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DATE:
June 4, 2018

TO:
All Elementary, Middle, and Traditional High School Principals

FROM:
John Larsen, Business Administrator
Dan Ellis, Director of Accounting, Budgets, and Audits

SUBJECT:
June 2018 Budget Transfer Request

If you would like to transfer budget between your postage, supply, textbook, technology supply and equipment budgets, please complete the following, sign and return to Dan by July 3, 2018. If Dan does not receive this back from you by July 3, 2018, Dan will assume no transfer is requested. The next opportunity to make such a transfer is December 2018.

 

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DATE:  
June 5, 2018

TO: 
Principals
Elementary Special Education Resource Teachers
Elementary Special Education Self-contained Support Class (Cluster) Teachers

FROM:    
Laura Finlinson, Administrator of Curriculum/Staff Development & Special Programs
Lisa Robinson, Director of Special Education
Courtney Titus, Program Specialist

SUBJECT: 
Jump Start Your Classroom – Curriculum and Behavior Essentials for Success

The Special Education Department is hosting two professional development training days for returning elementary resource teachers and returning elementary self-contained support classroom (cluster) teachers.

This training will address the use of curriculum that is being used in the general education classroom for Language Arts and Mathematics and how resource teachers supplement/support the general education teacher’s instruction. This training will address curriculum being used in the self-contained support classrooms (clusters). This training will also address behavior management techniques or strategies that can be used in your classrooms.

The first training will be held on Monday, August 13, 2018 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for all returning elementary resource teachers and all returning elementary self-contained support classroom teachers. The second training will be held on Monday, August 27, 2018 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for all returning elementary resource teachers and all returning elementary self-contained support classroom teachers. You only need to attend one training.

Both trainings will be held at the South Valley School. Self-contained support classroom (cluster) teachers will be in room 1. Resource teachers will be in room 9. Please register on JPLS at https://jpls.truenorthlogic.com and search for course #101325 and choose the appropriate section for elementary resource teacher or elementary self-contained support classroom (cluster) teacher.

If a sub is needed, please use budget code 1292. If you have questions please contact your teacher specialist.

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DATE:
May 1, 2018

TO:
High School Principals and Head Administrative Assistants

FROM:
C. Brad Sorensen, Administrator of Schools

SUBJECT:
2018-19 High School Summer Office Help

Each high school in Jordan School District will be allocated $4,000 to assist in covering summer office hours for the 2018-19 school year.  Please note that benefits must be deducted from this amount.  Benefits are calculated at 8.45% to include FICA, Medicare, and Industrial Insurance. If you choose to use a full-time school employee that qualifies for retirement benefits, an additional 23.69% (Tier I-before July 1, 2011) or 20.02% (Tier II-after June 30, 2011) must be added to the total cost.

This money may be used for time worked from June 1 through August 31, 2018.  Employees are to use True Time when working these hours. True Time hours should be submitted weekly.  Please email a list of names of all employees who will be working these hours to Keelee Leulaui in payroll at keelee.leulaui@jordandistrict.org and she will add the pay-code for them to use in True Time. No money will be carried over from the summer hour allocation.  All time worked for your summer office hours will be coded as 10-E-LOC-8707-2436-154 and should be recorded each month for Brad Sorensen’s approval on your school’s allocation form.

If you have any questions, please contact Marilyn Smith at marilyn.smith@jordandistrict.org,
Ph: 801-567-8166.

Thank you.

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As summer temperatures rise, it is vital to take precautions to prevent heat stress.

Thousands of people become sick every year from overexposure to heat. Some people have even died from heat-related illnesses. To protect yourself and your coworkers, it is important that you can recognize the symptoms of heat-related illnesses.

Please find the attached PDF containing information on heat stress and related illnesses.

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Due to so many of the administrative assignment changes and secretary retirements with subsequent shuffling of personnel, the Purchasing Department wants you to know we are doing our best to track everyone. We have a pretty comprehensive list based upon known retirements and the administrative assignment list released by HR. If there are other changes that have not been announced yet, please notify Kris Wishart in Purchasing of those.

There is no need to cancel cards and then reapply. All we need to know is the address, phone number, and new account code for your new location. We will just make the changes in the system and your card will operate the same as usual. This is important because US Bank uses your zip code at times to verify valid charges. If an incorrect zip code is given, the transaction is rejected.

In the future, please notify the Purchasing Department of any personnel changes as they occur of P-Card holders during the year.

