Post 2012 ICOC Full Committee & Subcommittee Meeting Notices

PLEASE NOTE:  

·         Notice of 2012 Committee Meetings: Prop S Independent Citizens’ Oversight Committee
Committee Meeting Information:  http://www.sandi.net/Page/3226

·         Notice of 2012 SubCommittee Meetings: ICOC Executive/Governance Subcommittee
Committee Meeting Information: http://www.sandi.net/Page/3227

·         Notice of 2012 SubCommittee Meetings: ICOC Construction Subcommittee
Committee Meeting Information: http://www.sandi.net/Page/3228

·         Notice of 2012 SubCommittee Meetings: ICOC Audit Subcommittee
Committee Meeting Information: http://www.sandi.net/Page/3229

·         Notice of 2012 SubCommittee Meetings: Finance, Planning, and Controls Subcommittee
Committee Meeting Information: http://www.sandi.net/Page/3230

 

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Board Services

4100 Normal Street, Room 2231

San Diego, CA  92103

( (619) 725-5551

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Notice of Cancellation for Regular Meeting, January 3, 2012

PLEASE NOTE:

 

·         Notice of Cancellation for Regular Meeting, Tuesday, January 3, 2012.
Meeting Information: http://www.sandi.net/page/3248

The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 10, 2012, 5pm

 

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Thank you.

 

 

Josefina Viorato

Confidential Administrative Assistant II

Board Services

4100 Normal Street, Room 2231

San Diego, CA  92103

( (619) 725-5551

7 (619) 297-5624

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NEWS RELEASE -- Patrick Henry Performing Arts Center Full Funding Approved by Board of Education

NEWS RELEASE from Board of Education Member Kevin Beiser, Dec. 16, 2011

PATRICK HENRY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER FULL FUNDING APPROVED BY BOARD OF
EDUCATION

SAN DIEGO -- Trustee Kevin Beiser's proposal to fully fund Patrick Henry
High School's new $9.7 million performing arts center from voter-approved
Prop. S bond funds is on track thanks to unanimous approval by the San
Diego Unified School District Board of Education on Dec. 13.

The new center will not only provide a venue for the school's
award-winning band, orchestra and drama programs, but is also envisioned
as a performing arts center for the neighborhoods of Del Cerro, San
Carlos, Lake Murray and Allied Gardens. The school is located at 6702
Wandermere Dr. (92120).

"The Patrick Henry Performing Arts Center is an essential academic and
community building that will benefit the students in the Henry Cluster for
generations to come," said Board Member Kevin Beiser, who represents the
area. "I will continue to advocate for Visual and Performing Arts
facilities and educational programs that enrich live academic and artistic
lives of our children."

The project will be funded through voter-approved Proposition S bonds,
with $6.3 million allocated to the school and an additional $2.9 million
coming from other schools in the cluster -- middle and elementary schools
who feed into Patrick Henry. At its Dec. 13 meeting, the Board approved
shifting approximately 4 percent of the Prop. S funds from other schools
in the cluster.

The project will replace a combination cafeteria and auditorium at the San
Carlos area school, which opened in 1967. School officials have criticized
the facility for years as not only inadequate for high-school level
performances, but too small to hold even a half of the student population.

"I am thrilled that my proposal to build the Performing Arts Center was
approved unanimously by the board of education so that this important
project can move forward," said Beiser. "Construction projects like this
will create much needed local jobs and help provide a stimulus to our San
Diego economy."

Project boosters and alumni hope to raise an additional $1 million. For
more information on the project, go to the school's website at
http://www.phame.us/

# # #

CONTACT: Kevin Beiser, Board of Education member, 619-838-5274 cell;
KevinBeiser@yahoo.com

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

Media Calendar -- Upcoming Events in the San Diego Unified School
District, December 16, 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.
(Indicates new items added since last week.)

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

December

* 17 -- Barnard Elementary Food Truck Gathering, 4-7 p.m., Barnard
Elementary School, 2930 Barnard St. (92110). Have some great local food
while supporting San Diego Unified's Mandarin Chinese language magnet
school. Super Q, Asian Persuasian, The Gooch, Sweet Treats Truck and
Operacafe Tuscan Truck are all scheduled to be parked at the Pt. Loma
school and serving up goodies. Ten percent of the proceeds go to Barnard
programs. Contact: Eddie Park, Principal, (619) 224-3306. Open to the
public.

19 through Jan. 2, 2012 -- Winter Break. All schools and offices closed.

January

2 -- Holiday, New Year's Day Observed. All schools and offices closed.

3 -- Traditional-calendar schools reopen.

* 3 -- Chesterton Elementary Makeover, 8 a.m., Chesterton Elementary
School, 7335 Wheatley St. (92111). The Pearson Foundation is heading up a
200-person strong work party to help spruce up the neighborhood school,
located in a Navy housing area north of Linda Vista. Contact: Bridget de
la Garza, San Diego Unified School District, 619-725-8165. Not open to the
public.

7 -- Mira Mesa High Class of 2013 Rummage Sale, 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Mira
Mesa High School, 10510 Reagan Rd. (92126). Help raise money for the Class
of 2013 activities by buying some fine items. Contact: Mary Jensen, ASB
Advisor, (858) 566-2262. Open to the public.

9 -- Madison Community of Schools Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Madison High School,
Madison High School, 4833 Doliva Dr. (92117). Parents, students and
community members are invited to attend this meeting, which discusses
educational issues at the high school and its middle and elementary
schools. Schools in the Madison community are: Field, Hawthorne, Holmes,
Lafayette, Lindbergh/Schweitzer, Sequoia and Whitman elementary schools;
Creative, Performing and Media Arts and Innovation middle schools; Mt.
Everest and Muir K-12; and Madison High School. Contact: Richard Nash,
Principal, rnash@sandi.net. Open to the public.

9 -- Lincoln High School Cluster Meeting, 6 p.m., Porter Elementary South
Auditorium - 4800 T St. (92113). Parents, students and community members
are invited to attend this meeting, which discusses educational issues at
the high school and its middle and elementary schools. Schools in the
Lincoln cluster are: Baker, Balboa, Chavez, Chollas/Mead, Encanto, Horton,
Johnson, Nye, Porter, Valencia Park, Webster; Knox and Millennial Tech
middle schools; Lincoln High School. Contact: Michelle Bryant,
Chairperson, mbryant@sandi.net. Open to the public.

9 -- Mission Bay High School Winter Concert, 7 p.m., Mission Bay High
School, 2475 Grand Ave. (92109). Open to the public.

* 12 -- Pt. Loma High 8th Grade Family Night, 6 p.m., Pt. Loma High
School, 2335 Chatsworth Blvd. (92106). Evening gives families and middle
school students who will be entering Pt. Loma High next year a chance to
look around and ask questions. Contact: Barbara Samilson, principal, (619)
223-3121. Not open to the public.

