2025 San Juan Unified Smooth Start for Teachers: Full Schedule

Welcome to San Juan Unified!

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7:00am PDT

Step 1: Find your HR Technician and Check In (see attached flyer)

Tuesday August 5, 2025 7:00am - 8:30am PDT

Arden Middle School, Foyer

Welcome to San Juan! Please check-in and say hello to your HR Technician.

Tuesday August 5, 2025 7:00am - 8:30am PDT
Arden Middle School, Foyer

Session for All

7:05am PDT

Step 2:Computer Pick Up

Tuesday August 5, 2025 7:05am - 8:30am PDT

Arden Middle School, Library

7:00- 7:30 Last Names starting with A-H
7:30- 8:00 I-Q
8:00- 8:30 R-z

Tuesday August 5, 2025 7:05am - 8:30am PDT
Arden Middle School, Library 1640 Watt Ave, Sacramento, CA 95684

Computer Pick Up

8:30am PDT

Welcome

Tuesday August 5, 2025 8:30am - 8:50am PDT

Arden Middle School, MP rm

Board President, Ben Avey, Superintendent Bassanelli, and The San Juan Teachers' Association welcome the newly hired employees.

Tuesday August 5, 2025 8:30am - 8:50am PDT
Arden Middle School, MP rm 1640 Watt Ave, Sacramento, CA 95864

Session for All, Day 1

8:50am PDT

Introduction to San Juan Unified Vision

Tuesday August 5, 2025 8:50am - 9:10am PDT

Arden Middle School, MP rm

San Juan Unified is home to more than 38,000 students and 5,000 staff members at more than 70 physical locations. As you join the team, this session provides an overview of the district’s history, strategic direction, and the shared values that unite us in our efforts to empower all in our inclusive learning community to contribute and thrive in a radically evolving world.

Speakers

Trent Allen

Chief of Staff, San Juan Unified School District

Tuesday August 5, 2025 8:50am - 9:10am PDT
Arden Middle School, MP rm 1640 Watt Ave, Sacramento, CA 95864

Session for All, Day 1

9:10am PDT

Get-To-Know-You Activity

Tuesday August 5, 2025 9:10am - 9:30am PDT

Arden Middle School, MP rm

Speakers

Kate Pitrone

Lead Consulting Teacher- Center for Teacher Support, San Juan Unified School District

Michaela Nichelmann

Facilitator Mentor- System of Professional Growth, San Juan Unified School District

Tuesday August 5, 2025 9:10am - 9:30am PDT
Arden Middle School, MP rm 1640 Watt Ave, Sacramento, CA 95864

Session for All, Day 1

9:30am PDT

Creating Welcoming Spaces of Belonging (Equity)

Tuesday August 5, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am PDT

Arden Middle School, MP rm

Speakers

Amy Day

Teacher on Special Assignment, San Juan Unified School District

Amy Day is a Teacher on Special Assignment for the Equity & Student Achievement Department, where she has served for the past two years. In this role, she supports district and department equity initiatives and supports.Before joining the Equity Department, Amy spent 15 years teaching... Read More →

Lori Vine

Coordinator, SJUSD Equity & Student Achievement

Lori Vine is the Coordinator for the Equity & Student Achievement Department, where she has served for the past nine years. In this role, she supports staff, students, and the broader San Juan community in understanding and implementing culturally responsive and equitable practices... Read More →

Tuesday August 5, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
Arden Middle School, MP rm 1640 Watt Ave, Sacramento, CA 95864

Session for All, Day 1

10:30am PDT

Break

Tuesday August 5, 2025 10:30am - 10:40am PDT

Arden Middle School, MP rm

Tuesday August 5, 2025 10:30am - 10:40am PDT
Arden Middle School, MP rm 1640 Watt Ave, Sacramento, CA 95864

Break, Day 1

10:40am PDT

Introduction to San Juan Teachers Association (SJTA)

Tuesday August 5, 2025 10:40am - 11:30am PDT

Arden Middle School, MP rm

Learn what it means to be part of the San Juan Teachers Association. We will review the benefits of membership, discuss the exciting partnership that exists between the Association and the district, and examine the ways SJTA members contribute to: improving professionalism in teaching, addressing social justice issues, and contributing to the innovations that make San Juan a fantastic place to work.

Speakers

Shannan Brown

Executive Director of SJTA

Barry Roth

President of SJTA, San Juan Teachers Association

Ed Burgess

Associate Executive Director, SJTA, SJTA

Tuesday August 5, 2025 10:40am - 11:30am PDT
Arden Middle School, MP rm 1640 Watt Ave, Sacramento, CA 95864

Session for All, Day 1

11:30am PDT

Introduction to the System of Professional Growth

Tuesday August 5, 2025 11:30am - 11:50am PDT

Arden Middle School, MP rm

San Juan Unified School District's System of Professional Growth (SPG) balances evaluation, supervision, and reflection to empower practitioners to reflect on evidence and chart their own path to deeper expertise. Created and implemented collaboratively with the San Juan Teacher's Association, this system moves you from "How did I do? " to " How will I continue to improve?". Through purposeful reflection and developmental feedback, you will be able to engage in a cycle of continual improvement throughout your career.

