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DATE:
Wednesday, April 29, 2020

TO:
High School Principals
High School Finance Secretaries

FROM: 
 Jason Skidmore, CTE Director
John Larsen, Business Administrator
Brad Sorensen, Administrator of Schools
Dan Ellis, Director of Accounting & Audits

SUBJECT:
 Preschool and Child Care Budget Changes

Beginning the 2020-21 school year, the budgets for the preschool and child care programs will be managed by the CTE Department.   

  • Payments will continue to be received by the school and transferred to their respective CTE budget at the end of each month.  The following account codes will be set up through Accounting for this transfer.  
    • Child Care:  10 R 099 6250 1990 999
    • Preschool:  10 R 099 6255 1990 999
  • CTE will provide each preschool and child care with a budget amount for their expenses.  Expenses will be paid directly from these accounts, eliminating the need for CTE to send an invoice to the schools each month for reimbursement of these expenses.
    • Child Care:  10 E LOC 6250 1090 XXX
    • Preschool:  10 E LOC 6255 1090 XXX
  • Hire/Change Forms for employees in these programs will need to be submitted effective July 1, 2020.

Should you have any questions regarding these changes, please contact the CTE Office at (801) 256-5951 or at cte@jordandistrict.org.

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DATE:  
April 27, 2020

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

FROM:   
Lisa Robinson, Administrator of Schools
Kim Lloyd, Director of Special Education

SUBJECT:  
Special Education Resource Instructional Assistants for 2020-21
Special Education Support Class Instructional Assistants for 2020-21

Please see attached memo and additional documents.

 

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The Teacher and Student Success Act (TSSA) was created for the purpose of improving school performance and student academic achievement. The JSD Board’s TSSA Framework establishes three priorities schools are to use in developing a TSSA Plan. The priorities include coaching, professional development, and school-based initiatives.

Each school has a *personally-created School Planning folder in Google Drive that includes both last year’s and this year’s plans. TSSA Plans and the School Planning Folder can be accessed from 2020-2021 School Plan Links. Use the 2020-2021 School Planning Tool to begin your plan. Following the School Planning Tool will ensure compliance with TSSA requirements. Please note that until an official District allocation has been received from USBE, schools are asked to use the estimate provided previously.

The first tab in the School Planning Tool labeled “TSSA Overview and Checklist” provides guidelines and a checklist for completing plans. A quick checklist is provided below. The actual plan is found in the tab labeled “TSSA Plan.”

Quick TSSA Plan Checklist

  • Share planning tool if desired. (Currently only principals have editing access.)
  • Summarize 2019-2020 TSSA Plan. (Focus on implementation and growth if no data is available.)
  • Review data. (Review data that is available.)
  • Determine school goal(s) for 2020-2021.
  • (TSI Schools) Complete TSI data review, identify needs, and create goal(s).
  • Record plans and action steps for instructional coaching, professional development, and school-based initiatives.
  • Complete budget.

The plan will be reviewed with assigned AOS during the end-of-year check out.

If you have questions or concerns, please reach out to your AOS. ZOOM Q&A meetings will be available on the dates below. Please feel free to “sign in” if you have questions, concerns, or technical issues.

*If your personally-created plan has technical issues, please feel free to contact Shelley Nordick by email or phone, 801-567-8122 or Chris Westra at 801-567-8657.

 

Thursday, May 7, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

https://zoom.us/j/92319407983?pwd=ZVZaYjVPT2NGTFZKd3ZybzBMUkVRdz09

Meeting ID: 923 1940 7983

Password: 0cUgV6

 

Tuesday, May 12, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Join Zoom Meeting

https://zoom.us/j/98777019222?pwd=a3ZSY1c5eExCN1lHN2krOXFzWnhBZz09

Meeting ID: 987 7701 9222

Password: 1k4u34

 

Thursday, May 14, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM (TSI FOCUS)

https://zoom.us/j/98488189293?pwd=eThRSThWNi9LTU8yVWlLZWR0cmhkdz09 

Meeting ID: 984 8818 9293

Password: 70za43

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The Central Warehouse is now stocking simple surgical masks to be ordered by schools and departments to distribute as necessary.  Please understand quantities are limited, so only order to cover immediate needs.  Do not order to stockpile for future use, including next school year.  We will be ordering more to satisfy demand, but your cooperation would be appreciated in the short term.  If an employee has a personal mask already, they are encouraged to use their own personal mask.

