Thursday, February 11, 2016

Post Notice of Meeting Cancellation : DAC General Membership, February 17, 2016

PLEASE NOTE:

 

·         Notice of Meeting Cancellation—District Advisory Committee for Compensatory Education (DAC) Wednesday, February 17, 2016
Committee Meeting Information
:  https://www.sandiegounified.org/dac-2015-16-general-meeting-schedule-and-information.  

 

Please forward to staff and as appropriate print and post notice in a prominent, publicly accessible location at your site.

 

Thank you.

Josefina Viorato

Confidential Administrative Assistant II

Board Services

4100 Normal Street, Room 2231

San Diego, CA  92103

( (619) 725-5551

7(619) 297-5624

* jviorato@sandi.net

 

 

 

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

Wednesday, February 10, 2016

NEWS RELEASE -- Applications Accepted through Noon, Tuesday, Feb. 16 for Board of Education Vacancy

NEWS RELEASE from the San Diego Unified School District, February 10, 2016


APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED THROUGH NOON, TUESDAY, FEB. 16 FOR BOARD OF EDUCATION VACANCY


SAN DIEGO -- Registered voters in Subdistrict E of the San Diego Unified School District can apply for the vacant Board of Education seat through noon, Feb. 16, 2016.


Applicants will be considered by the Board of Education at a special Board meeting scheduled at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, in a Subdistrict E location to be determined. The Board is to select three finalists Feb. 17 to be interviewed, with a final vote coming on Feb. 23, under a schedule approved at its Feb. 9 meeting.


The application and other information are posted on the district's website at sandiegounified.org/districte. Copies of the information are also available at the Board of Education office at the Education Center, 4100 Normal Street, Room 2231, San Diego (92103).


Michael McQuary, Board of Education President, praised the open process selected by his colleagues on the Board of Education.


"I'm sure we will attract the most dedicated, qualified public servants to fill the vacancy," McQuary said.


By California law, to be considered for appointment, applicants must be: at least 18 years old; a citizen of California; a registered voter of the district; and a resident of Subdistrict E of the San Diego Unified School District for 30 days immediately preceding this application.


Subdistrict E is in the southeastern section of the City of San Diego. The following is a list of schools located within Subdistrict E, although as the Subdistrict boundaries are not identical to the school-attendance boundaries, a parent/guardian of a child who attends a school in the Subdistrict may live in another Subdistrict and not be eligible for this Board seat.


High schools in the Subdistrict are Crawford, Lincoln and Morse. Other schools in the Subdistrict are Bell, Clark, Mann, Knox and Millennial Tech middle schools; SCPA and Twain-Morse atypical schools; and Audubon, Fulton, Penn, Bethune, Hamilton, Perry, Boone, Horton, Porter, Carver, Ibarra, Rolando Park, Chollas/Mead, Johnson, Rosa Parks, Clay, Lee, Valencia Park, Encanto, Marshall, Webster, Euclid, Nye, Zamorano, Fay, Oak Park, Freese, Paradise Hills elementary or K-8 schools.


Contact the Board Office at 619-725-5550 or board@sandi.net for more information.


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Monday, February 8, 2016

MEDIA ADVISORY FROM THE SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT: San Diego Unified Board President Mike McQuary explains next steps on board vacancy

MEDIA ADVISORY

February 8, 2016

 

Contact:   Linda Zintz, Communications Director

                   619-847-6637 (cell)

                               

San Diego Unified Board President Mike McQuary explains next steps on board vacancy

 

SAN DIEGO -- San Diego Unified Board President Mike McQuary will brief reporters on next steps the Board of Education will consider to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of ex-Trustee Marne Foster. The Board will discuss and take action on the plan at the Board Meeting that starts at 5 p.m. President McQuary says the Board will consider plans to appoint a replacement, rather than holding an expensive special election. McQuary will also release the requirements anyone hoping to fill the position must meet in regards to age, citizenship and residency.

