Board Meeting Agenda, October 12, 2010

PLEASE NOTE:

 

·         Regular Meeting Agenda, Tuesday, October 12, 2010, 5:00 p.m., Eugene Brucker Education Center Auditorium.

 

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Thank you.

 

Josefina Viorato-

Confidential Administrative Assistant II

Board Services

4100 Normal Street, Room 2231

San Diego, CA  92103

( (619) 725-5551

7 (619) 297-5624

* jviorato@sandi.net

 

 

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

 

MEDIA ADVISORY--Garfield High School to Celebrate Grand Opening of New Culinary Arts and Events Center

MEDIA ADVISORY

Garfield High School to Celebrate Grand Opening of New Culinary Arts and Events Center

WHAT: Garfield High School is celebrating the grand opening of its new 3,200-square-foot culinary arts and events center. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will kick-off the day's festivities.

WHO: Culinary arts students, instructor/chef Arlyn Hackett and Principal Jolie Picket. Board President Richard Barrera, Pickett and Hackett will be available for interviews.

WHEN: Friday, Oct. 8, 2010, 3:30 - 6:00 p.m.

WHERE: Garfield High School 1255 16th Street, San Diego, CA 92101 (Located at the corner of B St. and 16th). Structure and street parking are available.

CONTACT: Principal Jolie Pickett (619) 525-2059 (main school number)

BACKGROUND: On November 4, 2008, nearly 69 percent of the voters in San Diego passed the $2.1 billion general obligation bond measure, Proposition S, so that San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD) could repair, renovate and revitalize more than 200 schools. The state-of-the art Culinary Arts and Events Center is one of 15 College, Career & Technical Education facilities being constructed under the Proposition S (local) and Proposition 1D (state) bond programs. It represents an investment of nearly $2 million into Garfield High School and the downtown community.

The culinary arts project transformed a 3,200-square-foot basement and nearby concrete amphitheatre/courtyard into a state-of-the-art, culinary arts kitchen and event center. In addition, the school's Science Department will maintain an on-site organic garden where students will learn how to grow and cook with produce from the garden. This College, Career & Technical Education project creates professional working environments for students while still in school. Besides the terraced, organic garden on the site's north side, key features of this facility include:

* Commercial-quality kitchen and serving line
* A lecture area
* Two dining and conference rooms with a view of the kitchen via glass walls
* Storefront windows and glass doors to connect the dining area with the courtyard
* A steel-shade shelter with a translucent canopy to shade the amphitheatre's courtyard

The project partners included Galvin Cristilli Parshalle Architects and M.A. Stevens Construction.

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Jennifer Cornelius
Facilities Communications Liaison
Communications Office, San Diego Unified School District
4100 Normal Street, Room 2153
San Diego, CA 92103-2682
**Cell: (619) 301-1854**
Office: (619) 725-5562
Fax: (619) 725-7021
District website:  www.sandi.net

MEDIA ADVISORY -- International Walk to School Day, Oct. 6

MEDIA ADVISORY from the San Diego Unified School District, October 6, 2010

INTERNATIONAL WALK TO SCHOOL DAY, OCTOBER 6, 2010

WHAT: International Walk to School Day, October 6, 2010, at elementary and
middle schools around the San Diego Unified School District.

WHERE/WHEN: Events are being held at many schools, including:

-- City Heights: This year, the schools in the City Heights neighborhood are
once again working with the City Heights Community Development Corporation
on a mega-walk and Health and Safety Fair. Board President Richard Barrera
and Board Member Shelia Jackson will join San Diego City Council Member Todd
Gloria for the activities. Students from Central, Euclid, Joyner, Hamilton,
Ibarra, Marshall, Fay and Rosa Parks elementary schools are expected to
participate. For more information, please call Michelle Luellen at (619)
584-1535.

