DATE:
June 8, 2026
TO:
Principals
FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
Matt Alvernaz, School Safety Coordinator
SUBJECT:
School Safety Specialist List Update/Confirmation
Beginning the 2026-2027 school year, the School Safety Specialist must be an administrator. The School Safety Specialist also attends, completes, and participates in the following:
- All trainings required by USBE for School Safety Specialists (dates and times will be shared by USBE later this summer)
- Monthly safety/SRP trainings (held on the first Wednesday of each month) provided by the District’s School Safety Coordinator, Matt Alvernaz (specific dates and times will be shared in an upcoming JAM).
- SRO trainings are held annually and each quarter (a future JAM will provide dates, times, and locations).
- Standard Response Protocols, Incident Command, and other duties as outlined here.
Please complete the spreadsheet linked below for the 2026-2027 school year on or before Friday, August 14, 2026. The information entered needs to be accurate for them to receive communications from the District and the USBE, as well as getting enrolled in the USBE Canvas course.
2026-2027 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