12 -- La Jolla Cluster Association Meeting, 4:15 p.m., Muirlands Middle
School, 1056 Nautilus St. (92037). Parents, students and community members
are invited to attend this meeting, which discusses educational issues at
the high school and its middle and elementary schools. Schools in the La
Jolla cluster are: Bird Rock, La Jolla and Torrey Pines elementary
schools; Muirlands Middle School and La Jolla High School. Contact: John
May, info@lajollacluster.com. Open to the public.

* 14-15 -- E-Waste Drop-off, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., University City High
School, 6949 Genesee Ave. (92122). Drop off those old TVs, computers and
other electronic gear. Proceeds benefit the University City High School
Cheer Squad. Contact: (619) 822-2680. Open to the public.

* 14 -- Clairemont High School Cheerleading Clinic, 8 a.m. to noon,
Clairemont High School, 4150 Ute Dr. (92117). The big kids will be
teaching the little kids as Chieftain Varsity Cheer squad invites all kids
age 4 and up to this clinic that raises money for the program. Cost: $20;
participant's get a t-shirt and a bow to wear at their performance.
Contact: Cheryl Esselstein, (858) 273-0201, ext. 4305. Not open to the
public.

16 -- Martin Luther King Holiday. All schools and offices closed.

17 -- Year-round schools reopen.

19 -- Patrick Henry High School Cluster Meeting, 4:30 p.m., Patrick Henry
High School, 6702 Wandermere Dr. (92120). Parents, students and community
members are invited to attend this meeting, which discusses educational
issues at the high school and its middle and elementary schools. Schools
in the Henry cluster are: Benchley/Weinberger, Dailard, Foster, Gage,
Green, Hardy, Hearst and Marvin elementary schools; Lewis and Pershing
middle schools; and Patrick Henry High School. Contact: David Downey,
Principal, Foster Elementary, ddowney@sandi.net; or Pat Crowder,
Principal, Henry High School, pcrowder@sandi.net. Open to the public.

19 -- Clairemont Community of Schools Meeting, 6 p.m., Marston Middle
School, 3799 Clairemont Drive, San Diego (92117). Parents, students and
community members are invited to attend this meeting, which discusses
educational issues at the high school and its middle and elementary
schools. Schools in the Clairemont cluster are: Alcott, Bay Park, Cadman,
Holmes and Toler elementary schools, Marston Middle and Clairemont High
School. Contact: Julee Jenkins, julee.jenkins@gmail.com. Open to the
public.

23 -- Mira Mesa Cluster School Council Meeting, 6 p.m., Mira Mesa High
School, 10510 Reagan Rd. (92126). Parents, students and community members
are invited to attend this meeting, which discusses educational issues at
the high school and its middle and elementary schools. Schools in the Mira
Mesa cluster are: Ericson, Hage, Hickman, Mason, Sandburg and Walker
elementary schools; Challenger and Wangenheim middle schools, and Mira
Mesa High School. Contact: Bob Turner, rturner4@san.rr.com. Open to the
public.

February

*2 -- Transforming Education -- Education Re-Energized, 5:30 p.m., USS
Midway Museum, 910 North Harbor Drive (92101). Best-selling author and
leadership consultant Steve Farber will share the perspectives of his
book, The Radical Leap Re-Energized, and will lead a discussion of
educators who¹ve successfully implemented his ³Leap² tenets of Love,
Energy, Audacity and Proof and Extreme Leadership. In addition, you¹ll
have the rare opportunity to meet representatives from many of the
region¹s most generous corporate and community-sponsored education
initiatives. Contact: Jim Esterbrooks, County Office of Education, (858)
292-3719. Open to the public.

*3 -- Clairemont High Community Tri Mathlon, 6-8 p.m., Marston Middle
School, 3799 Clairemont Dr. Tri Mathlon is a math competition for
mathletes of all abilities where kids compete by grade-level. The contest
features three worksheets involving problems that use number sense, not
special formulas or calculators. Students from throughout the Clairemont
High cluster (middle and elementary schools that feed to Clairemont High
School) will compete. Contact: Julee Jenkins, Clairemont Community of
Schools, julee.jenkins@gmail.com. Not open to the public.

15 -- School Choice Applications Due for 2012-13. All applications online
at http://www.sandi.net/site/Default.aspx?PageID=902

* 25 -- High School Instrumental Honor Concert, 7 p.m., Copley Symphony
Hall, 750 B St. (92101). Enjoy a concert with the best musicians from high
schools throughout the San Diego Unified School District. Contact: Karen
Childress-Evans, director, (858) 539-5349. Open to the public.

March

* 3 -- City-County Partnership Honor Choir, 7 p.m., Brown Chapel, Pt. Loma
Nazarene University, 3900 Lomaland Drive (92106). Elementary, middle and
high school choirs from all over San Diego county will join together and
make beautiful music. Contact: Karen Childress-Evans, director, (858)
539-5349. Open to the public.

* 10 -- Middle School Instrumental Honor Concert, 7 p.m., Brown Chapel,
Pt. Loma Nazarene College, 3900 Lomaland Drive (92106). Concert of 120
middle school students from throughout the San Diego Unified School
District. There will be a band and orchestra performance. Contact: Karen
Childress-Evans, Director, (858) 539-5349. Open to the public.

22 -- La Jolla Cluster Views "Race to Nowhere," 6:30 p.m., La Jolla High
Parker Auditorium, 750 Nautilus St. (92037). "Race to Nowhere: The Dark
Side of America's Achievement Culture" will be watched, followed by a
panel discussion The cluster association first showed this film in October
2010, and it prompted changes in homework policies at some public.
Tickets: $10. If more than 50 attend, the school will be given a copy of
the movie. Contact: Sharon Jones, sharonlj@san.rr.com. Open to the public.

* 22 -- Elementary Instrumental Honor Concert, 7 p.m., Brown Chapel, Pt.
Loma Nazarene College, 3900 Lomaland Drive (92106). Concert of 120
elementary school students from throughout the San Diego Unified School
District. There will be a band and orchestra performance. Contact: Karen
Childress-Evans, Director, (858) 539-5349. Open to the public.

April

26 -- College Orientation with Lynn O'Shaugnessy, 6:30 p.m., La Jolla High
School, 750 Nautilus St. (92037). An expert on the college admission
process, O'Shaughnessy is the local author of the Amazon bestseller: The
College Solution: A Guide for Everyone Looking for the Right School at the
Right Price. Contact: Sharon Jones, sharonlj@san.rr.com. Open to the
public.
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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.

# # #

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

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MEDIA ADVISORY -- New Board President to Discuss Goals at News Conference

MEDIA ADVISORY from the San Diego Unified School District, Dec. 14, 2011

NEW BOARD PRESIDENT TO DISCUSS GOALS AT NEWS CONFERENCE

WHAT: Dr. John Lee Evans, the new Board of Education President, discusses
his goals for the year, including a new spirit of collaboration with
employee groups, parents and the business community. Evans will also
discuss a recent health care incentive agreement with employee groups that
will save money for the district and help reduce the projected 2012-13
budget deficit.

