NEWS RELEASE -- Media Calendar from the San Diego Unified School District,
August 30, 2013
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.
Please note that if items are listed as "not open to the public," that
means accredited members of the media are invited, but the general public
is not. These are generally items during the school day.
For a calendar of noticed public meetings, go to
www.sandi.net/meetingcalendar. Those meetings might not be included in
this listing.
SEPTEMBER
3 -- First day of school.
3 -- Morning media first day of school, 5-9 a.m., Mission Bay High School,
2475 Grand Ave. (92109). Live trucks will be able to pull in beginning at
4:30 a.m. Supt. Cindy Marten will be available for interviews from 6-7
a.m., students will be in the Buc Cafe (a mini Starbucks-like snack bar),
the Bucs girls volleyball team will be practicing and other events.
Contact: Jack Brandais, Communications Department, 619-607-0477. Not open
to the public.
6 -- Family Friday, 9:10 a.m., Holmes Elementary School, 4902 Mt. Ararat
Dr. (92111). Parents and guardians are invited to meet with Principal
Jonathan Saipe to get updates about the school and district. Following the
meeting with the principal, parents can tour their child's classroom to
read or participate in a learning activity. Contact: Jonathan Saipe,
Principal, at 858-496-8110
9 -- Groundbreaking, Jonas Salk Elementary School, 10 a.m., Salk
Elementary School site, 7825 Flanders Drive (92126). Ceremony marks the
start of construction for the awaited school in Mira Mesa. Community
members, district leaders, local government officials will join family and
friends of Jonas Salk for this celebratory event. Contact: Cynthia Reed
Porter, Communications Supervisor, San Diego Unified Communications,
858-637-3607. Open to the public.
11 -- Whole Foods and local youth team up for 9/11 ³Kids Day of Service,²
noon to 3 p.m., Montgomery Middle School, 2470 Ulric St. (92111). Students
at Montgomery will welcome staff from Whole Foods Market as well as
students from Carson and Linda Vista elementary schools to help spruce up
the Montgomery garden. Whole Foods is bringing a portable salad bar to get
students, teachers and community members energized before they plant fall
vegetables, learn about composting and paint garden signs in five
different languages. Contact: Emalyn Leppard, Montgomery¹s School
Community Garden Coordinator, at 858-397-6600 X2102 or
eleppard@sanddi.net. Additional information is also available at the Whole
Foods web announcement: https://wfmhil.eventbrite.com Not open to the
public.
19 -- Dedication of broadcast communications facility, 10:30 a.m., Mira
Mesa High School, 10510 Reagan Road (92126). New, state-of-the-art
television studio to be used for career-technical education broadcast
journalism classes and other education programs. Contact: Cynthia
Reed-Porter, Communications Supervisor, 858-637-3607. Open to the public.
23-27 -- Student Body Presidents' Anti-Bullying Week, high schools around
San Diego Unified. The Council of ASB Presidents has set this week for
their schools to highlight ways to confront biases, stereotypes, bullying
and cyber-bullying. Contact: Leonard Thompson, Office of Race Human
Relations and Advocacy, 858-490-8678. Not open to the public.
24 -- Lincoln High Back to School Night and Title I Parent Meeting, 5:30
p.m., Lincoln High School, 4777 Imperial Ave. (92113). Find out about all
the great things going on at Lincoln High this year. Contact: Dr. Esther
Omogbehin, Lead Principal, (619) 266-6500. Open to parents and families.
27 -- Barnard Asian Pacific Language Academy Grand Opening Celebration, 8
a.m., new Barnard Elementary School, 2445 Fogg Street (92109). Barnard's
acclaimed Asian Pacific Language Academy has moved to larger quarters in
Pacific Beach, near Mission Bay High School. Chinese dancers, dignitaries
and students will be participating in the formal dedication of the
facility, the updated former Bayview Terrace Elementary School. Contact:
Eddie Park, Principal, (858) 800-5700. Open to the public.
27 -- Madison High School School of the Arts Back-To-School Barbecue,
5-6:30 p.m., Madison High School, 4833 Doliva Dr. (92117). Meet your
fellow School of the Arts parents and learn all about the award-winning
program at Madison High School. Contact: Richard Nash, Principal, (858)
496-8410. Open to parents and families.
-- To receive news releases by e-mail from San Diego Unified, go to
http://sandi.net/comm/media/signup/.
-- Check out daily updated news items at http://www.sandi.net/, subscribe
at http://feeds.feedburner.com/sdusdnewsfeed or receive a weekly digest by
signing up for Friday Notes at https://www.smartbrief.com/sdusd/index.jsp
-- To separate public events from school functions we'd like you to cover,
items open to the public are now labeled as such. "Not open to the public"
means that you're welcome to cover it, but it's not something to list in
an events calendar or announce to the public.
