The district is required to post and display Fraud Hotline posters from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Office of the Inspector General. ( View the poster ). In accordance with the district’s Compliance Program, the following actions must be taken by all district sites, departments and divisions as soon as possible but no later than by Friday, September 18, 2009:

1. Prominently display the poster in common work areas, including but not limited to teachers’ lounges, administrative offices and financial offices.
2. Request that any subcontractor working on an NSF award or sub-award post the NSF/OIG fraud hotline poster in its common areas.

Teachers selected to implement the Life Skills curriculum must register one week prior to training using the Life Skills registration form . New teachers will be given scheduling priority; however refresher training is also available for those that have previously attended. This training and curriculum implementation will assist in maintaining district and site compliance for Title IV-Safe and Drug Free Schools.  See registration form for training dates and contact information.

The Finance and Business Services department has established a telephone information line to support customers. See flier for more information. For questions related to Auxiliary Services, the Controller, Financial Operations, Financial Planning, Strategic Sourcing and Contract Services or the Office of the Treasurer, please call (619) 725-7585.

Supplemental Educational Services (SES) Free Tutoring Booklets were mailed to all eligible students in July.  (Only schools in year 2 or more for 2009-10 are eligible to receive SES).  Five Meet the Providers Fairs for Parents (English  | Spanish ) have been scheduled during the month of September to assist parents in making informed decisions.  The deadline to submit the enrollment application is Wednesday, September 30, at 5 p.m.  For more information and to view the 2009-10 Free Tutoring Enrollment Booklet in multiple languages, visit the SES website or call (619) 262-0316.

San Diego Unified is partnering with the California League of Middle and High Schools (CLMS/CLHS) to offer a K-12 Technology Conference in San Diego, December 4-6, 2009.  The theme of this year’s conference is Social, Global & Green – Transforming Learning through Social Media, Global Connections and Sustainable Practices.  Staff and teachers of all grade levels are invited to present conference sessions highlighting educational-technology related innovations occurring in classrooms across the district.  Conference presenters will receive complimentary admission to the 3-day conference.  If you would like to present a session, please visit the CLS Call for Presenters link. The deadline for Presenter Applications is September 30.  For additional information, visit the website, or contact Marty Stultz at (619) 725-7103 or mstultz@sandi.net.

Starting October 27, the PSA will affect all Proposition S work valued at $1 million and over. Learn how the PSA will impact bidding and day-to-day operations on school construction. See flier for contractor orientation schedule and for more information.

District Purchase Card training will be held from 10 a.m. to noon, on September 16, October 14, and November 18, in the Ed Center auditorium. Training is required for all new card holders, approvers or reconcilers who have not yet attended this class. RSVP to Julie Nguyen in the Fiscal Control Office at (619) 725-7669 or jnguyen1@sandi.net.

• CSET Prep Courses
  Teacher Preparation and Induction will offer California Subject Examinations for Teacher (CSET) Prep Courses to prepare teachers for the November 7 exam. Classes begin Thursday, October 8.  Courses are available in Single Subject English, Mathematics, Science and Multiple Subjects. Courses are free for district employees; $60.00 for Charter schools and all others. The deadline to register is 5 p.m. on Thursday, October 1.  See registration form and schedules for all subjects (Multi-page PDF) . For more information, contact Lucy Delvalle at ldelvalle@sandi.net or (858) 539-5330.

• DataDirector Training
  Teachers can register online at http://sandi.net/ero for DataDirector training, where attendees will design and build exams utilizing DataDirector and then use the resulting data to inform instruction. This training is divided into three sessions and should be taken in sequence. Participants will be paid Workshop Rate of $20.38/hr. If a school is interested in having a site-based training for the entire staff, resource teachers are available. Contact Leslie Caporale at (619) 725-7301 or lcaporale@sandi.net to discuss a site-based training.
  

• Smartboard and Promethean Workshops
  San Diego County Office of Education is offering a series of both free and fee-based Smartboard and Promethean workshops at the San Diego County Regional Technology Centers. Classes are available for teachers, administrators, and support personnel of San Diego County schools. For more information and to register, go to the County Website, or contact Becki Goehl at bgoehl@sdcoe.net or (858) 292-3832.

• School of Education Information Night at Point Loma Nazarene University
  Point Loma Nazarene will hold its next information night on Wednesday, October 7 at 6 p.m. at their Mission Valley Regional Center. Programs offered include a Master of Arts in Teaching with Preliminary Credential (New Program), School Counseling and Administrative Credentials, Certificates, and Master of Arts in Education. To RSVP or for more information, go to the website or call (619) 563-2810.

• Mission 4R Schools Fundraising Opportunity
  Mission Federal Credit Union’s latest program rewards new account holders $25 and a matching $25 donation to a school of choice.  See flier for more information.