WHERE/WHEN: 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011. Auditorium, Eugene Brucker
Education Center, 4100 Normal Street (92103).

DETAILS: Dr. Evans was elected Board President at Tuesday's meeting.
Previously serving as Board Vice President, in his new role as President,
Dr. Evans is renewing the Board commitment to collaboration with all
stakeholders involved in our schools. To highlight this new era of
collaboration, Dr. Evans has invited union leadership to join him at the
news conference. Dr. Evans also sent a letter to leaders of several San
Diego business organizations inviting the business community to become
more active in collective efforts to preserve and improve San Diego's
public schools.

The Board of Education president chairs the meetings of the Board and
traditionally acts as the district's chief elected official during the
tenure. The Board holds an election for President each December. Dr. Evans
was elected to the Board of Education in 2008 and represents Subdistrict
A, which includes the Mira Mesa, University City, Madison and Clairemont
high school clusters. The Board elected Subdistrict C Trustee Scott
Barnett as Vice President.

QUOTE: "San Diego Unified schools are some of the best in the state and
student achievement overall has been increasing for the last six years,"
said Evans. "We need to all work together to focus on continuing to
improve achievement levels for all of our students. To protect and enhance
the quality of public education, we must have adequate funding from
Sacramento."

# # #

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Post Revised ICOC Meeting Notice, 12-15-11

PLEASE NOTE:  

·         Revised Meeting Notice:  Prop S Independent Citizens’ Oversight Committee, December 15, 2011
Committee Meeting Information:  http://www.sandi.net/Page/3226.0

 

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Confidential Administrative Assistant II

Board Services

4100 Normal Street, Room 2231

San Diego, CA  92103

( (619) 725-5551

7 (619) 297-5624

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Post Audit & Finance Committee Special Mtg Notice, December 12, 2011

PLEASE NOTE:

 

·         Notice and Call of Audit and Finance Committee Meeting—Monday, December 12, 2011, 4:15 p.m., Room 2226
Committee Meeting Information: http://www.sandi.net/page/3150

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

 

