NEWS RELEASE -- Giant Puppets Take to the Streets of City Heights for 4th Annual Celebration

Reporters and Editors: Note that the contact on this event is Midge
Backensto, City Heights Collaborative,
619-845-8042/mjbackensto@hotmail.com, or Lynne Jennings, San Diego Guild
of Puppetry, cell: 619-987-5345/lynnejenn@aol.com.

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

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Giant Puppets Take to the Streets of City Heights for 4th Annual
Celebration

At 9:30 am Tuesday, July 14, 2009, San Diego Guild of Puppetry lead
artist, Felix Diaz's whistle will blow. Drum groups from Monroe Clark
Middle School and Hoover High will set the beat, and 450 Monroe Clark
Middle School 6th graders will march to Rosa Parks Elementary School,
carrying giant puppets and banners, for the 4th annual, "Welcome to
Middle School" parade. Upon reaching Rosa Parks Elementary, the middle
schoolers will be joined by Rosa Parks' graduating 5th graders bearing
their own dragon masks. After parading before the K-5 student body, the
procession, now nearly 700 strong, will march together back to Monroe
Clark, marking, in a larger than life celebration, the elementary
schoolers' passage into middle school.

Those watching this City Heights community parade will see students'
artistic interpretations of the cultural themes explored in the social
studies curriculum. African effigy figures from last year's parade will
be joined by giant snakes, inspired by the mythic Quetzalcoatl, the
Mesoamerican plumed serpent god. This year a host of Southeast Asian
dragons in both mask and giant form will be added to the celebration.
Funding for the original parade in 2005 came from an Arts and Culture
Community Impact grant from The San Diego Foundation, with additional
and continuing funding every year from A-I-S grants from the California
Arts Council, a state agency, the NEA, a federal agency, the City of San
Diego Commission for Arts and Culture, and the Dr. Seuss Foundation.
This support has kept the parade going and growing into an annual event
that celebrates student transition to middle school, while spotlighting
cultures, collaborative effort and community.

In these schools and in others throughout the city, the San Diego Guild
of Puppetry is hard at work to make giant puppet pageantry an important
element in the San Diego community at large. Multi-community giant
puppet parades have been held at the Theatre of the World Festival at
San Diego State University for the past three years. The New Children's
Museum opened last year with a "Children's Giant Puppet Parade" created
by the Guild, and smaller parades are held at varying locations around
the county, often including celebrations of Dia de los Muertos. Lynne
Jennings, Guild Board Chair explains: "Giant puppetry, by its very size,
inspires awe. It builds stronger communities, as individuals become part
of a committed team effort. It engenders the realization that working
together, people can effect powerful and positive change. It invites
participants and spectators of all ages, cultures, and backgrounds to
join hands in celebration!"

Everyone is invited to watch the City Heights parade at 9:30 on July 14
with excellent viewing at the Monroe Clark field, the Rosa Parks
playground or along the 45th Street parade route. The parade will start
at the Monroe Clark Middle School field, go east on Myrtle and then
north on 45th to Rosa Parks. After circling the elementary school
playground, students will retrace their steps back to the middle school.

Contact for parade info: Midge Backensto, City Heights Collaborative,
619-845-8042/mjbackensto@hotmail.com, or Lynne Jennings, San Diego Guild
of Puppetry, cell: 619-987-5345/lynnejenn@aol.com.
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MEDIA ADVISORY -- NEA's Read Across America Hooks Up With Padres

Reporters and editors: The following is a news release from the National
Education Assocation on a great event tomorrow at Petco Park that
matches up members of the Padres, students from Tierrasanta Elementary
and other schools, and teachers from all over the country. For
information, contact NEA's Staci Maiers at the phone number below.

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

_______________

NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION MEDIA ADVISORY FOR June 30, 2009

CONTACT: Staci Maiers, NEA (202) 270-5333 cell, smaiers@nea.org

Attention: News Assignment/Photo Editors excellent visuals, photos &
b-roll opportunities

San Diego Padres get into the game of reading on June 30
NEA's Read Across America encourages local students to celebrate summer
reading

SAN DIEGO-Showing kids that reading can be just as much fun as a day at
the ballpark, San Diego Padres players Edgar Gonzalez and Kevin
Kouzmanoff will trade their baseball caps for reading hats to encourage
hundreds of schoolchildren to read over the lazy, hazy, crazy days of
summer.

The players will read to the children, while stylishly sporting the red
and white stovepipe hat worn by the Cat in the Hat, the official mascot
of NEA's Read Across America literacy program. Students from Tierrasanta
Elementary in San Diego and Rich and Rogers Elementary in Chula Vista
will take part in the event at PETCO Park on Tuesday, June 30, at 11:30
a.m. The Cat in the Hat, Thing 1 and Thing 2 will also join the fun!