• Attention: Grant Seekers
  The Grants and Development Office is prepared to assist you in finding and applying for grant funding. Please visit the Grants and Development web page www.sandi.net/depts/grants for helpful tips, forms and step-by-step directions about applying for grants.

Be sure to check Current Grant Opportunities to see a list of live grants, updated monthly.  Contact Aly Evans with questions at aevans2@sandi.net or (619) 725-5582.

• Cool to be Smart Program Boosts AP Class Participation
  Schools are encouraged to participate in the district’s Cool to be Smart – link letter incentive program which encourages students to participate and excel in Advance Placement (AP) programs. In partnership with Mossy Automotive Group, two new cars will be given away in June 2010. Students must meet five specific criteria related to their AP studies to be eligible. For more information, contact Aly Evans at (619) 725-5582 or aevans2@sandi.net. 
  

• Doorways to Vision: Border Voices Poetry Project
  Principals and GATE coordinators who would like a free Border Voices anthology can call the Border Voices hotline at (619) 293-2546.  Ask for information on poets as guest speakers in the classroom. See the Border Voices slide show for a brief and entertaining look at how the Border Voices Poetry Project program boosts test scores and adds excitement to the classroom.

• Prudential Spirit of Community Awards for Grades 5-12
  The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program is the United States' largest youth recognition program based exclusively on volunteer community service. The program was created in 1995 to honor middle level and high school students for outstanding service to others at the local, state, and national level. Students in grades 5-12 are eligible to apply with certification by their school principal. The student application deadline is November 2, 2009. For information and to apply, go to the webpage.

• 20-Gallon Challenge
  The San Diego County Water Authority invites students to take the 20 Gallon Challenge and offer water savings pledges in exchange for a chance to win tickets to San Diego’s major attractions. Additional programs can be found online.

• San Diego Natural History Museum School Programs
  Registration is underway for the new school year. See flier or for more information, visit www.sdnhm.org/schoolprograms.

• Board Identifies Interim Superintendent - Statement by Shelia Jackson, Board President
• District H1N1 Flu Preparedness Plan in Place
• Explore the new district website at www.sandi.net
• Access the former district website at http://old.sandi.net

San Diego Union-Tribune
September 11, 2009
Trustees in no rush to hire new leader | Senior administrator to assume interim post

Voice of San Diego
September 11, 2009
A Familiar Face Steps in as School Chief

Voice of San Diego
September 11, 2009
School Board Airs Idea of Open Superintendent Search

More on the Interim Superintendent:
KUSI:
http://www.kusi.com/home/59083362.html?video=YHI&t=a
http://www.kusi.com/home/59083362.html

KGTV
http://www.10news.com/news/20852094/detail.html

KFMB-AM
http://www.760kfmb.com/Global/story.asp?S=11117680

KPBS-FM
http://www.kpbs.org/news/2009/sep/11/superintendent-selection-be-open-process/

Yellow Book Road
Offering literature, leveled readers and other resources to teachers and educators at a discount.

San Diego Unified School District Employee Discounts webpage

Free

• Epson cartridges: two in black for Epson Stylus Color 740/740i/760/800/800N/850/850N/860/1160/1520 and Epson Stylus Scan 2000/2500/2500 Pro. Contact Adele at Chesterton Elementary, (858) 496-8070 or atrowbridge@sandi.net.

For Sale

• Padres tickets: great seats at face value for the two remaining homestands vs. the Dodgers and Giants. Come watch the Padres be the spoilers in the National League West. Contact Alissa at aweiss@sandi.net.
  
  
• 2004 Toyota Corolla CE: Silver/gray 4-door, 5-speed, CD/AM/FM, super clean, 4-cylinder gas saver, CD-AM-FM. Runs well/looks new. $72,400 miles. $7,650. Payment with California Coast Credit Union car loan acceptable. Call (619) 955-8490.

• Semi-used tires: Two sets available. Contact (619) 501-1129 for more information.

For Rent

• 2 BR/Loft-2 BA condo in Escondido: 2-car garage, W/D, refrigerator, pool, medical assistance dog OK. Available November 1. $1700/month. Call (760) 525-9593.
  
• Room in 2BR/2BA Mission Valley condo: utilities included. $700/month. Call (619) 370-3975.

Travel

• Japan in Summer 2010
  A 10-day trip is being planned in July/August 2010 to the “Land of the Rising Sun.” The trip price of $4,000 includes round trip air fare, hotels, all breakfasts and dinners, personal tour guide, 3-4 star hotels, taxes, surcharges, entrance fees and more. For more information, e-mail Julia Groff at jgroff@sandi.net.
  
  
• Galapagos Islands in Summer 2010
  Join Roosevelt Middle School staffers June 29 – July 6, 2010 in the Galapagos Islands for $1,995 (air/land) + taxes. Limited to 30 people. Contact sboe@sandi.net.

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