NEWS RELEASE CORRECTION -- San Diego Unified School Bus Service On Normal Service (NOTE: CORRECTS AREA CODE FOR PUBLIC TELEPHONE NUMBER)

NEWS RELEASE from the San Diego Unified School District, April 27, 2011
SCHOOL BUS SERVICE ON NORMAL SCHEDULE
SAN DIEGO -- School bus service for the San Diego Unified School District is on its normal schedule today.
About 20 routes, involving fewer than 500 of the 18,000 students transported daily, are running 30 minutes to an hour late. District Transportation Department staff has called parents and guardians of affected students; parents/guardians can also call (858) 496-8460 if they have any questions. (NOTE CORRECTION OF AREA CODE IN TELEPHONE NUMBER)
Furloughs of certain classifications of bus drivers are under way, however transportation staff is covering those routes with other personnel certified to drive school buses.
The delays today are caused by drivers calling in sick. According to Gene Robinson, Transportation Director, the illness rate today is lower than an average day.
An amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding with the bus drivers' union was approved by the Board of Education at Tuesday's meeting. That amendment allows for more flexibility in furlough days for drivers. All district staff has been taking furlough days this school year as a result of budget reductions.
School bus service is provided for only a portion of the 135,000 students in the San Diego Unified School District. Special education students and those students who attend schools other than their neighborhood campus -- such as Magnet, VEEP and those choosing to attend other schools under No Child Left Behind -- are eligible this school year under certain conditions. San Diego Unified does not provide bus service to a student's neighborhood school.
# # #
NOTE TO REPORTERS AND EDITORS: Transportation Director Gene Robinson is available for more information at (858) 496-8710. When releasing a telephone number to public, please ask them to call (858) 496-8460 for information.
Jack Brandais
Media Relations
San Diego Unified School District
(619) 725-5570 (desk)
(619) 607-0477 (cell)
You are a subscriber to the news release mailing list for the San Diego Unified School District. To unsubscribe, send a message to "media@lists-sandi-net" with the word "unsubscribe" in the body of the message. For an archive of these releases, go to http://sdusd-news.blogspot.com/

NEWS RELEASE -- San Diego Unified School Bus Service On Normal Service

NEWS RELEASE from the San Diego Unified School District, April 27, 2011

SCHOOL BUS SERVICE ON NORMAL SCHEDULE

SAN DIEGO -- School bus service for the San Diego Unified School District is on its normal schedule today.

About 20 routes, involving fewer than 500 of the 18,000 students transported daily, are running 30 minutes to an hour late. District Transportation Department staff has called parents and guardians of affected students; parents/guardians can also call (619) 496-8460 if they have any questions.

Furloughs of certain classifications of bus drivers are under way, however transportation staff is covering those routes with other personnel certified to drive school buses.

The delays today are caused by drivers calling in sick. According to Gene Robinson, Transportation Director, the illness rate today is lower than an average day.

An amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding with the bus drivers' union was approved by the Board of Education at Tuesday's meeting. That amendment allows for more flexibility in furlough days for drivers. All district staff has been taking furlough days this school year as a result of budget reductions.

School bus service is provided for only a portion of the 135,000 students in the San Diego Unified School District. Special education students and those students who attend schools other than their neighborhood campus -- such as Magnet, VEEP and those choosing to attend other schools under No Child Left Behind -- are eligible this school year under certain conditions. San Diego Unified does not provide bus service to a student's neighborhood school.

# # #

NOTE TO REPORTERS AND EDITORS: Transportation Director Gene Robinson is available for more information at (858) 496-8510. When releasing a telephone number to public, please ask them to call (858) 496-8460 for information.

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

You are a subscriber to the news release mailing list for the San Diego Unified School District. To unsubscribe, send a message to "media@lists-sandi-net" with the word "unsubscribe" in the body of the message. For an archive of these releases, go to http://sdusd-news.blogspot.com/

MEDIA ADVISORY -- Today's News Conference CANCELLED -- RESEND

MEDIA ADVISORY from the San Diego Unified School District, April 26, 2011

Today's 4:30 p.m. news conference has been cancelled.

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

You are a subscriber to the news release mailing list for the San Diego Unified School District. To unsubscribe, send a message to "media@lists-sandi-net" with the word "unsubscribe" in the body of the message. For an archive of these releases, go to http://sdusd-news.blogspot.com/

MEDIA ADVISORY -- Board of Education News Conference on "Doomsday" Budget

MEDIA ADVISORY from the San Diego Unified School District, April 25,
2011

BOARD OF EDUCATION NEWS CONFERENCE ON "DOOMSDAY" BUDGET

WHAT: Board of Education members taking media questions on a budget for
the 2011-12 school year that includes an additional $35-$50 million in
reductions, on top of the $114 million already cut.

WHEN/WHERE: 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 26, 2011, San Diego Unified School
District Police Department Emergency Operations Center, North Parking
Lot, Eugene Brucker Education Center, 4100 Normal St. (92103).

DETAILS: The Board of Education at Tuesday's meeting is scheduled to
discuss the "doomsday budget," in which the State of California tells
San Diego Unified to reduce its general fund budget by an additional
$35-$50 million for the 2011-12 school year. At the news conference,
Board of Education members will be available to answer questions about
proposed cuts, changes in the school year, staff layoffs and other
allowances that will be taken so the district can balance its budget for
next school year. In addition, Board members are expected to reflect on
the effect such cuts will have on student achievement, graduation rate
and learning among the next generation of San Diegans.

The Board of Education has formally requested that the California
Legislature restore education funding; see resolution from April 12
meeting:
http://www.boarddocs.com/ca/sandi/Board.nsf/files/8FVMAH595F0E/$file/Res
olution.Legislative.Accountability.041211.sigs.pdf

PHOTOS/SPEAKING: Board President Richard Barrera and other Board of
Education members are expected to attend.

CONTACT: Bernie Rhinerson, Chief of Staff, San Diego Unified School
District, (619) 725-5567.

# # #

Jack Brandais
Communications Department
San Diego Unified School District
(619) 607-0477 (cell)
(619) 725-5570 (desk)
You are a subscriber to the news release mailing list for the San Diego Unified School District. To unsubscribe, send a message to "media@lists-sandi-net" with the word "unsubscribe" in the body of the message. For an archive of these releases, go to http://sdusd-news.blogspot.com/

NEWS RELEASE -- Board Member Calls for More Accountability and Stability at Lincoln High

NEWS RELEASE from Shelia Jackson, Board of Education Member, Subdistrict E

BOARD MEMBER SHELIA JACKSON CALLS FOR MORE ACCOUNTABILITY AND STABILITY AT LINCOLN HIGH; THANKS KPBS FOR ITS PROGRAM SHEDDING LIGHT ON LINCOLN HIGH HISTORY

SAN DIEGO -- San Diego Board of Education Member Shelia Jackson congratulated KPBS for its recent KPBS "Envision San Diego program, "Building Expectations: Portrait of Lincoln High School."