# # #
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/
Friday, August 30, 2013
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
MEDIA ADVISORY -- Mission Bay High hosts back to school for media
MEDIA ADVISORY from the San Diego Unified School District, August 27, 2013
MISSION BAY HIGH KICKS OFF FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR SAN DIEGO UNIFIED
SCHOOL DISTRICT
WHAT -- Back to School, Sept. 3, 2013, with Superintendent Cindy Marten.
WHEN -- 5-9 a.m., Mission Bay High School, 2475 Grand Ave. (92109). Truck
parking on east side of campus. Activity area is quad outside of library;
area will be lit. Gate will open at 4:30 a.m. for live trucks.
-- 5-6 a.m., Mission Bay Principal Fred Hilgers, the Buccaneers' Girls
Volleyball Team and Cheer Squad in the Buc Café (an on-campus coffee bar
run by students, looks like a small Starbucks). Principal Hilgers will be
available to talk about the kickoff of the new year, sports and activities
at Mission Bay High.
-- 6-7:15 a.m. Supt. Cindy Marten will be available for interviews.
-- 7:15-9 a.m. About the Buc Cafe (it's run by a business class),
classroom visits available, other back to school visuals.
Note: Supt. Marten is only scheduled to visit Mission Bay High School on
Tuesday. The rest of the day she will be preparing for or participating in
the Board of Education meetings. Board closed session begins at 2 p.m.;
open session at 5 p.m.
Onsite 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/
MISSION BAY HIGH KICKS OFF FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR SAN DIEGO UNIFIED
SCHOOL DISTRICT
WHAT -- Back to School, Sept. 3, 2013, with Superintendent Cindy Marten.
WHEN -- 5-9 a.m., Mission Bay High School, 2475 Grand Ave. (92109). Truck
parking on east side of campus. Activity area is quad outside of library;
area will be lit. Gate will open at 4:30 a.m. for live trucks.
-- 5-6 a.m., Mission Bay Principal Fred Hilgers, the Buccaneers' Girls
Volleyball Team and Cheer Squad in the Buc Café (an on-campus coffee bar
run by students, looks like a small Starbucks). Principal Hilgers will be
available to talk about the kickoff of the new year, sports and activities
at Mission Bay High.
-- 6-7:15 a.m. Supt. Cindy Marten will be available for interviews.
-- 7:15-9 a.m. About the Buc Cafe (it's run by a business class),
classroom visits available, other back to school visuals.
Note: Supt. Marten is only scheduled to visit Mission Bay High School on
Tuesday. The rest of the day she will be preparing for or participating in
the Board of Education meetings. Board closed session begins at 2 p.m.;
open session at 5 p.m.
Onsite 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/
Friday, August 23, 2013
Upcoming Meetings of the Board Advisory Committees
Please refer to the below links for upcoming meetings/agendas of the board advisory committees:
· ACUESP: http://www.sandi.net/Page/53145
· Audit and Finance: http://www.sandi.net/Page/53188
· CAC: http://www.sandi.net/Page/53171 and http://www.sandi.net/Page/53172
· CSFC: http://www.sandi.net/Page/53143
· CTEAC: http://www.sandi.net/Page/53170
· DAC: http://www.sandi.net/Page/53173 and http://www.sandi.net/Page/53174
· DELAC: http://www.sandi.net/Page/53386
· ICOC: http://www.sandi.net/Page/3226
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
‘Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.’ --Nelson Mandela
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
Post Special Meeting Notice, September 10, 2103
PLEASE NOTE:
· Notice and Call of Special Closed Session Meeting—Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Meeting Information: http://www.sandi.net/page/3248
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
Kindness and a smile are contagious, share them with the world!
NEWS RELEASE -- Back-To-School Event Saturday at Lincoln High
NEWS RELEASE from the San Diego Unified School District, Aug. 21, 2013
BACK-TO-SCHOOL EVENT SCHEDULED SATURDAY AT LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL
SAN DIEGO -- San Diego Unified School Board Trustee Marne Foster cordially
invites Crawford, Lincoln and Morse High School cluster students and their
families to the District E Back to School Celebration from 7:30 a.m. to 3
p.m. Saturday, August 24, 2013.
Students, youth and families are invited to enjoy free entertainment,
activities and giveaways. Parents are invited to participate in
informative workshops and connect with community organizations that
provide much needed programs and services for the entire family. Free
continental breakfast and lunch for all participants.
Free sack packs with school supplies to children who attend the event and
information fair while supply lasts.
For more information, visit the District E Cabinet Facebook page at
www.Facebook.com/DistrictECabinet, email DistrictECabinet@gmail.com or
call and leave a message at (619) 725-5626.