Across San Diego at 36 participating libraries, bilingual readings in
Spanish as well as several Asian languages also will be on the reading
menu to spark some summertime reading inspiration.

WHO: Edgar Gonzalez and Kevin Kouzmanoff of the San Diego Padres
NEA President Dennis Van Roekel
Hundreds of local schoolchildren
Children's literacy experts
Thing 1, Thing 2 and the Cat in the Hat, courtesy of Dr. Seuss
Enterprises, L.D.

WHAT: Padres players will read with hundreds of local schoolchildren
to encourage good summer reading habits. To get everyone into the game
of reading, the 36 branch libraries of the San Diego Public Library
system will be hosting read-ins throughout the San Diego area. For a
complete list of participating libraries, visit www.nea.org/readacross.

WHEN: Reading hits PETCO Park Tuesday, June 30, at 11:30 a.m.

WHERE: San Diego Padres PETCO Park
100 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA
Enter through the East Village Gate at 10th Avenue and K Street

BACKGROUND
NEA's Read Across America encourages summer reading to help tackle
student achievement gaps that grow exponentially during the summer
months, especially among minority and economically disadvantaged
students. The literacy program encourages youngsters to develop a
healthy appetite of books by making reading fun.

The baseball-themed summer read-ins provide a preview to one of the
largest conventions to arrive in San Diego in recent years. Nearly
10,000 delegates from across the country will be in town July 1-July 6
for NEA's Annual Meeting and Representative Assembly...bringing an
estimated $35 million to the local economy.

**Special guests subject to change depending on availability.**

# # #
The National Education Association is the nation's largest professional
employee organization, representing 3.2 million elementary and secondary
teachers, higher education faculty, educational support professionals,
school administrators, retired educators and students preparing to
become teachers.
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Post Enclosures

PLEASE NOTE:  Attached notices and agenda:

 

§         Notice of Special Meeting/Agenda of the District Advisory Council for Compensatory Education Programs (DAC)—Wednesday, July 1, 2009, 6:00 p.m.

 

Supporting documentation for agenda items (Closed Session excluded) can be found at the following link: http://www.boarddocs.com/ca/sandi/board.nsf

 

Thank you.

 

Melissa Hudson

Confidential Administrative Assistant II

Board of Education

San Diego Unified School District

4100 Normal Street, Room 2231

San Diego, CA 92103-2682

Office: (619) 725-5550

Fax: (619) 297-5624

mmabe2@sandi.net

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

 

University City High and Serra High schools honored by Hate Crimes Coalition

Reporters and editors: Here's an annoucement from Unity in Action
honoring two of our high schools. If you need more information, contact
Chris Saunders from Unity in Action (see below).

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

*********************

San Diego Regional Hate Crimes Coalition
News Release
Contact: Chris Saunders
June 29, 2009
760-519-4607

Hate Crimes Coalition Gives 2009 Unity in Action Award
To University City High and Serra High Schools

SAN DIEGO -- The San Diego Regional Hate Crimes Coalition's (SDRHCC) has
given two first place awards in its annual Unity in Action contest. The
winners are University City High's Power of One program and Serra High's
ELEVATED Student Relations Committee.

The SDRHCC's Unity in Action contest was developed as a way to recognize
programs in our schools that promote unity, diversity and/or tolerance.
The Coalition found that there are many excellent programs in San Diego
County.

"On behalf of the San Diego Regional Hate Crimes Coalition, we are
extremely impressed with the two local high school programs from
University City High and Serra High, which are co-winners of our Unity
in Action Contest for 2009," said Deputy District Attorney Oscar Garcia,
who is the Chairman of the SDRHCC.

"Both of these programs, University City's The Power of One and Serra's
Elevated Students Relations Committee clearly embrace the mission of the
Hate Crimes Coalition, which is to promote the appreciation of diversity
and the prevention of bias motivated behavior. It is certainly
refreshing to find our youth committing themselves in such a positive
manner for the betterment of our community. We are proud to honor them
with this award," Garcia added.

University City High's Power of One is a program within a class, which
has a goal of personal responsibility through diverse teamwork and
community role models, according to its contest entry form.

"The Power of One is an ordinary psychology class doing extraordinary
things," its teacher Lauriann Stanley said. "The curriculum is modeled
on a University Course entitled Happiness 101. The basic premise is that
students are unhappy today because they feel they can not make a
difference in their world. This course gives to them the opportunity to
daily do something for others. After in-depth psychological studies, the
course requirements include weekly volunteer projects, random acts of
kindness, letters of appreciation, cultural plunges, guest speakers and
intensive group discussions."

