Jordan School District
DATE:
January 5, 2023
TO:
Principals
FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director Student Services
Caleb Olson, Consultant, Planning and Enrollment
Scott Festin, Consultant, Planning and Enrollment
SUBJECT:
District Enrollment as of January 3, 2023
Please see the attached memo.
DP318A Resignations – Administrators and DP318 – Resignations – Licensed both state:
“Employees resigning during the contract year will be assessed the cost of a long-term substitute for any leave days used during the last [sixty (60) days for Administrators and thirty (30) days for Licensed employees] of their employment except in the case of an immediate, verified medical reason or emergency.”
Below are some clarifications on this policy:
DATE:
January 3, 2023
TO:
Principals
Assistant Principals
Panorama SEL Survey Coordinators
FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
SUBJECT:
Mid-Year Panorama SEL Surveys
Beginning January 9, 2023 (next Monday), the mid-year SEL survey window will open. The survey window will be open until Friday, February 3, 2023. In addition to the information provided in a previous JAM (dated Dec. 8, 2022) the following information is being provided to assist you in your preparations and administration of the survey.
Accessing Surveys:
Student Surveys:
Administering Surveys:
Student Surveys:
Tracking Response Rates:
DATE:
January 5, 2023
TO:
Elementary School Administrators
Middle School Administrators
FROM:
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching and Learning
Ben Jameson, Director of Evaluation, Research and Accountability
SUBJECT:
RISE Summative Annual Teacher Training
School administrators are encouraged to share the following information with those who will administer the RISE summative assessments in your buildings:
The RISE assessment window will be open from March 14, 2023, until June 2, 2023. Many teachers only use the RISE systems once a year, and so need a yearly training on how it all works. Only teachers who will administer the tests need to be trained.
The following teacher training webinars are already scheduled. Each webinar lasts 45 minutes. Teachers can join at the following link on any date/time listed: https://uetn-org.zoom.us/j/5434254472?pwd=bnRlV1BSK3pWMXJKSzI2MXNFYkZvZz09
For middle schools, there will be a webinar each Friday at 8:15 am for Utah Aspire Plus and a webinar at 9 am for RISE, so both can be done in the same morning.
Each teacher of a RISE course will be sent an email with information about the webinar schedule and the link to join.
If school administrators plan to conduct their own training, slides and other materials are provided here: RISE Summative Faculty Training. Teacher video tutorials are available here: RISE (teachers) Youtube playlist. There is also a Canvas course available: https://jordanpd.instructure.com/enroll/N8M8HF. Teachers may participate in the Canvas course in lieu of in-person training. The same material is covered.
Please direct any questions you have regarding this training to Brooke Anderson, 801- 567-8393 or brooke.anderson@jordandistrict.org
DATE:
January 5, 2023
TO:
All School Administrators
FROM:
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching and Learning
Ben Jameson, Director of Evaluation, Research and Accountability
Michelle Love-Day, Director of Language & Culture Services
SUBJECT:
REMINDER: WIDA ACCESS 2.0 Test Administration Training for Schools
REMINDER: Everyone who will assist with WIDA Access testing needs to participate in the annual training.
See the memo below for information, training dates, and times.
DATE:
January 5, 2023
TO:
Middle School Administrators
High School Administrators
FROM:
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching and Learning
Ben Jameson, Director of Evaluation, Research and Accountability
SUBJECT:
Utah Aspire Plus Summative Annual Teacher Training
School administrators are encouraged to share the following information with those who will administer the Utah Aspire Plus assessments in your buildings:
The Utah Aspire Plus assessment window will be open from March 6, 2023, until May 12, 2023. Many teachers only use the Utah Aspire Plus systems once a year, and so need a yearly training on how it all works. Only teachers who will administer the tests need to be trained.
The following teacher training webinars are already scheduled. Each webinar lasts 45 minutes. Teachers can join at the following link on any date/time listed: https://uetn-org.zoom.us/j/5434254472?pwd=bnRlV1BSK3pWMXJKSzI2MXNFYkZvZz09
For middle schools, there will be a webinar each Friday at 8:15 am for Utah Aspire Plus and a webinar at 9 am for RISE, so both can be done in the same morning.
Each teacher of a grade 9/10 core ELA, science, and math course will be sent an email with information about the webinar schedule and the link to join.
If you do plan to conduct your own training, slides and other materials are provided here: UT Aspire Plus Teacher Training Materials. Teacher video tutorials are available here: UT Aspire Plus (teachers) Youtube playlist. There is also a Canvas course available: https://jordanpd.instructure.com/enroll/AE9LBK. You could have your teachers participate in the Canvas course in lieu of in-person training. The same material is covered.
Please direct any questions you have regarding this training to Brooke Anderson, 801- 567-8393 or brooke.anderson@jordandistrict.org.
DATE:
January 5, 2023
TO:
All administrators
FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
McKinley Withers, Health and Wellness Consultant
SUBJECT: Clinical Support Specialist (Social Worker) FAQ
Secondary Administrators, Please review the document of “Frequently Asked Questions” to understand more about the scope and expectations of the “Clinical Support Specialist” (a.k.a. Social Worker) in your building. Please contact McKinley Withers with questions or concerns regarding your assigned Clinical Support Specialist. It is anticipated that each secondary school will have a full-time clinical support specialist for the 2023-24 school year and hiring is ongoing.
At-home Covid-19 test kits are now available for order in the central warehouse. Using Skyward inventory, use the catalog code #5800863 or search "Test Kit" and they should come up. We will do our best to keep enough on hand while supplies last. Remember to add one year to the expiration date indicated on the box.