# # #
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/
BACK-TO-SCHOOL EVENT SCHEDULED SATURDAY AT LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL
SAN DIEGO -- San Diego Unified School Board Trustee Marne Foster cordially
invites Crawford, Lincoln and Morse High School cluster students and their
families to the District E Back to School Celebration from 7:30 a.m. to 3
p.m. Saturday, August 24, 2013.
Students, youth and families are invited to enjoy free entertainment,
activities and giveaways. Parents are invited to participate in
informative workshops and connect with community organizations that
provide much needed programs and services for the entire family. Free
continental breakfast and lunch for all participants.
Free sack packs with school supplies to children who attend the event and
information fair while supply lasts.
For more information, visit the District E Cabinet Facebook page at
www.Facebook.com/DistrictECabinet, email DistrictECabinet@gmail.com or
call and leave a message at (619) 725-5626.
# # #
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/
Monday, August 19, 2013
Post ICOC Subcommittees' Notices of Mtg Cancellations
PLEASE NOTE:
· Notice of Cancellation: ICOC Finance/Audit Subcommittee Meeting, Thursday, August 22, 2013
Committee Meeting Information: http://www.sandi.net/Page/3230
· Notice of Cancellation: ICOC Executive/Governance Subcommittee Meeting, Wednesday, September 4, 2013
Committee Meeting Information: http://www.sandi.net/Page/3227
· Notice of Cancellation: ICOC Construction Subcommittee Meeting, Thursday, September 5, 2013
Committee Meeting Information: http://www.sandi.net/Page/3228
Please forward to staff and as appropriate print and post notices 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
Kindness and a smile are contagious, share them with the world!
Upcoming Meetings of the Board Advisory Committees
PLEASE NOTE: refer to the below links for upcoming meetings/agendas of the board advisory committees:
· ACUESP: http://www.sandi.net/Page/53145
· Audit and Finance: http://www.sandi.net/Page/53188
· CAC: http://www.sandi.net/Page/53171 and http://www.sandi.net/Page/53172
· CSFC: http://www.sandi.net/Page/53143
· CTEAC: http://www.sandi.net/Page/53170
· DAC: http://www.sandi.net/Page/53173 and http://www.sandi.net/Page/53174
· DELAC: http://www.sandi.net/Page/53386
· ICOC: http://www.sandi.net/Page/3226
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
‘Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.’ --Nelson Mandela
Friday, August 16, 2013
Post REVISED 2013-14 Meeting Schedule for ACUESP
PLEASE NOTE:
· Revised Notice of Meetings: Advisory Committee for the Utilization of Excess School Property (ACUESP)
Committee Meeting Information: http://www.sandi.net/Page/53145.
Please forward to staff and as appropriate print and post notices 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
‘Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.’ --Nelson Mandela
Post Notice of Meeting: Audit and Finance Committee
PLEASE NOTE:
· Notice and Call of Meeting: Audit and Finance Committee, September 4, 2013, 4:00 p.m., Room 2249
Committee Meeting Information: http://www.sandi.net/Page/53188.
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
‘Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.’ --Nelson Mandela
Thursday, August 15, 2013
Post Second Revison to 2013-14 Meeting Schedule - Charter School Facility Committee
PLEASE NOTE:
· Second Revision to Notice of Meetings: Charter School Facility Committee (CSFC)
Committee Meeting Information: http://www.sandi.net/Page/53143
Please forward to staff and as appropriate print and post notices 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
‘Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.’ --Nelson Mandela
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
NEWS RELEASE -- Free and Reduced Lunch Policy Announced
[cid:image001.gif@01CE9815.E40C0050]
NEWS RELEASE from the San Diego Unified School District, Aug. 13, 2013
Free and Reduced Lunch Policy Announced
SAN DIEGO - The San Diego Unified School District today announced its policy for providing free and reduced-price meals for children served under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. The Food Services central office has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by any interested party.
The household size and income criteria identified below will be used to determine eligibility for free, reduced-price (currently there is no charge for reduced-price meals in San Diego Unified School District), or full-price meal benefits (meal prices are $1.00 for breakfast, $2.00 for elementary lunch, and $2.50 for secondary lunch). Children from households whose gross income is at or below the levels shown here are eligible for free or reduced-price meals. Households who receive CalFresh (also known as SNAP or Food Stamps), California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs), Kinship Guardianship Assistance Payments (Kin-GAP), or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) benefits are automatically eligible for free meals regardless of the income of the household in which they reside.