 

Who:    San Diego Unified School Board President Mike McQuary

 

What:   Press conference on next steps to fill Board vacancy

 

When:  Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016, 1 -1:30 p.m.

 

Where:  Brucker Education Center

                Auditorium

                4100 Normal Street

                San Diego (92103)

 

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Linda Zintz

Communications Director

8lzintz@sandi.net

(619-725-5578 office

(619-847-6637 mobile

 

 

 

Friday, February 5, 2016

Post Board Meeting Agendas, February 9, 2016

PLEASE NOTE:

·         Closed Session Agenda—Tuesday, February 9, 2016, 3:30 p.m., Room 2249
Open and Closed Session Meeting Information: https://www.sandiegounified.org/meeting-information

·         Regular Meeting Agenda—Tuesday, February 9, 2016, 5:00 p.m., Auditorium
BoardDocs Agenda Link: http://www.boarddocs.com/ca/sandi/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=9YLRK36D9855       

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


In addition, please refer to the below links for upcoming meetings, agendas, and minutes of the board advisory committees:

·         ACUESP: https://www.sandiegounified.org/acuesp-2015-16-meeting-schedule-and-information.

·         Audit and Finance: https://www.sandiegounified.org/audit-and-finance-committee

·         CAC: https://www.sandiegounified.org/cac-2015-16-general-meeting-schedule-and-information and https://www.sandiegounified.org/cac-2015-16-executive-meeting-schedule-and-information 

·         CSFC: https://www.sandiegounified.org/csfc-2015-meeting-schedule      

·         CTEAC: https://www.sandiegounified.org/cteac-2015-16-meeting-schedule-and-information    

·         DAC https://www.sandiegounified.org/dac-2015-16-general-meeting-schedule-and-information and https://www.sandiegounified.org/dac-2015-16-executive-meeting-schedule-and-information 

·         DELAC: https://www.sandiegounified.org/delac-2015-16-meeting-schedule-and-information  

·         ICOC: https://www.sandiegounified.org/icoc-meeting  

Thank you.

 

Josefina Viorato

Confidential Administrative Assistant II

Board Services Office

4100 Normal Street, Room 2231

San Diego, CA  92103

( (619) 725-5551

7 (619) 297-5624

* jviorato@sandi.net

 

 

 

“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are a leader.” – John Quincy Adams

 

MEDIA ADVISORY -- Media Calendar from the San Diego Unified School District, February 5, 2016.

MEDIA ADVISORY -- Media Calendar from the San Diego Unified School District, February 5, 2016.
Your coverage is invited of any of the following upcoming events on the campuses of the San Diego Unified School District. For more items, check out the calendar on the front of the district website at www.sandiegounified.org.

Please note that if items are listed as "not open to the public" or "open to families," accredited members of the media are invited, but the general public is not. These are usually items during the school day on the school campus.

For a calendar of noticed public meetings, as well as links to agenda items and other information, go to www.sandiegounified.org/board-meeting-information. Those meetings might not be included in this listing.
MEDIA CONTACT: Linda Zintz, Communications Director, (619) 725-5578, lzintz@sandi.net.

* -- New item this week.

FEBRUARY

All Month -- Black/African American History Month, with events throughout the district. Contact: Linda Zintz, Communications Director, 619-725-5578.

* 9 -- Board of Education meeting, 5 p.m., Auditorium, Eugene Brucker Education Center, 4100 Normal Street (92103). Open to the public. More information: www.sandiegounified.org/board-meeting-information.

9 -- Astronomy Night, 6-9 p.m., Curie Elementary School, 4080 Governor Drive (92122). A longtime tradition at Curie shines again, as members of the San Diego Astronomy Association will bring their telescopes for a night of checking out the stars for families. Contact: Cara Ramsey, Principal, (858) 453-4184. Open to the public.

