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Video: Quick Takes with Jaime - April 25, 2024
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
To all SAISD Staff: In this week s message , I introduce you to Emma and Blue, two therapy pups in our SAISD Police Department. Not every school district police department uses therapy dogs, but our d...Read more...
Video: Quick Takes with Jaime - April 19, 2024
Fri, 19 Apr 2024
To all SAISD staff: In this week s message , I share with you an update on our Bond 2020 program, and how we are making progress toward transforming our schools into efficient and modern facilities. J...Read more...
Video: Quick Takes with Jaime - April 12, 2024
Fri, 12 Apr 2024
To all SAISD staff: In this week s message , I share with you scenes from the Great North American Solar Eclipse. Enjoy! JaimeRead more...
Letter: SAISD navigates a difficult budgeting process, commits to high-quality education and devotion to staff
Mon, 08 Apr 2024
Dear SAISD Familia: Tonight, we held our third budget workshop with the Board of Trustees as we prepare for the 2024-25 school year. The board is expected to approve a final budget on June 17. We want...Read more...
Video: Quick Takes with Jaime - April 5, 2024
Fri, 05 Apr 2024
To all SAISD staff: In this week s message , I provide an update on our heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. Our goal is to prevent a recurrence of the events that occurred in January. ...Read more...
Video: Quick Takes with Jaime - June 30, 2023
Thu, 29 Jun 2023
To all SAISD staff: Our Board passed a resolution to study the possibility of rightsizing, and I want to assure you that we will stand by our staff throughout this process, hear from you, and together...Read more...
Letter: SAISD to begin a study to rightsize the district - June 20, 2023
Tue, 20 Jun 2023
Dear SAISD Familia, At tonight s Board meeting, the Trustees brought forward and approved a resolution on facilities planning and development. The resolution calls for a study of school building capac...Read more...
Letter/Video: Special announcement on the June 20 Board meeting - June 13, 2023
Tue, 13 Jun 2023
Colleagues: We are about to enter into an important conversation as a school district familia about the future of the San Antonio Independent School District. At their June 20 meeting, our Board of Tr...Read more...
Video: Quick Takes with Jaime - June 1, 2023
Thu, 01 Jun 2023
To all SAISD staff: In this week s message , I share ways our families and staff with students in the district can benefit from free or low-cost internet to boost their summer learning. JaimeRead more...
Video: Quick Takes with Jaime - May 26, 2023
Fri, 26 May 2023
To all SAISD staff: In this week s message , I discuss end of year celebrations, including the Student Advisory Council Spring Banquet during which students shared their recommendations on student men...Read more...
Video: Quick Takes with Jaime - May 19, 2023
Fri, 19 May 2023
To all SAISD staff: We are dedicated to your safety it is our utmost priority. In this week s message , I share with you how our district s annual Safety and Security Conference strengthens our school...Read more...
Video: Quick Takes with Jaime - May 12, 2023
Fri, 12 May 2023
To all SAISD staff: We are midway through our last full month of the instructional year, and this month there are many days of significance that recognize our incredibly powerful public education empl...Read more...
Video: Quick Takes with Jaime - May 5, 2023
Fri, 05 May 2023
To all SAISD staff: In this week s message , I invite you to help the district develop what it means to thrive in San Antonio ISD. What does thriving look like for our students, teachers and principal...Read more...
Video: Quick Takes with Jaime - May 5, 2023 Special Anniversary Edition
Fri, 05 May 2023
To all SAISD staff: This week marks my first anniversary as your teacher of teachers, and it has been an incredible journey. I am excited to see what the future holds for us. Together, as a familia, w...Read more...
Video: Quick Takes with Jaime - April 27, 2023
Thu, 27 Apr 2023
To all SAISD staff: In this week s message , I share with you how our students elevate their voices at the district level in many ways through focus groups, student surveys, the Student Bill of Rights...Read more...
Video: Quick Takes with Jaime - April 18, 2023 Early Edition
Tue, 18 Apr 2023
To all SAISD staff: This message couldn t wait until Friday. This week s early-edition video shares details with you about the historic vote made by your Board of Trustees at the April 17 board meetin...Read more...