Application Forms will be distributed to households with a letter informing them of the availability of free and reduced-price meals for enrolled children. Applications are also available in the school office. To apply for free or reduced-price meal benefits, households must complete an application and return it to the school office or mail it to the central Food Services office for processing. Households may also apply on-line by going to www.sandi.net<http://www.sandi.net/> and selecting the School Meal Info/Application shortcut. Applications may be submitted at any time during the school year. The information households provide on the application will be used to determine meal eligibility and may be verified at any time during the school year by school or program officials.
Requirements for school officials to determine eligibility for free and reduced-price benefits are as follows: For households receiving CalFresh (also known as SNAP or Food Stamps), CalWORKs, Kin-GAP, or FDPIR benefits – applications need to only include the enrolled child(ren)'s name, CalFresh, CalWORKs, Kin-GAP, or FDPIR case number, name of the household member receiving benefits, and the signature of an adult household member. For households who do not list a CalFresh CalWORKs, Kin-GAP, or FDPIR case number, the application must include the names of all household members, the gross monthly amount and source of the income received by each household member, and the signature and corresponding last four digits of the adult household members Social Security number. If the household member who signs the application does not have a Social Security number, the household member must check the box indicating on the application that they do not have a Social Security number.
Under the provisions of the free and reduced-price meal policy, the determining official(s), as designated by the San Diego Unified School District Food Services Department, shall review applications and determine eligibility. Parents or guardians dissatisfied with the eligibility ruling may discuss the decision with the determining official on an informal basis. Parents may also make a formal request for an appeal hearing of the decision and may do so orally or in writing with the Food Services hearing official. Parents or guardians should contact Food Services for specific information regarding the name of the determining official and/or hearing official for San Diego Unified School District.
If a household member becomes unemployed or if the household size increases, the household should contact Food Services. Such changes may make the children of the household eligible for benefits if the household's income falls at or below the levels as shown below.
Households that receive CalFresh, CalWORKs, Kin-GAP, or FDPIR benefits may not have to complete an Application for Free or Reduced-Price Meals. Food Services officials will determine eligibility for free meals based on documentation obtained directly from the CalFresh, CalWORKs, Kin-GAP, or FDPIR office that a child is a member of a household currently receiving CalFresh or FDPIR benefits or an assistance unit receiving CalWORKs or Kin-GAP benefits. Food Services officials will notify households of their eligibility prior to the start of school.
To find out more about the free and reduced-price meal program, contact Food Services at (858) 627-7328 or on the web at www.sandi.net<http://www.sandi.net/> and select the School Meal Info/Application.
San Diego Unified School District also participates in the National School Lunch/Breakfast Programs Provision 2 program which is a program that reduces application burdens, simplifies meal counting and claiming procedures, and provides meals at no charge to all students attending schools operating under Provision 2. In the 2013-2014 school year, the following schools will begin the base year of Provision 2: Bell MS, Farb MS, e3 Civic High, America's Finest Charter School, King Chavez Preparatory, Arroyo Paseo, Penn ES. The district has 91 other schools participating in Provision 2 where all students are receiving meals at no charge; for a listing of schools, please go to www.sandi.net/food<http://www.sandi.net/food>.
In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Adjunction, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call toll free (866) 632-9992 (voice). Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339, or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
2013-2014 Household Size and Income Eligibility Scales
free
eligibility scale
lunch, breakfast, milk
reduced-price
eligibility scale
LUNCH, BREAKFAST
household size
year
month
twice per
month
every two
weeks
week
year
month
twice per
month
every two
weeks
week
1
$ 14,937
$ 1,245
$ 623
$ 575
$ 288
$ 21,257
$ 1,772
$ 886
$ 818
$ 409
2
20,163
1,681
841
776
388
28,694
2,392
1,196
1,104
552
3
25,389
2,116
1,058
977
489
36,131
3,011
1,506
1,390
695
4
30,615
2,552
1,276
1,178
589
43,568
3,631
1,816
1,676
838
5
35,841
2,987
1,494
1,379
690
51,005
4,251
2,126
1,962
981
6
41,067
3,423
1,712
1,580
790
58,442
4,871
2,436
2,248
1,124
7
46,293
3,858
1,929
1,781
891
65,879
5,490
2,745
2,534
1,267
8
51,519
4,294
2,147
1,982
991
73,316
6,110
3,055
2,820
1,410
For each additional family member, add:
$ 5,226
$ 436
$ 218
$ 201
$ 101
$ 7,437
$ 620
$ 310
$ 287
$ 144
CONTACT:
Gary Petill, Director
SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
FOOD SERVICES DEPARTMENT
6735 Gifford Way – Room 5
San Diego, CA 92111
Tel: (858) 627-7301
FAX: (858) 565-6378
E-Mail: gpetill@sandi.net
NEWS RELEASE from the San Diego Unified School District, Aug. 13, 2013
Free and Reduced Lunch Policy Announced
SAN DIEGO - The San Diego Unified School District today announced its policy for providing free and reduced-price meals for children served under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. The Food Services central office has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by any interested party.
