Post Board Meeting Agenda, March 14, 2017

PLEASE NOTE:

·         Closed Session Agenda—Tuesday, March 14, 2017, 3:30 p.m., Room 2249
Open and Closed Session Meeting Information: https://www.sandiegounified.org/board-meeting-information  

·         Regular Meeting Agenda—Tuesday, March 14, 2017, 5:00 p.m., Auditorium
BoardDocs Agenda Link: http://www.boarddocs.com/ca/sandi/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=AC3S7D70D136               

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

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

·         Audit and Finance: https://www.sandiegounified.org/node/528

·         CAC: General Membership—https://www.sandiegounified.org/cac-2016-17-general-meeting-schedule-and-information; and Executive Board—https://www.sandiegounified.org/cac-2016-17-executive-meeting-schedule-and-information 

·         CTEAC: https://www.sandiegounified.org/cteac-2016-17-meeting-schedule-and-information

·         CSFC: https://www.sandiegounified.org/csfc-2016-meetings-schedule       

·         DAC: General Membership—https://www.sandiegounified.org/dac-2016-17-general-meeting-schedule-and-information; and Executive Board—https://www.sandiegounified.org/dac-2016-17-executive-meeting-schedule-and-information 

·         DELAC: General Membership and Executive Board—https://www.sandiegounified.org/delac-2016-17-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

SDUSD/SDCCD Joint Board Meeting - April 18, 2017

Dear Staff, Community Members, and Supporters of Education:

 

On behalf of the San Diego Community College District and the San Diego Unified School District governing boards, we are pleased to invite you to attend a special joint meeting of both boards to be held on Tuesday, April 18, 2017, 5:00 p.m., at Educational Cultural Complex (ECC) Performing Arts Theatre, 4343 Ocean View Blvd, San Diego, CA 92113.

 

This joint meeting builds upon the annual joint meetings that have taken place since 2011, and represents an opportunity for our two organizations to evaluate progress and make additional plans to ensure that students are well educated academically and well prepared for both higher education and the workforce. Our emphasis in this regard is on our joint responsibility.

 

Your interest in education and your role in leadership are appreciated. We do hope to see you at the meeting.

 

Sincerely,

 

Richard Barrera

President, San Diego Unified School Board

 

Post Notice of Date Change: Community Advisory Committee for Special Education (CAC) Executive Board

PLEASE NOTE:

 

·         Notice of Change of Date: CAC Executive Board—Meeting changed from March 30, 2017 to March 16, 2017
Committee Meeting Information: https://www.sandiegounified.org/cac-2016-17-executive-meeting-schedule-and-information.

 

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

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: San Diego Unified and Google Expand on Partnership

MEDIA ADVISORY
March 8, 2017


San Diego Unified and Google Expand on Partnership
Tech giant to train hundreds of teachers this week in classroom technology and online collaboration


WHAT: The Google Teacher Summit ("G-Suite Summit") is a free professional development experience designed to teach education leaders how to get the most from innovative technologies. This is an official Google event hosted in conjunction with The San Diego Unified School District and The EdTech Team.



In October San Diego Unified along with Google Chief Education Evangelist Jaime Casap announced their collaboration and commitment to expanding technology in the classroom. The "G-Suite" Summit is the first implementation of this new and exciting partnership.



All summit presenters are Google for Education Certified Innovators, Trainers and Teachers who are flying in from across the country to take part in this amazing day of learning. Each summit-session is an intensive event where participants are provided hands-on experience with Google's products and technologies. The district teachers will learn about innovative instructional strategies, and receive resources to bring back and share with colleagues.



The Google for Education's Professional Development Partner Program specifically provides training to teachers on integrating digital tools, like Google's Geo Tools, that allow students to explore rich geographical content and take virtual field trips to anywhere on Earth.


WHEN: Saturday, March 11, 2017 7:30 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.