-- Lincoln and Morse high school areas. San Diego Unified School Police and
San Diego Police departments are coordinating efforts in the area, including
Porter Elementary. Students from that school, which is located at 445 S.
47th St. (92113) and 4800 T St. (92113), will be meeting at 8:45 a.m. in
Kennedy Park, 47th and T streets, and walking to their campus. Contact:
Gerardo Serrano, San Diego Police Department Juvenile Services, Southeastern
Division, (619)527-3518.

-- Sunset View Elementary School. Parents are meeting at 8:25 a.m. at the
Peet's Coffee, 9555 Catalina Blvd. in Pt. Loma, to walk their kids to the
school, which is located at 4365 Hill St. (92107). Contact: Jacquelyn
McCabe, principal, (619) 223-7156.

-- Curie Elementary School. Students and parents will be walking to their
school from 7:15-7:45 a.m.; 4080 Governor Dr. (92122). Contact: Chris
Juarez, Principal, (858) 453-4184.

-- Holmes Elementary School. Parents will meet at 8:30 a.m. and hold a sign
parade. Contact: Cabrini Hays, Holmes PTA, joyfulgirlcac@hotmail.com. Holmes
is located at 4902 Mt. Ararat Dr. (92111).

Other schools in the district scheduled to participate are Horton and
Sherman elementary schools. Others may be participating; if you're
interested in covering a particular campus, call the principal directly.

More information on International Walk to School Day,
http://www.walktoschool.org/

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

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MEDIA ADVISORY -- Students, Teachers, Principal at Roosevelt Middle Available to Discuss $7.3 Million Grant

MEDIA ADVISORY from the San Diego Unified School District, October 4, 2010

STUDENTS, TEACHERS, PRINCIPAL AT ROOSEVELT MIDDLE AVAILABLE TO DISCUSS $7.3
MILLION GRANT

WHAT: Students, teachers and the principal at Roosevelt Middle School
talking about the recent award of a three-year, $7.3 million federal grant
to help the International Baccalaureate Magnet School programs at Roosevelt
as well as Mission Bay High School in Pacific Beach.

WHO: Principal Arturo Cabello, students and teachers. Students will be
available to photograph and interview.

WHEN: 11 a.m. tomorrow, Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2010

WHERE: Roosevelt Middle School, 3366 Park Blvd. (92103). Located north of
the San Diego Zoo between Upas and Zoo Drive. Parking on street only.

BACKGROUND: San Diego Unified School District received first year funding in
the amount of $2,608,180 with a total award over the three years of
$7,249,462.00 to strengthen and expand the International Baccalaureate
Programmes at both Roosevelt Middle School (grades 6-8) and Mission Bay High
School (9-12). Roosevelt Middle School will strengthen its International
Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme and Mission Bay High School will
expand its IB program to include all students in the IB Middle Years
Programme at grades 9 and 10 and the IB Diploma Programme at grades 11 and
12. Courses at both schools will follow IB pedagogy and emphasize Science,
Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art and Mathematics (STREAM) inquiry that
educate and inspire students to solve real world problems as they learn to
work in a global society. 

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

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Time Change for Special Closed Session Mtg, October 5, 2010

PLEASE NOTE:

 

·         Notice of Time Change for Special Closed Session Meeting, Tuesday, October 5, 2010; meeting originally scheduled at  4:30 p.m.,  will now begin at 4:00 p.m. , Room 2249.

 

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

  

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

 

Thank you.

 

Josefina Viorato-

Confidential Administrative Assistant II

Board Services

4100 Normal Street, Room 2231

San Diego, CA  92103

( (619) 725-5551

7 (619) 297-5624

* jviorato@sandi.net

 

 

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

 

NEWS RELEASE -- San Diego Unified Enrollment Shows Stability

NEWS RELEASE from the San Diego Unified School District

SAN DIEGO UNIFIED ENROLLMENT SHOWS STABILITY
SAN DIEGO -- California's second largest school district continues to have
stable enrollment, with 134,910 students enrolled on Oct. 1, 2010, the
official enrollment date for the current school year.