DATE:
December 21, 2022
TO:
School Psychologists and School Psychology Interns
FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
Fulvia Franco, Program Specialist – Guidance
SUBJECT:
January School Psychologist Guidance Meeting
A meeting for school psychologists and school psychology interns has been scheduled for Friday, January 6, 2023, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the Auxiliary Services Building (7905 South Redwood Road). Deb Bilder, M.D. will provide us with a presentation on medications used with children and adolescents. We will also have a representative from the Stabilization and Mobile Response Team provide us with a presentation regarding their program.
Part-time Staff: I would appreciate it if you could adjust your schedules in order to attend this meeting.
cc: Principals
DATE:
January 4, 2023
TO:
Principals
Assistant Principals
All Panorama Users
FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
SUBJECT:
Panorama Q&A with Drop-In Training
There will be a Panorama Q&A / Open Drop-In training on January 9th at 1:30 pm. It will be held via Zoom and administrators, counselors, clinical support staff, psychologists, teachers, teacher specialists, any other user of Panorama is invited to attend. Please share with whom you feel would benefit from this session. It would be a great time to get questions answered, specific training on deep data dives, or general functionality of the platform. Participants may join for all or part of the training and they can come and go as needed. Think of this as ‘drop-in office hours’.
The Zoom link is: HERE
Or copy and paste the following into your browser:
Join Zoom Meeting https://uetn-org.zoom.us/j/83226711731?pwd=T0dFd1FDTzE1QUZ1N2hIY25aTVB1UT09
DATE:
Thursday, December 1, 2022
TO:
Principal
Assistant Principal
Panorama SEL Survey Coordinators
FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
SUBJECT:
Panorama Mid-Year Survey
The mid-year Panorama SEL Survey window will open January 9, 2023 until February 3, 2023 for a total of 25 days.
As a reminder, prior to administering the SEL Survey parents should be notified allowing them an opportunity to opt their student out if they desire to do so. Student participation in the survey should never be used for grades and should always be voluntary.
Panorama is, by definition, a student record and the information contained in Student Success, including survey results, may be shared with parents upon request.
Survey Coordinators, in consultation with the administration, are encouraged to begin planning for the administration of the survey as soon as possible.
Each October, schools, preschools, workplaces, and individuals across Utah celebrate National Farm to School Month by crunching into Utah-grown apples. October 19th, Apple Crunch Day is a way to get excited about delicious local produce, help students understand where their food comes from, and support local farmers. Across the state, students taste-test different apple varieties, take field trips to local farms, and participate in other apple-themed learning activities.
This year, JSD Nutrition Services has purchased apples from Tagge's Famous Fruits in Brigham City and will be participating in the Utah State Apple Crunch Day on Oct. 19th. Get with your kitchen manager for fun ideas on how to celebrate Apple Crunch Day at your school.
DATE:
Thursday, September 8, 2022
TO:
All School Administrators
FROM:
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching & Learning
Ben Jameson, Director of Evaluation, Research and Accountability
SUBJECT:
Research Project
The Research Review Committee has reviewed a research project in which your school has been asked to participate.
Project Title: Policies and Leadership Responses to Teacher Vocal Problems
Applicant: Pam Hallam, BYU-Provo
The project has been approved by the District Research Review Committee. The applicant has been directed to contact you to discuss the extent of the project and to obtain your permission to conduct the study at your school. Participation in the study is at your discretion. If you have questions or concerns relating to participation, please contact Ben Jameson at 801-567-8243.
The project will involve the recruitment of teachers who are interested in participating on a focus group to discuss and research voice care as part of vocal health.
Thank you for your assistance.
The annual Jordan School District (JSD) Incident Command System (ICS) training will review the basics for responding to an emergency. The course is available for anyone with a key response role at your location. The same course is being offered in both the morning and afternoon. Registration is available on JPLS – Incident Command Training 2022-23, Course #101918. Relicensure points will be issued.
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
8:30-10:00 a.m., section #117445
Or
1:00-2:30 p.m., section #117446
Auxiliary Services Building, Presentation Room C100, Entrance “C”
7905 South Redwood Road
The course will be led by JSD Emergency Operations Manager Lance Everill at 801-567-8623, lance.everill@jordandistrict.org.
Additional ICS review opportunities will be made available throughout the school year, and individual locations can schedule meetings as needed/requested.
As outlined in the August 10, 2022 JAM, all employees, with the exception of minor students, are required to complete the Crucial Policy Review by November 1, 2022. We ask for your continued assistance in notifying employees who have yet to complete the required training.
Please review August 17, 2022, JEM for instructions on how to complete the training.
Please review the August 10, 2022 JAM for assistance in running employee completion reports in Skyward. If you or any staff members need technical help, please call the help desk at 801-567-USER (8737).
DATE:
August 24, 2022
TO:
All School Administrators
FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
McKinley Withers, Health and Wellness
SUBJECT:
Suicide Prevention Grant Funds
Each year our District is awarded grant funds for suicide prevention programs and training. Schools are able to use this grant fund for training or conferences related to suicide prevention or for programs such as Hope Squad or Sources of Strength. There are other relevant training and programs that may qualify for this grant. This grant will not cover “consumable” supplies such as treats, T-shirts, fidgets, or other incentives or prizes. Funds must be spent on training and programs.
This year, using carryover from unspent funds from prior years, Student Services will be offering for any member of your school’s mental health team (school counselors, school psychologists, or clinical support/social workers) to attend ONE of two suicide prevention conferences with your permission. This invitation will be sent to them directly.
Please reach out to McKinley Withers or Angie Rasmussen if you have suicide prevention training or programs that you would like to have funded using this grant. Please have a plan and cost in mind for consideration.