11 -- Kearny High Cluster Meeting, 4:30 p.m., Kearny High Complex Room 301, 7651 Wellington Street (92111). Parents, students and community members are invited to attend this meeting, which discusses educational issues at the high school and its middle and elementary schools. Schools in the Kearny cluster are: Angier, Carson, Chesterton, Cubberley, Fletcher, Jones, Juarez, Linda Vista, Ross, and Wegeforth elementary schools; Montgomery and Taft middle schools; and Kearny High. Contact: Andrew Gergurich, co-chair, agergurich@sandi.net. Open to the public.

12 -- Lincoln Day Holiday, all schools and offices closed.

15 -- Washington Birthday Holiday, all schools and offices closed.

17 -- Scripps Ranch Schools Committee, 4:30 p.m., Marshall Middle School Community Room, 9700 Avenue of Nations, (92131). Discussion and community dialogue with school staff, parents and community members in the Scripps Ranch High School area: Dingeman, Jerabek, Miramar Ranch, Ellen Browning Scripps elementary schools; Thurgood Marshall Middle School; Scripps Ranch High School. Contact: Luis Fregoso at luis@fregoso.co; Jen Marchesini, JMarchesini@san.rr.com. Open to the public.

18 -- Balboa Elementary Design Task Force, 6 p.m., Balboa Elementary School, 1844 S 40th Street (92113). The third Design Task Force meeting is for phase one of the Whole Site Modernization Project at Balboa Elementary School. You will join other key stakeholders and the architect to discuss the general design of the school, and how it can best serve the students and the community for years to come. Contact: Gabriela Soriano, (858) 573-5837. Open to the public.

18 -- Emerson-Bandini Elementary Design Task Force, 6 p.m., Bandini Elementary School, 3550 Logan Avenue (92113). The third Design Task Force meeting is for the Whole Site Modernization Project at Emerson-Bandini Elementary School. The site master plan provides a road map for the near- and long-term growth and redevelopment of your school. It will also assist in planning the capital facilities bond projects for your school. Contact: Bryan Ehm, (858) 637-6243. Open to the public.

22 -- University City Cluster Committee meeting, 4:30 p.m., University City High School media center, 6949 Genesee Avenue (92122). Discussion and community dialogue with school staff, parents and community members in the University City High School area: Curie, Doyle, Spreckels elementary schools; Standley Middle School; University High School. Contact: info@uccluster.com. Open to the public.

* 24 -- An Evening with UC San Diego, 6-8 p.m., Lincoln High School Performing Arts Center, 4777 Imperial Avenue (92113). High school students and parents are invited to receive information on navigating the college preparatory process, admissions, financial aid, career services, and hear from UC students and alumni. UCSD Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs, Juan Gonzalez is featured speaker. Contact: Linda Zintz, Communications Director, 619-847-6637. Free, open to the public with pre-registration at sandiegocalsoap.com/events.

29 -- Mira Mesa Cluster School Council meeting, Mira Mesa High School Media Center, 10510 Reagan Road (92116). Discussion and community dialogue with school staff, parents and community members in the Mira Mesa High School area: Ericson, Hage, Hickman, Salk, Mason, Sandburg, Walker elementary schools; Challenger, Wangenheim middle schools; Mira Mesa High School. Contacts: Bob Turner, rturner4@san.rr.com; Jennifer Kvalvik, jkvalvik@sandi.net. Open to the public.

MARCH

All month: Arts Education Month, Women's History Month. For school activities or story ideas, media contact: Linda Zintz, Communications Director, 619-725-5578.

* 2 -- National Read Across America Day, with events at schools throughout the district. Media contact: Linda Zintz, Communications Director, 619-725-5578.

5 -- Cal-SOAP Career and College Expo, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Lincoln High School, 4777 Imperial Avenue (92113). Sponsored by Cal-SOAP, students can learn interviewing skills, engage in career workshops, discover career paths, meet business leaders and professionals, find internship opportunities, and see career demonstrations. More information: www.sandiegocalsoap.com Media contact: Linda Doughty, Cal-SOAP Director, (858) 569-1866, ext. 211, ldoughty@ucsd.edu. Free and open to the public.