Speakers

Sydney Walker

ICT, System of Professional Growth, San Juan Unified School District

Michaela Nichelmann

Facilitator Mentor- System of Professional Growth, San Juan Unified School District

Tuesday August 5, 2025 11:30am - 11:50am PDT
Arden Middle School, MP rm 1640 Watt Ave, Sacramento, CA 95864

Session for All, Day 1

11:50am PDT

Lunch-Provided by SJTA

Tuesday August 5, 2025 11:50am - 12:30pm PDT

Arden Middle School, Foyer

Enjoy the complimentary lunch provided by SJTA.

Tuesday August 5, 2025 11:50am - 12:30pm PDT
Arden Middle School, Foyer

Lunch, Day 1

12:35pm PDT

Introduction to Technology in the Workplace

Tuesday August 5, 2025 12:35pm - 1:25pm PDT

Arden Middle School, MP rm

This is an overview of how to access key technology tools SJUSD teachers use regularly, including Portal, PL (the professional learning management system), Kami, Pear Deck, Magic School, Read &Write, and the communication app Talking Points.

Speakers

Melissa Smith

TOSA, Instructional Technology, San Juan Unified School District

Laura Kenobbie

Program Manager, SIS, San Juan Unified School District

I've been a happy employee of San Juan Unified for 18 years, and for 13 of those years, I've supported or managed the student information system. I'm focused on the continuous improvement of our system and processes. Our team prioritizes customer service and welcomes feedback to help... Read More →

Peter Skibitzki

Senior Director of Technology Services, San Juan Unified School District

Peter Skibitzki is the Senior Director of Technology Services for the San Juan Unified School District (SJUSD). He has over 30 years of experience in the computer field, directly supporting K-12 education. Peter earned a B.A. in History from CSU Sacramento and is a Graduate of the... Read More →

Raj Rai

Director, Communication, San Juan Unified School District

Hilda Toribio Flores

Communication Specialist II, San Juan Unified School District

Tuesday August 5, 2025 12:35pm - 1:25pm PDT
Arden Middle School, MP rm 1640 Watt Ave, Sacramento, CA 95864

Session for All, Day 1

1:25pm PDT

The Standard

Tuesday August 5, 2025 1:25pm - 1:45pm PDT

Arden Middle School - TBD

Tuesday August 5, 2025 1:25pm - 1:45pm PDT
Arden Middle School - TBD

Session for All, Day 1

1:45pm PDT

Break

Tuesday August 5, 2025 1:45pm - 1:55pm PDT

TBA

Tuesday August 5, 2025 1:45pm - 1:55pm PDT
TBA

Break, Day 1

1:55pm PDT

Introduction to HR, Benefits and Payroll

Tuesday August 5, 2025 1:55pm - 2:55pm PDT

Arden Middle School, MP rm

Learn more about benefits eligibility, coverage options and the enrollment process. The payroll presentation will answer questions about paycheck stubs, Employee Self Service (ESS) portal and timecards.

Speakers

Lisa Ellington

Credentialing Analyst, HR, San Juan Unified School District

Katey Hood

Manager, Payroll, San Juan Unified School District

Nicole Buvert

Employee Benefits and Processing Specialist, San Juan Unified School District

Baljit Jhatu

Director, HR, San Juan Unified School District

Tuesday August 5, 2025 1:55pm - 2:55pm PDT
Arden Middle School, MP rm 1640 Watt Ave, Sacramento, CA 95864

Session for All, Day 1

2:55pm PDT

Q&A for HR, Benefits and Payroll

Tuesday August 5, 2025 2:55pm - 3:20pm PDT

TBA

Speakers

Lisa Ellington

Credentialing Analyst, HR, San Juan Unified School District

Tuesday August 5, 2025 2:55pm - 3:20pm PDT
TBA

Session for All

3:20pm PDT

Raffle Drawing, Complete Evaluation Form, Select Day 2 Sessions, and Check Out

Tuesday August 5, 2025 3:20pm - 3:30pm PDT

Arden Middle School, MP rm

Please take a few minutes to complete the Day 1 Evaluation Form and finalize your schedule for Day 2. Also, to ensure that you receive credit for the day, please checkout.

Raffle Drawing sponsored by Schools Federal Credit Union

Tuesday August 5, 2025 3:20pm - 3:30pm PDT
Arden Middle School, MP rm 1640 Watt Ave, Sacramento, CA 95864

Evaluation, Day 1