"This informative program provides us with a wonderful teachable moment for why accountability and stability is paramount to the success of Lincoln and other urban schools," said Trustee Jackson.

According to Jackson, the student achievement record at Lincoln High's stems from the fact that the Gates Foundation, American Institutes of Research (AIR) and the executive staff of the San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD) were not held accountable for the success of the small school model at Lincoln High School. The Gates Foundation gave millions to the SDUSD to experiment with small schools. In Lincoln's case the school was designed and built as four individual schools on one footprint. The community dynamics and/or long term consequences were not considered. So as the experiment started to fail, Gates Foundation just walked away. AIR lined its pockets with over one-third of the funding provided by the Gates Foundation and formed a Lincoln advisory committee whose membership included a founding member of a nearby competitive charter school.

"There has been no stability in the oversight of Lincoln," said Jackson. "The SDUSD executive staff has changed the supervision of Lincoln more than three times in the last four years."

Jackson believes that the School Board commitment to community-based schools and the development of Area Superintendents has finally provided necessary accountability and stability needed for success at Lincoln and in the community. Jackson is calling on the community to join in her efforts to improve Lincoln High School by contacting other School Board members to ask them to support the current Area Superintendent model with Dr. Brenda Campbell and Dr. Shirley Wilson as our leadership team.

To view the KPBS documentary on Lincoln High School please visit Shelia Jackson's blog on the San Diego Unified School District website at http://www.sandi.net/sheliajacksonblog/ .

# # #

Contact Trustee Jackson through the Board of Education office, (619) 725-5550.
You are a subscriber to the news release mailing list for the San Diego Unified School District. To unsubscribe, send a message to "media@lists-sandi-net" with the word "unsubscribe" in the body of the message. For an archive of these releases, go to http://sdusd-news.blogspot.com/

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

Media Calendar -- Upcoming Events in the San Diego Unified School District, April 23, 2011

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.sandi.net.

For a calendar of noticed public meetings, go to www.sandi.net/meetingcalendar. Those meetings might not be included in this listing.

(*) New or revised this week.

April

Through April 29 – Spring Fun Cafe, various times, various locations, go to www.sandi.net/food and click on "Spring Fun Cafe." Spring Fun Café program provides free lunches in the park for students on year-round school schedule; SDUSD year-round schools are on vacation and return May 2. Breakfast is offered at two locations, lunch at 17. Contact: Joanne Tucker, Food Services, (858) 627-7316. Open to the public.

* State Testing Under Way, all schools. State-mandated testing is under way at schools, with each school determining its own schedule, through mid-May.
26 -- Bridging the Digital Divide: What Parents Need to Know, 6:45 p.m., Marston Middle School, 3799 Clairemont Dr. (92117). This free community event provides parents and adults with the necessary tools and resources to help keep children safe online. Pre-registration required at (858) 453-5060. Open to the public.

26 -- Efficiency Committee/Tiger Team Joint Meeting, 1 p.m., Ballard Parent Center, 2375 Congress St. (92110). Existing teams will be giving their final reports, while new tiger teams will be formed. Media contact: Linda Zintz, Communications Director, (619) 725-5568.
 
May

2 -- Year-Round Schools Resume Classes.

2 -- Crawford High Cluster Committee Meeting, 6 p.m., Euclid Elementary School, 4166 Euclid Ave. (92105). Discussion and community dialogue with parents and community members in the Crawford High School Complex area, including middle and elementary schools that feed into Crawford High. Contact: Dr. Tony Burks, Area Superintendent, (619) 725-5584. Open to the public.

2 -- Henry High Cluster Committee Meeting, 6 p.m., Henry High School Library, 6702 Wandermere Dr. (92120). Discussion and community dialogue with parents and community members in the Henry High School Complex area, including middle and elementary schools that feed into Henry High. Contact: David Downey, principal, at ddowney@sandi.net. Open to the public.

* 3 – Parent Town Hall Meeting, 6-7:30 p.m., San Diego High Educational Complex, 1405 Park Blvd. (92101). Discussion and community dialogue with parents in the San Diego High Educational Complex area regarding the reconfiguration of the complex for 2011-12. Contact: Dr. Hector Montenegro, Area Superintendent, (619) 725-7341. Open to the public.

* 3 – Day of the Teacher Celebration, 4:30 p.m., Mission Bay High School, 2475 Grand Ave. (92109). Ceremonies honor San Diego Unified's outstanding individual teachers for the school year. Teachers of the Year will be named for the elementary, middle and high schools. Student musicians will perform and members of the culinary arts program will provide hors d'oeuvres. Contact: Jack Brandais, Communications Department, (619) 725-5570. Public attendance by reservation only; media coverage welcome.

6 -- Silver Gate Elementary Dinner Dance and Auction, 5:30 p.m., Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road (92106). Fundraiser for Pt. Loma area elementary school, with proceeds funding programs such as the Eco-Lab, Computer Lab and more. Contact: Jammie Ritchey, Silent Auction Chairperson, at jammieritchey@yahoo.com. Open to the public.

9 -- Madison Community of Schools Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Madison High School, Room 101, 4833 Doliva Dr. (92117). Discussion and community dialogue with parents, students, staff and community members in the Madison High School area, including middle and elementary schools that feed into Madison High. Contact: Richard Nash, principal, at rnash@sandi.net or (858) 496-8410. Open to the public.

* 11 – Area 3 Cluster Meeting, 5:30-7:30 p.m., San Diego High Educational Complex Theater, 1405 Park Blvd. (92101). Discussion with parents and community members in the San Diego High Educational Complex area, including middle and elementary schools that feed into San Diego High Educational Complex. Contact: Dr. Hector Montenegro, Area Superintendent, (619) 725-7341. Open to the public.

18 -- Youth Suicide Prevention Presentation, 6 p.m., Bell Middle School, 620 Briarwood Rd. (92139). All parents and adults with children in their lives are invited to attend a free presentation to learn what our youth are facing and how to respond and help. Contact: Youth Suicide Prevention Office, (619) 523-0708. Open to the public.

* 19 – Teen Iron Chef Competition, San Diego High School, 1405 Park Blvd. (92101). Students from Mira Mesa, Scripps Ranch, Madison and San Diego high schools will compete for the title of top culinary team in the San Diego Unified School District. Contact: Zhee Zhee Aguirre, Mira Mesa High School, (858) 566-2262. Not open to the public.

19 -- Clairemont Community of Schools Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Media Center, Marston Middle School, 3799 Clairemont Dr. (92117). Discussion and community dialogue with parents, students, staff and community members in the Clairemont High School area, including middle and elementary schools that feed into Clairemont High. Contact: Julee Jenkins at julee.jenkins@gmail.com. Open to the public.

