WEEK OF OCT. 18, 2021
Official newsletter of the Santa Ana Unified School District, designed to inform the community about District related news, opportunities, and resources. 
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DISTRICT NEWS
WEEKLY UPDATE FROM SUPERINTENDENT JERRY ALMENDAREZ: OCT. 18, 2021
In his new weekly newsletter to the community, Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD) Superintendent Jerry Almendarez provides information on trustee elections, flu shot clinics, Ethnic Studies, and more. To read it in English, click here. To read it in Spanish, click here.
SUPERINTENDENT ALMENDAREZ OFFERS MESSAGE ENDORSING NEW CALIFORNIA LAW ON ETHNIC STUDIES COURSEWORK
SAUSD fully supports this new legislation and considers ethnic studies vital to prepare our students to become well-rounded individuals who can compete in a global workforce. Click here to read a statement from Superintendent Jerry Almendarez about what Ethnic Studies implementation will look like in the District.
PUBLIC HEARINGS REGARDING TRUSTEE AREAS AND ELECTIONS BY-TRUSTEE AREAS BEGIN OCT. 18, 2021
The Board of Education recently approved a plan to study the process of establishing trustee areas, and elections by trustee areas, that would take effect starting with the November 2022 election. A special board meeting/public hearing to gather input on trustee area maps will be held from 6-8 p.m. Oct. 18, 2021 at Santa Ana High School. Click here to read the agenda, to watch the meeting live, and to learn how to make a public comment.
SAUSD HOSTING DRIVE-THRU FLU SHOT CLINICS FOR STUDENTS THROUGH NOV. 2, 2021
Save the date! The District is hosting a series of flu vaccination clinics for SAUSD students over the next few weeks. The next clinic runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 19, 2021 at Santa Ana Valley High School. Click here to access parent consent forms and the clinic schedule. 
SAUSD APPOINTS TWO INTERIM LEADERS OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
The District has appointed Nora Roque and Ross Hessler as interim leaders of the Human Resources department. Roque is the interim assistant superintendent of Human Resources. Hessler is a consultant for the department. Click here to read more about both and their extensive experience in the field.
VIDEO: BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING, OCT. 12, 2021
The Board of Education met on Oct. 12, 2021 at the District Office. Click here to watch a video of the meeting.
SAUSD.TV CONTENT MOVING TO SAUSD.LIVE 
Important update: The District's video hosting site is moving from sausd.tv to sausd.live in the next few weeks. Be sure to update your bookmarks and visit sausd.live to find District related shows and video content in the future. 
SAUSD COVID-19 INFORMATION & RESOURCES
Looking for COVID-19 resources? Click here for information regarding SAUSD’s facemask requirements, COVID-19 guidelines for students and staff, COVID-19 dashboard, virtual learning options, and COVID-19 services available for parents, students, and staff. 
DOWNLOAD PARENTSQUARE APP TODAY
SAUSD is now using the ParentSquare app to increase communication among families, schools and the District. Download the app today at the Apple AppStore or Google Play to begin receiving important news and updates from SAUSD teachers, schools, and departments. Click here for more information.
UPCOMING EVENTS
  • Oct. 26, 2021 - Regular Board Meeting
  • Nov. 5, 2021 - Duty Day - Student Free Day - K-12
  • Nov. 9, 2021 - Regular Board Meeting
  • Nov. 11, 2021 - Holiday - Veteran’s Day - All schools and District offices closed. 
RESOURCES