* 7 -- Grad Nation Workshop, 5:30 p.m., Lincoln High School, 4777 Imperial Avenue (92113). Kickoff of San Diego Unified's participation in Grad Nation, a national effort to raise the high-school graduation rate in the US to 90 percent (it is currently 80 percent). The speaker is Aída Walqui, English learner scholar and director of the teacher professional development program at WestEd, anonpartisan, nonprofit research, development, and service agency working with education and other communities throughout the United States and abroad. Contact: Elizabeth Pappas, Office of Language Acquisition, epappas@sandi.net, (619) 725-7264. Open to the public.

7-11 -- National School Breakfast Week. For media story ideas, contact Tara McNamara, Marketing Director, Food and Nutrition Services, 858-627-7316.

13 -- High School Instrumental Honor Concert, 3 p.m., Copley Symphony Hall, Jacobs Music Center, 750 B St, San Diego, CA 92101. Concert brings together the top musicians from throughout the San Diego Unified School District for a performance of San Diego's best young artists. Contact: Mark Nicholson, mnicholson@sandi.net, (858) 256-2705. Free and open to the public.

19 -- Middle School Instrumental Music Concert. 7 p.m., Point Loma Nazarene University, Brown Chapel, 3901 Lomaland Drive (92106). Concert brings together the top musicians from throughout the San Diego Unified School District for a performance of San Diego's best young artists. Contact: Mark Nicholson, mnicholson@sandi.net, (858) 256-2705. Free and open to the public.

24 -- Elementary School Instrumental Music and Choral Concert. 7 p.m., Point Loma Nazarene University, Brown Chapel, 3901 Lomaland Drive (92106). Concert brings together the top musicians from throughout the San Diego Unified School District for a performance of San Diego's best young artists. Contact: Mark Nicholson, mnicholson@sandi.net, (858) 256-2705. Free and open to the public.

23 -- Special Olympics Soccer Tournament, 9 a.m., Balboa Stadium, San Diego High School, 1405 Park Boulevard (92101). Teams and athletes from Lincoln, Morse, Crawford, Hoover, Point Loma, and San Diego high schools with moderate to severe programs will be participating in a soccer tournament and soccer individuals skills. Contact: Dipakkumar Patel (Sunjay), San Diego High School, (619) 525-7455 ext. 4654. Not open to the public.

28-April 1 -- Spring break, all schools closed.

28-April 18 -- Spring break for year-round schools.

* 31 -- Cesar Chavez Day. Although schools are closed this week for Spring Break, teachers and schools will be honoring Cesar Chavez before spring break. Media contact: Linda Zintz, Communications Director, 619-725-5578.

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Wednesday, February 3, 2016

MEDIA ADVISORY -- Linked Learning Conference features students, SD Unified Superintendent

Reporters and editors: The following event next week involves our students and schools. Your coverage is invited. If you have any questions, please contact the Linked Learning Alliance, Hilary McLean, Executive Vice President, 916-203-7274, Hilary@linkedlearning.org.

Not listed on this conference schedule is a visit to Clairemont High School from noon to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3. Conference attendees will see the Linked Learning concept in action at the school, located at 4150 Ute Drive (92117). The school is showcasing students and teachers in its four academies — Academy of Business, Academy of Information Technology, Academy of Health and Medical Sciences and Academy of Engineering Design. Students and teachers can be made available for interviews. Your coverage is invited; should you have any questions, contact Ms. McLean or myself.

Linked Learning takes students areas of interest -- such as technology or health sciences -- and uses it as a basis for teaching all subjects. It's a very interesting option for many young adults and has been very successful.

