May 14, 2020 

Dear SLUSD Community, 

As you may be aware, Governor Newsom released the May Revision to the current California budget today. Alongside every school superintendent in Alameda County, and across California, we have been preparing to translate what a stark financial forecast means for our children. We know that California already ranks among the lowest in educational funding. With the budget reductions shared today, schools are being asked to accomplish an increasingly daunting task, but these numbers are an essential step in reopening our schools. 

The school board and I, with support from district leadership, will drill down to determine what this budget means for San Leandro Unified. Through our contingency planning for next year, we already knew that the social distancing and safety criteria outlined for reopening schools would require substantial additional funding. Coupled with significant budget reductions, I can already tell you that the fall of 2020 will look very different than previous years.  

We plan to host a school board workshop to discuss our proposals to reopen our schools and how this budget will affect those proposals. We will be asking for your input through a variety of formats as we move closer to finalizing our next steps. Our best collective thinking to create the right solution for our community will be critical in the coming weeks.

In SLUSD, I have no doubt that the team we have in place are the right people to do this work. The fundamental question for us all continues to be how will we effectively support student learning and ensure everyone’s safety while staying aligned with the scientific facts regarding COVID-19. As we have since the closure began, we will keep you informed and involved through each step of the process.

Sincerely,

Dr. Mike McLaughlin

SLUSD Superintendent

SLUSD End of School Events Update 

Dear SLUSD Community, 

As I have shared in my previous messages, much uncertainty still remains about what school will be required to look like when we return. The suggestions Governor Newsom recently been put forth, including an earlier start to the school year, demand significantly more funding and resources than public schools are currently allocated. Changes to the school calendar would have to be carefully considered and approved by our key stakeholders, including our staff and our families. These suggestions become even more challenging when we have been told to prepare for possible reductions in funding due to the statewide financial impacts of the pandemic. Nevertheless, we continue to plan and prepare as much as we can. I look forward to sharing detailed answers for next year as soon as we are better able to determine what solution will best ensure safety and health in San Leandro Unified.

In the meantime, we do have some answers about important end-of-year events. Since our closure began, finding ways to recognize our graduating class of 2020 has been a high priority for us. Commencement events are momentous milestones that honor the achievements of our children and the adults who love and support them. But given current public health mandates, coming together in person simply isn’t possible. As much as we would love to plan for a rescheduled date in the future, we have been given no clear indication of when that date could be.

Despite those limitations, our school year is ending and we are planning to recognize our students in the best way we can. We are pleased to announce that we have partnered with a nationwide company that organizes high-quality virtual graduations and school promotions. These events will happen on the originally scheduled dates, with some significant preparation still required, so look for information from your school’s principal for details on how to participate. We are also providing lawn/window signs to our graduates’ families to show their pride for this very significant accomplishment. 

Know that we do not see these virtual ceremonies as true replacements for traditional graduations or promotions. However, we do hope these events will provide a celebratory moment of closure to the school year. We will keep looking for ways to celebrate as a community when we are able to safely do so. 

If any student still needs a computer or is still struggling to connect virtually, please reach out to your school site leaders for immediate assistance. SLUSD has distributed well over 4000 devices to date and will check out a device to any student who needs one. I hope you are safe, well, and staying connected to your schools. Everyone in SLUSD is here and available to support.

Sincerely,

Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D.

Davis Street -  Food distribution will be Monday through Friday, 10:00 am through 5:00 pm. ID is required such as a driver's license but NO ONE WILL BE TURNED AWAY if an ID is not available.  Social Distancing is enforced and for those who are uncomfortable leaving their vehicles, a drive-through is available. The distribution consists of dried foods, can foods and bread, fruits and vegetables when available.  This facility is for San Leandro residence only. A bag can be picked up every two weeks. Address: 3081 Teagarden, San Leandro. Phone number: 561-9042 ext 150 Point of contact: Suzette

Davis Street Medical Clinic = Appointments are necessary (510) 347-4620 ext. 400, hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 am through 6:00 pm

San Leandro Food Pantry - Hours are Thursdays, 5:00 through 7:30 pm. Address: 14235 Bancroft Avenue, San Leandro at the Bethel Presbyterian Church (510) 779-2218. I D requested but NO ONE WILL BE TURNED AWAY. Social Distancing enforced. Point of Contact Jesse

San Lorenzo Help Center - Hours are Monday through Friday from 10:30 am to 12:00 noon. Address: 100 Hacienda Avenue, San Lorenzo (YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE A RESIDENT) Social Distancing enforced and it is drive-through only. Name and date of birth requested but NO ONE WILL BE TURNED AWAY.

Calle Davis: la distribución de alimentos será de lunes a viernes de 10:00 a.m. a 5:00 p.m. Se requiere una identificación, como una licencia de conducir, pero NADIE SE VOLVERÁ SI no hay una identificación disponible. Se aplica el distanciamiento social y para aquellos que se sienten incómodos al abandonar sus vehículos, hay disponible un servicio de tránsito. La distribución consiste en alimentos secos, alimentos enlatados y pan, frutas y verduras cuando estén disponibles. Esta instalación es solo para la residencia San Leandro. Se puede recoger una bolsa cada dos semanas. Dirección: 3081 Teagarden, San Leandro. Número de teléfono: 561-9042 ext 150 Punto de contacto: Suzette

Davis Street Medical Clinic = Se necesitan citas (510) 347-4620 ext. 400, las horas son de lunes a viernes, de 9:00 a.m. a 6:00 p.m.

Despensa de alimentos de San Leandro: el horario es los jueves de 5:00 a 7:30 p.m. Dirección: 14235 Bancroft Avenue, San Leandro en la Iglesia Presbiteriana Bethel (510) 779-2218. Identificación solicitada pero NADIE SERÁ VOLUNTADA. Distancia social impuesta. Punto de contacto Jesse

Centro de ayuda de San Lorenzo: el horario de atención es de lunes a viernes de 10:30 a.m. a 12:00 a.m. Dirección: 100 Hacienda Avenue, San Lorenzo (NO DEBE SER RESIDENTE) Se aplica el distanciamiento social y solo se puede acceder en automóvil. Nombre y fecha de nacimiento solicitados pero NADIE SERÁ GIRADO.

戴維斯街（Davis Street）-食物分配將在星期一至星期五，上午10:00至下午5:00。 ID是必需的，例如駕駛執照，但如果沒有ID，則不會拒絕任何人。強制進行社會疏散，對於那些不舒服離開車廂的人，可以駕車前來。分銷包括乾糧，罐頭食品，麵包，水果和蔬菜（如果有）。此設施僅適用於San Leandro住宅。每兩周可以拿起一個袋子。地址：聖萊安德羅3081 Teagarden。電話號碼：561-9042轉150聯絡點：Suzette

戴維斯街醫療診所=需要預約（510）347-4620分機。 400，小時為星期一至星期五，上午9:00至下午6:00

San Leandro食品儲藏室-時間為星期四5:00至7:30 pm。地址：聖萊安德羅（Bancroft Avenue）14235，位於伯特利長老教會（510）779-2218。要求提供ID，但不會拒絕任何人。實行社會隔離。聯絡點傑西

San Lorenzo幫助中心-營業時間為星期一至星期五，上午10:30至中午12:00。地址：聖洛倫索（San Lorenzo）哈仙達大街（Hacienda Avenue）100（您不必居住）強制執行社會隔離，僅可通過。要求的姓名和出生日期，但不會拒絕。

SEEKING VOLUNTEERS!

If you are interested in working in any of our classrooms and our lunches/recesses, or events, our elementary schools are always looking for enthusiastic volunteers! Our schools especially need support for 30-60 minutes at a time in the classroom, during recess, and during lunch.

Please contact Wilson's Parent Facilitator at (510) 618-4370 to learn how you can become a volunteer.