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Josefina Viorato

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Board Services

4100 Normal Street, Room 2231

San Diego, CA  92103

( (619) 725-5551

7 (619) 297-5624

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‘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, December 9, 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.
(Indicates new items added since last week.)
For a calendar of noticed public meetings, go to
www.sandi.net/meetingcalendar . Those meetings might not be included in
this listing.
December
Through 15 -- Scrooge, The Musical at SCPA, San Diego School of Creative
and Performing Arts, 2425 Dusk Drive (92139). More than 90 SCPA students
in grades 6-12 are featured in Scrooge, The Musical as performers on
stage, in the orchestra or working on the production. Performances are
Thursday December 8 and 15 at 2:30 p.m., December 9, 10 and 16 at 7 p.m.,
and on December 10 at 2 p.m. in our Grand Theatre. Visual arts students in
grades 6-11 will exhibit their artwork from Thursday, December 8 through
Friday, December 16 in the Little Theatre at 6 pm prior to the
performances of Scrooge, The Musical. Tickets are $5 and may be purchased
online at www.sandi.net/scpa under "Events. "Tickets may also be purchased
at the box office one hour prior to the performances. Contact: Mitzi
Lizarraga, Principal, 619-470-0555. Open to the public.
9 -- La Jolla High Improv Show, 7 p.m., La Jolla High School, 750 Nautilus
St. (92037). Great fun, lots of laughs, hilarity abounds as the school's
Improv Club has its first show. Open to the public.
9 -- Lincoln High Band and Orchestra Concert, 7 p.m., Lincoln High School,
4777 Imperial Ave. (92113). Lincoln's Hornet band and orchestra take to
the stage in the state-of-the-art Performing Arts Center. Open to the
public.
10 -- SCPA Open House for Prospective Students and Families, 9 a.m.
Saturday, December 10, San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts,
2425 Dusk Drive (92139).Come hear about our unique magnet school with a
dual curriculum of arts and academics and learn why SCPA is the District's
premier college, preparatory arts-focused magnet school for students in
grades 6-12. Refreshments will be available. Contact: Mitzi Lizarraga,
Principal, 619-470-0555 x202. Open by reservation only.
* 12 -- San Diego High Cluster Council Meeting, 5:30 p.m., 1405 Park Blvd.
(92101). Parents, students and community members are invited to attend
this meeting, which discusses educational issues at the high school and
its middle and elementary schools. Schools in the San Diego High cluster
are: Birney, Burbank, Emerson-Bandini, Florence, Garfield, Grant,
Jefferson, Kimbrough, McKinley, Rodriguez, Sherman and Washington
elementary schools; Golden Hill, Logan and Perkins K-8s; Memorial and
Roosevelt middle schools; ALBA, Early-Middle College and Garfield
alternative schools; and San Diego High School complex. Contact: Consuelo
Manriquez, Principal, San Diego High LEADS and Business schools,
cmanriquez@sandi.net. Open to the public.
12 -- Lincoln High School Cluster Meeting, 6 p.m., Porter Elementary South
Auditorium - 4800 T St. (92113). Parents, students and community members
are invited to attend this meeting, which discusses educational issues at
the high school and its middle and elementary schools. Schools in the
Lincoln cluster are: Baker, Balboa, Chavez, Chollas/Mead, Encanto, Horton,
Johnson, Nye, Porter, Valencia Park, Webster; Knox and Millennial Tech
middle schools; Lincoln High School. Contact: Michelle Bryant,
Chairperson, mbryant@sandi.net. Open to the public.
12 -- Serra High School Cluster Meeting, 5 p.m., Farb Middle School, 4880
La Cuenta Dr. (92124). Parents, students and community members are invited
to attend this meeting, which discusses educational issues at the high
school and its middle and elementary schools. Schools in the Serra cluster
are: Hancock, Kumeyaay, Miller, Tierrasanta and Vista Grande elementary
schools; Farb and De Portola middle schools, and Serra High School.
Contact: Susan Levy, slevy@sandi.net. Open to the public.
12 -- Kearny Cluster of Schools Meeting, 4:30 p.m., Kearny High School,
7651 Wellington St. (92111). Parents, students and community members are
invited to attend this meeting, which discusses educational issues at the
high school and its middle and elementary schools. Schools in the Kearny
cluster are: Angier, Carson, Chesterton, Cubberley, Fletcher, Jones,
Juarez, Linda Vista, Ross and Wegeforth elementary schools; Montgomery and
Taft middle schools; Kearny High Educational Complex, San Diego Met High
School and Twain Alternative High School. Contact: Marian Kim-Phelps, Area
Superintendent, (619) 725-7254. Open to the public.
* 13 -- Winter Concert of Guitar, Percussion, Flutes and Choir, 6:30 p.m.,
Correia Middle School, 4302 Valeta St. (92107). Enjoy performances by one
of San Diego County's top middle school music programs. Contact: Marc
Dwyer, Music Teacher, mdwyeer@sandi.net. Open to the public.
* 14 -- Cabrillo Elementary School Holiday Music Program, 6 p.m., Cabrillo
Elementary School, 3120 Talbot St. (92106). Join the students in
kindergarten and grades 1-4 sing their hearts out in this salute to the
holidays. Contact: Nestor Suarez, principal, (619) 223-7154. Open to the
public.
14 -- Clairemont High School Band Winter Concert, 7 p.m., Clairemont High
School, 4150 Ute Dr. (92117). Join the top musicians at Clairemont High in
for their winter show. Open to the public.
14 -- Hoover High Fall Art Show, 4:30­7:30 p.m., Hoover High School, 4474
El Cajon Blvd. (92115). See the best of the visual arts from the Hoover
Cardinals. Open to the public.
15 -- University City High Winter Concert, 7:30 p.m. University City High
School, 6949 Genesee Avenue (92122). All are invited to attend this
concert, which will consist of holiday-themed musical performances by the
choir, orchestra, and band. This promises to be a fun-filled,
family-friendly event! Tickets for the performance will be sold at the
door: $5/adults and $3/students/children/seniors. Contact: Phone: Cameron
Brown, Music Director, 858-457-3040, ext. 233.
15 -- Patrick Henry High School Cluster Meeting, 4:30 p.m., Patrick Henry
High School, 6702 Wandermere Dr. (92120). Parents, students and community
members are invited to attend this meeting, which discusses educational
issues at the high school and its middle and elementary schools. Schools
in the Henry cluster are: Benchley/Weinberger, Dailard, Foster, Gage,
Green, Hardy, Hearst and Marvin elementary schools; Lewis and Pershing
middle schools; and Patrick Henry High School. Contact: David Downey,
Principal, Foster Elementary, ddowney@sandi.net; or Pat Crowder,
Principal, Henry High School, pcrowder@sandi.net, Open to the public.
19 through Jan. 2, 2012 -- Winter Break. All schools and offices closed.
January
2 -- Holiday, New Year's Day Observed. All schools and offices closed.
3 -- Traditional-calendar schools reopen.
7 -- Mira Mesa High Class of 2013 Rummage Sale, 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Mira
Mesa High School, 10510 Reagan Rd. (92126). Help raise money for the Class
of 2013 activities by buying some fine items. Contact: Mary Jensen, ASB
Advisor, (858) 566-2262. Open to the public.
9 -- Madison Community of Schools Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Madison High School,
Madison High School, 4833 Doliva Dr. (92117). Parents, students and
community members are invited to attend this meeting, which discusses
educational issues at the high school and its middle and elementary
schools. Schools in the Madison community are: Field, Hawthorne, Holmes,
Lafayette, Lindbergh/Schweitzer, Sequoia and Whitman elementary schools;
Creative, Performing and Media Arts and Innovation middle schools; Mt.
Everest and Muir K-12; and Madison High School. Contact: Richard Nash,
Principal, rnash@sandi.net. Open to the public.
9 -- Lincoln High School Cluster Meeting, 6 p.m., Porter Elementary South
Auditorium - 4800 T St. (92113). Parents, students and community members
are invited to attend this meeting, which discusses educational issues at
the high school and its middle and elementary schools. Schools in the
Lincoln cluster are: Baker, Balboa, Chavez, Chollas/Mead, Encanto, Horton,
Johnson, Nye, Porter, Valencia Park, Webster; Knox and Millennial Tech
middle schools; Lincoln High School. Contact: Michelle Bryant,
Chairperson, mbryant@sandi.net. Open to the public.
9 -- Mission Bay High School Winter Concert, 7 p.m., Mission Bay High
School, 2475 Grand Ave. (92109). Open to the public.
12 -- La Jolla Cluster Association Meeting, 4:15 p.m., Muirlands Middle
School, 1056 Nautilus St. (92037). Parents, students and community members
are invited to attend this meeting, which discusses educational issues at
the high school and its middle and elementary schools. Schools in the La
Jolla cluster are: Bird Rock, La Jolla and Torrey Pines elementary
schools; Muirlands Middle School and La Jolla High School. Contact: John
May, info@lajollacluster.com. Open to the public.
16 -- Martin Luther King Holiday
17 -- Year-round schools reopen.
19 -- Patrick Henry High School Cluster Meeting, 4:30 p.m., Patrick Henry
High School, 6702 Wandermere Dr. (92120). Parents, students and community
members are invited to attend this meeting, which discusses educational
issues at the high school and its middle and elementary schools. Schools
in the Henry cluster are: Benchley/Weinberger, Dailard, Foster, Gage,
Green, Hardy, Hearst and Marvin elementary schools; Lewis and Pershing
middle schools; and Patrick Henry High School. Contact: David Downey,
Principal, Foster Elementary, ddowney@sandi.net; or Pat Crowder,
Principal, Henry High School, pcrowder@sandi.net. Open to the public.
19 -- Clairemont Community of Schools Meeting, 6 p.m., Marston Middle
School, 3799 Clairemont Drive, San Diego (92117). Parents, students and
community members are invited to attend this meeting, which discusses
educational issues at the high school and its middle and elementary
schools. Schools in the Clairemont cluster are: Alcott, Bay Park, Cadman,
Holmes and Toler elementary schools, Marston Middle and Clairemont High
School. Contact: Julee Jenkins, julee.jenkins@gmail.com. Open to the
public.
23 -- Mira Mesa Cluster School Council Meeting, 6 p.m., Mira Mesa High
School, 10510 Reagan Rd. (92126). Parents, students and community members
are invited to attend this meeting, which discusses educational issues at
the high school and its middle and elementary schools. Schools in the Mira
Mesa cluster are: Ericson, Hage, Hickman, Mason, Sandburg and Walker
elementary schools; Challenger and Wangenheim middle schools, and Mira
Mesa High School. Contact: Bob Turner, rturner4@san.rr.com. Open to the
public.
February
* 15 -- School Choice Applications Due for 2012-13. All applications
online at http://www.sandi.net/site/Default.aspx?PageID=902
March
* 22 -- La Jolla Cluster Views "Race to Nowhere," 6:30 p.m., La Jolla High
Parker Auditorium, 750 Nautilus St. (92037). "Race to Nowhere: The Dark
Side of America's Achievement Culture" will be watched, followed by a
panel discussion The cluster association first showed this film in October
2010, and it prompted changes in homework policies at some public.
Tickets: $10. If more than 50 attend, the school will be given a copy of
the movie. Contact: Sharon Jones, sharonlj@san.rr.com. Open to the public.
April
*26 -- College Orientation with Lynn O'Shaugnessy, 6:30 p.m., La Jolla High School, 750 Nautilus St. (92037). An expert on the college admission process, O'Shaughnessy is the local author of the Amazon bestseller: The College Solution: A Guide for Everyone Looking for the Right School at the Right Price. Contact: Sharon Jones, sharonlj@san.rr.com. Open to the public.
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NEWS RELEASE -- Study Finds Prop. S Labor Agreement Good for Taxpayers, Local Jobs

NEWS RELEASE from the San Diego Unified School District, December 9, 2011

STUDY FINDS PROP. S LABOR AGREEMENT GOOD FOR TAXPAYERS, LOCAL JOBS

SAN DIEGO -- An independent study commissioned by the San Diego Unified School District has shown that the $2.1 billion construction bond's Project Stabilization Agreement (PSA) has produced the benefits promised without impact on cost or quality of the construction.