"It is such a special honor for the students who rarely get recognized
in a celebratory and positive way for the efforts they invest in making
the world a better place," added Ms. Stanley, the teacher who teaches
the Power of One. "These students have worked for months with each other
on volunteer projects and making the garden such a special place. Today
they celebrate! "

Serra High's ELEVATED Student Relations Committee is an all-inclusive
group with the main goal of unifying the diverse groups on the school's
campus, according to its entry form.

"ELEVATED is about breaking down barriers and creating unity," according
to the program's advisor Krissie McClain. "Two of the topics they chose
to work on this year were racial segregation and homophobia. The goal is
to start out small-scale on Serra High's campus and further reach out to
other schools, families, and the community."

"Receiving the Unity in Action Award this year was more than ELEVATED
could've asked for. ELEVATED students, advisors, and even the school
staff were very proud to hear about this award," McClain added. "Not
only being recognized for their hard work, but also giving the students
more opportunity to grow within their own lives, as well as the growing
potential to reach out to others, is what keeps them going. We have seen
graduates from Serra High move onto college and use their leadership
skills to play a role in similar groups. Our hope is to gain
sustainability and expand out with this group."

The San Diego Regional Hate Crimes Coalition was formed eleven years ago
to unite law enforcement agencies with community-based organizations to
tackle issues presented by hate crimes in our community. Members of the
Coalition include representatives from all law enforcement agencies in
the county and members of many diverse community-based organizations.

# # #
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PLEASE NOTE:  Attached notices and agenda:

 

§         Notice of Special Board Meeting/Agenda—Monday, June 29, 2009, 4:30 p.m.

§         Notice of Special Closed Session---Monday, June 29, 2009, immediately following open session which begins at 4:30 p.m.

§         Notice of Special Board Meeting/Agenda---Tuesday, July 14, 2009, 8:30 a.m.

 

Supporting documentation for agenda items (Closed Session excluded) can be found at the following link: http://www.boarddocs.com/ca/sandi/board.nsf

 

Thank you.

 

Melissa Hudson

Confidential Administrative Assistant II

Board of Education

San Diego Unified School District

4100 Normal Street, Room 2231

San Diego, CA 92103-2682

Office: (619) 725-5550

Fax: (619) 297-5624

mmabe2@sandi.net

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

NEWS RELEASE -- Campus Calendar from the San Diego Unified School District

Campus Calendar -- Upcoming Events in the San Diego Unified School
District, June 26, 2009

Your coverage is invited of any of the following upcoming events on the
campuses of the San Diego Unified School District.

(*) New or revised this week.

June

27 -- Ericson Cleanup Day, 8 a.m. to noon, Ericson Elementary School,
11174 Westonhill Drive, San Diego, CA 92126. The Friends of Ericson
Foundation is partnering with HEROES of Mira Mesa to do a major
beautification project at Ericson and we need all the hands we can get.
Activities include painting, planting and other general duties. From
adults to kids - it will be a great family day at Ericson with everyone
making a difference in some way. There will be jobs for people of every
skill set. Contact: (858) 271-0505. Open to the public.

30 -- Ocean Beach Elementary School Artwork On Display at Ocean Beach
Shops and Restaurants, open business hours in the Ocean Beach community.
Student work from the AT&T Yellow Pages Project Redirectory Phone Book
Recycling Art Challenge will be decorating businesses, including 10-15
pieces at the Ocean Beach Peoples Organic Food Co-op. Contact: Donna
Lamb, Ocean Beach Elementary School, (619) 223-1631.

30 -- Open House and Fair, 5-7 p.m., Boone Elementary School, 7330
Brookhaven Rd. (92114). All parents, guardians and family members are
invited to see their child's work in the classroom, speak with their
child's teacher, see a performance of the Boone Band and Orchestra
Performance, Upper Grade Invention Convention, and food and drink sale,
with proceeds supporting the Boone ASB. Contact: (619) 479-3111. Open to
the public.

30-31 -- Character Development Conference, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.,
University of San Diego, School of Leadership and Education Sciences,
Character Development Center. Two-day conference includes speakers who
will discuss the particulars of character education. A program of the
University of San Diego. Information: (619) 260-2250. Open to the public
with fee and registration.

July

1 -- Open House, 5-7 p.m., Cherokee Point Elementary School, 3735 38th
St. (92105). Visit your child's classroom and chat with teacher.
Contact: (619) 641-3400. Not open to the public.

