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Dear Sweetwater Community,
We stand in solidarity with our neighbors, public agencies, elected officials, and community organizations in response to the unacceptable treatment of U.S. Senator Alex Padilla by federal agents in Los Angeles. This incident does not reflect the values we hold as Americans, and we unequivocally denounce it.
We recognize the growing concern about immigration enforcement in our South Bay community. The Sweetwater Union High School District remains committed to supporting and respecting our Latino and immigrant communities. With a student population that is 70% Latino and 10% Filipino, we take pride in our binational identity and the richness it brings to our schools.
Sweetwater does not collect or maintain immigration status information. Our board policies and administrative regulations ensure staff are equipped to handle these matters with care. Our top priority is to maintain a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for every student.
Living along the border gives us a unique understanding: we can uphold law and order while also demanding empathy in enforcement. Every person deserves dignity, and we call on all who enforce the law to do so with compassion.
To those who choose to protest, we urge peaceful assembly, inspired by leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. and Cesar Chavez, who showed that nonviolence leads to lasting change.
Let us continue to build a community rooted in unity, diversity, and our shared commitment to justice. Together, we can rise to the challenge and uphold the democratic values that define us.
In solidarity,
Moises G. Aguirre, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Sweetwater Union High School District
Estimada Comunidad de Sweetwater,
Nos solidarizamos con nuestros vecinos, agencias públicas, funcionarios electos y organizaciones comunitarias en respuesta al trato inaceptable recibido por el Senador de los Estados Unidos, Alex Padilla, por parte de agentes federales en Los Ángeles. Este incidente no refleja los valores que sostenemos como estadounidenses, y lo condenamos de manera inequívoca.
Reconocemos la creciente preocupación sobre la aplicación de leyes migratorias en nuestra comunidad del South Bay. El Distrito Escolar Sweetwater Union High reafirma su compromiso de apoyar y respetar a nuestras comunidades latinas e inmigrantes. Con una población estudiantil compuesta en un 70% por estudiantes latinos y un 10% por estudiantes filipinos, nos enorgullece nuestra identidad binacional y la riqueza que aporta a nuestras escuelas.
Sweetwater no recopila ni mantiene información sobre el estatus migratorio. Nuestras políticas de la mesa directiva y reglamentos administrativos aseguran que el personal esté preparado para manejar estos asuntos con sensibilidad. Nuestra máxima prioridad es mantener un entorno seguro, acogedor e inclusivo para cada estudiante.
Vivir en la frontera nos brinda una comprensión única: podemos mantener el orden y la ley mientras exigimos empatía en su aplicación. Toda persona merece dignidad, y hacemos un llamado a todos quienes hacen cumplir la ley a que lo hagan con compasión.
A quienes eligen manifestarse, les pedimos que lo hagan de manera pacífica, inspirados en líderes como Martin Luther King Jr. y César Chávez, quienes demostraron que la no violencia conduce a un cambio duradero.
Sigamos construyendo una comunidad basada en la unidad, la diversidad y nuestro compromiso compartido con la justicia. Juntos, podemos enfrentar este desafío y defender los valores democráticos que nos definen.
Con solidaridad,
Moises G. Aguirre, Ed.D.
Superintendente
Distrito Escolar Sweetwater Union High -
Dear Sweetwater Community,
As a district that proudly serves a diverse student population, we remain steadfast in our commitment to creating safe, welcoming, and inclusive learning environments for every student—regardless of immigration status.
In light of recent national developments, we want to reassure our community that our district policies strictly prohibit immigration enforcement on school campuses without a valid judicial warrant. We are also committed to protecting the confidentiality of student and family information in accordance with the law.
All school staff have been reminded of the proper procedures to follow should immigration or law enforcement officials come to a school site. Additionally, schools have access to resources such as “Know Your Rights” materials and legal support contacts to help guide and protect families. Each school will also receive “Red Cards” in English and Spanish, provided by the Immigrant Legal Resource Center, which outline Constitutional rights in an easy-to-understand format. These cards are also available in multiple languages online. For immigration resources click here.
Thank you for your trust and partnership as we continue to uphold our values of equity, safety, and respect for all. Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to your school principal or district office.