The study, completed by consultant Rea & Parker Research, found:

-- Local hire goals are on track;

-- There was no change in project cost between PSA and non-PSA projects;

-- The number of bidders is lower (an average of six per project), but with no impact on cost or quality;

-- PSA projects are on average completing faster than non-PSA projects.

"The results prove that the school board made the right decision in approving this agreement," said Richard Barrera, Board President. "It's good for our students and teachers and good for our local economy by providing jobs for local workers."

The report finds that overall construction costs have not been affected by the agreement. School Board Member Scott Barnett, who represents Subdistrict C, said he is convinced that the agreement has had a positive impact.

"I admit I was highly skeptical of the PSA," said Barnett, a former head of the San Diego County Taxpayers Association who joined the school board after approval of the agreement. "That's why I pushed for an independent review of the Prop. S projects by a trusted source."

At Barnett's suggestion SDUSD retained Rea & Parker Research, who completed many studies for the San Diego Taxpayers Association.

"The facts are clear, the PSA is good for taxpayers," said Barnett.

On November 4, 2008, nearly 69 percent of San Diego voters passed the $2.1 billion general-obligation bond measure, Proposition S to repair, renovate and revitalize our neighborhood schools.

The Project Stabilization Agreement is designed to ensure a sufficient supply of skilled craft workers and to eliminate work disruptions on Prop. S projects. It also includes sections that promote the hiring of skilled craftspeople living within the San Diego Unified boundaries and encourages individuals living within district boundaries, including students, to become apprentices.

The following are highlights from the Rea & Parker Research Report.

-- There has been no increase in the cost of the winning bids for school construction projects under the San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD) Project Stabilization Agreement (PSA) than were the winning bids for non-PSA projects under Proposition S that was approved in November, 2008.

-- The number of general contractor bidders and participating subcontractors per project has declined for PSA projects; however, this decline is not reflected in any increase in cost to SDUSD.

-- Profit margins for contractors have declined under the PSA, but these contractors appear to be absorbing these increased costs rather than increasing their bids—thereby imposing no additional cost upon SDUSD taxpayers.

-- Project completion time is faster under the PSA than for Proposition S projects that pre-dated the PSA. Faster completion allows for the District to experience less overhead per project and for the more efficient replacement school improvements to be in operation more quickly.

-- Quality of construction, as indicated by contractor and construction manager interviews and by survey responses, is unchanged between projects constructed under the PSA and those that were contracted prior to the PSA.

-- Workers from targeted zip codes (economically disadvantaged portions of the District) have increased during the past six months and are presently close to achieving the very ambitious target of 35 percent that was set in the PSA.

-- The achievement of the high level of workers from targeted zip codes is due predominantly to union referrals that are focused upon obtaining workers from these zip codes. This increase in targeted area workers is not re-flected among non-union core workers or existing workers for union signatory contractors.

-- There has been an increase in reporting violations and deficiencies pertaining to labor compliance since the PSA was adopted; however, there is no discernible or perceived impact on construction quality or duration of construction caused by these deficiencies. Furthermore, it can be interpreted that this increase is due to increased attention to worker payroll and benefits under the PSA than before, which is beneficial to the payment of prevailing wages to the working population.

-- The Los Angeles Unified School District PSA required approximately 5 years to achieve operational efficiency. SDUSD's PSA has been in effect for only 2 years and, by the measures included in this report, is significantly ahead of the LAUSD schedule.

Download a copy of the report (PDF) at http://www.sandi.net/cms/lib/CA01001235/Centricity/Domain/138/psastudy12-7-11.pdf

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CONTACT:
Jack Brandais
Communications Department
San Diego Unified School Distict
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NEWS RELEASE -- Project Stabilization Agreement Study Is Topic for Board Members' News Conference

Media Advisory from the San Diego Unified School District, Dec. 7, 2011

PROJECT STABILIZATION AGREEMENT STUDY IS TOPIC FOR BOARD MEMBERS' NEWS
CONFERENCE Friday, DEC. 9

WHAT: News conference by Richard Barrera, Board of Education President,
and Scott Barnett, Subdistrict C Trustee, discussing the Rea and Parcher
Research study on Proposition S construction cost, labor, contractor
survey and the Project Stabilization Agreement.

WHEN: 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 9, 2011

WHERE: Hoover High School "Green Building." From El Cajon Boulevard, go
north on Highland Avenue and look for attendant at gate just south of
football stadium. The "Green Building," the school's nearly complete new
wood shop, is adjacent to Highland Avenue. Parking will be available for
the media. Hoover is located at 4474 El Cajon Blvd. (92115).

DETAILS: The report, commissioned by the district, examines the effects of
the Project Stabilization Agreement, which specifies basic standards for
hiring, dispute resolution, payment of benefits and utilization of
apprentices, among other features. The Board of Education members will
discuss the details of the report, including key findings that show: the
number of local workers on PSA projects from targeted zip codes is now
close to the 35 percent Board goal; there has been no increase in costs
due to the agreement; and that reduced bidders and contractor profit is
not the result of the agreement.

PHOTOS/INTERVIEWS: Following prepared remarks, the Board members will take
questions from the media, then visit the school's existing wood shop to
talk with students in teacher Arturo Gonzalez's class. Students can be
photographed and interviewed.

NOTE: Because this news conference is on school grounds during the school
day, only accredited media will be allowed to attend. All media will be
directed to the special entrance off Highland Avenue. This event is not
open to the public.

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

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NEWS RELEASE -- District Bus Fleet to Reduce Carbon Footprint With Biodiesel

NEWS RELEASE from Trustee Kevin Beiser, San Diego Unified School District,
Dec. 7, 2011

DISTRICT BUS FLEET TO REDUCE CARBON FOOTPRINT WITH BIODIESEL

Board Directs that Biodiesel or Other Fuel Fleet Solutions by July 2015

SAN DIEGO -- San Diego Unified School District Trustees voted to use
biodiesel or an alternative fuel to be used in the tanks of school buses
and the diesel fleet by the end of the 2014-15 school year at their Dec. 6
meeting. The resolution was introduced by Trustee Kevin Beiser.

Mandating that the fleet of more than 500 buses "come clean" will help
reduce pollution in the San Diego region, helping the kids that ride the
bus possibly avoid diseases such as asthma and cancer. According to the
Board resolution on the topic, biodiesel is the only alternative fuel that
complies with the federal Clean Air Act.

"It's our duty as trustees of the next generation to do everything we can
to make their environment safe," said Kevin Beiser, Board of Education
member. "This step will not only make the environment better, we will be
doing our part toward energy independence by using a renewable resource."

San Diego Unified has already taken an interim step. In 2009, the district
finished modifications to its fleet to create "clean diesel" buses,
installing equipment that reduced particulates. Federal stimulus funds and
help from the US Environmental Protection Agency, California Environmental
Protection Agency and the local Air Pollution Control District made that
conversion possible. Students from district automotive technology programs
also helped with the conversion.

"As this equipment ages, we have to look at alternatives," said Beiser.
"This resolution gives the Superintendent clear direction that this Board
is dedicated to reducing pollution."

Biodiesel mixes standard diesel fuel with fuel distilled from renewable
resources such as soybeans or waste vegetable oil. The alternative fuel
conversion can produce lower emissions including reductions in carbon
monoxide, nitrogen and carbon dioxide. The use of biodiesel will not void
any warranties that the district has on current vehicles, and create local
jobs supporting the local bio-diesel industry in San Diego.

"Aside from the environmental and health benefits, the use of biodiesel
fuel will be cost neutral, which is equally important during these
difficult economic times," said Beiser.

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CONTACT:

KEVIN BEISER
San Diego Unified School Board Member
619-838-5274 cell
KevinBeiser@yahoo.com

NOTE TO REPORTERS AND EDITORS: Trustee Beiser will be available after 3:20
p.m. for interviews; call at any time and leave a message to schedule.

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News Release -- "NATION'S REPORT CARD" TEST SCORES AGAIN SHOW GROWTH

News Release from the San Diego Unified School District, December 7, 2011

"NATION'S REPORT CARD" TEST SCORES AGAIN SHOW GROWTH

Reading, Math Scores Continue Rise As District Outperforms California And
Large Cities

SAN DIEGO -- San Diego Unified School District students in grades 4 and 8
continued to show learning growth in improved national test scores in
English and mathematics, placing the district ahead of California schools
as a whole and in the top ranks of comparable large urban districts.

District administrators will use the results to focus efforts in key
areas, such as the achievement gap between ethnic and economic groups.
Although narrowed with some ethnic groups, the achievement gap persists.

The test also shows what has been working with students. Proficiency
growth is 35 percent or higher in many areas since 2003. Fourth-grade
students ranked better in mathematics than 11 of the other 20 districts.

The National Assessment of Education Progress, known as "The Nation's
Report Card," began the Trial Urban District Assessment in 2002 with six
districts; San Diego Unified joined in 2003. There are now 21 districts
involved in the testing, which is designed to gauge student achievement on
a national scale. The tests have been taken every-other-year since 2003.

"We're gratified by the serious learning by our students and hard work by
our teachers over the last eight years," said Superintendent Bill Kowba.
"These years have been extremely challenging for our district and
students, with budget cutbacks and leadership turnover. It shows we have a
dedicated workforce that stays focused on what's really important: student
achievement."

The achievement gap continues to be a focus of teachers and
administrators. African-American students lost ground in several areas.

"There were gains in the number of students identified as proficient on
these tough tests almost across the board for all ethnic and economic
groups," said Dr. Nellie Meyer, Deputy Superintendent for Academics.
"However, these tests show us that our concentration on African-American
students with the achievement task force is the right place to focus our
limited resources."

A full report will be made to the board of Education at an upcoming
meeting. More information is online at http://www.nationsreportcard.gov;
the San Diego Unified report is online at http://www.sandi.net/page/1596.

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+ + +

Note to reporters and editors: Ron Rode, Executive Director of Research
and Evaluation Division, will be available from 11 a.m. to noon,
Wednesday, Dec. 7, for interview. Call (619) 725-7190 to schedule.

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

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Media advisory--Madison High School Dedicates New Broadcast Journalism & Multimedia Facility

MEDIA ADVISORY December 6, 2011
Contact: Cynthia Reed-Porter (619) 546-3378

Madison High School Dedicates New Broadcast Journalism & Multimedia Production Facility

WHAT:  San Diego Unified School District's Madison High School is dedicating its new state-of-the-art broadcast journalism and multimedia production facility. The 3,250-square-foot, high-definition television broadcast studio will house the College, Career and Technical Education's broadcast journalism program within Madison's School of the Arts. The program prepares students for careers in the arts, media and entertainment industries upon graduation.

WHEN: Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011, 10:30-10:45 a.m.-speakers and ribbon-cutting ceremony; 10:45-11:30 a.m.-tours and mock news broadcasts, refreshments and post-event interviews

WHERE: 4833 Doliva Drive, San Diego, CA 92117 (north side of campus). Directions to dedication site: From Clairemont Mesa Boulevard, turn south on Doliva Drive, drive east on Kesling Street, then turn right into the parking lot.  Proceed through the gate, and park in the area adjacent to the new facility.

VISUALS: Mock news broadcasts, control room, studio, production rooms, and ribbon-cutting ceremony.

INTERVIEWS (English and Spanish): Principal Richard Nash, students in the broadcast journalism program, Board of Education Vice President John Lee Evans (the board member who represents Madison HS), Executive Director of Facilities Planning in Construction Lee Dulgeroff (oversees the implementation of Prop. S), and Director of College, Career and Technical Education Shawn Loescher. Evans will be available to do interviews in Spanish.

BACKGROUND: The $2.6 million CCTE project was funded by a California Proposition 1D grant and Proposition S. The new building includes a two-set broadcast studio with an adjacent eight-workstation control room, one classroom, three editing rooms, and a machine room with computerized processing and distribution equipment. Project partners include architects Westberg + White and Suffolk ROEL Construction.

On November 4, 2008, nearly 69 percent of the voters in San Diego passed the $2.1 billion general obligation bond measure, Prop. S, so that San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD) could repair, renovate and revitalize more than 200 schools.  The state-of-the art broadcast journalism and multimedia production facility is one of 22 College, Career & Technical Education (CCTE) projects constructed under the Prop. S (local) and Prop. 1D (state) bond programs. This broadcast/production facility is the second new CCTE facility at Madison High School. A year ago, Madison dedicated its new state-of-the art automotive facility. In addition to those two facilities, the school's stadium was completely renovated last year thanks to Prop. S. These projects represent an investment of more than $13 million into Madison High School and the Clairemont community.

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Cynthia Reed-Porter, Communications Supervisor | Communications Office | San Diego Unified School District
Offices: (619) 725-5579 or (858) 637-3607 | Mobile: (619) 546-3378 | E-mail: creed-porter@sandi.net

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Post Board Advisory Committees' Notices

PLEASE NOTE:  

·         Revised Meeting Notice:  ICOC Executive/Governance Subcommittee, December 7, 2011
Committee Meeting Information:  http://www.sandi.net/Page/3227

·         Notice of Location Change: Career Technical Education Advisory Committee, December 7, 2011
See attached notice and agenda.

 

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

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

 

Post Mtg Notices, December 13, 2011

PLEASE NOTE:

 

·         Notice and Call of Special Meeting, Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Meeting Information: http://www.sandi.net/page/3248

·         Notice of Time Change for Regular Meeting and Closed Session, Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Meeting Information: http://www.sandi.net/page/3248

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Thanks.