2 -- 4th of July Assembly, 1 p.m., Chavez Elementary School, 1404 South
40th Street (92113). Students will be performing patriotic songs and
presentations in honor of America's Birthday. Contact: (619) 527-4098.
Not open to the public.

3 -- Independence Day Observed, all schools and administrative offices
closed.

* 6 -- iHigh Virtual Academy Open House at Mt Everest campus, 1-2 p.m.,
Mt. Everest School, 4350 Mt. Everest Blvd (92117). Come learn what iHigh
Virtual Academy is all about. Who are we? What is online learning? What
is Independent Study? What kind of student does well in this kind of
school? Contact: Mary Lang, (858) 627-7448. Open to the public.

* 20 -- iHigh Virtual Academy Open House at Mt Everest campus, 1-2 p.m.,
Mt. Everest School, 4350 Mt. Everest Blvd (92117). Come learn what iHigh
Virtual Academy is all about. Who are we? What is online learning? What
is Independent Study? What kind of student does well in this kind of
school? Contact: Mary Lang, (858) 627-7448. Open to the public.

21 -- Year-Round Calendar Last Day of School.
August

3-14. Summer Intensive, San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts
(SCPA), 2425 Dusk Drive (92139). Two-week for advancing high school
students interested developing their chosen arts discipline; taught by
SCPA faculty and Master Artists from San Diego and Los Angeles. Contact:
Artistic Director, Richard Trujillo, (619) 470-0555, ext. 212. Not open
to the public.

* 10 -- iHigh Virtual Academy Open House at Mt Everest campus, 1-2 p.m.,
Mt. Everest School, 4350 Mt. Everest Blvd (92117). Come learn what iHigh
Virtual Academy is all about. Who are we? What is online learning? What
is Independent Study? What kind of student does well in this kind of
school? Contact: Mary Lang, (858) 627-7448. Open to the public.

* 19 -- iHigh Virtual Academy Open House at Mt Everest campus, 1-2 p.m.,
Mt. Everest School, 4350 Mt. Everest Blvd (92117). Come learn what iHigh
Virtual Academy is all about. Who are we? What is online learning? What
is Independent Study? What kind of student does well in this kind of
school? Contact: Mary Lang, (858) 627-7448. Open to the public.

September

7 -- Labor Day. All offices and schools closed.

8 - First Day of Classes for 2009/2010 School Year

October

30-31 -- Crawford High Class of 1959 50th Reunion, Town and Country
Hotel, Mission Valley. Contacts: Sandra Craig Allen, (951) 301-7098;
Alice James McCapes, (951) 306-7706.

Ongoing

Tuesday: Mira Mesa Farmer's Market, Mira Mesa High School, 3-7 p.m.,
10510 Reagan Rd. (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., Ellen Browning Scripps Elementary School, 11778 Cypress Canyon Rd.
(92131). (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.

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-- FAXes: Do you still want faxes of this to your newsroom? Want faxes
but aren't receiving them? Send an e-mail to jbrandais@sandi.net and let
us know.

-- Friday Notes Online: Each Friday afternoon, Superintendent Terry
Grier updates district staff and community on a variety of issues. The
newsletter is posted online at www.sandi.net/fridaynotes/archive.html.

To sign up for the Friday Notes e-mail list, go to
www.sandi.net/fridaynotes/signup/default.aspx.

-- To separate public events from school functions we'd like you to
cover, items open to the public are now labeled as such. "Not open to
the public" means that you're welcome to cover it, but it's not
something to list in an events calendar.

# # #

Jack Brandais
Communications Department
San Diego Unified School District
(619) 607-0477 (cell)
(619) 725-5570 (desk)
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2009 ICOC SubCmte Mtg Notices

PLEASE NOTE:  Attached 2009 meeting notices for the following advisory committees:

 

·          Finance, Planning and Controls Subcommittee and June 25 Agenda

·          Governance and Accountability Subcommittee

·          Construction and Implementation Subcommittee

 

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

 

Thank you.

 

 

 

Josefina Viorato -

Confidential Administrative Assistant II

San Diego Unified School District

Board Services

4100 Normal Street, Room 2231

San Diego, CA  92103

( (619) 725-5551

7 (619) 297-5624

* jviorato@sandi.net

"Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."

 

MEDIA ADVISORY RESEND -- Summer Fun Cafe Kickoff... clarifies that event is today, Wednesday, June 24

NOTE TO EDITORS: Clarifies that event is today, Wednesday, June 24, and adds economic benefits and funding information.