19 -- Toler Elementary Family Community Literacy Night, 5:45 p.m., Toler Elementary School, 3350 Baker St. (92117). Author Richard Lederer will be joined by Deborah Ford, District Resource Librarian, and staff from Toler partner Clairemont Public Library for the evening, which celebrates language and literature. Contact: Amy Murad, Toler Library, (858) 273-0294. Open to the public.

20 -- Pt. Loma High Rhapsody on the Point 2011, Humphreys, 2241 Shelter Island Drive San Diego, CA 92106. Annual music show featuring performances by students from schools throughout Pt. Loma. The musicians will be joined by San Diegan Kristina Goettler, Principal Oboe player for the Kansas City Symphony, for the fourth annual Rhapsody on the Point, an evening of beautiful music and a pivotal fundraiser for the Point Loma High instrumental music program. The evening will also honor The Thursday Club, a local philanthropic organization whose mission includes music and arts education. General Admission and premium Cabaret table seating is available on the website, www.rhapsodyonthepoint.com ($45 General Admission; $80 for two; cabaret tables from $250 - $1000). Contact: .

23 -- Serra Cluster Meeting, 6:00 p.m., Miller Elementary, 4343 Shields St. (92124). Discussion and community dialogue with parents, students, staff and community members in the Serra High School area, including middle and elementary schools that feed into Serra High. Contact: Susan Levy, principal, at slevy@sandi.net. Open to the public.

* 26 – Chelsea King Invitational Mile, Lindbergh Schweitzer Elementary School, 4133 Mt. Albertine Ave. (92111). Race benefits Chelsea's Light Foundation. Contact: Mary Lou Baranowski, (858) 496-8400 x4009. Open to the public.

30 -- Memorial Day Holiday. All schools and offices closed.

June

6 -- Crawford High Cluster Committee Meeting, 6 p.m., Mann Middle School, 4345 54th St. (92115). Discussion and community dialogue with parents and community members in the Crawford High School Complex area, including middle and elementary schools that feed into Crawford High. Contact: Dr. Tony Burks, Area Superintendent, (619) 725-5584. Open to the public.

9 -- Madison Community of Schools Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Madison High School, Room 101, 4833 Doliva Dr. (92117). Discussion and community dialogue with parents, students, staff and community members in the Madison High School area, including middle and elementary schools that feed into Madison High. Contact: Michael Snyder at michaelsnyderfinancial@yahoo.com. Open to the public.

13 -- Last day of school, traditional calendar.

17 -- Year-Round Schools Closed.

20 -- Year-Round Schools Closed.

July

4 -- Independence Day, all schools and offices closed.

21 -- Last day of year for Year-Round Schools

Ongoing

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.

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.

Wednesday: Adams Avenue Farmers Market, 3- 7 p.m., Adams Elementary School playground, 4672 35th Street, San Diego (92116). The Adams Avenue Business Association coordinates the Farmers Market. A percentage of the proceeds go to Adams Elementary for fieldtrips and to maintain the school garden. Contact Principal Derek Murchison at dmurchison@sandi.net or (619) 284-1158. Open to the public.

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.

Notes to editors and reporters:

To receive news releases by e-mail from San Diego Unified, go to www.sandi.net/comm/media/signup

Friday Notes Online: Each Friday afternoon, the superintendent's office updates district staff and community on a variety of issues. The newsletter is posted online at www.sandi.net/fridaynotes. To sign up for Friday Notes, go to 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.

# # #
You are a subscriber to the news release mailing list for the San Diego Unified School District. To unsubscribe, send a message to "media@lists-sandi-net" with the word "unsubscribe" in the body of the message. For an archive of these releases, go to http://sdusd-news.blogspot.com/

Regular Meeting Agenda, April 26, 2011

PLEASE NOTE:

 

·         Regular Meeting Agenda, Tuesday, April 16, 2011, 5:00 p.m., Auditorium
Board Meeting Information: http://www.sandi.net/21832072015467900/site/default.asp

BoardDocs Agenda: http://www.boarddocs.com/ca/sandi/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=89LPDR631FFC

Please forward to staff and 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

 

 

 

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

 

MEDIA ADVISORY -- Supt. Kowba to Discuss School Budget "Surplus" At Friday News Conference

MEDIA ADVISORY from the San Diego Unified School District, April 21, 2011

SUPERINTENDENT KOWBA TO PROVIDE BUDGET UPDATE AND STATUS OF BUDGET REDUCTION
OPTIONS

WHAT: Superintendent Bill Kowba will provide an update on the status of
recent layoff notices and the prospects for the 2011-12 budget. He will
respond to recent, inaccurate statements that the district is sitting on an
unused surplus that could be used to rescind teacher and other staff
layoffs.

WHEN: 11 a.m. Friday, April 22, 2011

WHERE: Chesterton Elementary School, 7335 Wheatley St. (92111). Driving
Directions: From SR-163, exit Genesee Avenue (west), to Linda Vista Rd.,
right on Linda Vista Rd., Right on Wheatley St.

DETAILS: Supt. Kowba will explain his strategy to balance the 2011-12 budget
using available revenues; this reduction makes staff and program cuts
necessary. He will also highlight the great uncertainties the district is
facing because of the failure of the state Legislature to agree on an early
budget solution. Had legislators followed the proposal by Gov. Brown, voters
in June would have decided on tax extensions that, if approved, would have
helped alleviate cuts to California¹s schools

In addition, the Superintendent will discuss allegations that there is
currently a surplus in the district budget for 2011-12, an amount ranging,
according to published and broadcast reports, from $57-66 million. Mr. Kowba
will show details from his March 10, 2011, Board of Education presentation.

At that meeting, the Board of Education approved a fiscal projection (Second
Interim Report), which reflected a $115 million general fund cut and
required significant staff reductions to create a balanced budget. In
addition, the plan makes use of one-time revenues from the Federal Jobs Bill
and from other 2010 revenues that will be carried over.

Unfortunately, during administrative hearings this week, inaccurate
information was circulated that claims that the District could use $57
million, shown as a set-aside in the Second Interim Report, to rescind
layoffs notices. In fact, these funds are already programed into the
proposed budget.

PHOTOS/INTERVIEWS: The Superintendent will be joined by Ron Little, San
Diego Unified Chief Financial Officer; both will be available for questions
following Supt. Kowba's statement. Students having lunch at Chesterton
Elementary School will be available to photograph immediately after the news
conference.

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

# #

You are a subscriber to the news release mailing list for the San Diego Unified School District. To unsubscribe, send a message to "media@lists-sandi-net" with the word "unsubscribe" in the body of the message. For an archive of these releases, go to http://sdusd-news.blogspot.com/

MEDIA ADVISORY -- La Jolla Students Win National and State Competition for Creative Energy Projects

Reporters and editors: Johnson Controls is honoring students at La Jolla
High tomorrow. Below is the news release. If you have any questions, please
contact the folks listed.

