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Newsline
| January 22, 2008 |
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| New Superintendent Named | |
| The Board of Education voted unanimously on January 19 to appoint Dr. Terry Grier as the next Superintendent of Schools. Dr. Grier currently serves as Superintendent for the Guilford County School District in Greensboro, North Carolina. He is scheduled to begin work no later than July 1, 2008. Bill Kowba will continue to serve as Interim Superintendent. To read more, go to the Superintendent webpage. | |
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| Physical Inventory of All District-Owned Property | |
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The district has entered into an agreement with American Appraisal Associates (AAA) to perform a mandatory room-to-room fixed asset inventory of all district-owned equipment at every district site and program/administrative area. This inventory will take place over a five-week period starting the week of January 22. For the tentative schedule of site visits, go to http://www.sandi.net/depts/chief_admin_off/index.html#3 or contact Rose Gustafson at rgustafson@sandi.net or (858) 522-5850.
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| Payroll Direct Deposit | |
| Employees can protect pay and eliminate delays that can occur with US mail delivery of pay checks by enrolling in the district’s Direct Deposit Program . Direct deposit offers convenience by eliminating the need to go to a bank, increased dependability by avoiding lost checks, and protection by eliminating the possibility of stolen checks. To begin direct deposit, use this form or pick up a form at the Payroll Department, Room 1150, Ed Center. Allow approximately 30 days for enrollment to be completed.
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| Apply Now for Spring Intersession | |
The Spring Intersession program is March 24 – April 4. Applications are now being accepted from certificated and classified staff from year-round sites interested in Spring Intersession employment.
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| Closure of US Bank Accounts | |
| Sites should notify Fiscal Control when their final US Bank ASB account no longer has activity and the final statement has been reconciled. Fiscal Control will provide the necessary paperwork so that the US Bank account can be closed. All US Bank ASB accounts must be closed by April 30, 2008. Additionally, Certificates of Deposit and other investment accounts held at banks other than Wells Fargo must be closed upon maturity. New investment accounts are to be opened at Wells Fargo. To establish an investment account at Wells Fargo or with other questions, contact Susan Kirby at skirby@sandi.net or Lorena Arciga at larciga@sandi.net. | |
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| Important Changes to 403(b) Plans | |
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Due to new Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regulations, changes have been made to the district 403(b) plan. Employees with Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) plans are encouraged to review the 403(b) information in the Benefits section of the Human Resources website. Regularly check for updates and the list of approved providers as plan documents are revised and companies comply with the new requirements. Effective February 1, enrollment and changes to a 403(b) should be made on-line at www.aigretco.com/RetireMan. For information, contact Fiscal Control at (619) 725-7670 or (619) 725-7672.
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| Safety Newsletter | |
Read the latest edition of The Safety Net , published by the district’s Safety/Health Action Committee (S/HAC). Do you have a co-worker who makes your site a safer place? Who goes above and beyond the call of duty? Nominate  them for the S/HAC Safe Employee award. For information, visit the Risk Management website at www.sandi.net/risk.
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| Family-Friendly Schools Certification Trainings | |
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Take advantage of the Family Friendly Schools certification training sessions scheduled in January and February. To see the schedule of classes and to register, go to http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=H5T5hxeUe5vxUGGcgC_2bWJQ_3d_3d. For information, contact Eddie Caballero at ecaballero@sandi.net or (619) 725-5519.
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| School Site Teacher of the Year Nominations Due January 31 | |
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Recognize and honor excellence. Nominations are now being accepted for school site Teachers of the Year . The deadline to submit a nomination form is Thursday, January 31. All nominated teachers will be recognized at a special Day of the Teacher celebration on May 6, 2008. Qualified nominees will have the opportunity to apply to the district-level competition. For information, contact Linda Zintz at lzintz@sandi.net or (619) 725-5568.
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| Reduced Workload Program | |
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Interested employees who are or will be age 55 before July 1, 2008, and who are eligible to apply for the Reduced Workload Program must apply by Saturday, March 1. Employees already participating in the program must indicate their intent to continue or end participation for the coming school year by March 1. Participation in the program allows eligible employees to reduce their workload to no less than half-time and continue to receive full benefits and service credit for the STRS retirement plan. For complete information and application forms, see Admin. Circular 50 .
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| District Trainings | |
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| Service Learning 101 | |
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Service Learning 101 will be held Friday, January 25, from 8:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the Marina Village Conference Center. Presenters include Bonnie Benard, Jennifer Hamilton and Dr. Ed DeRoche. Cost is $49, which includes materials, breakfast and lunch. A limited number of scholarships are available to district personnel on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration deadline is Monday, January 21. For scholarship information, contact Nancy Hemmings at nhemmings@sandi.net or (619) 725-5597. For conference information, contact Christina Lopez at (619) 718-6661.
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| Community Forums Offer Info on Special Education | |
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The Community Advisory Committee for Special Education is holding community forums (English | Spanish ) in the evening on January 23, February 9 and March 26. Parents, students, teachers and community members are invited to learn more about the Community Advisory Committee and have the opportunity to provide input about Special Education Programs and Related Services. For information and to RSVP, e-mail cacsdusd@yahoo.com or call (858) 627-7270, ext. 3160.
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| Parent Classes Help Boost Academic Achievement | |
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The Ballard Parent Center is offering a series of free evening parent classes (English | Spanish ) on Thursdays, January 24 and 31, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., at the Tubman - Chavez Multicultural Family Center. The classes focus on helping parents boost their child's academic achievement and behavioral development. For information, contact Elneda Shannon at eshannon@sandi.net or (619) 293-4431.
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| Upcoming Events | |
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| In the News | |
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The appointment of the new superintendent caught the attention of the local media. The San Diego Union Tribune published articles on Sunday, January 20, and Tuesday, January 22.
KPBS-FM, NBC Channel 7/39, Channel 10 News, and Fox 6 News also ran stories. |
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| Are there any other topics on which you'd like an update? Send a "Newsline Idea" email to communications@sandi.net. |