MEDIA ADVISORY from the San Diego Unified School District

SUMMER FUN CAFE KICKOFF WITH CHARGER MATT WILHELM

What: Kickoff barbecue for Summer Fun Cafe

When: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Where: Skyline Hills Community Park, 8285 Skyline Dr. (92114)

Details: For the sixth year, San Diego Unified School District is partnering with the City of San Diego Park and Recreation Department to bring the US Department of Agriculture's "Seamless Summer Feeding Option" to local children. Nearly 40 sites around the city -- including MCAS Miramar -- will be serving free lunch to kids Monday-Friday. For the complete schedule and locations, go to www.sandi.net/food and click on "Summer Fun Café." Lunch is free for anyone 18 and under -- and at this event only, for adults, too. Matt Wilhelm of the San Diego Chargers will emcee the event. Kids 18 and under need only show up for lunch at the various locations; no paperwork or proof of income is necessary.

The programs is funded through a grant from the US Department of Agriculture and does not impact any other school programs. It also provides summer employment for San Diegans and contributes to the economy through purchases of food.

Last year, the program served more than 80,000 lunches and snacks to San Diego kids. It employees more than 500 people who would not otherwise have work during the summer; the food budget last year was $140,000.

Speakers/Visuals: San Diego Charger Matt Wilhelm will be the master of ceremonies. Families will be enjoying the free lunch with lots of activities for kids.

Jack Brandais
Media Relations
San Diego Unified School District
(619) 725-5570 (desk)
(619) 607-0477 (cell)

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MEDIA ADVISORY -- Summer Fun Cafe Kickoff Barbecue at 10:30 a.m. Today

MEDIA ADVISORY from the San Diego Unified School District

SUMMER FUN CAFE KICKOFF WITH CHARGER MATT WILHELM

What: Kickoff barbecue for Summer Fun Cafe

When: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Where: Skyline Hills Community Park, 8285 Skyline Dr. (92114)

Details: For the sixth year, San Diego Unified School District is partnering with the City of San Diego Park and Recreation Department to bring the US Department of Agriculture's "Seamless Summer Feeding Option" to local children. Nearly 40 sites around the city -- including MCAS Miramar -- will be serving free lunch to kids Monday-Friday. For the complete schedule and locations, go to www.sandi.net/food and click on "Summer Fun Café." Lunch is free for anyone 18 and under -- and at this event only, for adults, too. Matt Wilhelm of the San Diego Chargers will emcee the event. Kids 18 and under need only show up for lunch at the various locations; no paperwork or proof of income is necessary. The programs is funded through a grant from the US Department of Agriculture and does not impact any other school programs. It also provides summer employment for San Diegans and contributes to the economy through purchases of food.

Speakers/Visuals: San Diego Charger Matt Wilhelm will be the master of ceremonies. Families will be enjoying the free lunch with lots of activities for kids.

Jack Brandais
Media Relations
San Diego Unified School District
(619) 725-5570 (desk)
(619) 607-0477 (cell)

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NEWS RELEASE -- Charger Matt Wilhelm MC's Free Kids Lunch Kickoff

NEWS RELEASE from the San Diego Unified School District, June 19, 2009

Charger Matt Wilhelm MC's Free Kids Lunch Kickoff

Annual Program Gives Free Lunches for Kids 18 and Under

SAN DIEGO -- For San Diego's kids there is such a thing as a free lunch this summer, as the Summer Fun Café opens in locations all over the city, with a big barbecue kickoff coming up on Wednesday.

Kids are invited to bring their parents to the event, scheduled from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Skyline Hills Community Park, 8285 Skyline Dr. (92114). Lunch is free for anyone 18 and under -- and at this event only, for adults, too. Matt Wilhelm of the San Diego Chargers will emcee the event.

For the sixth year, San Diego Unified School District is partnering with the City of San Diego Park and Recreation Department to bring the US Department of Agriculture's "Seamless Summer Feeding Option" to local children. Nearly 40 sites around the city -- including MCAS Miramar -- will be serving lunch to kids Monday-Friday. For the complete schedule and locations, go to www.sandi.net/food and click on "Summer Fun Café."

"There's no paperwork, no qualifications, just lunch," said Gary Petill, San Diego Unified's Food Services Director. "Good nutrition is very important to a child's growth and parents can be assured that their child is getting a good lunch at their school or recreation center."

The kickoff event will also include a food distribution by the San Diego Food Bank, Z90.3 Radio live broadcast, a nutrition decathlon, inflatable jumper and craft tables.

Other programs are being offered by other school districts in other parts of the county. For information on where a summer lunch program might be near you, call the county-wide information number, 211.