Linda Zintz
Communications Director
San Diego Unified School District
619-725-5578 office
619-847-6637 mobile

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NEWS RELEASE
February 2, 2016

Media Contact: Hilary McLean, Executive Vice President, 916-203-7274 | E:Hilary@linkedlearning.org

Linked Learning Convention Speaker Lineup - UPDATED

SAN DIEGO, CA - Political and educational leaders from San Diego will headline the second annual Linked Learning Convention February 4-5. Nearly 1,000 participants from California and eight other states are convening in San Diego for professional learning, networking, and planning to support and expand high quality Linked Learning opportunities for many more young people. Featured speakers include San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer, San Diego Unified Superintendent Cindy Marten, and Congressmember Susan Davis.

Where: Paradise Point Resort and Spa, 1404 Vacation Road, San Diego, CA

When: February 4-5

This event is open to members of the media.

Linked Learning is an approach that integrates high quality, sequenced career-technical education with college preparatory academics, work-based learning, and supports for students to help prepare them for college, career, and life. The Linked Learning movement has been inspired by trailblazers like the Construction Tech Academy and Digital Media Arts Academy at Kearny High School in San Diego Unified.

This year's featured speakers at the Linked Learning Convention 2016 are:

Thursday Opening Plenary, Feb 4th (8:00AM - 9:30AM)

-- Karla Rodriguez, Senior at Clairemont High School, Academy of Business (approx. 8:34AM)

-- Superintendent Cindy Marten of San Diego Unified (approx. 8:45AM)

-- Tia Anzellotti, Director of Partnerships at the United Way of San Diego (approx. 8:53AM)

-- Mayor Kevin Faulconer (approx. 9:00AM)


Friday Breakfast Plenary, Feb 5th (8:00AM - 9:30AM)

-- Simon Tran, Junior at Kearny High School, School of Digital Media and Design (approx. 8:33AM)

-- Senator Marty Block (approx. 8:40AM)

-- Assemblymember Shirley Weber (approx. 8:49AM)

Friday Closing Plenary, Feb 5th (12:30PM - 1:45PM)

-- Congresswoman Susan Davis (approx. 1:10PM)


The convention theme is Unlocking the Promise of Linked Learning with Quality, Fidelity, and Innovation.


The Linked Learning Alliance is a statewide coalition of education, industry, and community organizations dedicated to improving California's high schools and preparing students for success in college, career, and life.

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Monday, February 1, 2016

Post Board Meeting Notice and Agenda, February 2, 2016

PLEASE NOTE:

 

·         Notice of Time Change for Special Closed Session Meeting/Agenda—Tuesday, February 2, 2016, Room 2249; time changed from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Open and Closed Session Meeting Information: https://www.sandiegounified.org/board-meeting-information  

·         Please forward to staff and as appropriate, print and post notice and agenda in a prominent, publicly accessible location at your site.


In addition, please refer to the below links for upcoming meetings, agendas, and minutes of the board advisory committees:

·         ACUESP: https://www.sandiegounified.org/acuesp-2015-16-meeting-schedule-and-information.

·         Audit and Finance: https://www.sandiegounified.org/audit-and-finance-committee

·         CAC: https://www.sandiegounified.org/cac-2015-16-general-meeting-schedule-and-information and https://www.sandiegounified.org/cac-2015-16-executive-meeting-schedule-and-information 

·         CSFC: https://www.sandiegounified.org/csfc-2015-meeting-schedule      

·         CTEAC: https://www.sandiegounified.org/cteac-2015-16-meeting-schedule-and-information    

·         DAC https://www.sandiegounified.org/dac-2015-16-general-meeting-schedule-and-information and https://www.sandiegounified.org/dac-2015-16-executive-meeting-schedule-and-information 

·         DELAC: https://www.sandiegounified.org/delac-2015-16-meeting-schedule-and-information  

·         ICOC: https://www.sandiegounified.org/icoc-meeting  

Thank you.

 

Josefina Viorato

Confidential Administrative Assistant II

Board Services Office

4100 Normal Street, Room 2231

San Diego, CA  92103

( (619) 725-5551

7 (619) 297-5624

* jviorato@sandi.net

 

 

 

“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are a leader.” – John Quincy Adams