Masks can be ordered by selecting stock #5800850, and can be ordered like any other inventory item available in the District warehouse.  Quantities are packaged and available in bundles of 50 masks.  Therefore, smaller District departments should coordinate with other small departments to avoid ordering too many.  They will be made available, Friday May 1st.

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DATE:      
Thursday, April 30, 2020

TO:   
All Principals
All School Administrative Assistants

FROM:  
Shelley Nordick, Ph.D., Administrator of Teaching and Learning
Ben Jameson, Director of Evaluation, Research and Accountability

SUBJECT:     
Scheduling Delivery of WIDA Hard Copy Reports

Evaluation, Research & Accountability is scheduled to received the WIDA hard copy results on May 13, 2020.

We would like to deliver them to the schools on May 20, 21, or 22.

Please let our WIDA Test Coordinator, JoLynn Snelgrove, know when your building will be open so that she can deliver the WIDA hard copy test results. She may be contacted via email at jolynn.snelgrove@jordandistrict.org or by phone at 801-567-8419

The state requires that schools send a hard copy of the individual student report (ISR) to parents. Instructions and more details will be included with the delivery.

Thank you for your help in taking care of this important matter.

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DATE:  
April 23, 2020

TO:     
School Principals and Administrative Assistants

FROM:    
Administrators of Schools

SUBJECT:   
Principal Year-End Check Out Materials for 2019-20

Attached is the list of all forms and items to be completed for principal check out.

  • Items highlighted in purple will be reviewed at check out with your Administrator of Schools.
  • Items highlighted in green require you to bring the requested items to your checkout.
  • Forms provided by the District for principal check out are included with this JAM.
  • You should turn in one completed copy of each form and keep a copy on file in your school for easy reference as you prepare the check out for the next school year.

If you have any questions, please contact your Administrator of Schools’ administrative assistant.

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Middle and elementary schools interested in receiving financial support for social and emotional learning curriculum for the 2020-2021 school year are invited to fill out this form, which is also linked below. This form will be open until May 22, 2020, but funds will be awarded on a first come first serve basis. Contact McKinley Withers (801-448-1404) with questions.

https://forms.gle/mWAEf1b6cxbi3U1h7

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K-12 Accident plans are available for injury, at-school accidents, 24-hour accidents, extended dental and football.  See attached flyers (English and Spanish) for additional information.  Please consider including the information in  your school packets.

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DATE:  
April 23, 2020

TO:  
Principals
Administrative Assistants

FROM: 
Administrator of Schools
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
Caleb Olson, Consultant, Planning & Enrollment

SUBJECT: 
End-of-Year Reports for Planning & Enrollment

The memo below is a friendly reminder about the end-of-year reports, tasks and due dates required by Planning & Enrollment for traditional elementary, middle, high and special schools (TRAD) as well as year-round elementary schools (YRE). All forms may be found on the Planning & Services website: http://planning.jordandistrict.org/resources/school/

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DATE: 
April 23, 2020

TO:
Principals
High School Registrars

FROM: 
Administrator of Schools
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
Caleb Olson, Consultant, Planning & Enrollment

SUBJECT: 
Transfer of K-8 Student Files for Retention at the State Records Center and Permanent Archives

This is a reminder to prepare and send the “Dead files” of K-8 students to Planning & Enrollment in the Student Services Department by June 12, 2020 for transfer to the State Records Center for permanent retention.

Schools will periodically have files of students who have attended Jordan School District in grades K-8 and never attend grades 9-12.  In the event that a transcript was never created and the student’s cumulative folder was never requested, the student’s cumulative folder then becomes the record to retain permanently as required by law.  These records are to be handled as follows:

Non-transferred Records (Dead Files):

Non-transferred student cumulative/permanent records of students in grades kindergarten through 8 shall be held in that school until the student’s grade level is advanced to the next school level.  (i.e., 6th grade records are sent to the feeder middle school and 9th grade records are sent to the feeder high school each June).  Once at the feeder high school the record shall be retained three (3) years after the student would have graduated.  At the end of three years these records shall be transferred to the Planning & Student Services Department each year by June 30 and then sent to the State Records Center and retained for 17 years and then transferred to the State Archives permanently.

The following remain in the file:

    • achievement test scores,
    • copies of report cards,
    • health records, and
    • pertinent information concerning the student

Examples of these files may include:

  • A student who attended Jordan School District in grades K-8 and never attended a public high school in the State of Utah grades 9-12.
  • The death of a student – a certified copy of the cumulative folder should be retained and the family may be given the original if requested. Send this record at the end of the school year that the event occurred.