# # #

Contact: Joanne Tucker, Food Services, (858) 627-7316

* * *
Jack Brandais
Communications Department
San Diego Unified School District
(619) 607-0477 (cell)
(619) 725-5570 (desk)
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Advisory Committee Meeting Notices

PLEASE NOTE: Attached meeting notices for the following advisory committees:

 

·          Notice of Change of Location—District Advisory Council for Special Education, Executive Committee—Thursday, June 25, 2009

·          Notice of Regular Meeting—District Advisory Council for Compensatory Education Programs—2009-10 Annual Meeting Schedule

·          Notice of Regular Meeting—Advisory Committee on Utilization of Excess School Property—2009-10 Annual Meeting Schedule

 

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

 

Thanks.

 

Josefina Viorato

Confidential Administrative Assistant II

San Diego Unified School District

Board Services Office

4100 Normal Street, Room 2231

San Diego, CA  92103

( (619) 725-5551

7 (619) 297-5624

* jviorato@sandi.net

 

"Every job is a self-portrait of the person who did it, autograph your work with excellence."--Anonymous

 

 

FW: Special ICOC Mtg Notice and Agenda

 

PLEASE NOTE:  Attached Notice and Agenda:

 

·          Notice and Call of Special ICOC Meeting/Agenda—Monday, June 22, 2009, 4:00 p.m.

 

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

 

Thank you.

 

 

Josefina Viorato -

Confidential Administrative Assistant II

San Diego Unified School District

Board Services

4100 Normal Street, Room 2231

San Diego, CA  92103

( (619) 725-5551

7 (619) 297-5624

* jviorato@sandi.net

"Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."

 

Revised June 23 Board Agenda

PLEASE NOTE:  Attached agenda:

 

·          Regular Board Meeting Agenda, Revised—Tuesday, June 23, 2009, 5:00 p.m.

 

Supporting documentation for agenda items (Closed Session excluded) can be found at the following link: http://www.boarddocs.com/ca/sandi/board.nsf

 

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

 

Thank you.

 

 

Josefina Viorato -

Confidential Administrative Assistant II

San Diego Unified School District

Board Services

4100 Normal Street, Room 2231

San Diego, CA  92103

( (619) 725-5551

7 (619) 297-5624

* jviorato@sandi.net

"Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."

 

NEWS RELEASE -- Campus Calendar from the San Diego Unified School District

Campus Calendar -- Upcoming Events in the San Diego Unified School District, June 19, 2009

Your coverage is invited of any of the following upcoming events on the campuses of the San Diego Unified School District.

(*) New or revised this week.

June

* Through 26 -- MAGIC (Mentoring A Girl In Construction) Camp, Stanley E. Foster Construction Tech Academy at Kearny High School, 7651 Wellington Way, San Diego, CA 92111. Magic Camp (Mentoring a Girl in Construction) is a unique hands-on camp that teaches the basic skills of carpentry, electrical, plumbing, sheet metal, renewable energy as well as 'green building.' Sponsored by the San Diego chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction. Contact: Sandy Caples, scaples@contractor-news.com, (858) 395-7844. Not open to the public.

22 -- Summer Fun Café Begins at 22 schools throughout the district. Summer lunch program at schools and recreation centers is open to all children under the age of 18. Contact: Food Services, Joanne Tucker, (858) 627-7301. Open to the public.

23-Board of Education Meeting, 5 p.m., Auditorium, Eugene Brucker Education Center, 4100 Normal Street (92103). Open to the public. Agenda and information: www.sandi.net/indices/board.htm

24 -- Retiree Event, 4-6 p.m., Thurgood Marshall Middle School, 9700 Avenue of Nations (92131). San Diego Unified's retirees for the 2008-09 school year will be honored in a reception with members of the Board of Education. Information: Jack Brandais, Communications Department, (619) 725-5570. Not open to the public.

24 -- Summer Fun Café Kickoff, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Skyline Hills Recreation Center, 8285 Skyline Dr.. San Diego. Matt Wilhelm, linebacker, San Diego Chargers, is Master of Ceremonies to mark the opening of the kids' lunch program. Contact: Food Services, Joanne Tucker, (858) 627-7301. Open to the public.

* 24 -- Sports Family Sports Night, 5-7 p.m. Darnall Charter School, 6020 Hughes St. (92115). Families will be coming to school to enjoy a variety of sports/food and will participate in many different types of sports from volleyball to soccer to dunking their favorite teacher in a dunk tank. Contact: Kristi Nelson, (619) 582-1822. Open to the public.

* 24 -- Father-Daughter Dinner Dance, 6-8 p.m., Chavez Elementary School, 1404 South 40th Street, (92113). The annual event is one of the highlights of the school year. Contact: (619) 527-4098. Not open to the public.

25 -- Community Advisory Committee (CAC) for Special Education Executive Committee, 6:30 p.m., Ballard Parent Center, Room 3, 2375 Congress Street, (92110). The committee serves in an advisory capacity to the Board of Education and Special Education administration on the implementation of the Special Education Local Plan. Contact: Susan Martinez, Staff Liaison, (619) 725-7650. Open to the public.

26 -- Celebration of the Arts from Page to Stage, 6 p.m., Montgomery Middle School, 2470 Ulric St. (92111). Creative writing, poetry, music, dance, visual arts and more have been part of the Montgomery Middle School staff and students partnership with the San Diego Art Institute in Balboa Park. The climax of the 16 week program is the celebration. Information: (858) 496-8330. Open to the public.

* 26 -- Multicultural Fair, 12:45 p.m., Darnall Charter School, 6020 Hughes St. (92115). Each classroom will be presenting a program on a different culture, with students performing songs and dances from around the world. Contact: Kristi Nelson, (619) 582-1822. Not open to the public.

* 27 -- Ericson Cleanup Day, 8 a.m. to noon, Ericson Elementary School, 11174 Westonhill Drive, San Diego, CA 92126. The Friends of Ericson Foundation is partnering with HEROES of Mira Mesa to do a major beautification project at Ericson and we need all the hands we can get. Activities include painting, planting and other general duties. From adults to kids - it will be a great family day at Ericson with everyone making a difference in some way. There will be jobs for people of every skill set. Contact: (858) 271-0505. Open to the public.

30 - Ocean Beach Elementary School Artwork On Display at Ocean Beach Shops and Restaurants, open business hours in the Ocean Beach community. Student work from the AT&T Yellow Pages Project Redirectory Phone Book Recycling Art Challenge will be decorating businesses, including 10-15 pieces at the Ocean Beach Peoples Organic Food Co-op. Contact: Donna Lamb, Ocean Beach Elementary School, (619) 223-1631.

* 30 -- Open House and Fair, 5-7 p.m., Boone Elementary School, 7330 Brookhaven Rd. (92114). All parents, guardians and family members are invited to see their child's work in the classroom, speak with their child's teacher, see a performance of the Boone Band and Orchestra Performance, Upper Grade Invention Convention, and food and drink sale, with proceeds supporting the Boone ASB. Contact: (619) 479-3111. Open to the public.
30-31 -- Character Development Conference, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., University of San Diego, School of Leadership and Education Sciences, Character Development Center. Two-day conference includes speakers who will discuss the particulars of character education. A program of the University of San Diego. Information: (619) 260-2250. Open to the public with fee and registration.

July

* 1 -- Open House, 5-7 p.m., Cherokee Point Elementary School, 3735 38th St. (92105). Visit your child's classroom and chat with teacher. Contact: (619) 641-3400. Not open to the public.

* 2 -- 4th of July Assembly, 1 p.m., Chavez Elementary School, 1404 South 40th Street (92113). Students will be performing patriotic songs and presentations in honor of America's Birthday. Contact: (619) 527-4098. Not open to the public.

3 -- Independence Day Observed, all schools and administrative offices closed.

21 -- Year-Round Calendar Last Day of School.

August

3-14. Summer Intensive, San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA), 2425 Dusk Drive (92139). Two-week for advancing high school students interested developing their chosen arts discipline; taught by SCPA faculty and Master Artists from San Diego and Los Angeles. Contact: Artistic Director, Richard Trujillo, (619) 470-0555, ext. 212. Not open to the public.

September

8 - First Day of Classes for 2009/2010 School Year
October

30-31 -- Crawford High Class of 1959 50th Reunion, Town and Country Hotel, Mission Valley. Contacts: Sandra Craig Allen, (951) 301-7098; Alice James McCapes, (951) 306-7706.

Ongoing

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

Thursday: de Portola Middle School Farmers Market, 3-7 p.m., 11010 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. (92124). Information: (858) 272-7054. Open to the public.

Saturday: Scripps Ranch Farmers Market and Art Festival, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Ellen Browning Scripps Elementary School, 11778 Cypress Canyon Rd. (92131). (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.

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-- To separate public events from school functions we'd like you to cover, items open to the public are now labeled as such. "Not open to the public" means that you're welcome to cover it, but it's not something to list in an events calendar.

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Jack Brandais
Communications Department
San Diego Unified School District
(619) 607-0477 (cell)
(619) 725-5570 (desk)
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NEWS RELEASE -- Board Continues Budget Deliberations Tuesday, June 23

NEWS RELEASE from the San Diego Unified School District, June 18, 2009

Board Continues Budget Deliberations Tuesday, June 23

In order to continue refining budget projections for the 2010-11 school year, the San Diego Unified's Board of Education decided at a special meeting to have further discussion at the Tuesday, June 23, meeting.

At the special Thursday meeting, the Board discussed possible budget cuts for the 2010-11 school year, which must be submitted with the upcoming 2009-10 budget to the County Office of Education by July 1. The spending plan for 2009-10 was unchanged at Thursday's meeting.

Estimates are currently that the State of California will reduce San Diego Unified's funding by nearly $98 million for the 2010-11 school year. The Board discussed a number of funding options for future years, including a parcel tax, which would have to be approved by San Diego voters.

The meeting Tuesday is scheduled for 5 p.m. at the Auditorium, Eugene Brucker Education Center, 4100 Normal St. The meeting is open to the public and will be streamed live on the web. For more information on the meeting, go to www.sandi.net/indices/board.htm

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Jack Brandais
Media Relations
San Diego Unified School District
(619) 725-5570 (desk)
(619) 607-0477 (cell)
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Post Board Agenda

PLEASE NOTE:  Attached agenda:

 

·          Regular Board Meeting Agenda—Tuesday, June 23, 2009, 5:00 p.m.

 

Supporting documentation for agenda items (Closed Session excluded) can be found at the following link: http://www.boarddocs.com/ca/sandi/board.nsf

 

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

 

Thank you.

 

 

Josefina Viorato -

Confidential Administrative Assistant II

San Diego Unified School District

Board Services

4100 Normal Street, Room 2231

San Diego, CA  92103

( (619) 725-5551

7 (619) 297-5624

* jviorato@sandi.net

"Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."

 

Special Mtg Notice and Agenda

PLEASE NOTE: Attached special meeting notice and agenda:

 

 

·          Notice and Call of Special Meeting/Agenda—Thursday, June 18, 2009, 8:00 a.m.

 

Supporting documentation for agenda items (Closed Session excluded) can be found at the following link: http://www.boarddocs.com/ca/sandi/board.nsf

 

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

 

Thank you.

 

 

 

Josefina Viorato -

Confidential Administrative Assistant II

San Diego Unified School District

Board Services

4100 Normal Street, Room 2231

San Diego, CA  92103

( (619) 725-5551

7 (619) 297-5624

* jviorato@sandi.net

"Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."

 

NEWS RELEASE -- San Diego Unified's Board Continues Budget Deliberations

BOARD TO CONTINUE BUDGET DELIBERATIONS

In order to continue to refine not only the 2009-10 school year budget but projections for the 2010-11 spending plan as required by the state, San Diego Unified's Board of Education received an updated report from the district Finance Department that showed the 2009/2010 can be balanced with the budget reductions adopted earlier this month (see http://sdusd-newsfeed.blogspot.com/2009/06/san-diegos-school-board-closes-budget.html). The Board plans to consider the proposed budget for final adoption on June 23.

Board members have until June 30 to submit a balanced budget to the County Office of Education. The District is also required to include projections for balanced budgets in 2010-11 and 2011-12. District staff presented projections that show a deficit of $77.5 million in 2010-11 that will need to be addressed with additional budget reductions. Board members asked staff to further refine their projections and alternatives for balancing the budget projections for the 2010-11 budget year as part of the staff presentation planned for the June 23 meeting.

Dates for additional special meetings have not yet been set, but notices of the meeting will be posted at http://www.sandi.net/indices/board.htm

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Jack Brandais
Media Relations
San Diego Unified School District
(619) 725-5570 (desk)
(619) 607-0477 (cell)

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FW: Post Notices and Agenda

Sorry, forgot to include attachment; here goes.

 

Josefina Viorato -

Confidential Administrative Assistant II

San Diego Unified School District

Board Services

4100 Normal Street, Room 2231

San Diego, CA  92103

( (619) 725-5551

7 (619) 297-5624

* jviorato@sandi.net

"Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."

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From: Viorato Josefina
Sent: Monday, June 15, 2009 8:38 AM
Subject: Post Notices and Agenda
Importance: High

 

PLEASE NOTE: Attached special meeting notices and agenda:

 

 

·          Notice and Call of Special Meeting/Agenda—Tuesday, June 16, 2009, 12:00 p.m.

·          Notice and Call of Special Closed Session Meeting—Tuesday, June 16, 2009, 2:00 p.m.

 

Supporting documentation for agenda items (Closed Session excluded) can be found at the following link: http://www.boarddocs.com/ca/sandi/board.nsf

 

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

 

Thank you.

 

 

Josefina Viorato -

Confidential Administrative Assistant II

San Diego Unified School District

Board Services

4100 Normal Street, Room 2231

San Diego, CA  92103

( (619) 725-5551

7 (619) 297-5624

* jviorato@sandi.net

"Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."