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September 1, 2006 |
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Fact Sheet Provides Info on Air-Conditioning Policy
As the school year begins and the weather is still warm, questions often arise from parents and staff about the district's air-conditioning policy. A fact sheet has been developed to answer common questions about the air-conditioning policy set by the Board of Education, as well as future plans for installing air-conditioning in district schools. Share this fact sheet with parents, staff and others when questions come up.
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Office Depot Updates
District staff may purchase office and classroom items at any Office Depot retail store using a Purchase/Procurement Card (P-Card) and receive the district’s discounted prices or the store price, whichever is lower, at the time of purchase.
Office Depot orientations about the online ordering system are scheduled for:
- September 7 and 8, from 1:30 to 3 p.m.; September 8, from 10 to 11:30 a.m.; September 11, from 1 to 2:30 p.m.; and September 13, 14 and15, from 9:30 to 11 a.m., in the Fremont Center Auditorium.
- September 7, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., and September 15, from 2:30 to 4 p.m., in the Ed Center Auditorium.
Everyone registered on PeopleSoft Financials, as either an “approver” or “requestor,” should attend one of the trainings. Space is limited. Reservations required.
For information or reservations, contact John Groll at (858) 496-1989.
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Office Depot Donates 400 Backpacks for Needy Students
Office Depot has donated 400 backpacks to our district for distribution to underprivileged and at-risk students as part of its National Backpack Program. If your school has students who qualify (e.g., homeless or foster youth) and who need backpacks, contact Crystal Cavanagh at (858) 490-8671. Provide the name of your school, contact person at the school and the students’ names. The purchasing department will be contacted and have the backpacks delivered to your site. Backpacks will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis.
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On-site Support for Zangle/Encore Coming this Fall
Attention Zangle and Encore users! A new department has been created just for you. The IT On-Site Support Department is a team of skilled staff members whose focus is to provide quality support to schools using Zangle and Encore IEP. The team will:
- Provide phone/email/chat support to schools’ Power Users;
- Provide on-site (face-to-face) support to office staff and classroom teachers in the areas of Zangle and Encore IEP;
- Improve the quality of data in Zangle by identifying existing data problems at schools and working with office staff to fix the problems; and
- Refine users’ skills and increase the level of knowledge of Zangle and Encore IEP throughout the district.
The team will be making contact with schools in September and begin visiting sites in October. For information, go to http://www.sandi.net/onsitesupport/.
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Discover Program Offers Several Courses in September
The SDUSD Discover Program is offering the following courses in September:
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Basic Life Support (1/2 credit) on Saturday, September 16, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the San Diego Firefighters Union, 10405 San Diego Mission Rd, Suite 101, San Diego, 92108. This class will teach CPR and meets the requirements for the professional clear health education CPR, B-level credential certificate. |
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Redirecting for a Cooperative Classroom™ (1 credit) on Wednesdays, September 20 – October 25, from 4 to 6:30 p.m., at the Bandini Administration Building. The course will show teachers how to create a classroom atmosphere that promotes high self-esteem and co-operation among students, parents, administrators and teachers. Activities include role plays, dramatizations and stories that help teachers to internalize the learning. |
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Discover Program Seeking Instructors for Fall/Winter Sessions
Do you have knowledge that you would like to share with other professionals? The Discover Program is seeking instructors to teach classes to district employees during the Fall/Winter Sessions, October, 2006-March, 2007. The Discover Program offers a variety of professional development and training opportunities to both certificated and classified employees. Courses provide opportunities for teachers to learn from other practicing professionals while earning district salary enhancement credit. Instructors are paid at a rate of $40.62/hr. for instruction time and $27.41/hr. for preparation time spent outside of the assigned workday.
If you are interested in attending or teaching a Discover Program course, contact Esther Caluza at (858) 496-1887.
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Judges Wanted for National Essay Contest
The Campaign for Children’s Health Care, a nationwide public education campaign, is looking for judges for its “When an Apple a Day Isn’t Enough” national essay contest. Judges receive a $250 honorarium for their participation. If you are interested, please submit an application form or contact Beth McCarthy at (202) 628-3030.
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Staff Bulletin is published twice a month for employees of the San Diego Unified School District.
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Staff Bulletin
Education Center, Room 2145
phone: (619)725-5578; fax: (619)725-5576
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