Superintendent Sciarretta’s Blog
I blog on issues related to AEA as well as charter schools and public education in general. Follow me on Twitter @dvs1970. –David Sciarretta, Ed. D., Superintendent
How to Participate in Board Meetings
I'm often asked how members of the AEA community (staff, parents, other CA residents) can participate in AEA Board of Trustees meetings. Under the Ralph M. Brown Act, a law which mandates open and public meetings for all public agencies, meeting agendas must be...
read moreGuidance on Selecting a School
The Voice of San Diego recently published some useful guidance for parents when choosing a school for their child. Among the recommendations I agree with is that there is no one perfect school for all students/families, that unilaterally declaring charter schools...
read moreBudget Planning at AEA
We are in the midst of planning AEA's budget for the 2020-2021 school year. Some key milestones to keep an eye on as we move through this second semester: The CA Governor releases the state's draft budget proposal in mid-January of each year. Click here to see...
read moreWelcome Back for 2019-2020!
Welcome to the 2019-2020 school year at Albert Einstein Academies! It is an honor to serve our wonderful students and staff as Superintendent; I would like to thank all parents for your choice of AEA. We realize that you have educational options, and are honored...
read moreRevisiting Board Commitments for the 18/19 School Year
The AEA Board of Trustees made a number of commitments to the AEA community at their March, 2018 strategic planning session. One of my roles as Superintendent is to take Board commitments and strategic direction and work with AEA staff to translate these into...
read moreBoard of Trustees: Strategic Planning Commitments
At their Spring 2018 strategic planning retreat the AEA Board of Trustees discussed a wide range of topics related to student achievement, organizational culture, financial sustainability and the future of our schools. After conducting a SWOT analysis in which they...
read moreVote on June 5!
The June 5 primary elections are nearly upon us. While I cannot advocate publicly for any one candidate in any race, I can enthusiastically encourage all registered voters to make your voices heard. There are numerous important races across the state with a direct...
read moreWelcome to 2018 and Second Semester
Welcome to a new calendar year and the start of the second semester of the 2017-2018 school year. It's hard to believe that we are officially at the half-way point in the year. With semester report cards coming out soon in both AEA schools, fifth graders completing...
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