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DATE:  
June 7, 2018

TO:  
All District Administrators

FROM:  
Kurt Prusse, Director of Purchasing

SUBJECT: 
Temporary Travel Request Procedure

Attention District Administrators:

Our travel buyer, Stephanie Nicholson, will be out of the office from Wednesday, 6/6/2018 returning 6/20/2018.  She will be unable to secure travel estimates, book employee or student travel during her time off.  However, employee travel must still be entered into the Skyward generated form for supervisory approval before travel arrangements can be booked.  The following options and procedures are in effect only during her absence.  After the 20th of June, all employee travel must go through the district travel buyer.

District Employee Travel 

After entering in a Skyward travel request there will be three options:

  1. Do nothing and wait for Stephanie to return if travel dates are far enough in advance to reasonably book (generally 14 to 21 days) before departure.
  2. Gather estimated costs on your own and submit to Kurt Prusse in Purchasing to input into the Skyward travel request form before being sent to your supervisor for approval. After receiving the Skyward generated approval, proceed to book the travel.  Remember, travel expenses are only estimates, so if they are significantly higher than what has been approved, seek additional approval from your supervisor before finalizing reservations.
  3. Employees can book hotel reservations and flights with the Utah Travel Department by emailing statetravel@utah.gov with the requested travel details. The state will charge standard fees for airfare when applicable.  They will not do any student groups or book employees as a group.  Multiple travelers going to the same destination can be submitted at the same time, but they will be treated as separate requests, so travel departure and return times may be different. The State Travel Department will not book airport shuttles, conference registrations, or rental cars.  Hotel and airfare only.

Student Group Travel 

  1. New Travel Request (Out-of-State) - Do nothing and wait for Stephanie to return or contact Purchasing for options.
  2. New Travel Request (In-State) – Contact Purchasing for assistance
  3. Currently scheduled travel groups – Contact Purchasing for assistance

If you have questions regarding travel related requests, please contact Kris Wishart in the Purchasing Department at ext. #88708.

Sincerely,

Kurt Prusse
Director of Purchasing

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DATE:   
May 24, 2018

TO: 
Principals
Elementary and Middle School Resource Team Leaders
High School Special Education Team Leaders

FROM: 
Laura Finlinson, Admin. of Curriculum/Staff Development & Special Programs
Lisa Robinson, Director of Special Education
Julie Brown, Program Specialist
Courtney Titus, Program Specialist

SUBJECT: 
Information Regarding Beginning of 2018-19 School Year

Please see attached memo.

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The County Library has just added a new digital collection of Spanish eBooks & eAudiobooks for all ages. This is perfect for English learners in Spanish speaking families.  Spanish literacy skills will help students maintain their native language and these literacy skills will support their English language development. These books are also good for students who are studying in our Spanish courses. Books are available at https://slcolibrary.odilo.us

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Visual Art SLO Revision
Facilitated by Mindy Lokey, District Office
June 15, 11:30am to 3:30pm
Interested teachers may revise existing district SLO assessments as well as write new ones or adapt older assessments previously used with outdated core standards.  Inservice pay; sign up on JPLS.

Language Arts SLO Revision
Facilitated by Mindy Lokey, District Office
June 21, 11:30am to 3:30pm
Interested teachers may revise existing SLO assessments.  Inservice pay; sign up on JPLS.

Depth of Knowledge
Facilitated by Mindy Lokey, District Office
June 20, 8am to 4pm
Depth of Knowledge (DOK) assures that your course and your assessments have rigor -­- and that your students gain lasting understanding. This course will teach the basics of Depth of Knowledge and give you the tools to make your curriculum more rigorous.  Participants should bring an assignment or assessment they would like to improve. It is also beneficial if you attend with a PLC colleague. Open to all subject areas.  Inservice pay; sign up on JPLS.

Employing Socratic Seminar
Facilitated by Josh Brothers, Copper Hills High School
July 11, 9am – 12pm; August 9, 9am – 12pm
One of the key goals of 21st Century Education is to foster critical thinking and expression in our students. This means that teachers need to model and then get out of the way as they allow students to practice using academic conversation skills to hone their critical thinking skills. Using Socratic Seminar is one of the oldest and most effective means to teach these skills while also helping students internalize information and develop a stronger classroom culture. Come learn how to employ this useful tactic in any grade level.  Inservice pay; sign up on JPLS for one date only.

The AP Approach to Writing
Facilitated by Josh Brothers, Copper Hills High School
July 12, 9am – 11am; August 10, 9am – 11am
The AP Program uses a unique approach to writing that focuses on the ability to think and communicate clearly. When taught in tandem with traditional approaches to Grammar and Syntax, students become highly effective communicators and critical thinkers. This course will introduce you to the holistic approach and provide you with sample rubrics and a pathway to incorporate these strategies in your classroom.  Inservice pay; sign up on JPLS for one date only.

Questions?  Email Mindy.Lokey@jordandistrict.org

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Visual Art SLO Revision
Facilitated by Mindy Lokey, District Office
June 14, 11:30am to 3:30pm
Interested teachers may revise existing district SLO assessments as well as adapt older assessments previously used with outdated core standards.  Inservice pay; sign up on JPLS.

Language Arts & Reading SLO Revision
Facilitated by Mindy Lokey, District Office
June 18, 11:30am to 3:30pm
Interested teachers may revise existing district SLO assessments.  Inservice pay; sign up on JPLS.

Standards-Aligned Novel Unit Workshop
Facilitated by Mindy Lokey, District Office
June 19, 8am to 4pm
Interested reading and language arts teachers bring a text and a partner to write an anchor text unit that addresses every standard.  Units are shared throughout the district.  Inservice pay; email mindy.lokey@jordandistrict.org with your text and partner name to sign up.

Depth of Knowledge
Facilitated by Mindy Lokey, District Office
June 20, 8am to 4pm
Depth of Knowledge (DOK) assures that your course and your assessments have rigor -­- and that your students gain lasting understanding. This course will teach the basics of Depth of Knowledge and give you the tools to make your curriculum more rigorous.  Participants should bring an assignment or assessment they would like to improve. It is also beneficial if you attend with a PLC colleague. Open to all subject areas.  Inservice pay; sign up on JPLS.

Employing Socratic Seminar
Facilitated by Josh Brothers, Copper Hills High School
July 11, 9am – 12pm; August 9, 9am – 12pm
One of the key goals of 21st Century Education is to foster critical thinking and expression in our students. This means that teachers need to model and then get out of the way as they allow students to practice using academic conversation skills to hone their critical thinking skills. Using Socratic Seminar is one of the oldest and most effective means to teach these skills while also helping students internalize information and develop a stronger classroom culture. Come learn how to employ this useful tactic in any grade level.  Inservice pay; sign up on JPLS for one date only.

Questions?  Email Mindy.Lokey@jordandistrict.org

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DATE:   
May 16, 2018

TO: 
Elementary Principals

FROM:   
Laura Finlinson, Administrator of Curriculum/Staff Development & Special Programs
Lisa Robinson, Director of Special Education
Courtney Titus, Program Specialist

SUBJECT:   
Preschool students registering at boundary schools

Many of you have had questions about whether to automatically register a student who has previously had preschool services through Jordan School District. Our preschool programs are composed of students with disabilities and typical peers, therefore, there could be many students who attended preschool coming to register at their neighborhood school. In addition, your elementary teacher specialist will be getting each school a list of incoming kindergarten students who are on an IEP and those who are not receiving special education services to you.

This is a reminder that students are actually registering for access to Jordan School District. Please ask your secretaries to enroll students who live in your boundary. It is best to automatically register a student in their neighborhood school and then if you have placement questions or concerns contact Susan Sudbury or Courtney Titus and changes can be easily facilitated through skyward.

Please direct any questions or concerns to Susan Sudbury at 801-567-8355 or susan.sudbury@jordandistrict.org or you may contact Courtney Titus at 801-567-8904 or courtney.titus@jordandistrict.org.

 

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Information Systems has begun rolling out a new Anti-Virus/Anti-Malware solution. The new product is called Sophos. This will replace Symantec's anti-virus that is currently installed on all Windows computers. Additionally all Macintosh computers will also have the new software installed. We are initially targeting only faculty and staff machines. This is to avoid interruptions during testing. Student machines will be migrated to the new software over the summer. Impact to users should be minimal. At most they will receive a prompt to reboot. Like most software updates this prompt can be postponed to a time that is convenient to the users. Finally Macintosh computers running OSX 10.13.2 will need to accept the installation. Please refer to the included PDF instructions on how to accept the installation for these machines. District IS staff are working with school techs to schedule installations for each building. Please make faculty and staff aware or these changes. For any questions or concerns please contact your school tech or the help desk at 88737 (801-567-8737).