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Theodore Cribari III , assistant principal at Capri Elementary School in Campbell Union School District , has been named 2016 Elementary Co-Administrator of the Year .
The ACSA award is given to an active member who demonstrates exemplary performance in promoting the success of all students in a variety of metrics .
In his third year as assistant principal , Cribari has been instrumental in shaping the school vision . He is known for wearing many hats and maintaining a high degree of engagement in the school community . Colleagues can count on him to go the extra mile .
“ Ted genuinely is a coleader ,” said Shelly Viramontez , Campbell USD associate superintendent for human resources . “ While he effectively handles the duties most commonly associated with an assistant principal , such as student discipline , facility maintenance and general school management , he goes beyond those traditional duties to ensure student learning and staff success .”
Cribari is focused on the value of helping students and teachers succeed together . He works to be an inspiration to that teamwork , and the proof is in his actions .
Whether it ’ s the delivery of a Chromebook cart or finding access to counseling for a student or purchasing an online math program , Cribari makes sure it all happens in a timely manner .
“ More and more is expected of students and teachers ,” he said . “ I like to think that I put children and my teachers first and simply help clear paths for both to succeed .”
Faster waivers sought on CalSTRS service separation
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Education California | The official newspaper of the Association of California School Administrators Volume 46 | Number 34 | June 27 , 2016
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Gabriela Jauregui broke barriers through sports and college prep .
ACSA ’ s Every Student Succeeding Awards program turns 20 this year . In recognition , our 21-part series on these remarkable region recipients continues in EdCal and on video at Facebook , YouTube and www . acsa . org , leading up to the ACSA Leadership Summit ESS awards presentation Nov . 10 in San Diego .
Gabriela Jauregui never wanted the life her parents chose for her .
“ In my house , there ’ s an expectation that women are supposed to stay
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ACSA and other education stakeholder groups have been working to provide assurances that school districts have a way to obtain CalSTRS waivers to the six-month separation from service rules as quickly as possible .
Although the existing rules allow for exemptions , ACSA was hearing that many school districts were having difficulty in following the steps and accurately submitting the required documents .
After numerous conversations with
California State Teachers Retirement System and education stakeholders , it was determined that a new Employer Circular , including a draft school board resolution template , be provided for boards to use in completing the process and obtaining formal approval .
The Employer Information Circular published by CalSTRS can be obtained at http :// goo . gl / rl1csj . Here how the process works :
• Governing Board Resolution . The local home ,” Jauregui said . “ Even though I was young , that expectation was for me . I didn ’ t want to be part of just being a housewife . I knew I wanted to go against what I was being taught , the traditional views .”
And so , in an attempt to defy her parents ’ wishes , Gabriela rebelled by dressing like her brothers .
See JAUREGUI , page 5
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Ted Cribari wears a lot of hats as a co-leader in Campbell Union SD , but his work is always to help clear paths for student and teacher success .
ACSA , he said , has provided him access to the resources and ideas he needs to be the best education leader he can be . Having just completed criteria for the Leading Edge Digital Educator for Administrators designation , he said he is excited about implement-
See CRIBARI , page 2
education agency governing board must adopt a resolution naming the individual ( s ) to return and stating findings , such as the position ’ s critical need and that the retiree has not created the vacancy he or she now fills . The STRS Circular includes a model resolution that will satisfy this requirement .
• CalSTRS Submission . CalSTRS must receive the resolution and a Request for Separa tion-from-Service Requirement Exemption ( SR 1897 ) form , which is available on
See STRS , page 3
Budget webinar . EdCal readers have until June 29 to RSVP to participate in a June 30 State Budget and K-12 Education Issues Webinar . The ACSA Governmental Relations team will provide information and answer questions about the enacted 2016-17 budget , the November 2016 ballot initiatives , most recent information on pending legal cases , key legislation and the latest on the development of the new state accountability system . The webinar is limited to the first 100 participants . Webinar instructions will be provided upon RSVP to Christy Sinclair at csinclair @ acsa . org .
ACSA News Live . The ACSA News team has aired two Facebook Live events this month , one on the 2016-17 state budget and one with ACSA ’ s new president , Ralph Porras . Members on facebook . com / acsafans are experiencing the difference , as we ramp up our social media presence throughout the internet . From news and research to inspirational stories , facebook . com / acsafans is the place to be to stay informed . Don ’ t miss another live experience . Sign on today .
ACSA honored . ACSA has been selected for the 2016 Best of Burlingame Award in the “ Associations ” category by the Burlingame Award Program . ACSA ’ s Burlingame office is considered an exceptional enterprise that helps make the Burlingame area a great place to live , work and play .
Biliteracy seal . Santa Ana USD celebrates a record-breaking number of graduates receiving its Seal of Biliteracy on their high school diplomas . This year , 1,013 students were recognized for being fluent in at least one or more languages in addition to English , an increase of 124 students from last year . Proficiency in Spanish was the most popular language , followed by French . “ These students are biliterate , so not only can they speak two or more world languages , they can also read and write it ,” said Nuria Solis , director of English language development . “ We are extremely proud of their accomplishments , and we look forward to breaking the record next year .”
Statutory leave permits extended
The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing has approved the authorization of a Teaching Permit for Statutory Leave ( TPSL ) that will provide school districts with the additional option of identifying a qualified emergency permit substitute to serve as a long-term substitute when a teacher is out on a statutory leave .
ACSA CTC Liaison Doug Gephart reports that , while there are stipulations on the use of this option , this will eliminate the need to rotate substitutes through a classroom during the term of the statutory leave resulting in a more stable learning environment for students .
David Simmons representing the California County Superintendents Educational Services Association initiated the leadership to create this option , which was supported by ACSA , CTA , CSBA , special education advocates and the California Department of Education .
“ Most statutory teacher leaves extend beyond the 20- or 30-day service limitation set forth in statute ,” Gephart said . “ This limitation often results in the use of a rotation of substitute teachers to cover the assignment of a teacher out on an extended leave , creating an inconsistent and inadequate learning environment .”
The proposed TPSL is an authorization , See CTC , page 2