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

+ + +

La Jolla Students Win National and State Competition for Creative Energy
Projects

Johnson Controls to recognize students at surprise celebration at La Jolla
High School

What: Join students, teachers, and school officials at La Jolla High School
as Adam Hersko-Ronatas and Jaena Han are named the 2011 national high school
and state high school winners of the Igniting Creative Energy (ICE)
Challenge, respectively. ICE is a national educational competition sponsored
by Johnson Controls that encourages elementary, middle, and high school
students to develop creative ways to be more energy efficient and become
better stewards of the environment.

Hersko-Ronatas developed a self-narrated video about building
weatherization, while Han created artwork that illustrates how people can
save energy and water each day.

As a national ICE winner, Hersko-Ronatas will receive a prize package,
including a trip to the United States Energy Efficiency Forum in Washington,
D.C., where he will share his winning entry with national leaders and energy
policymakers.

Both Hersko-Ronatas and Han will receive a solar backpack that can charge
most personal electronic devices, courtesy of Johnson Controls and the
National Energy Foundation.

When: Friday, April 22, 2011, 10 a.m. PST. *Photo and interview
opportunities available*

Where: La Jolla High School, 750 Nautilus St., La Jolla, CA 92037

Contacts: On-Site: Kim Johnson-Lackey, kim.johnson-lackey@jci.com, (858)
382-1473

Info: Julia Fennelly, jfennelly@branigan.biz, (414) 459-3953 or (414)
379-2883

Please direct all media inquiries to the contacts above to help keep the
event a surprise.

About: The Igniting Creative Energy Challenge is sponsored and funded
through an educational grant by Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), the global
leader in providing products, services and solutions that increase energy
efficiency in buildings. Additional support of the program is provided by
the National Energy Foundation and Kohler Co. For more information, please
visit www.ignitingcreativeenergy.org <http://www.ignitingcreativeenergy.org>
.

You are a subscriber to the news release mailing list for the San Diego Unified School District. To unsubscribe, send a message to "media@lists-sandi-net" with the word "unsubscribe" in the body of the message. For an archive of these releases, go to http://sdusd-news.blogspot.com/

Notice of Time Change for Closed Session, April 26, 2011

PLEASE NOTE:

 

·         Notice of Change of Time for Closed Session Meeting, Tuesday, April 26, 2011, originally scheduled at 2:00 p.m., has been changed to begin at  1:00 p.m., in Room 2249 of the Eugene Brucker Education Center.
Board meeting information: http://www.sandi.net/21832072015467900/site/default.asp

 

Please forward to staff and 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

 

 

 

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

 

 

Post Board & Advisory Committee Meeting Notices

PLEASE NOTE:

 

·         Notice of and Call of Special Meeting (Closed Session), Tuesday, April 19, 2011, Room 2249, 5:00 p.m., re: Collective Bargaining

·         Notice of Change of Time for Regular Meeting (Charter), Tuesday, May 3, 2011, Ed Center Auditorium, 2:00 p.m.

·         Revised Notice and Call of Special Meeting (Day of the Teacher), Tuesday, May 3, 2011, Mission Bay High School Auditorium, 5:00 p.m.,
Board Meeting Information: http://www.sandi.net/21832072015467900/site/default.asp

 

·         Notice and Call of Audit and Finance Committee Meeting, Wednesday, June 8, 2011, Room 2226, 9:00 a.m.
Committee Meeting Information: http://www.sandi.net/21832072015467510/site/default.asp

Please forward to staff and 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

 

 

 

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

 

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

Media Calendar -- Upcoming Events in the San Diego Unified School District
April 15, 2011

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.sandi.net.

For a calendar of noticed public meetings, go to
www.sandi.net/meetingcalendar. Those meetings might not be included in this
listing.

(*) New or revised this week.

April

16 -- Efficiency Committee Tiger Team joint meeting, 1 p.m., Ballard Parent
Center, 2375 Congress St. Joint meeting with all Efficiency Committee Tiger
Teams (Human Resources, Information Technology, Special Education,
Transportation). The existing individual Tiger Teams will present their
final reports and at 2:30 p.m. new Tiger Teams will be formed. An RSVP is
requested but not required. Call (619) 725-5550 for information. Open to the
public.

* 18-20 -- 2011-12 Layoff List Appeal Hearings for Certificated Staff, 9
a.m., Kearny High Educational Complex, 7651 Wellington St. (92111).
Administrative law judge will hear from certificated staff members appealing
their position or inclusion on a list of employees which received notices
that they may not have a contract offer for the 2011-12 school year due to
budget reductions. District media contact (on-site), Linda Zintz, (619)
847-6637 (cell). Open to the public.

* 18 -- Safe Passage Program News Conference, 10:30 a.m., Bell Middle
School, 620 Briarwood Rd. (92139). Community leaders, elected officials and
students gather for start of canyon clearing program that creates jobs and
improves student and fire safety. Contacts: Eric Collins, (619) 886-1730;
Tim McClain, (619) 694-6293. Not open to the public.

* 20 -- Spring Fun Café barbecue, 1-2 p.m., Cherokee Point Elementary, 3735
38th St. (92105). Free barbecue for parents and kids, part of the Spring Fun
Café program which provides free lunches in the park for students on
year-round school schedule (SDUSD year-round schools are on vacation through
May 2). Breakfast is offered at two locations, lunch at 17. For a complete
list of locations, go to www.sandi.net/food and click on "Spring Fun Café."
Contact: Joanne Tucker, Food Services, (858) 627-7316. Open to the public.

26 -- Bridging the Digital Divide: What Parents Need to Know, 6:45 p.m.,
Marston Middle School, 3799 Clairemont Dr. (92117). This free community
event provides parents and adults with the necessary tools and resources to
help keep children safe online. Pre-registration required at (858) 453-5060.
Open to the public.

* 26 -- Efficiency Committee/Tiger Team Joint Meeting, 1 p.m., Ballard
Parent Center, 2375 Congress St. (92110). Existing teams will be giving
their final reports, while new tiger teams will be formed. Media contact:
Linda Zintz, Communications Director, (619) 725-5568.

May

2 -- Year-Round Schools Resume Classes.

2 -- Crawford High Cluster Committee Meeting, 6 p.m., Euclid Elementary
School, 4166 Euclid Ave. (92105). Discussion and community dialogue with
parents and community members in the Crawford High School Complex area,
including middle and elementary schools that feed into Crawford High.
Contact: Dr. Tony Burks, Area Superintendent, (619) 725-5584. Open to the
public.

2 -- Henry High Cluster Committee Meeting, 6 p.m., Henry High School
Library, 6702 Wandermere Dr. (92120). Discussion and community dialogue with
parents and community members in the Henry High School Complex area,
including middle and elementary schools that feed into Henry High. Contact:
David Downey, principal, at ddowney@sandi.net. Open to the public.