The household size and income criteria identified below will be used to determine eligibility for free, reduced-price (currently there is no charge for reduced-price meals in San Diego Unified School District), or full-price meal benefits (meal prices are $1.00 for breakfast, $2.00 for elementary lunch, and $2.50 for secondary lunch). Children from households whose gross income is at or below the levels shown here are eligible for free or reduced-price meals. Households who receive CalFresh (also known as SNAP or Food Stamps), California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs), Kinship Guardianship Assistance Payments (Kin-GAP), or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) benefits are automatically eligible for free meals regardless of the income of the household in which they reside.
Application Forms will be distributed to households with a letter informing them of the availability of free and reduced-price meals for enrolled children. Applications are also available in the school office. To apply for free or reduced-price meal benefits, households must complete an application and return it to the school office or mail it to the central Food Services office for processing. Households may also apply on-line by going to www.sandi.net<http://www.sandi.net/> and selecting the School Meal Info/Application shortcut. Applications may be submitted at any time during the school year. The information households provide on the application will be used to determine meal eligibility and may be verified at any time during the school year by school or program officials.
Requirements for school officials to determine eligibility for free and reduced-price benefits are as follows: For households receiving CalFresh (also known as SNAP or Food Stamps), CalWORKs, Kin-GAP, or FDPIR benefits – applications need to only include the enrolled child(ren)'s name, CalFresh, CalWORKs, Kin-GAP, or FDPIR case number, name of the household member receiving benefits, and the signature of an adult household member. For households who do not list a CalFresh CalWORKs, Kin-GAP, or FDPIR case number, the application must include the names of all household members, the gross monthly amount and source of the income received by each household member, and the signature and corresponding last four digits of the adult household members Social Security number. If the household member who signs the application does not have a Social Security number, the household member must check the box indicating on the application that they do not have a Social Security number.
Under the provisions of the free and reduced-price meal policy, the determining official(s), as designated by the San Diego Unified School District Food Services Department, shall review applications and determine eligibility. Parents or guardians dissatisfied with the eligibility ruling may discuss the decision with the determining official on an informal basis. Parents may also make a formal request for an appeal hearing of the decision and may do so orally or in writing with the Food Services hearing official. Parents or guardians should contact Food Services for specific information regarding the name of the determining official and/or hearing official for San Diego Unified School District.
If a household member becomes unemployed or if the household size increases, the household should contact Food Services. Such changes may make the children of the household eligible for benefits if the household's income falls at or below the levels as shown below.
Households that receive CalFresh, CalWORKs, Kin-GAP, or FDPIR benefits may not have to complete an Application for Free or Reduced-Price Meals. Food Services officials will determine eligibility for free meals based on documentation obtained directly from the CalFresh, CalWORKs, Kin-GAP, or FDPIR office that a child is a member of a household currently receiving CalFresh or FDPIR benefits or an assistance unit receiving CalWORKs or Kin-GAP benefits. Food Services officials will notify households of their eligibility prior to the start of school.
To find out more about the free and reduced-price meal program, contact Food Services at (858) 627-7328 or on the web at www.sandi.net<http://www.sandi.net/> and select the School Meal Info/Application.
San Diego Unified School District also participates in the National School Lunch/Breakfast Programs Provision 2 program which is a program that reduces application burdens, simplifies meal counting and claiming procedures, and provides meals at no charge to all students attending schools operating under Provision 2. In the 2013-2014 school year, the following schools will begin the base year of Provision 2: Bell MS, Farb MS, e3 Civic High, America's Finest Charter School, King Chavez Preparatory, Arroyo Paseo, Penn ES. The district has 91 other schools participating in Provision 2 where all students are receiving meals at no charge; for a listing of schools, please go to www.sandi.net/food<http://www.sandi.net/food>.