WHERE: Standley Middle School, 6298 Radcliffe Drive, 92122

DETAILS: Teachers will focus on integrating and using G-Suite (formerly Google Apps for Education) and other Google tools to promote student learning. Participants will have the opportunity to attend three 2-hour sessions on a variety of topics that will allow them to engage deeply with the content. SDUSD teachers in attendance will emerge with the knowledge and resources needed to implement the information into their classroom lessons.

SPEAKERS: Sergio Villegas, EdTech Team Director of Professional Learning, Robert Grano, Director of Educational Technology for SDUSD, Laurel Rice, Educational Technology Resource Teacher

On-Site Media Contact: Laurel Rice, Education Technology Resource Teacher, 619-358-3320
Media Inquiries: Isabella McNeil, San Diego Unified School District, 619-341-2343 Imcneil@Sandi.net<mailto:Imcneil@Sandi.net>

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Post Board Meeting Agenda, March 7, 2017

PLEASE NOTE:

·         Regular Meeting Agenda—Tuesday, March 7, 2017, 5:00 p.m., Auditorium
BoardDocs Agenda Link: http://www.boarddocs.com/ca/sandi/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=AC3SUB71A8CB              

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

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

·         Audit and Finance: https://www.sandiegounified.org/node/528

·         CAC: General Membership—https://www.sandiegounified.org/cac-2016-17-general-meeting-schedule-and-information; and Executive Board—https://www.sandiegounified.org/cac-2016-17-executive-meeting-schedule-and-information 

·         CTEAC: https://www.sandiegounified.org/cteac-2016-17-meeting-schedule-and-information

·         CSFC: https://www.sandiegounified.org/csfc-2016-meetings-schedule       

·         DAC: General Membership—https://www.sandiegounified.org/dac-2016-17-general-meeting-schedule-and-information; and Executive Board—https://www.sandiegounified.org/dac-2016-17-executive-meeting-schedule-and-information 

·         DELAC: General Membership and Executive Board—https://www.sandiegounified.org/delac-2016-17-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

NEWS RELEASE: San Diego Unified School Board Balances Budget with No Increases in Class Size

San Diego Unified School Board Balances Budget with No Increases in Class Size

Approves early retirements, other strategies to reduce layoffs; Unanimous vote protects long-term fiscal health of district’s schools

 

SAN DIEGO (February 28, 2017) – A unified Board of Trustees tonight voted 5-0 to keep class sizes small at San Diego Unified, while eliminating a more than $124 million structural deficit the district was facing. Trustees also approved an early retirement package and other measures designed to save money and minimize the need for layoffs. The Board expressed confidence the vote will put the county’s largest school district on a firm financial footing for the future.

 

“San Diego students are achieving more than ever with some of the highest graduation rates and test scores in the state, so our entire focus has been on protecting the supports for students that are producing these great results,” said Board President Richard Barrera. “The package we approved tonight protects these gains, while ensuring the long-term fiscal stability of our district.”

 

Board Vice President Kevin Beiser said the plan approved tonight is fiscally responsible, as it balances the budget without increasing class sizes, while maintaining the district’s commitment to offering music and arts programs and other core initiatives. He also noted the Board took action tonight to minimize layoffs.

 

“We are confident the package of early retirement incentives and other initiatives passed tonight will minimize staff layoffs,” said Vice President Beiser.

 

San Diego Unified has stressed any staff reductions will not come at the expense of increased class sizes. Thanks to the contract negotiated with the San Diego Education Association (SDEA), San Diego Unified students will continue to be guaranteed some of the smallest class sizes of any large district in the state:

 

·         Transitional Kindergarten - Grade 3: No more than 24 students per class on average

·         Grades 4-5: No more than 35 students per class

·         Higher grades: No more than 36 students per class

 

“We know children learn best in classroom settings with fewer students, so we felt it was important to protect our small class sizes,” said Trustee Michael McQuary.

