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Elementary Principals

FROM:
Odette Desmarais, Elementary AOS
Meredith Doleac, Elementary AOS
Becky Gerber, Elementary AOS
Lisa Robinson, Elementary AOS

One of the expectations of SB 127, Early Literacy Outcomes Improvement, is that all elementary principals, elementary principal supervisors, LEA Literacy Directors and a member of LEA Leadership participate in a change management course.

The USBE has arranged a change management cohort for all required personnel in JSD beginning in February 2026. Required participants will be pre-registered by their AOS for this cohort.

Please schedule the following dates in your calendar:

- February 19, 2026 - Required full day, in person general session - location TBD
- March 10th OR March 17th, 2026 - Choice of an AM or PM professional learning virtual sessions
- March, April, August or September 2026 for Collaborative Coaching sessions

There will also be several additional required virtual refresher sessions during 2027. We should receive these dates and times at our first in person general session.

Please contact your AOS with questions.

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DATE:
July 8, 2025

TO:
All Principals, Directors, and Supervisors

FROM:
John Larsen, Business Administrator
Sarah Palmer, Director of Payroll

SUBJECT:
DP375 – Vacation Schedule for Administrative Personnel

Clarification of administrator vacation days carryover:

  • Administrators receive 20 frontloaded vacation days on July 1st of each year. These frontloaded days are earned throughout that current year.
  • Administrators may carryover up to 20 earned vacation days from the previous year. Any earned days over 20 not used by December 31st of each year will be forfeited.

Therefore, as of December 31, 2025, any unused vacation days above 40 days will be forfeited. These 40 days consist of the 20 days that were frontloaded on July 1, 2025 for the 2025-26 year, as well as up to 20 unused earned days that were allowed to be carried over from the previous 2024-25 year.

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DATE:
July 3, 2025

TO: 
Administrators

FROM:
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching & Learning
Amanda Bollinger, Associate Administrator, Teaching & Learning

SUBJECT:
First Instructional Coaching Endorsement Administrator Cohort

Dear Administrators,

We are excited to announce the launch of our first ever Instructional Coaching Endorsement for Administrators program. This professional development opportunity is open to all administrators and is designed to deepen your skills in instructional coaching and leadership.

Please see the attached memo for more details and information on how to get signed up.

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All School and Department Administrative Assistants

FROM:
Jeri Gamble, Information Systems Support Services

Please be mindful of the finance year-end deadlines. Click here to see deadlines for July 3-10, along with Skyward rollover information.

Important note: Do not enter any student receipts in Skyward Student Fee Management beginning midnight Monday, July 7, through July 8. Thank you.

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June 30, 2025

TO:      
School Administrators

FROM:  
Scott Thomas, Administrator of Auxiliary Services
Paul Bergera, Director of Transportation
Kitt Soumpholphakdy, Field/Activity Trips Coordinator

SUBJECT:
Field/Activity Trips Planning for the 2025-26 School Year - Revised

In May, you received notice that the Department of Transportation’s Field/Activity Trips Office was preparing to launch a new software solution for managing field/activity trip requests, approvals and resource allocations.

Since that time, we’ve determined that it’s in the best interest of Jordan School District to continue using BusHive for all field/activity trip requests for the 2025-26 school year.

Therefore, you are now able to submit field/activity trip requests for the 2025-26 school year effective immediately.

Feel free to contact Mike Westover at michael.westover@jordandistrict.org or ext. 88809 or Michele Yuill at michele.yuill@jordandistrict.org or ext. 88804 with any questions you may have.

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Administrators

FROM:
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching & Learning

This is a reminder to all principals that you may grant up to 2 credit hours of salary level change credit to any teacher for work done outside of contract time to support a school goal that addresses student learning. (AA421) This is a way to incentivizing extra work in your building. Inservice credit may or may not include a stipend. To set up principal directed inservice credit please review the attached guidelines. Contact Chris Westra in Teaching & Learning at 801-567-8657 with questions.

LINK to Guidelines

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Administrators

FROM:
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching & Learning
Jared Covili, Consultant in Teaching & Learning

The LPDL cohort is designed specifically for administrators to lead schools toward blended and digital learning through research-based content and job-embedded experiences. Upon completion, you may receive USBEs educational technology endorsement.

Please see the attached document for all the details.

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June 26, 2025

TO:  
Principals
Administrative Assistants

FROM: 
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent

SUBJECT:  
Fee Waiver Materials 2025-26

Schools need to collect and maintain the following, which may be requested as part of the school fees monitoring visits:

  • Students given waivers
  • Students denied fee waivers
  • Students who worked in lieu of a waiver

All USBE School Fees Notices and School Fee Waiver Applications can be found by clicking HERE.

Forms can be found under Grades K-6 and Grades 7-12 in multiple languages. The Fee Waiver Application, for both elementary and secondary was revised March 2025. Use the current form when having parents fill out the application.

Attention: Students who previously showed verification of eligibility do not need to resubmit documentation. It may be necessary for the principal (or designee) to contact the previous school of transferring students for verification of fee waiver status. Kindergarten students coming into the school, new students to the District, and students with extenuating circumstances will still be required to submit documentation.