6 -- Silver Gate Elementary Dinner Dance and Auction, 5:30 p.m., Liberty
Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road (92106). Fundraiser for Pt. Loma
area elementary school, with proceeds funding programs such as the Eco-Lab,
Computer Lab and more. Contact: Jammie Ritchey, Silent Auction Chairperson,
at jammieritchey@yahoo.com. Open to the public.

9 -- Madison Community of Schools Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Madison High School,
Room 101, 4833 Doliva Dr. (92117). Discussion and community dialogue with
parents, students, staff and community members in the Madison High School
area, including middle and elementary schools that feed into Madison High.
Contact: Richard Nash, principal, at rnash@sandi.net or (858) 496-8410. Open
to the public.

18 -- Youth Suicide Prevention Presentation, 6 p.m., Bell Middle School, 620
Briarwood Rd. (92139). All parents and adults with children in their lives
are invited to attend a free presentation to learn what our youth are facing
and how to respond and help. Contact: Youth Suicide Prevention Office,
(619) 523-0708. Open to the public.

19 -- Clairemont Community of Schools Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Media Center,
Marston Middle School, 3799 Clairemont Dr. (92117). Discussion and community
dialogue with parents, students, staff and community members in the
Clairemont High School area, including middle and elementary schools that
feed into Clairemont High. Contact: Julee Jenkins at
julee.jenkins@gmail.com. Open to the public.

19 -- Toler Elementary Family Community Literacy Night, 5:45 p.m., Toler
Elementary School, 3350 Baker St. (92117). Author Richard Lederer will be
joined by Deborah Ford, District Resource Librarian, and staff from Toler
partner Clairemont Public Library for the evening, which celebrates language
and literature. Contact: Amy Murad, Toler Library, (858) 273-0294. Open to
the public.

20 -- Pt. Loma High Rhapsody on the Point 2011, Humphreys, 2241 Shelter
Island Drive San Diego, CA 92106. Annual music show featuring performances
by students from schools throughout Pt. Loma. The musicians will be joined
by San Diegan Kristina Goettler, Principal Oboe player for the Kansas City
Symphony, for the fourth annual Rhapsody on the Point, an evening of
beautiful music and a pivotal fundraiser for the Point Loma High
instrumental music program. The evening will also honor The Thursday Club, a
local philanthropic organization whose mission includes music and arts
education. General Admission and premium Cabaret table seating is available
on the website, www.rhapsodyonthepoint.com ($45 General Admission; $80 for
two; cabaret tables from $250 - $1000). Contact: .

23 -- Serra Cluster Meeting, 6:00 p.m., Miller Elementary, 4343 Shields St.
(92124). Discussion and community dialogue with parents, students, staff and
community members in the Serra High School area, including middle and
elementary schools that feed into Serra High. Contact: Susan Levy,
principal, at slevy@sandi.net. Open to the public.

30 -- Memorial Day Holiday. All schools and offices closed.

June

6 -- Crawford High Cluster Committee Meeting, 6 p.m., Mann Middle School,
4345 54th St. (92115). Discussion and community dialogue with parents and
community members in the Crawford High School Complex area, including middle
and elementary schools that feed into Crawford High. Contact: Dr. Tony
Burks, Area Superintendent, (619) 725-5584. Open to the public.

9 -- Madison Community of Schools Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Madison High School,
Room 101, 4833 Doliva Dr. (92117). Discussion and community dialogue with
parents, students, staff and community members in the Madison High School
area, including middle and elementary schools that feed into Madison High.
Contact: Michael Snyder at michaelsnyderfinancial@yahoo.com. Open to the
public.

13 -- Last day of school, traditional calendar.

17 -- Year-Round Schools Closed.

20 -- Year-Round Schools Closed.

July

4 -- Independence Day, all schools and offices closed.

21 -- Last day of year for Year-Round Schools

Ongoing

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.

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.

Wednesday: Adams Avenue Farmers Market, 3- 7 p.m., Adams Elementary School
playground, 4672 35th Street, San Diego (92116). The Adams Avenue Business
Association coordinates the Farmers Market. A percentage of the proceeds go
to Adams Elementary for fieldtrips and to maintain the school garden.
Contact Principal Derek Murchison at dmurchison@sandi.net or (619) 284-1158.
Open to the public.

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.

Notes to editors and reporters:

To receive news releases by e-mail from San Diego Unified, go to
www.sandi.net/comm/media/signup

Friday Notes Online: Each Friday afternoon, the superintendent's office
updates district staff and community on a variety of issues. The newsletter
is posted online at www.sandi.net/fridaynotes. To sign up for Friday Notes,
go to 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
<http://www.sandi.net/fridaynotes/signup/default.aspx> .

# # #

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

You are a subscriber to the news release mailing list for the San Diego Unified School District. To unsubscribe, send a message to "media@lists-sandi-net" with the word "unsubscribe" in the body of the message. For an archive of these releases, go to http://sdusd-news.blogspot.com/

MEDIA ADVISORY -- Bell Middle School Hosts Safe Passage Program News Conference

Reporters and editors: Here's a news release for an event happening at one
of our schools next week. Please contact those listed on the release for
information.

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

* * *

Safe Passage Program Tackles Dangerous Canyon and Other Safety Concerns at
Bell Middle School

Community leaders, elected officials and students gather for start of canyon
clearing program that creates jobs and improves student and fire safety

CONTACTS:
Eric Collins (619) 886-1730
Tim McClain (619) 694-6293

WHAT: Community leaders gather at Bell Middle School to kick off a canyon
cleanup project and celebrate the progress of the Safe Passage program: a
unique multi-agency partnership designed to protect students from violence,
gangs, harassment and other criminal activity within the immediate perimeter
of the campus.

WHEN: Monday, April 18, 10:30 a.m.

WHERE: Canyon entrance from parking lot of Bell Middle School at 620
Briarwood Road, San Diego, 92139-1302.

WHO: Supervisor Ron Roberts, San Diego Unified School District
Superintendent Bill Kowba, Principal Michael Dodson, SDPD Captain Tony
McElroy, Urban Corps CEO Sam Duran, Urban Corps youth, students and local
residents.

WHY: In the fall of 2010, a partnership consisting of representatives from
the school, the community, and several city and county agencies developed a
comprehensive action-oriented approach to boost safety around the campus.
Among the significant accomplishments:

-- Implementing student surveys and community assessments designed to
pinpoint and quickly address potential safety issues near the school

-- Utilizing the Crime Free Multi-Housing program to identify, solve and
prevent nuisance activities from occurring in apartment communities located
near the school

-- Conducting a Walk Audit to identify the issues that could impact
pedestrian and bicyclist safety for students and residents living around the
campus

-- Enlisting the Urban Corps and using San Diego Workforce Partnership youth
job training funds to clean up and restore the canyon path that students
access everyday ((The thick brush in the canyon has become a serious fire
hazard. Students have also spotted drug use in this area and some have been
jumped by alleged gang members along the path))

VISUALS: A small number of officials speaking about the project at top of
the canyon path with overgrown conditions clearly visible in the background.
Immediately following press conference, Urban Corps youth will begin cutting
down overgrown brush, including using chain saws on non-native trees. B-Roll
of other recent Safe Passage efforts at Bell Middle also will be
distributed.

# # #

You are a subscriber to the news release mailing list for the San Diego Unified School District. To unsubscribe, send a message to "media@lists-sandi-net" with the word "unsubscribe" in the body of the message. For an archive of these releases, go to http://sdusd-news.blogspot.com/

NEWS RELEASE -- THREE SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOLS ARE 'DISTINGUISHED'

NEWS RELEASE from the San Diego Unified School District, April 14, 2011

THREE SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOLS ARE 'DISTINGUISHED'

SAN DIEGO -- The School of International Studies at the San Diego High Educational Complex is joined with charter schools Preuss School UCSD and the Albert Einstein Academy Middle School on the state education
department's list of Distinguished Schools for 2011.

Schools are selected based on their academic performance and success in losing the achievement gap. The annual award alternates between elementary and middle/high schools.

"All of us in San Diego Unified salute these schools for their high achievements," said Superintendent Bill Kowba. "From the students to the teachers and staff to the principal -- a job well done."

In Sacramento, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson congratulated this year's honorees.

³Becoming a Distinguished School is a direct reflection of the dedication, hard work, and vision of each school¹s education community," said Torlakson. "They have succeeded despite a bleak economic environment and have
endeavored to maintain their momentum and focus.²

-- The School of International Studies at the San Diego High Educational Complex is one of the six small schools at the San Diego High Complex. Its focus is internationalism, which students explore in all courses. The school also offers International Baccalaureate classes along with the opportunity to attempt the IB diploma.

-- The Preuss School, located on the University of California San Diego (UCSD) campus in La Jolla, California, is a charter middle and high school dedicated to providing a rigorous college prep education for motivated
low-income students who will become the first in their families to graduate from college.

-- Albert Einstein Academy Charter Middle School is an independent charter school that has a instructional focus of German, Spanish and English immersion within the context of a rigorous academic instructional model. It is an authorized International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program World School.

The applicants were also identified by their success in narrowing the achievement gap that exists between higher-performing and lower-performing students. All applicants underwent a stringent selection process conducted by the California Department of Education with the help of many educators from across the state.

# # #

You are a subscriber to the news release mailing list for the San Diego Unified School District. To unsubscribe, send a message to "media@lists-sandi-net" with the word "unsubscribe" in the body of the message. For an archive of these releases, go to http://sdusd-news.blogspot.com/

Special CAC Mtg, April 14, 2011

 

PLEASE NOTE:  

 

·         Notice of Special CAC Meeting, Thursday, April 14, 2011, 7:05 p.m., Session Elementary School, Library, 2150 Beryl Street.

 

Committee Meeting Information: http://www.sandi.net/218320721155352247/blank/browse.asp?a=383&BMDRN=2000&BCOB=0&c=68964&218320721155352247Nav=|&NodeID=357

 

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

MEDIA ADVISORY -- REMINDER -- News Conference to Announce FCC Grant To Expand Student Home WiFi

MEDIA ADIVSORY from the San Diego Unified School District, April 13, 2011

NEWS CONFERENCE TO ANNOUNCE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION GRANT TO
EXPAND STUDENT HOME WIFI

WHAT: Announcement of a major grant from the Federal Communications
Commission to expand use of take-home computers and home broadband access
for middle school students.

WHEN: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 13, 2011

WHERE: Rick Selby's eighth grade US History class, Innovation Middle School,
5095 Arvinels Ave. (92117). Directions: SR-163 or I-805 to Clairemont Mesa
Blvd.; west on Clairemont Mesa Blvd.; Right on Limerick Ave.; Right on
Lehrer Dr.

DETAILS: The FCC's 2011 "Learning On The Go" wireless pilot program has
granted nearly $1 million to support existing and expand 3G wireless
broadband service to sixth graders at eight schools and continue the
school-wide program at Innovation Middle School. More than 3,000 students
will be involved in the program. Schools receiving the assistance for the
2011-12 school year are Innovation in Clairemont, Millennial Tech Middle in
the Emerald Hills, Dana in Pt. Loma, Knox in Lincoln Park; Lewis in Allied
Gardens; Longfellow in Clairemont; Mann in City Heights; Pershing in San
Carlos and Wilson in Mid-City.

The grant will help further the district's i21 initiative, part of the
district¹s five-year plan to transform education through the integration of
technology. One barrier is the significant digital divide that exists beyond
the schools' site networks -- in students' homes without internet
connections or computers. This grant will loan students netbook computers
and a wireless, 3G connection so they can work from home, whether or not
their house has an internet connection. 3G networks are wireless networks
used by "smart phones" for internet connections.

Other districts receiving grants are located in Sioux City, Ia.; Watkins
Glen, NY.; New Rochelle, NY,; and Painted Post, NY.

San Diego Unified's i21 program is funded through Prop. S, the 2008 bond
vote approved by nearly 70 percent of eligible San Diego Unified voters.
Among its goal is to provide one computer for each student in grades grades
3-12.

SPEAKERS/PHOTOS: Darryl LaGace, Chief Information Officer; Harlan Klein,
principal Innovation Middle School; students in Mr. Selby's eighth grade US
History class. The news conference will take place during Mr. Selby's class.
Students can be photographed and interviewed with their netbook computers.

Contact:

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

You are a subscriber to the news release mailing list for the San Diego Unified School District. To unsubscribe, send a message to "media@lists-sandi-net" with the word "unsubscribe" in the body of the message. For an archive of these releases, go to http://sdusd-news.blogspot.com/

MEDIA ADVISORY -- News Conference to Announce FCC Grant To Expand Student Home WiFi

MEDIA ADIVSORY from the San Diego Unified School District, April 12, 2011

NEWS CONFERENCE TO ANNOUNCE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION GRANT TO
EXPAND STUDENT HOME WIFI

WHAT: Announcement of a major grant from the Federal Communications
Commission to expand use of take-home computers and home broadband access
for middle school students.

WHEN: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 13, 2011

WHERE: Rick Selby's eighth grade US History class, Innovation Middle School,
5095 Arvinels Ave. (92117). Directions: SR-163 or I-805 to Clairemont Mesa
Blvd.; west on Clairemont Mesa Blvd.; Right on Limerick Ave.; Right on
Lehrer Dr.