Best regards,
The Sweetwater Union High School District
Estimada Comunidad de Sweetwater:
En nuestro distrito, estamos orgullosos de servir a una población estudiantil muy diversa. Por eso, seguimos comprometidos en crear ambientes seguros, acogedores e inclusivos para todos nuestros estudiantes, sin importar su estatus migratorio.
Ante los eventos recientes a nivel nacional, queremos asegurarles que nuestras reglas no permiten que oficiales de inmigración entren a las escuelas sin una orden judicial válida. También cuidamos mucho la privacidad de la información de nuestros estudiantes y sus familias, como lo exige la ley.
El personal escolar ya recibió recordatorios sobre los pasos correctos a seguir si un oficial de inmigración o la policía llega a una escuela. Además, las escuelas tienen acceso a recursos como materiales de “Conozca sus Derechos” y contactos legales para ayudar a las familias. También entregaremos a cada escuela “Tarjetas Rojas” en inglés y español, proporcionadas por el Immigrant Legal Resource Center. Estas tarjetas explican los derechos constitucionales de forma sencilla, y también están disponibles en línea en varios idiomas. Para ver estos recursos, haga clic aquí: click here.
Gracias por su confianza y apoyo continuo. Si tiene preguntas o inquietudes, por favor comuníquese con la directora o el director de su escuela, o con la oficina del distrito.
Atentamente,
El Distrito Escolar Sweetwater Union High School
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March 24, 2021
Dear Sweetwater Community,
We grieve the recent tragedy in Atlanta, Georgia wherein eight people were killed in connected shooting incidents—six of the victims were of Asian descent.
Members of our Asian, Filipino, and Pacific Islander communities are hurting as anti-Asian bias and hate-motivated incidents are increasing across the nation and in our region.
Sweetwater Union High School District stands in solidarity with our Asian, Filipino, and Pacific Islander communities in condemning any and all acts of hate, intolerance, and discrimination.
Throughout our District, we seek to foster a climate and culture that is welcoming to all of our students, faculty, staff, community members, and alumni and ask that you join us in taking action in support of our communities.
Specifically, in support of our Asian, Filipino and Pacific Islander students and communities, we look forward to our continued engagement with the Filipino Advisory Committee as well as the San Diego County Filipino Resource Center. Further, we will partner with San Diego State University Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Center and participate in the APIDA Conference, to be held April 3 and April 10, 2021. This conference will examine COVID-19 impacts on APIDA communities, featuring leaders from STOP Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Hate, Asian Americans Advancing Justice, and other organizations.
For students needing assistance or support in dealing with this crisis or discrimination, please contact your school’s counselors or administrators. To access District personnel and services, you may contact Student Support Services at 619-691-5564 or student.services@sweetwaterschools.org.
To file a report of discrimination, please contact the Compliance Office at
compliance@sweetwaterschools.org.We stand united against all forms of hate and violence.
In Solidarity,
Moises G. Aguirre, Ed.D.
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March 18, 2021
Dear Sweetwater District Families:
We are so grateful for your incredible dedication and perseverance over the past year, navigating through distance learning and the COVID-19 Pandemic. We appreciate that you have chosen to trust us with your child’s education.
We are especially excited about starting in-person hybrid groups at our school sites. As you may have heard, now that local COVID-19 case rates and positivity rates have fallen dramatically and our educators have had an opportunity to be vaccinated, the district is getting ready for Stage II in the transition to in-person instruction. You may have received a survey regarding in-person instruction potentially beginning April 12, 2021. The exact nature of instruction schools will offer is dependent on the number of families who responded with plans to return in person. We look forward to providing you more details in the coming weeks.
Returning to school in-person may stir some excitement or nervous feelings. We recognize that for as many families as are ready to return to in person instruction, an equal number may not be ready. While we recognize families must make that personal choice for their students, please be reassured that much planning and preparation has and continues to happen to ensure students return to a healthy, safe, and comfortable learning environment as social-emotional wellness is a critical focus for us in returning to in-person instruction.
The District has implemented health and safety protocols and protective measures for the small group instruction that has been occurring on campus over the past few months, and has been expanding those in preparation for in-person hybrid reopening. For your convenience, we have provided a link to the District’s reopening plan adopted by the Board here.
