Administrators Association

Dear AACV Members,

AACV is delighted to recognize and celebrate the exceptional dedication, leadership, and unwavering commitment of our members during National Principals Month. Throughout the month of October, we proudly honor the outstanding contributions of school administrators whose leadership serves as the foundation for schools.

National Principals Month is a special opportunity to acknowledge the countless ways principals and associate principals impact the lives of students, staff, and families every day. From fostering a positive school culture and supporting high-quality teaching and learning to making decisions that ensure the success and well-being of entire school communities, administrators serve with passion, resilience, and purpose.

The work of a principal extends far beyond the school day. School leaders are visionaries, problem-solvers, advocates, mentors, and champions for student achievement. They navigate challenges with determination, celebrate successes with humility, and consistently place the needs of students at the center of their work.

As we celebrate National Principals Month, we extend our deepest gratitude to our members for their tireless efforts, steadfast leadership, and enduring commitment to educational excellence. AACV would like to extend its sincere appreciation and recognition to Vice President, Delia Arancibia, for representing our organization at the annual CAUSA Conference. Her participation and leadership at this important event demonstrated AACV’s ongoing commitment to advocacy, collaboration, and community engagement.

AACV proudly honors and applauds all principals and associate principals for their exceptional service, resilience, and leadership. Thank you for being champions for students, advocates for educators, and leaders who make a lasting difference in our schools and communities. Today, we celebrate you and all that you do. Happy National Principals Month!

Remember: great schools do not happen by chance, they happen because of great principals. Thank you for leading with purpose, inspiring with heart, and leaving a legacy that will impact generations to come.

In unity,

Ruth Diaz De León

AACV President

On October 9-10, Donis, Pedro, Theresa (Corona) and I attended the California Association of United School Administrators (CAUSA), representing AACV. It was a 2-day event that included local and national speakers. We heard from local superintendents and how they work with and support their respective administrator associations. The other speakers shared valuable information about the state of education at both the state and national level.

I also had an opportunity to share how we are doing this year as AACV. I was able to highlight:

• our new Board

• continued work to recruit members

• our professional partnership with the district

• soon will enter negotiations

• our regular communication with members

• representation for our members as needed

It was a great experience to listen to and exchange ideas with our administer colleagues across the state. We came away informed, inspired and motivated to continue our collaborative work for the benefit of principals and associate principals! Go AACV!

-Delia Arancibia, Vice-President

Under the guidance of UASC LAPA Representative Jesus Montaño, AACV proudly made its first endorsement: Richard Barrera for State Superintendent of Public Instruction.

During the CAUSA event, Richard Barrera spoke passionately about the importance of protecting and strengthening public education, ensuring every student has access to high-quality learning opportunities, and continuing to invest in the success of California's schools and communities. His message reinforced the vital role educators and administrators play in advancing educational excellence for all students.

You should have received your November 3rd General Election ballots in the mail. If not, check your voting status to confirm that the Registrar of Voters has your current address. To check your status, click this link to go to their site. There, you can update your address and information.

We strongly recommend completing and mailing your ballot as soon as possible. Please don't wait until after October 26, 2026, to mail your ballot. We don’t want your voice to go unheard because of USPS delays. If you don't mail your ballot before October 26, or you are not confident in mailing it this election season, we recommend dropping it off at one of the Ballot Drop Box sites nearest you.

UASC VOTER GUIDE: Our LAPA Committee compiled our UASC Voter Guide for the November 3rd General Election to help our members decide which candidates in our region to vote for in the offices of State Assembly and Senate, Superintendent of Public Instruction, various School Board Trustees, and Local/State Propositions. The voter guide also breaks down each of the 14 State Propositions and how each one could affect our students and members. You can view, download, or print out the voter guide, and we welcome members to share it with friends and family.

Please direct any questions about the UASC Voter Guide to Jesus Montana, our UASC Government Relations Officer.

3505 Camino del Rio South, Suite 264
San Diego, CA 92108-4037
jesus@unitedadmin.us
Office (619) 295-2118
Mobile (619) 703-8990
Fax (619) 295-6274

Dear AACV Members in Good Standing:

DEADLINE TO ORDER YOUR COMPLIMENTARY AACV LOGO ITEM – NOVEMBER 6 AT 5PM (NO EXCEPTIONS)

Thank you for your service to AACV! AACV has contracted with a new company to provide logowear to UASC, AASD, AACV and AASU. AACV is providing one complimentary AACV logo item (valued at $22 or less) to each AACV Member in Good Standing. We ask that you wear your logo item to committee meetings/bargaining/other times as appropriate. Represent!

To view the available items, click here -- https://stores.inksoft.com/uasc/shop/page/aacv

DO NOT FILL OUT THE ONLINE STORE ORDER FORM OR YOU WILL BE CHARGED. You will fill out the google form below and we will do a bulk order and AACV will cover the cost of one ($22 or less) item per person.

Google form to place your complimentary order – deadline is November 6 at 5pm.

https://forms.gle/4P2SvYKzSC7fG3a78

If you wish to order more than one item or if you want an item that costs more than $22, you may order through the online store and pay for any additional item(s) on your own. AACV will cover one item of your choice valued at $22 or less. To order additional items use the link above to the online store. Additional items may be ordered via the website at any time (the deadline does not apply).

Questions? Contact Donis Coronel via e-mail at donis@unitedadmin.us Wear your logo item provided by AACV and represent!

For the first time since AACV became a union, AACV is proud to share CVESD Board of Education candidate endorsements. Officers of AACV interviewed candidates and the AACV Board of Directors approved the endorsements.

Theresa Corona represents AACV on the Health & Benefits Committee and attended the August 25 meeting. She shared the following updates:

Several healthcare trends are expected to impact benefit costs in 2027, including:

• Increased use of healthcare services as many individuals seek treatment that was delayed during and after the pandemic. Much of this care involves more advanced and complex conditions, including higher rates of cancer diagnoses.
• Continued growth in the use of specialty medications, particularly GLP-1 drugs and other high-cost treatments, which are significantly increasing healthcare expenses.
• Rising healthcare costs driven by inflation and increased provider expenses.

As a result of these trends, SISC projects an average health plan cost increase of 9.8% for members in 2027. Actual increases will vary by plan. To help employees better understand and maximize their benefits, the District will offer a series of educational sessions on health benefits and insurance. The first session, "Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA)," was held on September 1 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. via Teams. More sessions will be held in the future, so keep an eye out for upcoming announcements.

More information regarding benefit offerings, plan changes, and open enrollment will be provided to all employees when the Open Enrollment period begins this fall.