 

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Board Services

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San Diego, CA  92103

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

 

Post Mtg Notices & Agendas, December 6, 2011

PLEASE NOTE:

 

·         Notice of Special Closed Session Meeting, December 6, 2011

·         Closed Session Agenda—Tuesday, December 6, 2011, Room 2249
Open & Closed Session Meeting Information: http://www.sandi.net/page/3248

·         Regular Meeting Agenda, December 6, 2011, 2:00 p.m., Room 2226 &  5:00 p.m., Auditorium
BoardDocs Agenda Link: http://www.boarddocs.com/ca/sandi/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=8FFVMZ80F805

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Board Services

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San Diego, CA  92103

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News Release -- Media Calendar from the San Diego Unified School District

Media Calendar -- Upcoming Events in the San Diego Unified School
District, December 2, 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.

December

3 -- Clairemont High School Holiday Bazaar, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., Clairemont
High School, 4150 Ute Dr. (92117). Come partake in a day of fun for all
ages. Shop for gifts as well as donate food and clothing for those les
fortunate. Contact: Meg Moore, mmore@sandi.net. Open to the public.

3 -- Clairemont High School Marching Band at North Park Parade, 11 a.m.,
University Avenue, North Park. Open to the public.

5 -- Crawford High Cluster Meeting, 5 p.m., Mann Middle School, 4345 54th
St. (92115). Parents, students and community members are invited to attend
this meeting, which discusses educational issues at the high school and
its middle and elementary schools. Schools in the Crawford cluster are:
Clay, Euclid, Fay, Ibarra, Marshall, Oak Park and Rolando Park elementary
schools; Carver K-8; Mann Middle School; and Crawford High School.
Contact: Jake Medcalf, jakem@ljpres.org; or Becky Breedlove,
bblove2@cox.net . Open to the public.

5 -- Pt. Loma Cluster Schools Board meeting, 6:30 p.m., Correia Middle
School, 4302 Valeta St. (92107). Parents, students and community members
are invited to attend this meeting, which discusses educational issues at
the high school and its middle and elementary schools. Schools in the Pt.
Loma cluster are: Barnard, Cabrillo, Dewey, Loma Portal, Ocean Beach,
Silver Gate and Sunset View elementary schools; Correia and Dana middle
schools; Pt. Loma High School.

6 -- Patrick Henry High Suicide Prevention Education Awareness and
Knowledge Program for Parents, 6:30 p.m., Patrick Henry High School, 6702
Wandermere Dr. (92120). The third in a series of parent workshops this
fall, the evening's program will help parents recognize self-harm and
suicidal behavior warning signs. Contact: Nancy Regas, 619-286-7700 ext.
2237. Open to the public.

7 ­ Helping Your Child Make Better Choices, 6 p.m., Knox Middle School,
1098 South 49th St. How to teach your child to make healthy choices is the
topic of this seminar for parents. One of a five-workshop series. Contact:
Lori LaPointe, 619-293-0767. Open to the public.

8 -- Madison High School Broadcast Journalism and Multimedia Production
Facility Dedication, 10:30 a.m., Madison High School, 4833 Dolvia Drive
(92117). Dedication of $2.6 million multimedia production and broadcast
journalism facility, funded through Prop. S bonds. Contact: Cynthia
Reed-Porter, 619-725-7252. Not open to the public.

8-15 -- Scrooge, The Musical at SCPA, San Diego School of Creative and
Performing Arts, 2425 Dusk Drive (92139). More than 90 SCPA students in
grades 6-12 are featured in Scrooge, The Musical as performers on stage,
in the orchestra or working on the production. Performances are Thursday
December 8 and 15 at 2:30 p.m., December 9, 10 and 16 at 7 p.m., and on
December 10 at 2 p.m. in our Grand Theatre. Visual arts students in grades
6-11 will exhibit their artwork from Thursday, December 8 through Friday,
December 16 in the Little Theatre at 6 pm prior to the performances of
Scrooge, TheMusical. Tickets are $5 and may be purchased online at
www.sandi.net/scpa under "Events."Tickets may also be purchased at the box
office one hour prior to the performances. Contact: Mitzi Lizarraga,
Principal, 619-470-0555. Open to the public.

8 -- Kearny Cluster of Schools Meeting, 4:30 p.m., Kearny High School,
7651 Wellington St. (92111). Parents, students and community members are
invited to attend this meeting, which discusses educational issues at the
high school and its middle and elementary schools. Schools in the Kearny
cluster are: Angier, Carson, Chesterton,Cubberley, Fletcher, Jones,
Juarez, Linda Vista, Ross and Wegeforth elementary schools; Montgomery and
Taft middle schools; Kearny High Educational Complex, San Diego Met High
School and Twain Alternative High School. Contact: Marian Kim-Phelps, Area
Superintendent, (619) 725-7254. Open to the public.

8 -- Family Engagement Network Meeting, 9:30 a.m., Ballard Parent Center,
2375 Congress St. (92110). The Parent Outreach and Engagement Department
invites all who are interested, to a new series of interactive workshops
where you will learn FUN and effective family engagement strategies linked
to boosting student success. This includes: PTA/PTO, staff,
administrators, parent leaders, and community representatives. Contact:
Bea Fernandez, 619+293-4431. Open to the public.

8 -- Crawford Complex Winter Talent Show, 5 p.m., Crawford High
Educational Complex, 4191 Colts Way (92115). Come see the best talent that
Crawford High has in this one-of-a-kind performance. Open to the public.

9 -- News Conference, Project Stabilization Agreement Report, 11 a.m.,
Hoover High School, 4474 El Cajon Blvd. (92115). Board President Richard
Barrera and Member Scott Barnett will discuss a recent study of the
implementation of the Project Stabilization Agreement. Contact: Jack
Brandais, Communications Department, (619) 725-5570. Not open to the
public.

9 -- La Jolla High Improv Show, 7 p.m., La Jolla High School, 750 Nautilus
St. (92037). Great fun, lots of laughs, hilarity abounds as the school's
Improv Club has its first show. Open to the public.

9 -- Lincoln High Band and Orchestra Concert, 7 p.m., Lincoln High School,
4777 Imperial Ave. (92113). Lincoln's Hornet band and orchestra take to
the stage in the state-of-the-art Performing Arts Center. Open to the
public.

10 -- SCPA Open House for Prospective Students and Families, 9 a.m.
Saturday, December 10, San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts,
2425 Dusk Drive (92139).Come hear about our unique magnet school with a
dual curriculum of arts and academics and learn why SCPA is the District's
premier college, preparatory arts-focused magnet school for students in
grades 6-12. Refreshments will be available. Contact: Mitzi Lizarraga,
Principal, 619-470-0555 x202. Open by reservation only.