In the coming weeks, the district will provide campus-specific health and safety procedures and details to help students know what to expect and what will be expected of them when they return to campus to ensure all of the Sweetwater community remains safe.
Thank you for helping make our return to in-person instruction go as smoothly as possible.
Please contact your school site if you have questions.
Thank you.
Moises G. Aguirre, Ed.D.
Interim Superintendent
18 de marzo de 2021Estimadas familias del Distrito de Sweetwater:
Nos sentimos muy agradecidos por su excepcional dedicación y perseverancia durante el año pasado al navegar a través del modelo de aprendizaje a distancia y la pandemia del COVID-19. Agradecemos que hayan decidido confiarnos la educación de su hijo (a).
Estamos particularmente emocionados acerca de iniciar los grupos híbridos de enseñanza presencial en los planteles. Como ya se habrán enterado, ahora que las tasas de contagio, y de personas que arrojaron resultado positivo en la prueba de detección del COVID-19 han disminuido drásticamente, y los educadores del distrito han tenido la oportunidad de vacunarse, el distrito se está preparado para iniciar la Etapa II en la transición al modelo de enseñanza presencial. Posiblemente ya recibió una encuesta sobre el inicio potencial de la enseñanza presencial a partir del 12 de abril de 2021. Los detalles precisos del modelo de enseñanza que ofrecerán las escuelas dependen de la cantidad de familias que contestaron con planes de regresar a la enseñanza presencial. Esperamos poder proporcionar más detalles en las próximas semanas.
Regresar a la escuela bajo el modelo presencial puede generar sentimientos de emoción o nerviosismo. Reconocemos que gran cantidad de familias están listas para regresar a la enseñanza presencial y que el mismo número de familias posiblemente no lo estén. Aunque reconocemos que las familias tienen que tomar esa decisión personal por sus hijos, tenga la certeza que se ha llevado, y se sigue llevando a cabo, mucha preparación y planificación, con el fin de garantizar que los alumnos regresen a un entorno de aprendizaje sano, seguro, y cómodo, ya que el bienestar social y emocional es nuestro enfoque fundamental al regresar al modelo de aprendizaje presencial.
El Distrito ha implementado protocolos de salud y seguridad y medidas de protección para la enseñanza en grupos pequeños que se ha llevado a cabo en el campus durante los últimos meses, y ha estado ampliando dichas medidas y protocolos para la reapertura del modelo de enseñanza híbrido presencial. Para su conveniencia, le proporcionamos el enlace al plan de reapertura del distrito adoptado por la mesa directiva: oprima aquí.
En las próximas semanas el distrito proporcionará los procedimientos de salud y seguridad específicos para cada escuela e información detallada para ayudar a los alumnos a saber qué esperar y qué se espera de ellos al regresar al campus.
Gracias por ayudarnos a que nuestro regreso a la enseñanza presencial se lleve a cabo de la mejor manera posible.
Si tiene alguna pregunta, favor de comunicarse con el personal de la escuela de su hijo (a).
Atentamente,
Moises G. Aguirre, Ed.D.
Superintendente Interino
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The Sweetwater Board of Trustees is in the process of conducting an Executive Search for the Districts next Superintendent. The San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) was selected to advise the board in this important process. As part of the superintendent search process, SDCOE, conducted stakeholder input sessions to learn what members of our community want to see in the next superintendent. The SDCOE also collected data from a survey of SUHSD stakeholders. This information was used to inform the job posting. The position is currently advertised on multiple professional sites and trade publications. To attract the most qualified applicants, this search will process will be conducted with the utmost professionalism and confidentiality. Applications are currently being accepted through April 2.
Superintendent Search Timeline
Please note that this information is subject to change and will be updated accordingly.
- April 2 – 12 – Superintendent application closes; board reviews applications and interview materials
- April 17-18 – Board conducts interviews with candidates
- April 19 – Announcement of final selection in open session
- April 19-25 – Validation visit, if needed; negotiation of contract
- May 10 – Approval of contract at regularly scheduled meeting
LINKS RELATED TO THE PROCESS: