </span> </span><a href="https://sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/meeting_information"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">https://sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/meeting_information</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo2"> <![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Closed Session Agenda: </span><a href="https://www.sandiegounified.org/common/pages/DisplayFile.aspx?itemId=163208243"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">https://www.sandiegounified.org/common/pages/DisplayFile.aspx?itemId=163208243</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo2"> <![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Closed Session Public Testimony: </span><a href="https://sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/public_testimony_request"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#1155CC">https://sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/public_testimony_request</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"> <![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Board Meeting Agenda: Board of Education – Tuesday, February 13, 2024, 5:00 p.m., Eugene Brucker Education Center; Auditorium, 4100 Normal St., San Diego, CA 92103 <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Open and Closed Session Meeting Information</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">: </span><a href="https://sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/meeting_information"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">https://sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/meeting_information</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> <br> <b>BoardDocs Agenda<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Link<span style="color:#1F497D">: </span></b> </span><a href="https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/sandi/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=CQFQRE67B5D2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/sandi/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=CQFQRE67B5D2</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo2"> <![if !supportLists]><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Link to YouTube Livestream:<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">https://sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> <span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color:#1F497D"> </span></span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <ul type="disc"> <li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt">Open Session Public Testimony: </span><a href="https://sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/public_testimony_request"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#1155CC">https://sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/public_testimony_request</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span><o:p></o:p></li></ul> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Please forward to staff and as appropriate, print agenda<span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color:#1F497D"> </span></span>and post in a prominent, publicly<span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color:#1F497D"> </span></span>accessible location at your site.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D"> <hr size="1" width="100%" align="center"> </span></div> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Additionally, please refer to the below links for upcoming meetings,<span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color:#1F497D"> </span></span>agendas,<span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color:#1F497D"> </span></span>and minutes of the board advisory committees:</span></i></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <ul type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt">Audit and Finance:<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/audit_and_finance_committee"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/audit_and_finance_committee</span></a><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#0070C0"> </span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt">CTEAC:<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/CTEAC/2023-24_meeting_schedule_and_information"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/CTEAC/2023-24_meeting_schedule_and_information</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt">CAC:<span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color:#1F497D"> </span></span><b>General Membership</b><span style="color:#1F497D">—</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://www.sandiegounified.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=27732478&pageId=28355520"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">https://www.sandiegounified.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=27732478&pageId=28355520</span></a><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt">and<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b>Executive Board</b><span style="color:#1F497D">—</span></span><a href="https://www.sandiegounified.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=27732478&pageId=28355539"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">https://www.sandiegounified.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=27732478&pageId=28355539</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">DAC:<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b>General Membership</b><span style="color:#1F497D">—</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/DAC/2023-24_general_meeting_schedule_and_information"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/DAC/2023-24_general_meeting_schedule_and_information</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt">;<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>and<span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color:#1F497D"> </span></span><b>Executive Board</b><span style="color:#1F497D">—</span></span><a href="https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/DAC/2023-24_executive_meeting_schedule_and_information"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/DAC/2023-24_executive_meeting_schedule_and_information</span></a><span class="apple-converted-space"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt">DELAC:<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b>General Membership and Executive Board</b><span style="color:#1F497D">—</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/DELAC/2023-24_meeting_schedule_and_information"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/DELAC/2023-24_meeting_schedule_and_information</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt">RJEICOC: </span><a href="https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/racial_justice_icoc"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/racial_justice_icoc</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt">CSFC:<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/CSFC/meeting_schedule"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/CSFC/meeting_schedule</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt">ICOC:<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://www.sandiegounified.org/departments/facilities_planning_and_construction/bond_programs/independent_citizens_oversight_committee/icoc_meeting"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">https://www.sandiegounified.org/departments/facilities_planning_and_construction/bond_programs/independent_citizens_oversight_committee/icoc_meeting</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> Thank you.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:navy">Melissa Hamilton </span></i></b><i><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:navy">(formerly Hudson)</span></i><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century",serif;color:navy">Confidential Administrative Assistant II</span></i><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century",serif;color:navy">Board of Education</span></i><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:mhamilton@sandi.net" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century",serif;color:blue">mhamilton@sandi.net</span></a><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century",serif;color:black"> </span></i><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Century",serif;color:black">"The object of education is to prepare the young to educate themselves throughout their lives." - Robert M. Hutchins</span><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:Webdings;color:green">P</span><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> </span><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;color:green">Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail.</span><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> </div> San Diego Unified School District Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02124705703567400873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7432605799914344347.post-4421234229702605692024-02-09T11:57:00.000-08:002024-02-09T12:01:53.115-08:00MEDIA ADVISORY: Mira Mesa High School Students to Join District Leaders and Community in Celebrating Construction Groundbreaking for Second Wave of Campus Transformation<div class="WordSection1"> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiTdYDLKe6Ns_dXH1TsPDvflKkHPQpQj7QT7Y8GuF-hjF6EktlkFpFfSVk6x72Ic7Nq-kK8UBgOoirj0tjbSFl3e3OfYQxfmtORa5p-meHyonef2cPKyhEdr_w-VT64i0CiJq_H6uJLINIXyYkPYG0q3wZ1GaCbF-YRXMdl7pppfD41VeZoZfB_V_MGw8NC"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiTdYDLKe6Ns_dXH1TsPDvflKkHPQpQj7QT7Y8GuF-hjF6EktlkFpFfSVk6x72Ic7Nq-kK8UBgOoirj0tjbSFl3e3OfYQxfmtORa5p-meHyonef2cPKyhEdr_w-VT64i0CiJq_H6uJLINIXyYkPYG0q3wZ1GaCbF-YRXMdl7pppfD41VeZoZfB_V_MGw8NC=s320" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_7333694964374414178" /></a></span></i></b><b><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">MEDIA ADVISORY<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoTitle" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Mira Mesa High School Students to Join District Leaders and Community in Celebrating Construction Groundbreaking for Second Wave of Campus Transformation<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Friday, Feb. 9, 2024 </span></i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">WHAT: </span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Mira Mesa High School students will join district and school leaders to celebrate the start of construction on the second wave of the school’s campus transformation. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">WHEN: <o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Monday, Feb. 12, 2024 <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">7:45 - 8:30 a.m. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">WHERE: <o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Mira Mesa High School*<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">10510 Marauder Way<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">San Diego, CA 92126<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">*<i>See the event location map with the media staging area below. <b>Please wear closed-toe shoes and long pants due to active construction. We will provide hard hats and vests. </b></i><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">VISUALS: </span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">7:45 - 7:55 a.m. - National Anthem, Drumline Performance<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">7:55 - 8:03 a.m. - Speakers <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">8:03 - 8:13 a.m. - Shovels to the Dirt, Photo Opps. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">8:13 - 8:30 a.m. - Media 1-1s, Campus Tour <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1XiUdsrM-0mZ0bi2P2czwhoew23nI6g5q?usp=sharing"><i>Drone video of construction, renderings, a construction postcard, and project fact sheets for completed projects can be found here</i></a><i>. </i><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">SPEAKERS</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">: <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Dr. Lamont Jackson, Superintendent, San Diego Unified <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Sabrina Bazzo, Board of Education Trustee, San Diego Unified <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Jeff Sabins, Principal, Mira Mesa High School <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Students, Mira Mesa High School <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">BACKGROUND: </span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">A California Distinguished School, Mira Mesa High School has served the Mira Mesa community for 49 years. Recognized by the state for its exemplary College, Career, and Technical Education (CCTE) Program, Mira Mesa High offers hands-on CCTE programs in Arts, Media, and Entertainment, Engineering, Health Sciences, Hospitality, Manufacturing and Product Development, and Transportation. It also offers a variety of Visual and Performing Arts courses, competitive athletic teams, a JROTC program, and award-winning band, dance, and cheer teams. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Construction is starting on the second phase of the Whole Site Modernization project that will enhance campus security, build a new student services and classroom facility, convert the existing student services facility into classrooms, renovate aging classrooms and common areas, add a new visitor and administrator parking lot, construct shaded lunch court areas, and remove all remaining portable classrooms. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Last spring, construction was completed on baseball field renovations, which included new grass infield and outfield, foul ball fencing, and a CIF regulation <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">backstop at the baseball field, a new public address system and drinking fountain, replacement of the announcers' booth, repairs to the dugouts and batting cages, and upgrades to grading and irrigation.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The field followed the completion of the first phase of the Mira Mesa High School Whole Site Modernization project, which included the construction of one of the district's largest music buildings, renovations to existing classrooms, upgrades to collaborative workspaces in the media center, and the creation of outdoor learning spaces. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Other bond projects include CCTE Engineering, Automotive Technology, and Culinary Arts facilities renovations and photovoltaic panels over the parking lots on the north and southeast sides of campus. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Construction for the second phase of the Whole Site Modernization is anticipated to be completed in Summer 2027. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">PARKING: <o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Parking will be available in the parking lot along Marauder Way. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><br> </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiMcyEqxdb5CYt2zPfGEeKcGyOQXxno7UF_9ufwETqSPwDfrTNibiWdmGqKKGnkjiGabSyFLJ4T70oRek4pHiOBx0hpHASeXRPdIxVlnx1DOZh59HUjrt6bo0zqQ9Kxn9zVlqQVKxd8jeSMQIGxWb1raXyDWEBk6uaNBXR4G2HApJQPGnHz5KIbE0mSD6Gs"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiMcyEqxdb5CYt2zPfGEeKcGyOQXxno7UF_9ufwETqSPwDfrTNibiWdmGqKKGnkjiGabSyFLJ4T70oRek4pHiOBx0hpHASeXRPdIxVlnx1DOZh59HUjrt6bo0zqQ9Kxn9zVlqQVKxd8jeSMQIGxWb1raXyDWEBk6uaNBXR4G2HApJQPGnHz5KIbE0mSD6Gs=s320" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_7333694987128868962" /></a></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><br> <br> <b>MEDIA CONTACT: </b><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Jamie Ries, Information Services Specialist, San Diego Unified, (619) 855-9283, <a href="mailto:jries@sandi.net">jries@sandi.net</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> San Diego Unified School District Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02124705703567400873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7432605799914344347.post-26207059765975434512024-02-06T12:53:00.000-08:002024-02-06T12:55:49.712-08:00Media Advisory: San Diego High School Celebrates New Baseball and Softball Fields With Celebratory Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony<div class="WordSection1"> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;text-align:center"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEixfyYlc6VyMTuBTeK-P7bt32hFu8sr0wbg64wkzN4qO6cJygfjwq0waFNkoqCVkTsbW6OMZ_ubu5BodmWljM4IN48nztPBbAT_DPLcGFDxXC7Ms-_W2wz3nCjNSZhC-XSI6oKotiBZgWT23vOtHDXnJPEPvVzq0kyhZtxdMJMOeHxuoGmEzRSHfFG0g9-P"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEixfyYlc6VyMTuBTeK-P7bt32hFu8sr0wbg64wkzN4qO6cJygfjwq0waFNkoqCVkTsbW6OMZ_ubu5BodmWljM4IN48nztPBbAT_DPLcGFDxXC7Ms-_W2wz3nCjNSZhC-XSI6oKotiBZgWT23vOtHDXnJPEPvVzq0kyhZtxdMJMOeHxuoGmEzRSHfFG0g9-P=s320" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_7332595603925908290" /></a><br> <br> <o:p></o:p></p> <p style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in"> <i><u><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">MEDIA ADVISORY</span></u></i><o:p></o:p></p> <h1 align="center" style="mso-margin-top-alt:20.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:27.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center;text-indent:-4.5pt"> <span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">San Diego High School Celebrates New Baseball and Softball Fields With Celebratory Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony</span><o:p></o:p></h1> <p style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in"> <span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in"> <span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Tuesday, February 6, 2024</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in"> <span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">SAN DIEGO – San Diego High School is celebrating its renovated baseball and softball fields with generations of Caver alums who played ball for the region’s oldest high school. Current and former students, staff and district officials, and representatives from the San Diego Padres will participate in a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The school is also gathering memorabilia for a time capsule to be stored near the fields at the end of the season. Relatives of former Padre and San Diego High graduate Johnny Ritchey will be on hand to help commemorate the new fields. Ritchey helped to break the color barrier for the Pacific Coast League in 1948 when he was the first Black player drafted for the Padres. Ritchey’s image is memorialized in a campus mural. </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;vertical-align:baseline"> <![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">WHAT</span></b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">:<b> </b>San Diego High School baseball and softball fields ribbon-cutting ceremony, time capsule project, and celebration<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;vertical-align:baseline"> <![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">WHEN</span></b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">: Friday, Feb. 9, 2024 <br> <span class="apple-tab-span"> </span> 4 p.m.</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;vertical-align:baseline"> <![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">WHERE</span></b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">: San Diego High School baseball and softball fields, <br> <span class="apple-tab-span"> </span> </span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#202124;background:white">1405 Park Blvd, SD 92101</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"><br> <span class="apple-tab-span"> </span> Parking is off 16th Street and Russ Boulevard. See map below. </span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;vertical-align:baseline"> <![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">VISUALS: </span></b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Speeches from current and former students and Caver baseball and softball players, representatives from the Ritchey family and the Padres, and district staff. Ribbon-cutting ceremony.<b> </b>San Diego High will collect memorabilia for a Caver baseball time capsule to be buried near the field. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;vertical-align:baseline"> <![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">BACKGROUND: </span></b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">The new ballfields are part of a sweeping renovation of San Diego High funded by the Propositions S and Z, and Measure YY, bond measures approved by San Diego voters to repair, renovate and revitalize district schools</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">. </span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;vertical-align:baseline"> <![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">RSVP</span></b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">: This opportunity is available for professional journalists. Please confirm attendance at <a href="mailto:communications@sandi.net"><span style="color:#1155CC">communications@sandi.net</span></a> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;vertical-align:baseline"> <![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Media Contact</span></b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">: Communications Director Maureen Magee, 619-381-7930<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p align="center" style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;text-align:center"> <span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">###</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p 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Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02124705703567400873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7432605799914344347.post-67324678638819714782024-02-02T14:30:00.000-08:002024-02-02T14:31:23.814-08:00Post Notice and Agendas<div class="WordSection1"> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">PLEASE NOTE:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2;vertical-align:baseline"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt">Executive Committee Meeting Agenda: Board of the District Advisory Council (DAC) for Compensatory Education Programs </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#333333;background:white"> </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt">– Wednesday, February 7, 2024, 6:30 p.m., Zoom Teleconference<span style="background:white">.<br> </span><b>Committee Meeting Information:</b><a href="https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/DAC"><b><span style="color:black"> </span></b><span style="color:#1155CC">https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/DAC<br> </span></a><b>BoardDocs Agenda Link</b>: <a href="https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/sandi/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=CVKTLT77A014"> https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/sandi/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=CVKTLT77A014</a><o:p></o:p></span> <ul style="margin-top:0in;padding-inline-start:48px" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo2;vertical-align:baseline"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt">Zoom Meeting Link:<a href="%20https:/sandiegounified.zoom.us/j/83627699361%20%20%20%20%0b"> <span style="background:white">https://sandiegounified.zoom.us/j/83627699361 </span><span style="color:#0563C1;background:white"><br> </span></a></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#333333"> <span style="background:white">Meeting ID: 836 2769 9361<br> By Phone: +1 669 900 6833</span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul> </li></ul> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo2"> <![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Committee Meeting Agenda: Independent Citizens’ Oversight Committee (ICOC) for Props S/Z & Measures YY/U – Thursday, February 8, 2024, 9:00 a.m., <span style="color:black;letter-spacing:.25pt;background:white">Physical Plant and Operations (PPO) Center, Training Room A, 4860 Ruffner St., San Diego, California, 92111</span><br> <b><span style="color:black;background:white">BoardDocs Agenda Link: </span></b><span style="color:black;background:white"><a href="https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/sandi/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=CW8QHE67217C">https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/sandi/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=CW8QHE67217C</a><b> <br> </b></span><b>Committee Meeting Information: </b><a href="https://www.sandiegounified.org/departments/facilities_planning_and_construction/bond_programs/independent_citizens_oversight_committee/icoc_meeting">https://www.sandiegounified.org/departments/facilities_planning_and_construction/bond_programs/independent_citizens_oversight_committee/icoc_meeting</a><br> <br> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Committee Meeting Agenda: Community Advisory Committee (CAC) for Special Education General Meeting – Thursday, February 8, 2024, 6:30 p.m., <span style="color:#333333;background:white">Crawford High School</span><span style="color:#333333"> Theatre; </span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#333333;background:white">4191 Colts Way , San Diego, CA 92115.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Committee Meeting Information</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">: </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="https://www.sandiegounified.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=27732478&pageId=28355520">https://www.sandiegounified.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=27732478&pageId=28355520</a><br> <b>BoardDocs Agenda<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Link<span style="color:#1F497D">: </span></b> <a href="https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/sandi/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=CYAPHX615895">https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/sandi/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=CYAPHX615895</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"> <ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"> <li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo2"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt">Zoom link:<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span style="color:#333333;background:white"><a href="https://sandiegounified.zoom.us/j/88665403111">https://sandiegounified.zoom.us/j/88665403111</a></span><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Public Testimony: </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#333333;background:white"><a href="https://forms.gle/UYEQd7s5iwR3C79x5">https://forms.gle/UYEQd7s5iwR3C79x5</a></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul> </ul> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Please forward to staff and as appropriate, print agenda<span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color:#1F497D"> </span></span>and post in a prominent, publicly<span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color:#1F497D"> </span></span>accessible location at your site.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D"> <hr size="1" width="100%" align="center"> </span></div> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Additionally, please refer to the below links for upcoming meetings,<span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color:#1F497D"> </span></span>agendas,<span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color:#1F497D"> </span></span>and minutes of the board advisory committees:</span></i></b><o:p></o:p></p> <ul type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo8"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt">Audit and Finance:<span class="apple-converted-space"> <a href="https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/audit_and_finance_committee">https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/audit_and_finance_committee</a><span style="color:#0070C0"> </span></span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo8"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt">CTEAC:<span class="apple-converted-space"> <a href="https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/CTEAC/2023-24_meeting_schedule_and_information">https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/CTEAC/2023-24_meeting_schedule_and_information</a></span></span> <o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo8"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt">CAC:<span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color:#1F497D"> </span></span><b>General Membership</b><span style="color:#1F497D">—</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> <a href="https://www.sandiegounified.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=27732478&pageId=28355520">https://www.sandiegounified.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=27732478&pageId=28355520</a> </span>and<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b>Executive Board</b><span style="color:#1F497D">—<a href="https://www.sandiegounified.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=27732478&pageId=28355539">https://www.sandiegounified.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=27732478&pageId=28355539</a></span><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo8"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">DAC:<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b>General Membership</b><span style="color:#1F497D">—</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/DAC/2023-24_general_meeting_schedule_and_information">https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/DAC/2023-24_general_meeting_schedule_and_information</a>;<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>and<span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color:#1F497D"> </span></span><b>Executive Board</b><span style="color:#1F497D">—</span><a href="https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/DAC/2023-24_executive_meeting_schedule_and_information">https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/DAC/2023-24_executive_meeting_schedule_and_information</a></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo8"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt">DELAC:<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b>General Membership and Executive Board</b><span style="color:#1F497D">—</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/DELAC/2023-24_meeting_schedule_and_information">https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/DELAC/2023-24_meeting_schedule_and_information</a> </span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo8"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt">RJEICOC: <a href="https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/racial_justice_icoc"> https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/racial_justice_icoc</a><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo8"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt">CSFC:<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/CSFC/meeting_schedule">https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/CSFC/meeting_schedule</a><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo8"> <span style="font-size:12.0pt">ICOC:<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://www.sandiegounified.org/departments/facilities_planning_and_construction/bond_programs/independent_citizens_oversight_committee/icoc_meeting">https://www.sandiegounified.org/departments/facilities_planning_and_construction/bond_programs/independent_citizens_oversight_committee/icoc_meeting</a><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> Thank you.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Martha Corrales<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Confidential Admin Assistant II<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Board Services Office, San Diego Unified School District<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">619-725-5551</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p> 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