MEDIA ADVISORY -- Media Calendar from the San Diego Unified School District, July 3, 2014

MEDIA ADVISORY -- Media Calendar from the San Diego Unified School District, July 3, 2014

 

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.

 

*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.

 

* * * Note: During the summer, we will send the Media Calendar as events arise.

 

JULY

 

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

 

*7 -- Principal Selection Community Meeting, 8:30 a.m., Balboa Elementary School, 1844 S. 40^th St. (92113). Meeting to discuss and provide input on the principal selection process. Open to the public.

 

*7 -- Principal Selection Community Meeting, 5 p.m., Mission Bay High School, 2475 Grand Ave., (92109). Meeting to discuss and provide input on the principal selection process. Open to the public.

 

*7 -- Principal Selection Community Meeting for Bell Middle School, 5 p.m., Zamorano Elementary School Auditorium, 2655 Casey St. (92139). Meeting to discuss and provide input on the principal selection process. Open to the public.

 

*8 -- Principal Selection Community Meeting, 4:30 p.m., Hancock Elementary School, 3303 Taussig St. (92124). Meeting to discuss and provide input on the principal selection process. Open to the public.

 

*8 -- Principal Selection Community Meeting, 5 p.m., Loma Portal Elementary School, 3341 Browning St. (92106). Meeting to discuss and provide input on the principal selection process. Open to the public.

 

*9 -- Principal Selection Community Meeting, 4 p.m., Twain High School, 6402 Linda Vista Rd. (92111). Meeting to discuss and provide input on the principal selection process. Open to the public.

 

*9 -- Principal Selection Community Meeting, 5 p.m., San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts, 2425 Dusk Dr. (92139). Meeting to discuss and provide input on the principal selection process. Open to the public.

 

*9 -- Principal Selection Community Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Jerabek Elementary School, 10050 Avenida Magnifica (92131). Meeting to discuss and provide input on the principal selection process. Open to the public.

 

*10 -- Principal Selection Community Meeting, 6 p.m., Serra High School Media Center, 5156 Santo Rd. (92124). Meeting to discuss and provide input on the principal selection process. Open to the public.

 

*17 -- Principal Selection Community Meeting, 4:30 p.m. Field Elementary School, 4735 Bannock Ave. (92117). Meeting to discuss and provide input on the principal selection process. Open to the public.

 

21 -- Last day of school, year-round calendar.

 

 

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

 

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Post Notice of Meeting Cancellation, ICOC Executive/Governance Subcommittee, July 9, 2014

PLEASE NOTE:

·         Notice of Meeting Cancellation: ICOC Executive/Governance Subcommittee, July 9, 2014
Committee Meeting Information: http://www.sandi.net/Page/3227      

 

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

 

Thank you.

 

Josefina Viorato

Confidential Administrative Assistant II

Board Services

4100 Normal Street, Room 2231

San Diego, CA  92103

( (619) 725-5551

7 (619) 297-5624

* jviorato@sandi.net

 

 

 

 

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

Post Notice of Special Meeting, ICOC Executive/Governance Subcommittee, July 2, 2014

PLEASE NOTE:

·         Notice of Special Meeting: ICOC Executive/Governance Subcommittee, July 2, 2014
Committee Meeting Information: http://www.sandi.net/Page/3227      

 

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

 

Thank you.

 

Josefina Viorato

Confidential Administrative Assistant II

Board Services

4100 Normal Street, Room 2231

San Diego, CA  92103

( (619) 725-5551

7 (619) 297-5624

* jviorato@sandi.net

 

 

 

 

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

Board Advisory Committees Notices/Agendas

Please refer to the below links for upcoming meetings, agendas, and minutes of all 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

* jviorato@sandi.net

 

 

 

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

 

Media advisory: San Diego Unified School District Renovates David Wells Field at Dana Middle School

Media Advisory 6/27/14
Contact: Cynthia Reed-Porter 619-546-3378

San Diego Unified School District Renovates David Wells Field at Dana Middle School

WHAT:  San Diego Unified School District is launching a major renovation project on David Wells Field at Dana Middle School in Point Loma. When completed, the new synthetic-turf baseball field will be shared by the middle school and Point Loma High School.

Those celebrating the start of construction with a ceremonial groundbreaking are: David Wells, former Major League Baseball player and new head baseball coach for Point Loma High School, Mayor Kevin Faulconer, San Diego Unified School District Board of Education Trustee Scott Barnett, other district and city leaders, the school principals, student athletes, parents and community members.

WHEN: Monday, June 30, 10-10:30 a.m.

WHERE: Dana Middle School, 1775 Chatsworth Blvd., San Diego 92107 The construction site is located on the southeast side of the campus. (map available).
Media parking will be available on site. (Enter the gate on Macaulay St., and proceed to interior parking lot next to the construction site.)

VISUALS: Ceremonial ground breaking, construction site, as well as David Wells and other Major League Baseball players working out with Point Loma High baseball players and younger baseball players who will be in their uniforms.