Video: Quick Takes with Jaime - April 14, 2023
Fri, 14 Apr 2023
To all SAISD staff: In this week s message , I share with you how several campuses have set aside rooms for reflection time and the self-care of their staff. This is a wonderful way to enhance our sch...Read more...
Video: Quick Takes with Jaime - April 6, 2023
Thu, 06 Apr 2023
To all SAISD staff: In this week s message , I share with you how several campuses aim to achieve a Purple Star School designation from TEA. To support their goal, during this Month of the Military Ch...Read more...
Video: Quick Takes with Jaime - March 31, 2023
Fri, 31 Mar 2023
To all SAISD staff: In today's message , I share with you the results of an extra question about pay schedules that those who are paid monthly received on the annual instructional calendar survey. Plu...Read more...
Video: Quick Takes with Jaime - March 24, 2023
Fri, 24 Mar 2023
To all SAISD staff: In today's message , hear about our Always Learning plan in action, beginning with a Special Education Audit to improve our practices. JaimeRead more...
Video: Quick Takes with Jaime - March 9, 2023
Thu, 09 Mar 2023
To all SAISD staff: I wish you a wonderful spring break of rest and self-care in this week s message . JaimeRead more...
Video: Quick Takes with Jaime - March 3, 2023
Fri, 03 Mar 2023
To all SAISD staff: In this week s message , I share with you the significance of our student-centered Board Goals and how we are standing up for all of our children. JaimeRead more...
Video: Quick Takes with Jaime - Feb. 24, 2023
Fri, 24 Feb 2023
To all SAISD staff: In this week s message , I share with you how Media & Film students at Brackenridge High School recently gave me a red carpet experience, adeptly demonstrating how we are preparing...Read more...
Video: Quick Takes with Jaime - Feb. 17, 2023
Fri, 17 Feb 2023
To all SAISD staff, please view this week s message about a model of coaching and lifelong learning, which is part of our Always Learning plan, and how we all can benefit. JaimeRead more...
Letter: No make-up days
Thu, 16 Feb 2023
Dear SAISD Familia: At the Feb. 13 Board meeting, our Board of Trustees approved a resolution authorizing full-time, permanent employees to be paid for the recent inclement weather closures. Additiona...Read more...
Video: Quick Takes with Jaime - Feb. 10, 2023
Fri, 10 Feb 2023
To all SAISD staff, please view this week s message about one of our familia who is advancing toward his career goals right here in San Antonio ISD. JaimeRead more...
Letter: Update on Jan. 31-Feb. 1 weather days
Wed, 08 Feb 2023
Dear SAISD Familia: We appreciate your patience and understanding regarding last week s weather days, when we closed our schools and offices on Tuesday, Jan. 31 and Wednesday, Feb. 1. Weather is unpre...Read more...
Video: Quick Takes with Jaime - Feb. 3, 2023
Fri, 03 Feb 2023
To all SAISD staff, please click on the image to view this week s message about our familia stepping up during the recent inclement-weather school closure. Gracias! JaimeRead more...
Video: Quick Takes with Jaime - Jan. 27, 2023
Thu, 26 Jan 2023
To all SAISD staff, please click on the image to view this week s message . When working with children is our calling, we touch so many lives. Please view all the way to the very end of the video the ...Read more...
Video: Quick Takes with Jaime - Jan. 20, 2023
Fri, 20 Jan 2023
To all SAISD staff, please click on the image to view this week s message , which shares with you our district s Legislative Priorities. JaimeRead more...
Video: Quick Takes with Jaime - Jan. 13, 2023
Fri, 13 Jan 2023
To all SAISD staff, please click on the image to view this week s message , which shares with you our district s Legislative Priorities. JaimeRead more...
Letter: An announcement from Trustee Patti Radle
Fri, 13 Jan 2023
Dear SAISD Familia: It is with sadness and a full heart of appreciation that I share with you today s announcement from Trustee Patti Radle that her current term as SAISD Trustee will be her last one....Read more...
Video: Quick Takes with Jaime - Jan. 6, 2023
Fri, 06 Jan 2023
To all SAISD staff, please click on the image to view this week s message thanking you for sharing your voice on the Always Learning plan. We welcome your input through this employee survey . JaimeRead more...