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School Level Administrators

FROM:
Dan Ellis, Director/CPA in Accounting
Steffany Ellsworth, Support Services Manager, Information Systems

We’re excited to announce that we are upgrading to a new version of e~Funds for Schools! This upgrade will be implemented with the Skyward Student Rollover on July 8th, 2025.

What's Changing?
Point of Sale (POS) Payments
POS payments will no longer be a two-step process of making the payment in e~Funds and entering the payment receipt in Skyward. This applies to both Food Service Payments and Student Fee Payments.

With POS 2.0, you’ll enter the payment in e~Funds POS 2.0, and it will be automatically applied to the student’s Skyward account—saving time and reducing errors.

Online Student Fee Payments
The online payment process for guardians is also improving.

Current Process: Guardians create a “shopping cart” in Skyward, then are redirected to e~Funds to complete the payment.

New Process: Guardians will create their “shopping cart” and complete the payment—all within e~Funds for Schools.

What Do Schools Need to Do?
In preparation for the transition to POS 2.0, secondary schools must review their bill codes and deactivate any codes that are no longer in use.

Will Training Be Offered?

Yes! We will offer multiple opportunities for office staff to be trained on e~Funds POS 2.0. Dates will be announced in a future JAM. We are also working on a tutorial to share with your parents that details the new functionality available when paying fees online.

What Do Schools Need to Do?
Call Information Systems at (801) 567-8737 or Ext 88737, if you have any questions as we prepare for a smoother, more efficient payment process.

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All Administrators

FROM:
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching & Learning

The district-wide professional development day is on August 12th, 2025.

All licensed personnel are required to select and attend a keynote speaker in the morning and are required to attend a session on Portrait of a Graduate at their respective school in the afternoon.

Please sign up for a keynote ASAP if you haven’t already. Please remind teachers in back-to-school communications to sign up for a keynote.

Administrators who are NOT hosting at a particular location should be in attendance with teachers. Divide your administrative team accordingly.

To register for a morning keynote:

Please choose a speaker and then register for a keynote speaker using this LINK

Keynote speakers are NOT content specific. The topics and location information for each keynote speaker are included in the registration information.

Afternoon Portrait of a Graduate Presentation:

Attached is the link to the folder with the presentation and facilitator script along with other POG resources. Please review the documents in anticipation of the principal presentation on the afternoon of August 12, 2025. You can adjust your own copy of the slides to fit the needs of your faculty, but please keep the most important messages regarding POG in tact. Please contact Carolyn Gough ext: 88122 for questions about the presentation or resources.

Folder link

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DATE:
June 26, 2025

TO:
All Administrators
All Admin Assistants

FROM:
Steffany Ellsworth, Support Services Manager, Information Systems

SUBJECT:
We're Upgrading our Current Finance System with Skyward Qmlativ in May 2026!

We are thrilled to announce a milestone in our district's technological evolution: the implementation of Skyward's Qmlativ finance system! Mark your calendars, and May the Fourth be with us as we go live with Qmlativ Finance on May 4th, 2026!

With Qmlativ our district will advance to a more streamlined and efficient financial system. Get a glimpse of the potential awaiting us by watching this brief overview:

Qmlativ Finance System Video

With Qmlativ Finance, district departments and school staff will experience:

● Increased Flexibility: Navigate the complexities of budgets, employee management and purchasing with agility.
● Redefined Processes: Our finance processes will be optimized for maximum efficiency.
● An Easy-to-Use Interface: Qmlativ’s intuitive design will make daily tasks a breeze.
● Customizable Dashboards: Tailor your dashboard to display the data that matters most to you, giving you unparalleled insight.
● Efficient Reporting & Data Extraction: Pinpoint crucial information with laser accuracy! Screens can be filtered with ease, allowing you to quickly find and extract the data you need for insightful information.

Further information regarding implementation and training will be communicated as it becomes available. Should you have any questions, call the helpdesk at (801) 567-8737 or ext. 88737.

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All School and Department Administrative Assistants

FROM:
Jeri Gamble, Information Systems Support Services

Please be mindful of the finance year-end deadlines. Click here to see deadlines for June 26 - July 3, along with online fee payment and Skyward rollover information.

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DATE:  
June 26, 2025

TO:    
Principals
Assistant Principals

FROM: 
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
Matt Alvernaz, School Safety Coordinator

SUBJECT:   
School Safety Specialist List Update/Confirmation

Please review the spreadsheet linked below to confirm and/or update the School Safety Specialist information for your school. Update the information directly on the form. The information needs to be accurate in order for them to receive communications from the district and the state, as well as their stipend payments.

Beginning the 2026-27 school year, the School Safety Specialist role will be filled by an assistant principal. Schools may choose to make that change now or wait until next year. Schools choosing to implement that change for the 2025-26 school year will simply update the form linked below.

All updates or changes need to be entered on or before Tuesday, August 12th 2025. The list will be submitted to the state on August 13, 2025.

2025-2026 School-Based Safety Specialists

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to:

Matt Alvernaz
School Safety Coordinator
Matt.alvernaz@jordandistrict.org
(801)567-8623

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DATE:  
June 26, 2025

TO:   
Principals
Assistant Principals
School Safety Specialists

FROM: 
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
Matt Alvernaz, School Safety Coordinator

SUBJECT: 
SRP Training – New Administrators and School Safety Specialists

All new administrators or newly appointed school safety specialists are required to attend an SRP/ICS training for the 2025-2026 school year. This training will be offered over ZOOM. Please see the following dates and times available:

  • August 13th, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
  • August 14th, 2025 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • August 15th, 2025 from 10:00 PM to 12:00 PM

SIGN UP HERE

ZOOM LINK HERE

Please make every effort to attend one of these trainings.

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DATE:   
June 26, 2025

TO: 
Principals
Assistant Principals
School Safety Specialists

FROM: 
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
Matt Alvernaz, School Safety Coordinator

SUBJECT: 
AED/SRP/Incident Command Training – Administrators/School Safety Specialists

Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training for every school administrator is being offered for the 2025-2026 school year. This will include annual district Standard Response Protocol (SRP) and Incident Command System (ICS) refresher training. School Safety Specialists are encouraged to attend as well. Please follow the link below to sign up for one of the following four training sessions.

  • September 26th, 2025 from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM at JATC South
  • September 26th, 2025 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM at JATC South
  • October 3rd, 2025 from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM at JATC South
  • October 3rd, 2025 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM at JATC South

SIGN-UP HERE

Please make every effort to attend one of these trainings. For questions or concerns contact the School Safety Coordinator, Matt Alvernaz, at matt.alvernaz@jordandistrict.org or by phone at (801)567-8623.

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Administrators

FROM:
April Gaydosh, Administrator of Human Resources
Amanda Bollinger, Associate Administrator, Teaching & Learning

Join us in celebrating our new educators at the upcoming New Educator Induction event! A special "clap in" session will mark the highlight of this event, where we come together to extend a warm welcome to the newest members of the Jordan School District community.

Event Details:

  • Date: Friday, August 8th
  • Time: 7:30 am to 8:15 am (estimated 8:30 am departure)
  • Location: Outside Bingham High School, Entrance TBD

What to Expect:

This occasion is not just an opportunity to welcome our new educators but also a chance to showcase the spirited community of Jordan School District. Let's make it memorable!

Suggested Activities:

  • Dress to Impress: Wear your school or JSD attire with pride.
  • Mascot Magic: Bring along your school mascot to spread cheer.
  • Capture the Moment: Snap a selfie with a new educator at one of our two selfie booths.
  • Cheerful Welcome Lines: Join the welcome lines to cheer on our new educators.
  • Traffic Assistance: Help direct traffic as new educators find their way to the Bingham Student Parking.

Due to the amount of swag and other takeaways new educators will be receiving, we ask that you do not give them presents of any kind during the clap-in. 

Show Your Support:

We encourage you to attend with your team. If your school has new educators, aim to have two to three staff members present to offer a personal cheer for your new colleagues.

Parking Reminder:

Please gather at the North (back) entrance of Bingham High starting at 7:30 am. To ensure optimal parking for our new educators, consider carpooling and using the South parking lot.

Join us in making Jordan School District the district of choice for the best and brightest educators. Let's show them the warmth and enthusiasm that sets our district apart!

We look forward to seeing you there as we kick off an exciting new academic year.

Thank you, 

Jane Olsen, HR Specialist, JSD HR
April Gaydosh, Administrator of HR

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DATE:
June 19, 2025

TO:
Administrators

FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services

SUBJECT:
Parental Consent Required for Student Surveys

Prior consent from a student’s parent for any non-academic survey must be obtained annually. This includes any survey that is a psychological exam, test, analysis, or any survey, analysis, or evaluation where the student may reveal information, whether personally identifiable or not, concerning the student or student’s family members political affiliation, mental or psychological philosophies, sexual behavior/orientation/gender identity or attitudes, illegal/anti-social/self-incriminating or demeaning behavior, critical appraisals, religious affiliations or beliefs, legally privileged and analogous relationships (such as lawyers, medical personnel, or ministers, or income (except as required by law) (§53G-9-702)

Prior written consent must be obtained at the time a student registers at a school for surveys related to the early warning system (Panorama), surveys that include social emotional learning questions, and school climate surveys. Written consent must be obtained for any student who registers at a school, even when they are transferring from one school in the district to another. Rewards for participation or consequences for non-participation in surveys is prohibited.

The early warning system (Panorama) student feedback survey consent form is included in the registration process. To view the consent form, click here. Surveys not related to the early warning system (Panorama), social emotional learning, or school climate are not required to be included in registration. However, a minimum of two (2) weeks’ notice must be provided prior to the administration of any other survey and only those students whose parents have given written consent may take the survey.

Schools should inform their staff annually regarding parental consent requirements for surveys.

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