GUEST SPEAKERS: Student athletes, David Wells, Trustee Scott Barnett, Mayor Kevin Faulconer, Lee Dulgeroff, executive director of Facilities Planning and Construction, Point Loma High School Principal Hans Becker and Dana Middle School Principal Scott Irwin.

INTERVIEWS: The speakers will be available for interviews. Others that will be available are: John Murphy, Point Loma High's athletic director; Mike McQuary, who won the primary for San Diego Unified's Board District C (seat being vacated by current trustee, Scott Barnett).

PROJECT INFO:
The $1.4 million construction project includes replacing the existing natural grass baseball field with synthetic turf, reconstructing the bull pen areas, and installing a new centerfield fence with access gates and wind screen, utility upgrades and field logos. The high school's varsity and junior varsity baseball teams will use the field for practices and games when the middle school isn't in session.

A brown turf strip will be installed along the perimeter of the baseball field so the middle school students have a designated running track for PE classes. The outfield will serve as a multipurpose field for the middle school students during their school day

The project is scheduled to be complete in fall 2014. For more details on phase one and the planned improvements in phase two, please visit the following website https://fpcprojects.sandi.net/Pages/Reports.aspx?SchoolName=9080 (scroll down to "Project Schedules").

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Cynthia Reed-Porter, communications supervisor l Communications Office l San Diego Unified School District
Mobile phone: 619-546-3378 l E-mail: creed-porter@sandi.net

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NEWS RELEASE -- Board to Act on $1.2 Billion Operating Budget

NEWS RELEASE from the San Diego Unified School District, June 24, 2014

BOARD TO ACT ON $1.2 BILLION OPERATING BUDGET

Superintendent Marten's First Budget has no layoffs, reduces class sizes
in lower grades, redirects staffing to classrooms, implements Common Core,
focuses on English learners

SAN DIEGO ­ Completing her first year as superintendent, the San Diego
Unified Board of Trustees is poised to approve Cindy Marten's $1.2 billion
"students first" spending plan Tuesday night.

"When the Board hired me last year, my task was to reevaluate every dollar
to ensure we are focusing expenditures on proven methods to create quality
schools in every neighborhood, improve student achievement and close the
achievement gap," said Marten.

Despite lingering effects of the worst economic downturn since the Great
Depression, the 2014-15, $1.2 billion operating budget has no layoffs,
reduces class sizes in lower grades, redirects staffing to classrooms,
implements Common Core and focuses on English-language learners.

"I have always believed that however much money we have, in both good
times and bad, we have a responsibility to improve the quality of
education while serving as good stewards and promoting student
achievement," she said. "I am confident that we will meet the needs of our
students and support our educators and employees, while living within our
means."

The San Diego Unified Board of Trustees will act tonight on the proposed
budget for the 2014-15 fiscal year. The meeting is scheduled for 5 p.m.
today, Tuesday, June 24, at the Eugene Brucker Education Center
Auditorium, 4100 Normal St. (92103). The meeting is open to the public.

Facts

-- No layoffs.

-- Reduces K-3 class size from current school year from 27:1 to 25:1.

-- Fully funds the implementation of the Common Core curriculum.

-- Restores the school calendar to 180 instructional days.

-- Stabilizes school staffing including improved front office allocations.

-- Fully funds professional development for educators ensuring the best
trained staff for our students.

-- Transitions "non classroom" support teachers into the classrooms.

-- Initiates an early retirement plan for approximately 472 educators,
resulting in a net savings of approximately $8 million dollars next year.

-- Supports biliteracy programs and implements Superintendent's English
Learner Action Plan for Long-term English learners.

-- Maintains classroom Gate and Seminar funding.

-- Ensures open library hours at every elementary school.

-- Maintains current level of services in arts, athletics, school safety,
custodial, nursing and counseling.

-- Maintains the nationally recognized i21 program, giving students and
educators the latest technology.

-- Maintains graduation coaches.

-- Implements Transitional Kindergarten at all elementary schools.

-- Meets contractual salary increases.

-- Maintains existing level of health benefits for all employees.

-- Phases out real estate sales to fund budget shortfalls.

-- Initiates a multi-year real estate strategy to generate new real estate
revenues.

-- Includes approximately $223 million in facility upgrades and expansions
in Prop S/Z funds.


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CORRECTION: Post Meeting Cancellation Notice: ICOC Finance/Audit Subcommittee

**CORRECTION**

 

PLEASE NOTE:

·         Notice of Meeting Cancellation: ICOC Finance/Audit Subcommittee, June 27 26, 2014
Committee Meeting Information: http://www.sandi.net/Page/3230     

 

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

 

Thank you.

 

Josefina Viorato

Confidential Administrative Assistant II

Board Services

4100 Normal Street, Room 2231

San Diego, CA  92103

( (619) 725-5551

7 (619) 297-5624

* jviorato@sandi.net

 

 

 

 

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