12 -- Lincoln High School Cluster Meeting, 6 p.m., Porter Elementary South
Auditorium - 4800 T St. (92113). Parents, students and community members
are invited to attend this meeting, which discusses educational issues at
the high school and its middle and elementary schools. Schools in the
Lincoln cluster are: Baker, Balboa, Chavez, Chollas/Mead, Encanto, Horton,
Johnson, Nye, Porter, Valencia Park, Webster; Knox and Millennial Tech
middle schools; Lincoln High School. Contact: Michelle Bryant,
Chairperson, mbryant@sandi.net. Open to the public.

12 -- Serra High School Cluster Meeting, 5 p.m., Farb Middle School, 4880
La Cuenta Dr. (92124). Parents, students and community members are invited
to attend this meeting, which discusses educational issues at the high
school and its middle and elementary schools. Schools in the Serra cluster
are: Hancock, Kumeyaay, Miller, Tierrasanta and Vista Grande elementary
schools; Farb and De Portola middle schools, and Serra High School.
Contact: Susan Levy, slevy@sandi.net. Open to the public.

12 -- Kearny Cluster of Schools Meeting, 4:30 p.m., Kearny High School,
7651 Wellington St. (92111). Parents, students and community members are
invited to attend this meeting, which discusses educational issues at the
high school and its middle and elementary schools. Schools in the Kearny
cluster are: Angier, Carson, Chesterton,Cubberley, Fletcher, Jones,
Juarez, Linda Vista, Ross and Wegeforth elementary schools; Montgomery and
Taft middle schools; Kearny High Educational Complex, San Diego Met High
School and Twain Alternative High School. Contact: Marian Kim-Phelps, Area
Superintendent, (619) 725-7254. Open to the public.

14 -- Clairemont High School Band Winter Concert, 7 p.m., Clairemont High
School, 4150 Ute Dr. (92117). Join the top musicians at Clairemont High in
for their winter show. Open to the public.

14 -- Hoover High Fall Art Show, 4:30­7:30 p.m., Hoover High School, 4474
El Cajon Blvd. (92115). See the best of the visual arts from the Hoover
Cardinals. Open to the public.

15 -- University City High Winter Concert, 7:30 p.m. University City High
School, 6949 Genesee Avenue (92122). All are invited to attend this
concert, which will consist of holiday-themed musical performances by the
choir, orchestra, and band.This promises to be a fun-filled,
family-friendly event!Tickets for the performance will be sold at the
door: $5/adults and $3/students/children/seniors. Contact: Phone: Cameron
Brown, Music Director, 858-457-3040, ext. 233.

15 -- Patrick Henry High School Cluster Meeting, 4:30 p.m., Patrick Henry
High School, 6702 Wandermere Dr. (92120). Parents, students and community
members are invited to attend this meeting, which discusses educational
issues at the high school and its middle and elementary schools. Schools
in the Henry cluster are: Benchley/Weinberger, Dailard, Foster, Gage,
Green, Hardy, Hearst and Marvin elementary schools; Lewis and Pershing
middle schools; and Patrick Henry High School. Contact: David Downey,
Principal, Foster Elementary, ddowney@sandi.net; or Pat Crowder,
Principal, Henry High School, pcrowder@sandi.net, Open to the public.

19 through Jan. 2, 2012 -- Winter Break. All schools and offices closed.

January

2 -- Holiday, New Year's Day Observed. All schools and offices closed.

3 -- Traditional-calendar schools reopen.

7 -- Mira Mesa High Class of 2013 Rummage Sale, 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Mira
Mesa High School, 10510 Reagan Rd. (92126). Help raise money for the Class
of 2013 activities by buying some fine items. Contact: Mary Jensen, ASB
Advisor, (858) 566-2262. Open to the public.

9 -- Madison Community of Schools Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Madison High School,
Madison High School, 4833 Doliva Dr. (92117). Parents, students and
community members are invited to attend this meeting, which discusses
educational issues at the high school and its middle and elementary
schools. Schools in the Madison community are: Field, Hawthorne, Holmes,
Lafayette, Lindbergh/Schweitzer, Sequoia and Whitman elementary schools;
Creative, Performing and Media Arts and Innovation middle schools; Mt.
Everest and Muir K-12; and Madison High School. Contact: Richard Nash,
Principal, rnash@sandi.net. Open to the public.

9 -- Lincoln High School Cluster Meeting, 6 p.m., Porter Elementary South
Auditorium - 4800 T St. (92113). Parents, students and community members
are invited to attend this meeting, which discusses educational issues at
the high school and its middle and elementary schools. Schools in the
Lincoln cluster are: Baker, Balboa, Chavez, Chollas/Mead, Encanto, Horton,
Johnson, Nye, Porter, Valencia Park, Webster; Knox and Millennial Tech
middle schools; Lincoln High School. Contact: Michelle Bryant,
Chairperson, mbryant@sandi.net. Open to the public.

9 -- Mission Bay High School Winter Concert,7 p.m., Mission Bay High
School, 2475 Grand Ave. (92109). Open to the public.

12 -- La Jolla Cluster Association Meeting, 4:15 p.m., Muirlands Middle
School, 1056 Nautilus St. (92037). Parents, students and community members
are invited to attend this meeting, which discusses educational issues at
the high school and its middle and elementary schools. Schools in the La
Jolla cluster are: Bird Rock, La Jolla and Torrey Pines elementary
schools; Muirlands Middle School and La Jolla High School. Contact: John
May, info@lajollacluster.com. Open to the public.

16 -- Martin Luther King Holiday

17 -- Year-round schools reopen.

19 -- Patrick Henry High School Cluster Meeting, 4:30 p.m., Patrick Henry
High School, 6702 Wandermere Dr. (92120). Parents, students and community
members are invited to attend this meeting, which discusses educational
issues at the high school and its middle and elementary schools. Schools
in the Henry cluster are: Benchley/Weinberger, Dailard, Foster, Gage,
Green, Hardy, Hearst and Marvin elementary schools; Lewis and Pershing
middle schools; and Patrick Henry High School. Contact: David Downey,
Principal, Foster Elementary, ddowney@sandi.net; or Pat Crowder,
Principal, Henry High School, pcrowder@sandi.net. Open to the public.

19 -- Clairemont Community of Schools Meeting, 6 p.m., Marston Middle
School, 3799 Clairemont Drive, San Diego (92117). Parents, students and
community members are invited to attend this meeting, which discusses
educational issues at the high school and its middle and elementary
schools. Schools in the Clairemont cluster are: Alcott, Bay Park, Cadman,
Holmes and Toler elementary schools, Marston Middle and Clairemont High
School. Contact: Julee Jenkins, julee.jenkins@gmail.com. Open to the
public.

23 -- Mira Mesa Cluster School Council Meeting, 6 p.m., Mira Mesa High
School, 10510 Reagan Rd. (92126). Parents, students and community members
are invited to attend this meeting, which discusses educational issues at
the high school and its middle and elementary schools. Schools in the Mira
Mesa cluster are: Ericson, Hage, Hickman, Mason, Sandburg and Walker
elementary schools; Challenger and Wangenheim middle schools, and Mira
Mesa High School. Contact: Bob Turner, rturner4@san.rr.com. Open to the
public.

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