In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Adjunction, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call toll free (866) 632-9992 (voice). Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339, or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
2013-2014 Household Size and Income Eligibility Scales
free
eligibility scale
lunch, breakfast, milk
reduced-price
eligibility scale
LUNCH, BREAKFAST
household size
year
month
twice per
month
every two
weeks
week
year
month
twice per
month
every two
weeks
week
1
$ 14,937
$ 1,245
$ 623
$ 575
$ 288
$ 21,257
$ 1,772
$ 886
$ 818
$ 409
2
20,163
1,681
841
776
388
28,694
2,392
1,196
1,104
552
3
25,389
2,116
1,058
977
489
36,131
3,011
1,506
1,390
695
4
30,615
2,552
1,276
1,178
589
43,568
3,631
1,816
1,676
838
5
35,841
2,987
1,494
1,379
690
51,005
4,251
2,126
1,962
981
6
41,067
3,423
1,712
1,580
790
58,442
4,871
2,436
2,248
1,124
7
46,293
3,858
1,929
1,781
891
65,879
5,490
2,745
2,534
1,267
8
51,519
4,294
2,147
1,982
991
73,316
6,110
3,055
2,820
1,410
For each additional family member, add:
$ 5,226
$ 436
$ 218
$ 201
$ 101
$ 7,437
$ 620
$ 310
$ 287
$ 144
CONTACT:
Gary Petill, Director
SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
FOOD SERVICES DEPARTMENT
6735 Gifford Way – Room 5
San Diego, CA 92111
Tel: (858) 627-7301
FAX: (858) 565-6378
E-Mail: gpetill@sandi.net
Monday, August 12, 2013
Post Notice of Location Change: ICOC Committee Mtg, August 15, 2013
PLEASE NOTE:
· Notice of Location Change: ICOC Committee Meeting, August 15, 2013
Committee Meeting Information: http://www.sandi.net/Page/3226.
Please forward to staff and as appropriate print and post notices 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
Kindness and a smile are contagious, share them with the world!
Saturday, August 10, 2013
NEWS RELEASE - BOARD PRESIDENT STATEMENT REGARDING MAYOR BOB FILNER
NEWS RELEASE SENT ON BEHALF OF SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD PRESIDENT JOHN EVANS, AUGUST 10, 2013
John Lee Evans statement regarding Bob Filner:
I supported Bob Filner for Mayor because his emphasis on strong neighborhoods was consistent with our school district's vision of quality schools in every neighborhood of San Diego.
Prior to his election I had not heard any rumors about him sexually harassing women. He is entitled to due process in any legal proceedings, but at this point he has lost any credibility to be the leader of our city and needs to resign.
I will encourage the school district to continue to work with the City Council and any future mayor to support quality schools in every neighborhood of San Diego.
John Lee Evans, President
SD Unified School Board
Contact:
John Lee Evans, Board of Education
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/
John Lee Evans statement regarding Bob Filner:
I supported Bob Filner for Mayor because his emphasis on strong neighborhoods was consistent with our school district's vision of quality schools in every neighborhood of San Diego.
Prior to his election I had not heard any rumors about him sexually harassing women. He is entitled to due process in any legal proceedings, but at this point he has lost any credibility to be the leader of our city and needs to resign.
I will encourage the school district to continue to work with the City Council and any future mayor to support quality schools in every neighborhood of San Diego.
John Lee Evans, President
SD Unified School Board
Contact:
John Lee Evans, Board of Education
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/
Thursday, August 8, 2013
NEWS RELEASE -- San Diego Unified Tops State's Big Districts in English Language Arts, Science Scores
NEWS RELEASE from the San Diego Unified School District, August 8, 2013
SAN DIEGO UNIFIED TOPS STATE'S BIG DISTRICTS IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS,
SCIENCE SCORES
Overall results mirror slim gains statewide as achievement gap persists
SAN DIEGO -- Students in the San Diego Unified School District performed
better than their counterparts in the other large California school
districts on English Language Arts and Science tests in 2012, according to
results of the annual Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR)
assessments released today by the California Department of Education.
However, across the state scores "slipped by a fraction of a percentage
point this year as schools dealt with ongoing budget reductions and the
transition to the Common Core State Standards," state Supt. Tom Torlakson
said in prepared remarks. San Diego Unified's results showed little gain
or loss.
The data show that among the state's largest school districts, San Diego
Unified has the top scores in English Language Arts and NCLB Science; San
Francisco and Garden Grove are the next in line. Other large districts
used in the comparison are those in Los Angeles, Long Beach, Fresno, San
Bernardino, Sacramento and Oakland.
"Our scores this year reflect the leveling off that has been seen around
the state," said Dr. John Lee Evans, Board of Education president.
"Despite draconian budget cuts over the last six years, our teachers and
students have remained focused on teaching and learning. Now it appears
those billions of dollars in budget cuts are starting to catch up with us."
Evans noted that the budget pressures are easing with the Governor's new
Local Control Funding Formula, which will allow local districts more
discretion over spending, and the additional funds which will come from
last year's passage of Prop. 30.
"We're not out of the woods yet, but I believe that the new funding
sources will allow us to resume the past momentum," he said.
The challenge of eliminating the achievement gaps between ethnic groups
continues. For example, in English Language Arts, Hispanics showed a
slight gain, while other groups showed a slight loss; all of the losses
and gains across the various subjects were less than 2 percent.
"We're looking forward to the implementation of the Common Core State
Standards, which will help students think more critically and deeply,"
said Dr. Nellie Meyer, Deputy Superintendent School Support Services.
"This will ensure a strong and consistent education for all students."
Superintendent Cindy Marten said the test scores show the district is on
the right track.
"You can't judge us alone by our test scores, but comparing us to other,
similar large districts certainly shows the hard work done by everyone at
San Diego Unified," she said. "These scores will help us focus our work on
creating quality schools in every neighborhood; I call on all San Diegans
to do what they can to help us build a great district."
# # #
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/
SAN DIEGO UNIFIED TOPS STATE'S BIG DISTRICTS IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS,
SCIENCE SCORES
Overall results mirror slim gains statewide as achievement gap persists
SAN DIEGO -- Students in the San Diego Unified School District performed
better than their counterparts in the other large California school
districts on English Language Arts and Science tests in 2012, according to
results of the annual Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR)
assessments released today by the California Department of Education.
However, across the state scores "slipped by a fraction of a percentage
point this year as schools dealt with ongoing budget reductions and the
transition to the Common Core State Standards," state Supt. Tom Torlakson
said in prepared remarks. San Diego Unified's results showed little gain
or loss.
The data show that among the state's largest school districts, San Diego
Unified has the top scores in English Language Arts and NCLB Science; San
Francisco and Garden Grove are the next in line. Other large districts
used in the comparison are those in Los Angeles, Long Beach, Fresno, San
Bernardino, Sacramento and Oakland.
"Our scores this year reflect the leveling off that has been seen around
the state," said Dr. John Lee Evans, Board of Education president.
"Despite draconian budget cuts over the last six years, our teachers and
students have remained focused on teaching and learning. Now it appears
those billions of dollars in budget cuts are starting to catch up with us."
Evans noted that the budget pressures are easing with the Governor's new
Local Control Funding Formula, which will allow local districts more
discretion over spending, and the additional funds which will come from
last year's passage of Prop. 30.
"We're not out of the woods yet, but I believe that the new funding
sources will allow us to resume the past momentum," he said.
The challenge of eliminating the achievement gaps between ethnic groups
continues. For example, in English Language Arts, Hispanics showed a
slight gain, while other groups showed a slight loss; all of the losses
and gains across the various subjects were less than 2 percent.
"We're looking forward to the implementation of the Common Core State
Standards, which will help students think more critically and deeply,"
said Dr. Nellie Meyer, Deputy Superintendent School Support Services.
"This will ensure a strong and consistent education for all students."
Superintendent Cindy Marten said the test scores show the district is on
the right track.
"You can't judge us alone by our test scores, but comparing us to other,
similar large districts certainly shows the hard work done by everyone at
San Diego Unified," she said. "These scores will help us focus our work on
creating quality schools in every neighborhood; I call on all San Diegans
to do what they can to help us build a great district."
# # #
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/
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
MEDIA ADVISORY -- Deputy Superintendent available to discuss test results at 11 a.m. Aug. 8
MEDIA ADVISORY from the San Diego Unified School District, August 7, 2013
DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT AVAILABLE TO DISCUSS TEST RESULTS AT 11 A.M. AUG. 8
WHAT -- Discussion of San Diego Unified's 2012-13 STAR Test results
following 10 a.m. release by the California Department of Education.
Deputy Superintendent Nellie Meyer will be available for questions at 11
a.m. by phone or in person at the Education Center.
WHEN -- 11 a.m. to noon, Wednesday, August 7, 2013, Education Center, 4100
Normal St. Please contact Jack Brandais if you need to speak with Dr.
Meyer.
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/
DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT AVAILABLE TO DISCUSS TEST RESULTS AT 11 A.M. AUG. 8
WHAT -- Discussion of San Diego Unified's 2012-13 STAR Test results
following 10 a.m. release by the California Department of Education.
Deputy Superintendent Nellie Meyer will be available for questions at 11
a.m. by phone or in person at the Education Center.
WHEN -- 11 a.m. to noon, Wednesday, August 7, 2013, Education Center, 4100
Normal St. Please contact Jack Brandais if you need to speak with Dr.
Meyer.
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/
Friday, August 2, 2013
NEWS RELEASE -- Military families invited to schools' Saturday enrollment fair
NEWS RELEASE from the San Diego Unified School District, August 2, 2013
MILITARY FAMILIES INVITED TO SCHOOLS' SATURDAY ENROLLMENT FAIR
SAN DIEGO -- The San Diego Unified School District, in partnership with
the Navy and Marine Corps School Liaison Programs, is holding its fifth
annual Back-2-School Resource and Enrollment Fair for military families
new to San Diego from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. this Saturday, August 3, at Farb
Middle School, 4880 La Cuenta Drive (92124).