Please refer to UTREX to make sure the student has not attended a school within the State of Utah before sending the files to Planning & Enrollment for retention.  If they are active in another school within the State, contact that school and have them officially request the record.

Please contact Student Services at 801-561-8183 with questions.

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DATE: 
April 23, 2020

TO:    
Principals
Administrative Assistants

FROM: 
Administrator of Schools
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
Caleb Olson, Consultant, Planning & Enrollment

SUBJECT: 
Permanent Records – Transfer Processes and Procedures

Year-End Permanent Record Transfers:

Permanent records for students leaving the school (either a boundary change or 6th and 9th grade advancement) need to be delivered in person to the appropriate school by the sending schools staff. Records need to be delivered on or before:

                                                Traditional Schools:  June 12, 2020 

                                                Year-Round schools:  July 10, 2020

The receiving school will need to check the student list against each permanent record to assure all permanent records were received. Each bundle must be accompanied by two (2) alphabetized lists which includes the name of the sending school and receiving school. Computer lists or PDM’s may be used. Dead files should be provided to receiving schools separately in their own box.

General Permanent Record Transfer Procedures (District policy AS61):

  • A parent release is not required when transferring student records from one school to another.
  • Any school receiving a written request to forward a copy of a transferring student’s record to the new school shall comply within 30 days of the request, and within 10 days of the request for a military child’s records, unless the record has been flagged as a “Missing child,” in which case the copy may not be forwarded and the requested school shall notify the police department.
  • Transfer the ORIGINAL records for students in grades K through 8.
  • A CERTIFIED COPY of the cumulative/permanent record along with the original health record (Utah School Immunization Record) of students in grades 9 through 12 shall be transferred to requesting schools outside of Jordan School District.  The ORIGINAL RECORDS and a copy of the health record of students in grades 9 through 12 shall be archived at the Jordan District high school.
  • Maintain a record of the date the record transfer request was received and the date and school where the record was sent.

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DATE:   
April 15, 2020

TO: 
High School Principals, Assistant Principals and Counselors

FROM: 
C. Brad Sorensen, Administrator of Schools
Stacee Worthen, Secondary Counseling Specialist
Sharon Jensen, Principal, Valley High School

SUBJECT:  
Critical Dates Regarding 24-credit Diploma through Valley High School

Counselors and students planning to graduate with a 24-credit diploma from Valley High School need to be aware of the following date/deadlines:

May 21, 2020
Names of all students planning to graduate with a 24-credit diploma must be submitted to Sharon Jensen, Principal of Valley High School.

May 22, 2020 
Deadline for official transfer of students to Valley High School.
All transfer students must have credits complete and transcripts reviewed by their boundary school before transfer is submitted.  Valley High School registrar will complete all transfers on May 22nd.

May 28, 2020   
Graduation Ceremony meeting to be held for those students who are planning to participate in the Valley High School Graduation Ceremony.
More information will be shared at a later date.

June 03, 2020 
Valley High School Graduation Ceremony - TBD

June 04, 2020 
Students who do not participate in Valley High School’s Graduation Ceremony may pick up their diploma at Valley High School by appointment only.

Please make note of these important dates and ensure they are communicated to students and their parents who are planning to use this option.

*Attached are instructions and the application for a 24-credit diploma through Valley High School.

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The following are new administrative assignments:

Assignment Effective June 1, 2020:

  • Amy Adams, assistant principal at Riverside Elementary, appointed principal at Fox Hollow Elementary, replacing Kevin Pullan who is retiring.

Assignments Effective July 1, 2020:

  • Jill Durrant, consultant of Preschool/Child Development Center, appointed Administrator of Schools – Elementary, replacing Laura Finlinson who is retiring.
  • Kristy Whiteside, principal at Daybreak Elementary, appointed consultant of Preschool/Child Development Center.
  • Leslie Ewell, assistant principal at Foothills Elementary, appointed principal at Daybreak Elementary.
  • Amanda Bollinger, principal at Butterfield Canyon Elementary, appointed consultant in the Special Education Department, replacing Julie Brown who is retiring.
  • Michelle Peterson, principal at Falcon Ridge Elementary, appointed principal at Butterfield Canyon Elementary.
  • Theresa Christensen, assistant principal at Eastlake Elementary, appointed principal at Falcon Ridge Elementary.
  • Kaleb Yates, assistant principal at Herriman & Midas Creek Elementary, appointed principal at Jordan Hills Elementary.
  • Kristie Howe, assistant principal at Oakcrest Elementary, appointed assistant principal at Antelope Canyon & Oakcrest Elementary.
  • Angela Hamilton, instructional coach at West Jordan Elementary, appointed assistant principal at Bastian Elementary.
  • Staci Moore, assistant principal at Butterfield Canyon & Jordan Ridge Elementary, appointed assistant principal at Majestic & Jordan Ridge Elementary.
  • Franco Preston, assistant principal at Bastian & Majestic Elementary, appointed assistant principal at Butterfield Canyon & Herriman Elementary.
  • Ami Shah, assistant principal at Riverton & West Jordan Elementary, appointed assistant principal at Eastlake & West Jordan Elementary.
  • Nathan Price, assistant principal at Silver Crest Elementary, appointed assistant principal at Riverside Elementary.
  • Leilani Brecht, principal at Jordan Hills Elementary, appointed assistant principal at Silver Crest Elementary.
  • Odette Desmarais, Academic Director & IB Coordinator at Providence Hall, appointed assistant principal at Foothills Elementary.
  • Brenda Anderson, assistant principal at Jordan Hills & Rosamond Elementary, appointed assistant principal at Jordan Hills & Riverton Elementary.
  • Elizabeth Pollock, assistant principal at Ridge View Elementary & teacher specialist in Teaching & Learning, appointed assistant principal at Ridge View & Rosamond Elementary.
  • John Scovill, principal at Pioneer Elementary in Idaho School District, appointed assistant principal at Fox Hollow & Midas Creek Elementary, replacing Nancy Ward who is retiring.

 

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The Special Education FAQ sheet is regularly updated with information and guidance for supporting Special Education services during school dismissal. Updates and changes are color coded. Please bookmark the link below to easily find this document for questions you may experience as you support your special educators.

Special Education School Dismissal FAQs - https://docs.google.com/document/d/18cT9uNPVDT8WZHea_J6_TYxm5OVCmdo9l-qtcCHF1Hc/edit?usp=sharing

Although the Documentation Video is imbedded in the FAQ document, we've provided a direct link to this short video that was done to help explain what is and isn't required for documentation of special education services during dismissal. It also provides options for documenting required information but allows for other methods if teachers have already created tools that meet these same requirements.

Documentation Video - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1p1iTcHfcPwP-VE-xEn-qATAxbjvo3Gd0/view?usp=sharing

An email was sent to all Principals inviting them to participate in an "Open Mic Q & A" Zoom meeting on Friday, April 17th @ 2:00 p.m. with Kim Lloyd in the Special Education Department. This is a drop in and ask a question format, there will not be an agenda. If you did not receive that email please contact Kim Lloyd directly.

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Elementary Principals:

Here are some updates to the Early Interactive Software Program (EISP).

Fidelity:   Fidelity will be calculated as of March 13th. All vendor data will be gathered up until March 13th of 2020. This means that schools will not be held accountable for usage after the school dismissals.

Applications for 2020-2021:  The window for software applications opens on April 15th. The state is requesting that only one person respond for each district. The programs supported by Jordan School District are i-Ready, Imagine Learning, and Lexia. If you want to continue to use the program you are currently using at your school, you do not need to do anything. If you wish to make a change to the program you are currently using, please contact Michelle Lovell by May 10th.

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DATE:
April 8, 2020

TO:
All Principals
All Budget Directors

FROM:
John Larsen, Business Administrator
June LeMaster, PH.D., Administrator, Human Resources
Daniel Ellis, Director of Accounting, Budgets & Audits
Derek Anderson, Director of Accounting, Budgets & Audits
Cheryl Matson, Director of Insurance Services
Michael Heaps, Director of Information Systems
Sarah Palmer, Director of Payroll
Kurt Prusse, Director of Purchasing

SUBJECT:
Year-End Processing Deadlines

Please observe the following critical deadlines listed in the memo below regarding the financial year-end processes for the 2019-20 year. Please review these dates as they could have a major effect on your location’s ability to operate.

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DATE:
April 13, 2020

TO:
Principals
All Certified Special Education Staff

FROM:
Lisa Robinson, Administrator of Schools
Kim Lloyd, Director of Special Education

SUBJECT:
End of Year SCRAM Detail Report

Our last SCRAM count deadline is fast approaching. SCRAM reports for each school have been sent to the team leaders via Move-It, and school teams should work together to ensure that it is correct and up to date as our Special Education funding is dependent on these numbers. Please make sure your Resource and Cluster teams have the Reports and corrections turned in to Amanda Hamblin at the Special Education Office by Monday, May 4, 2020. Please see memo below.