DETAILS: The FCC's 2011 "Learning On The Go" wireless pilot program has
granted nearly $1 million to support existing and expand 3G wireless
broadband service to sixth graders at eight schools and continue the
school-wide program at Innovation Middle School. More than 3,000 students
will be involved in the program. Schools receiving the assistance for the
2011-12 school year are Innovation in Clairemont, Millennial Tech Middle in
the Emerald Hills, Dana in Pt. Loma, Knox in Lincoln Park; Lewis in Allied
Gardens; Longfellow in Clairemont; Mann in City Heights; Pershing in San
Carlos and Wilson in Mid-City.

The grant will help further the district's i21 initiative, part of the
district¹s five-year plan to transform education through the integration of
technology. One barrier is the significant digital divide that exists beyond
the schools' site networks -- in students' homes without internet
connections or computers. This grant will loan students netbook computers
and a wireless, 3G connection so they can work from home, whether or not
their house has an internet connection. 3G networks are wireless networks
used by "smart phones" for internet connections.

Other districts receiving grants are located in Sioux City, Ia.; Watkins
Glen, NY.; New Rochelle, NY,; and Painted Post, NY.

San Diego Unified's i21 program is funded through Prop. S, the 2008 bond
vote approved by nearly 70 percent of eligible San Diego Unified voters.
Among its goal is to provide one computer for each student in grades grades
3-12.

SPEAKERS/PHOTOS: Darryl LaGace, Chief Information Officer; Harlan Klein,
principal Innovation Middle School; students in Mr. Selby's eighth grade US
History class. The news conference will take place during Mr. Selby's class.
Students can be photographed and interviewed with their netbook computers.

Contact:

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

You are a subscriber to the news release mailing list for the San Diego Unified School District. To unsubscribe, send a message to "media@lists-sandi-net" with the word "unsubscribe" in the body of the message. For an archive of these releases, go to http://sdusd-news.blogspot.com/

Special Meeting: DELAC Executive Board, April 14, 2011

PLEASE NOTE:

 

·         Notice and Call of Special Meeting— District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC) Executive Board, Thursday, April 14, 2011, 6:30 p.m., Education Center, Room 2011

 

Committee Meeting Information: http://www.sandi.net/218320721155422293/blank/browse.asp?a=383&BMDRN=2000&BCOB=0&c=69007&218320721155422293Nav=|&NodeID=380

 

Please forward to staff and as appropriate print and post notice(s)/agenda(s) 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

 

 

 

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

 

NEWS RELEASE -- San Diego Unified, Community Work Together to Ensure Safe Learning Environment for All Students

NEWS RELEASE from the San Diego Unified School District, April 11, 2011

SAN DIEGO UNIFIED, COMMUNITY WORK TOGETHER TO ENSURE SAVE LEARNING
ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL STUDENTS

Board to Consider New Bullying Policy Language; Support of AB 9, Seth¹s Law

SAN DIEGO -- The San Diego Unified School District Board of Education will
take another step forward in its commitment to provide all students and
staff with a safe learning environment at its April 12, 2011 meeting. The
Board will consider the district¹s proposed Bullying, Harassment and
Intimidation Prohibition policy language as developed by the Safe Schools
Task Force. The policy states the district will not tolerate any student or
staff member being bullied (including cyber-bullying), harassed, or
intimidated in any form at school or school-related events (including
off-campus events, school-sponsored activities, school busses, and any event
related to school business), or outside of school hours with the intention
to be carried out during any of the above.

The Safe Schools Task Force was established in October 2010 by the Board of
Education to develop a nondiscrimination policy that ensures a healthier
learning environment for all students, including lesbian, gay, bisexual,
transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) students. The task force is made up of
community members, district leadership, principals, teachers, counselors,
LGBTQ community advocates, elected officials and the faith community.

³The district and community have really come together to make the commitment
that all students will feel safe, welcomed and supported at school,² said
Superintendent Bill Kowba. ³Too many young lives across the nation have been
lost as a result of bullying, harassment and intimidation. I applaud the
Board of Education in taking a leadership role to create a comprehensive
policy that supports and protects both students and staff.²

Upon board approval of the proposed policy language, the Safe Schools Task
Force will begin developing the associated Administrative Procedure for
implementation in the 2011-12 school year.

"To truly create safe schools for all our students requires a concerted
community effort. The dedication and commitment of the Safe Schools Task
Force to the protection of all students has been extraordinary. This policy
will move our district forward in an important and positive direction, and
it would not have happened without the leadership of the Board of Education
and Superintendent Bill Kowba. We look forward to making this historic step
in partnership with the school district," said Dr. Delores A. Jacobs, chief
executive officer of The San Diego LGBT Community Center and co-chair of the
San Diego Unified School District's Safe Schools Task Force.

In addition, the Board of Education will consider a Resolution, put forward
by Trustee Kevin Beiser, in support of California Assembly Bill 9. AB 9,
also known as Seth¹s Law, would require school districts to establish
policies to prevent bullying, be responsive to complaints about bullying,
train personnel how to recognize and intervene in bullying, and make
resources available to victims of bullying. The bill is named after 13-year
old Seth Walsh who tragically took his own life after years of relentless
harassment based on his sexual orientation and gender expression.

³LGBTQ youth are still subject to harassment, intimidation and bullying,²
said Beiser. ³Seth's Law will tighten anti-bullying policies by making sure
all schools have clear and consistent policies, instituting better training
and clearer guidelines for teachers and administrators, and establishing
shorter timelines for investigating claims of bullying. AB 9 will help
create a respectful and safe environment for all students.²

# # #

Linda Zintz
Communications Director
4100 Normal Street, Room 2145
San Diego, CA 92103
Office: (619) 725-5578 | Mobile: (619) 847-6637
Fax: (619) 725-5576
lzintz@sandi.net | www.sandi.net <http://www.sandi.net/>

You are a subscriber to the news release mailing list for the San Diego Unified School District. To unsubscribe, send a message to "media@lists-sandi-net" with the word "unsubscribe" in the body of the message. For an archive of these releases, go to http://sdusd-news.blogspot.com/

Notice of Addendum to Special Mtg Agenda & Revised Regular Mtg Agenda, April 12, 2011

 

PLEASE NOTE:

 

·         Notice of Addendum to Agenda of Special Meeting/Agenda, April 12, 2011, 9:30 am, Room 2226
View BoardDocs Agenda: http://www.boarddocs.com/ca/sandi/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=8FTLKA566052

 

·         Revised Regular Meeting Agenda, Tuesday, April 12, 2011, 5:00 p.m., Auditorium
View BoardDocs Agenda: http://www.boarddocs.com/ca/sandi/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=8D3TG7740F5E

 

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

Please forward to staff and 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

 

 

 

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

 

Media Calendar -- Upcoming Events in the San Diego Unified School District, April 8, 2011

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.sandi.net.
For a calendar of noticed public meetings, go to
www.sandi.net/meetingcalendar. Those meetings may not be included in
this listing.