Video: Quick Takes with Jaime - Dec. 15, 2022
Thu, 15 Dec 2022
To all SAISD staff, please click on the image to view this week s message wishing you all a wonderful holiday break. JaimeRead more...
Video: Quick Takes with Jaime - Dec. 9, 2022
Fri, 09 Dec 2022
To all SAISD staff, please click on the image to view this week s message about the grand opening of the Judge Nelson and Tracy Wolff BiblioTech EDU on the Fox Tech campus. JaimeRead more...
Video: Quick Takes with Jaime - Dec. 2, 2022
Fri, 02 Dec 2022
To all SAISD staff, please click on the image to view this week s message about the importance of your input. Your feedback is encouraged and appreciated! Learn the many ways we seek your engagement, ...Read more...
Video: Quick Takes with Jaime - Nov. 18, 2022
Fri, 18 Nov 2022
To all SAISD staff, please click on the image to view this week s message . This is the time of year that we prepare our hearts, minds, and tables for Thanksgiving, and I want to take a moment to expr...Read more...
Video: Quick Takes with Jaime - Nov. 11, 2022
Thu, 10 Nov 2022
To all SAISD staff, please click on the image to view this week s message , which celebrates our employees who are military veterans, including our JROTC and LOTC instructors. Happy Veterans Day! Jaim...Read more...
Video: Quick Takes with Jaime - Nov. 4, 2022
Fri, 04 Nov 2022
To all SAISD staff, please click on the image to view this week s message about student artwork on display at the McNay Art Museum. JaimeRead more...
Video: Quick Takes with Jaime - Oct. 28, 2022
Fri, 28 Oct 2022
To all SAISD staff, please click on the image to view this week s message about the officers who serve in our SAISD Police Department and their support for our community. Our officers believe every ca...Read more...
Video: Quick Takes with Jaime - Oct. 21, 2022
Fri, 21 Oct 2022
To all SAISD staff, please click on the image to view this week s message , which shares a wonderful example of how our students demonstrate leadership. JaimeRead more...
Video: Quick Takes with Jaime - Oct. 14, 2022
Fri, 14 Oct 2022
To all SAISD staff, please click on the image to view this week s message about acceptance, authenticity, and the love of all humanity. JaimeRead more...
Video: Quick Takes with Jaime - Oct. 13, 2022 (Special TCIS Edition)
Fri, 14 Oct 2022
To all the International Baccalaureate educators at the TCIS conference - welcome!Read more...
Video: Quick Takes with Jaime - Oct. 7, 2022
Fri, 07 Oct 2022
To all SAISD staff, please click on the image to view this week s message about the 2022 Inspire Awards, brought to us by the SAISD Foundation. JaimeRead more...
Letter: Internal Customer Satisfaction Survey – evaluation of September, Oct. 1, 2022
Mon, 03 Oct 2022
To all SAISD Staff: Thank you for the robust response last month to our first internal customer satisfaction survey. The results from the September survey, which evaluated customer service in August, ...Read more...
Video: Quick Takes with Jaime - Sept. 30, 2022
Fri, 30 Sep 2022
To all SAISD staff, please click on the image to view this week s message honoring principals. Join me in celebrating our campus leaders during National Principals Month, which begins tomorrow, Oct. 1...Read more...
Video: Quick Takes with Jaime - Sept. 23, 2022
Fri, 23 Sep 2022
To all SAISD staff, please click on the image to view this week s message about National Hispanic Heritage Month and our welcoming of international dual language teachers. JaimeRead more...
Video: Quick Takes with Jaime - Sept. 22, 2022 (Special Edition)
Thu, 22 Sep 2022
To all SAISD staff, thank you for welcoming me into your familia and making me feel at home. In this special edition of Quick Takes, I want to share my familia with you. Please click on the image and ...Read more...
Letter: Safety in SAISD - Sept. 21, 2022
Wed, 21 Sep 2022
Dear SAISD Familia: We are very thankful that all of our students and staff from every campus, and especially Jefferson High School, went home safely yesterday. I m sure many of you heard and watched ...Read more...