 

The plan for school stability, approved by the Trustees tonight, makes significant progress towards resolving the structural deficit faced by the district. In addition to eliminating the projected deficit for the 2017-18 school year, the vote means the deficit for the following year will be half. Further, it demonstrates strong resolve by Board members to confront the structural deficit once and for all.

 

“I believe it is very important that students and parents know they can count on our outstanding schools and instructional programs being there to serve them in the future,” said Trustee John Lee Evans. “The vote tonight paves the way for the long-term fiscal stability of the district.”

 

The Board’s newest member, Trustee Sharon Whitehurst-Payne, said she is also pleased to see the district confronting head-on the structural deficit it has faced for years. She said the vote tonight means community members can look forward to the coming school year with confidence.

 

“We want parents to know our schools will be there to serve them in the future. Our commitment to have quality schools in every neighborhood is rock solid,” said Whitehurst-Payne.

 

Superintendent Cindy Marten thanked the Board for their strong vote in support of school stability and praised their willingness to tackle the structural budget issues.

 

“Our challenge has been to maintain all the great programs that we know are working and the climate our students deserve, while protecting the long-term health of our schools,” said Superintendent Marten. “The program approved tonight does that, and allows our entire staff and team of professional educators to focus on delivering another amazing school year for the students we serve.”

 

Several board members also noted the State of California continues to rank near the bottom of the nation in per pupil funding and pledged to continue advocating for increased funding from Sacramento.

 

MEDIA CONTACT: Andrew Sharp  |  619/252-6848  |  asharp@sandi.net

MEDIA ADVISORY: San Diego Unified Leaders and Community Members Celebrate $34 million Construction Project At Mann Middle School

Media Advisory from the San Diego Unified School District-Feb. 28, 2017             

District Leaders and Community Members Celebrate $34 Million Construction Project at Mann Middle School

WHAT: San Diego Unified School District is hosting a reception and press conference to announce a $34 million whole site modernization project at Mann Middle School

WHEN:  Wednesday, March 1, 2017-- Reception for community members @ 11:30 a.m.; press conference @ 12 p.m.

WHERE: Mann Middle School, 4345 54th Street, San Diego, CA 92115 (enter parking lot off Trojan Avenue)

SPEAKERS:  San Diego Unified Superintendent Cindy Marten, Board of Education Trustee Sharon Whitehurst-Payne and Principal Allen Teng

VISUALS: Renderings of Mann Middle School project and renderings of nearby Crawford High School project, groundbreaking, reception for community members

BACKGROUND: Horace Mann Middle School's whole site modernization project features a new three-story building that includes 16 classrooms, a health and wellness center and administration spaces. The new 32,300-square-foot will create a new entrance to the school.

The project also includes the demolition of Building 100 (administration building), Building 500 (classroom building) and Building 600 (classroom building). The whole site modernization will also provide a new outdoor dining courtyard with four shade structures, interior improvements, safety improvements including campus-wide fire alarm system upgrades and public address system upgrades, new security lighting and cameras, new visitor parking, as well as a new student drop-off/pick-up driveway.

These improvements are funded by San Diego Unified School District's Propositions S and Z, which are local bond measures approved by San Diego voters to repair, renovate, and revitalize neighborhood schools. In addition to renovation and replacement, district-wide bond projects include classroom technology, facilities to support College, Career and Technical Education, classroom air conditioning, safety and security upgrades, and other facilities improvements at traditional and public charter schools.

Prop. S is a 23-year capital facilities program that is funded by a $2.1 billion general obligation bond measure passed November 4, 2008. Prop. Z is a 15 year capital facilities program funded by a $2.8 billion general obligation bond measure passed November 6, 2012. By law, the funds cannot be used for teachers' or school administrators' salaries, nor can they be used for maintenance or operations.

Contact: Cynthia Reed-Porter, facilities communications supervisor, 619-546-3378, creed-porter@sandi.net; or Shari Winet, communications director, (619-725-5568), swinet@sandi.net

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