(*) New or revised this week.

April

4-8 Spring Vacation. All schools are closed; year-round schools on
spring vacation through April 29. Central Offices remain open.

*11-- Classes resume at all traditional calendar schools. Year-round
schools on spring break through April 29.

11-- Madison Community of Schools Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Madison High
School, Room 101, 4833 Doliva Dr. (92117). Discussion and community
dialogue with parents, students, staff and community members in the
Madison High School area, including middle and elementary schools that
feed into Madison High. Contact: Richard Nash, principal, at
rnash@sandi.net or (858) 496-8410. Open to the public.

*11 - GATE District Advisory Committee Parent Meeting, 6:30 p.m.,
Ballard Parent Center, 2375 Congress St. Area Superintendents will be
available to provide information about the GATE classes in their areas.
Contact: Suzanne Lindemann at slindemann@sandi.net. Open to the public.

16 -- Efficiency Committee Tiger Team joint meeting, 1 p.m., Ballard
Parent Center, 2375 Congress St. Joint meeting with all Efficiency
Committee Tiger Teams (Human Resources, Information Technology, Special
Education, Transportation). The existing individual Tiger Teams will
present their final reports and at 2:30 p.m. new Tiger Teams will be
formed. An RSVP is requested but not required. Call (619) 725-5550 for
information. Open to the public.

*26 -- Bridging the Digital Divide: What Parents Need to Know, 6:45
p.m., Marston Middle School, 3799 Clairemont Dr. (92117). This free
community event provides parents and adults with the necessary tools and
resources to help keep children safe online. Pre-registration required
at (858) 453-5060. Open to the public.

May

2 -- Year-Round Schools Resume Classes.

2 -- Crawford High Cluster Committee Meeting, 6 p.m., Euclid Elementary
School, 4166 Euclid Ave. (92105). Discussion and community dialogue with
parents and community members in the Crawford High School Complex area,
including middle and elementary schools that feed into Crawford High.
Contact: Dr. Tony Burks, Area Superintendent, (619) 725-5584. Open to
the public.

*2 -- Henry High Cluster Committee Meeting, 6 p.m., Henry High School
Library, 6702 Wandermere Dr. (92120). Discussion and community dialogue
with parents and community members in the Henry High School Complex
area, including middle and elementary schools that feed into Henry High.
Contact: David Downey, principal, at ddowney@sandi.net. Open to the
public.

6 -- Silver Gate Elementary Dinner Dance and Auction, 5:30 p.m., Liberty
Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road (92106). Fundraiser for Pt.
Loma area elementary school, with proceeds funding programs such as the
Eco-Lab, Computer Lab and more. Contact: Jammie Ritchey, Silent Auction
Chairperson, at jammieritchey@yahoo.com. Open to the public.

9 -- Madison Community of Schools Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Madison High
School, Room 101, 4833 Doliva Dr. (92117). Discussion and community
dialogue with parents, students, staff and community members in the
Madison High School area, including middle and elementary schools that
feed into Madison High. Contact: Richard Nash, principal, at
rnash@sandi.net or (858) 496-8410. Open to the public.

18 -- Youth Suicide Prevention Presentation, 6 p.m., Bell Middle School,
620 Briarwood Rd. (92139). All parents and adults with children in their
lives are invited to attend a free presentation to learn what our youth
are facing and how to respond and help. Contact: Youth Suicide
Prevention Office, (619) 523-0708. Open to the public.

*19 -- Clairemont Community of Schools Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Media Center,
Marston Middle School, 3799 Clairemont Dr. (92117). Discussion and
community dialogue with parents, students, staff and community members
in the Clairemont High School area, including middle and elementary
schools that feed into Clairemont High. Contact: Julee Jenkins at
julee.jenkins@gmail.com. Open to the public.

19 -- Toler Elementary Family Community Literacy Night, 5:45 p.m., Toler
Elementary School, 3350 Baker St. (92117). Author Richard Lederer will
be joined by Deborah Ford, District Resource Librarian, and staff from
Toler partner Clairemont Public Library for the evening, which
celebrates language and literature. Contact: Amy Murad, Toler Library,
(858) 273-0294. Open to the public.

20 -- Pt. Loma High Rhapsody on the Point 2011, Humphreys, 2241 Shelter
Island Drive San Diego, CA 92106. Annual music show featuring
performances by students from schools throughout Pt. Loma. Details to be
announced.

*23 -- Serra Cluster Meeting, 6:00 p.m., Miller Elementary, 4343 Shields
St. (92124). Discussion and community dialogue with parents, students,
staff and community members in the Serra High School area, including
middle and elementary schools that feed into Serra High. Contact: Susan
Levy, principal, at slevy@sandi.net. Open to the public.

30 -- Memorial Day Holiday. All schools and offices closed.
June

6 -- Crawford High Cluster Committee Meeting, 6 p.m., Mann Middle
School, 4345 54th St. (92115). Discussion and community dialogue with
parents and community members in the Crawford High School Complex area,
including middle and elementary schools that feed into Crawford High.
Contact: Dr. Tony Burks, Area Superintendent, (619) 725-5584. Open to
the public.

*9 -- Madison Community of Schools Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Madison High
School, Room 101, 4833 Doliva Dr. (92117). Discussion and community
dialogue with parents, students, staff and community members in the
Madison High School area, including middle and elementary schools that
feed into Madison High. Contact: Michael Snyder at
michaelsnyderfinancial@yahoo.com. Open to the public.

13 -- Last day of school, traditional calendar.

17 -- Year-Round Schools Closed.

20 -- Year-Round Schools Closed.

July

4 -- Independence Day, all schools and offices closed.

21 -- Last day of year for Year-Round Schools

Ongoing

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.

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.

Wednesday: Adams Avenue Farmers Market, 3- 7 p.m., Adams Elementary
School playground, 4672 35th Street, San Diego (92116). The Adams Avenue
Business Association coordinates the Farmers Market. A percentage of the
proceeds go to Adams Elementary for fieldtrips and to maintain the
school garden. Contact Principal Derek Murchison at dmurchison@sandi.net
or (619) 284-1158. Open to the public.

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.

Notes to editors and reporters:
To receive news releases by e-mail from San Diego Unified, go to
www.sandi.net/comm/media/signup

Friday Notes Online: Each Friday afternoon, the superintendent's office
updates district staff and community on a variety of issues. The
newsletter is posted online at www.sandi.net/fridaynotes.

To sign up for Friday Notes, go to
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.

# # #

You are a subscriber to the news release mailing list for the San Diego Unified School District. To unsubscribe, send a message to "media@lists-sandi-net" with the word "unsubscribe" in the body of the message. For an archive of these releases, go to http://sdusd-news.blogspot.com/

--
Posted By San Diego Unified School District News to San Diego Unified School District News Releases at 4/08/2011 02:24:00 PM