All district schools and offices will be closed this Friday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. Have a safe and restful holiday weekend.

The July Post and Bid for Certificated positions will open tomorrow, July 1, and close Thursday, July 10. All certificated bargaining unit members who are employed as of July 1, 2008, are eligible to apply. For more information, please see Administrative Circular 106: July Post and Bid for 2008-09 School Year. For information about staffing, contact:

• Elementary Sites:  Sonja Elston at (619) 725-8058 or Theresa Chowdhury at (619) 725- 8012                                                
• Middle/Secondary Sites: Darin Noyes at (619) 725-8019, Connie Velazquez at (619) 725-8049, or Eileen Sandifer at (619) 725-8015

Effective July 1, 2008, the Internal Revenue Service standard mileage reimbursement rate will be increased to 58.5 cents per mile. In agreement with the employee union contracts and the past practice of the district, the mileage reimbursement rate for district business travel will also increase to 58.5 cents per miles. For information, contact Sandy Davis at sdavis@sandi.net or (619) 725-7756.

As of July 1, the start of the FY 2008-09, all Office Depot online ordering will be done through PeopleSoft Direct Connect site. All current requesters within the PeopleSoft Financial system are able to access Office Depot Direct Connect for processing a requisition. The shopping experience on Office Depot Direct Connect remains basically the same. Please Note: Restricted items (over $500.00, etc.) can still be ordered using a PeopleSoft Special Request E-Pro requisition. For information or with questions, contact Office Depot Account Manager Steve Estes at steve.estes@officedepot.com or (858) 352-0470, or John Groll at jgroll@sandi.net or (858) 522-5821. 

Beginning Monday, July 7, the Instructional Media Center (IMC) and Teachers’ Media Center (TMC) will be open on weekends. Weekend hours are Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday from 1-5 p.m. Weekday hours will be Monday-Thursday, from 2-6 p.m. Both centers will be closed on Fridays. Employees are encouraged to take advantage of the weekend hours. More than 500,000 instructional items including books, exhibits, CD-ROMs, videos, and equipment are available. Saturday, August 23 will be the first day that materials can be checked out for the new school year. For information, call the circulation desk at (858) 496-8340, Monday-Friday, from 2-6 p.m. 

• Jones Elementary Turns 50
  Jones Elementary is hosting an Open House and 50th birthday celebration on Wednesday, July 2, from 5:30 – 7 p.m. Festivities include a multicultural potluck, student art exhibit, book fair and birthday cake. For information, call the school at (858) 496-8140.

• New ERAA Back to School Conference & Festival
  The New Everybody Recommitting to Academic Achievement Conference (ERAA) is holding its fourth annual Back-to-School Conference & Festival   on Saturday, August 23, at Lincoln High School. The theme of this free conference is “Students Achieving and Succeeding” and its purpose is to help parents and students activate their knowledge, skills, and resources to work together to achieve and succeed. Students attending the conference will receive a free backpack with school supplies. For information and to register, contact Pazzaz at (619) 264 -6870, or (619) 725 -5610.

View more Upcoming Events in the Events section on www.sandi.net.

• Superintendent’s Friday Notes

• Horton Elementaryand Construction Tech Academy at Kearny Educational Complex shared the front page of the “Our San Diego” section in Saturday’s San Diego Union-Tribune.

Staff Bulletin is changing to a quarterly publication so employee classified ads will now be posted in Newsline. Classified ads are accepted from district employees only. Submit ads by e-mail to communications@sandi.net. Limit to 15 words (not including phone number). Include work location and phone number (for ID purposes only).

For Sale

• 1890's mahogany carved-pineapple post sofa. Straight back/sides. Missing seat cushion; mahogany is painted white. Can easily be restored . $75. Call (619) 583-7125.
  
  
• Five SDUSD polo shirts, like new. Orig. $25/each, will sell for $15/each.  Size 2XL. Call Kristi at (619) 787-9074.
  
  
• Excellent 1912 Hardman 70" grand piano with beautiful mahogany cabinet. $6,500 obo. Call Amy at (619) 884-2950.
  
  
• Original Ab Lounger. Excellent cond. $100. Call Deanna at (619) 832-2683. 
  
  
• New house. 3 BR/2.5 BA. $389,000-$425,000. For pictures and amenities, call (619)729-6522. For walk through, call (619)729-1205

For Rent

• 2 BR/2½BA single family house on 5 acres. Campo/Lake Morena area. Located on hilltop. Great view. Avail. 8/1. $1650/mo. Call JoAnne at (619) 540-9441.

• Large bedroom w/ bath in townhouse near Qualcomm. Pool, Jacuzzi, tennis, walk to trolley. Washer/dryer. Air cond. $775/mo. Ideal for single student or professional. Call (619) 861-8294.

• New house. 3 BR/2.5 BA. $1,999/mo. For pictures and amenities, call (619) 729-6522. For walk through, call (619) 729-1205.

Classified ads are accepted from district employees only. Submit ads by e-mail to communications@sandi.net. Limit to 15 words (not including phone number). Include work location and phone number (for ID purposes only).