Video: Quick Takes with Jaime - Sept. 16, 2022
Fri, 16 Sep 2022
To all SAISD staff, please click on the image to view this week s message about an attendance incentive launched by the SAISD Foundation. JaimeRead more...
Video: Quick Takes with Jaime - Sept. 8, 2022
Fri, 09 Sep 2022
To all SAISD staff: Please click on the image to view this week s message about our Child Nutrition Services Department. I m proud to say we continue to offer all students free meals daily and even so...Read more...
Letter: Introducing the SAISD Monthly Internal Customer Satisfaction Survey - Sept. 7, 2022
Wed, 07 Sep 2022
To all SAISD Staff: I want to invest time in asking and learning about your experiences in working with district-level departments. Throughout the school year, you will receive a monthly survey asking...Read more...
Video: Quick Takes with Jaime - Sept. 2, 2022
Fri, 02 Sep 2022
To all SAISD Staff: Please click on the image to view this week's message about The Nest at Briscoe Elementary, just one of the amazing happenings around our district. May you all have a wonderful Lab...Read more...
Video: Quick Takes with Jaime - Aug 24, 2022
Wed, 24 Aug 2022
To all SAISD Staff: Please click on the image to view this week's message about our accountability results and enrollment numbers. JaimeRead more...
Video: Quick Takes with Jaime - Aug. 19, 2022
Fri, 19 Aug 2022
To all SAISD Staff: Please click on the image to view this week's message about the first week of school. JaimeRead more...
SAISD statement on the humanitarian crisis - June 28, 2022
Tue, 28 Jun 2022
On behalf of San Antonio ISD and its Board of Trustees, Board President Christina Martinez and I issue the following statement: We cannot and should not avert our eyes to any humanitarian crisis wheth...Read more...
Celebrating a career of service - June 27, 2022
Mon, 27 Jun 2022
To All SAISD Staff: A man who has touched my heart with his great sense of humanity announced his retirement this morning in front of the many honorable officers in the San Antonio ISD Police Departme...Read more...
Commemorating Juneteenth - June 15, 2022
Wed, 15 Jun 2022
To All SAISD Staff: This weekend holds a very special occasion. In cities across our nation, we will celebrate the Juneteenth National Independence Day, our newest federal holiday. In San Antonio, hom...Read more...
Update to 2022-2023 General Pay Increase - June 6, 2022
Mon, 06 Jun 2022
To All SAISD Staff: On Saturday, June 4, our Board of Trustees amended the general pay increase for 2022-2023 and approved a 3% raise for all full-time staff across the board. The June 4 approval supe...Read more...
On this last day of school - June 2, 2022
Thu, 02 Jun 2022
To All SAISD Staff: Today is the last day of school, and while it is a time for celebration, it also is a time to reflect. Just last week, our neighboring school district in Uvalde experienced tremend...Read more...
Message of support for the Uvalde community / Mensaje de apoyo para la comunidad de Uvalde - May 24, 2022
Tue, 24 May 2022
Dear Parents, Families, Community and Staff, We are shattered. We all are grieving today with the news coming out of our neighboring community of Uvalde, Texas. Our hearts break for each life cut shor...Read more...
2022-23 employee compensation update - May 17, 2022
Tue, 17 May 2022
To All SAISD Staff: Last night, our Board of Trustees demonstrated their support for staff members with their approval of employee compensation for the upcoming school year. Even in difficult financia...Read more...
On this Peace Officers Memorial Day - May 15, 2022
Sun, 15 May 2022
Dear Officers: Thank you for making the choice to protect and serve. Every time you put the uniform on, you put the safety of our students, staff and community ahead of your own. It takes a strong and...Read more...
I am home - May 2, 2022
Mon, 02 May 2022
To All SAISD Staff: You are my home. I have begun to immerse myself in this community and your sense of familia resonates with me. I am immensely inspired by your stories, your hopes, and your optimis...Read more...
I am a teacher first - May 2, 2022
Mon, 02 May 2022
Dear Teachers: I am just like you. I define myself as a teacher first, and I lead with a teacher s heart. I understand the pressures you are under and the challenges you face. I am also like our stude...Read more...
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