The number of students in the San Diego Unified School District is up by
278, continuing a trend of stability over the last several years. The number
includes all students, from pre-kindergarten through grade 12 in
district-run and charter schools, as well as children in preformal and
infant programs.

"We're gratified that San Diego's parents, guardians and students have
chosen our schools," said Superintendent Bill Kowba. "This is a reflection
of the hard work of our teachers and staff."

The total kindergarten through grade 12 enrollment in district-run schools
is now 116,317, down by 807 students from 2009. Total district-school
enrollment from pre-kindergarten through grade 12 is now 119,487, a decrease
of 897 students from last year, and within 197 students of projections used
for budget and staffing.

Total district charter school enrollment is now at 15,423, an increase of
1,175 students from 2009. The total number of charter schools also increased
from 37 schools in 2009 to 41 charter school this year.

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Linda Zintz
Communications Director
San Diego Unified School District
4100 Normal Street, Room 2145
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 725-5578 office
(619) 847-6637 mobile
(619) 725-5576 fax
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NEWS RELEASE -- Media Calendar from the San Diego Unified School District

Media Calendar -- Upcoming Events in the San Diego Unified School District,
October 1, 2010

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

(*) New or revised this week.

October

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

6 -- Joyner MicroSociety Magnet School Back To School Night, 5-6 p.m.,
Joyner MicroSociety Magnet School, 4271 Myrtle Ave. (92105). This event
gives parents and guardians an opportunity to learn about the school's
curriculum and expectations. Contact: Gilbert Gutierrez, principal, (619)
640-4000 ext.2318. Open to parents and guardians.

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

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

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

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

* 8 -- Mira Mesa High Co-Ed Dance Team Annual Showcase, 6:30 p.m., Mira Mesa
High School, 10510 Reagan Rd. (92126). The National Championship Co-Ed Dance
Team presents its fourth annual Fall Showcase and Dinner. The team will be
performing medleys that include the entire 58-dancer ensemble, as well as
competitive class routines choreographed by each class. Tickets are $8.
Contact Melissa Ferro, mferro@sandi.net. Open to the public.

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

* 9-10 -- La Jolla Art and Wine Festival, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Upper Girard
Avenue at Pearl Street. Proceeds go to support La Jolla public schools from
this annual festival that will feature more than 100 juried artists,
entertainment and a variety of food. Contact:
www.lajollaartandwinefestival.com. Open to the public.

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

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

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

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

* 12 -- Cabrillo Elementary Principal Coffee, 7:50 a.m., Cabrillo Elementary
School, 3120 Talbot St. (92106). Join principal Nestor Suarez in
conversation in a relaxed environment. Contact: Nestor Suarez, principal,
(619) 223-7154. Open to parents/guardians.

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

* 14 -- Grass Fed Beef Day, schools throughout San Diego Unified School
District. Hot dogs made from grass-fed beef donated by Applegate Farms and
Whole Foods Market will be served at selected schools. Contact: Joanne
Tucker, Food Services marketing director, (858) 627-7316. Not open to the
public.

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

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

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

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

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

* 28, 29, 30, Nov. 4, 5, 6 -- SCPA Presents Macbeth, 7 p.m. (at 2 p.m. and 7
p.m. on Oct 30 and Nov 6)., San Diego School of Creative and Performing
Arts, 2425 Dusk Drive (92139). Little Theater. Information: (619) 475-8556.
Open to the public.

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

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

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

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

November

* 13 -- Pt. Loma High 85th Anniversary Gala, 6 p.m., Liberty Station
Conference Center, 2600 Laning Rd. (92106). Point Loma High School will
celebrate 85 years of educational excellence with a weekend of events
including the "Once a Pointer, Always a Pointer" gala and auction. Contact:
Cathy Bohlman, 85thgala@gmail.com. Open to the public.

Ongoing

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

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

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

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

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

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

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