Each summer, many military families move to San Diego after our schools
have closed. Our Fair allows them not only to enroll their children in
school, but to learn about local district, military, and community
resources. Families can explore neighborhood and school choice options,
sign up for free or reduced price lunch, find out about many of our
district's programs, and get connected with key military and community
supports.
San Diego Unified and military representatives will be present to meet
with families. All of our past community exhibitors have been invited to
send printed information that will be made available to families. All
families will be invited to the free lunch provided by Food Services and
sponsored by SDG&E. Newly enrolled students will also have the opportunity
to win prizes and receive free backpacks.
# # #
CONTACT: Vanessa Peters, Interim Program Manager, Office of Children and
Youth in Transition, 619-725-7054
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/
MILITARY FAMILIES INVITED TO SCHOOLS' SATURDAY ENROLLMENT FAIR
SAN DIEGO -- The San Diego Unified School District, in partnership with
the Navy and Marine Corps School Liaison Programs, is holding its fifth
annual Back-2-School Resource and Enrollment Fair for military families
new to San Diego from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. this Saturday, August 3, at Farb
Middle School, 4880 La Cuenta Drive (92124).
Each summer, many military families move to San Diego after our schools
have closed. Our Fair allows them not only to enroll their children in
school, but to learn about local district, military, and community
resources. Families can explore neighborhood and school choice options,
sign up for free or reduced price lunch, find out about many of our
district's programs, and get connected with key military and community
supports.
San Diego Unified and military representatives will be present to meet
with families. All of our past community exhibitors have been invited to
send printed information that will be made available to families. All
families will be invited to the free lunch provided by Food Services and
sponsored by SDG&E. Newly enrolled students will also have the opportunity
to win prizes and receive free backpacks.
# # #
CONTACT: Vanessa Peters, Interim Program Manager, Office of Children and
Youth in Transition, 619-725-7054
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/
Thursday, August 1, 2013
NEWS RELEASE -- Last of Class of '13 Students Take Graduation Walk Tomorrow
NEWS RELEASE from the San Diego Unified School District, August 1, 2013
CLASS OF '13 TO END WITH SUMMER COMMENCEMENT
Ceremony Includes Students from Throughout District
SAN DIEGO -- High school seniors who hadn't fulfilled graduation
requirements in time for June ceremonies with their high school class will
take the graduation walk in San Diego Unified's annual Summer Commencement
Ceremony, 2:30 p.m. Friday, August 2, at Lincoln High School, 4777
Imperial Ave. (92111).
"These students have been working towards this goal their entire lives,"
said Superintendent Cindy Marten, who will officiate at the ceremony.
"Truly, they've lived by our 'no excuses' rule and have made it through
many challenges. They deserve to take the ceremonial walk of graduates."
Students from all of the district's 18 high school campuses will
participate. Each student's name, as in the traditional ceremony, is read
aloud, and students wear the caps and gowns in their school's traditional
colors.
Seniors who participated are those who may not have passed the California
High School Exit Exam in time for June graduation, or needed summer school
to pick up credits needed to graduate.
The special summer ceremony has been a district tradition since 2005.
Before this late-summer ceremony was established, students would
eventually receive a diploma by mail but wouldn't be able to participate
in a graduation ceremony.
High school graduation requirements include 44 semester credits, a 2.0 or
higher grade point average, science and math course requirements,
and passing the exit exam.
# # #
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/
CLASS OF '13 TO END WITH SUMMER COMMENCEMENT
Ceremony Includes Students from Throughout District
SAN DIEGO -- High school seniors who hadn't fulfilled graduation
requirements in time for June ceremonies with their high school class will
take the graduation walk in San Diego Unified's annual Summer Commencement
Ceremony, 2:30 p.m. Friday, August 2, at Lincoln High School, 4777
Imperial Ave. (92111).
"These students have been working towards this goal their entire lives,"
said Superintendent Cindy Marten, who will officiate at the ceremony.
"Truly, they've lived by our 'no excuses' rule and have made it through
many challenges. They deserve to take the ceremonial walk of graduates."
Students from all of the district's 18 high school campuses will
participate. Each student's name, as in the traditional ceremony, is read
aloud, and students wear the caps and gowns in their school's traditional
colors.
Seniors who participated are those who may not have passed the California
High School Exit Exam in time for June graduation, or needed summer school
to pick up credits needed to graduate.
The special summer ceremony has been a district tradition since 2005.
Before this late-summer ceremony was established, students would
eventually receive a diploma by mail but wouldn't be able to participate
in a graduation ceremony.
High school graduation requirements include 44 semester credits, a 2.0 or
higher grade point average, science and math course requirements,
and passing the exit exam.
# # #
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/