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Administrators
Administrative Assistants

FROM:
Bonnie Brennan, Director of Insurance Services

We hope you found the new way to report volunteer hours a little easier. Because of the delay on the last request, it is already that time again.

I have included the instructions again for quick access. You will click on the link below to start the process. Use your district email address as your account. You will need to answer each of the questions before it will let you submit your report. If you don't have any hours to report in one of the categories you must enter a "0". We have listed many of the common programs that the amazing volunteers have taken on in the past. If there is another activity that is not listed, please click on "other" and provide more details.

Once you have all of the information added to the form, click "Submit" at the bottom and you are done. This report is due by Friday, June 20th.

VOLUNTEER GOOGLE FORM

If you have any questions, please contact Bonnie Brennan (801) 567-8285, bonnie.brennan@jordandistrict.org.

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TO:
Administrators

FROM:
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching & Learning
Amanda Bollinger, Associate Administrator, Teaching & Learning
Jared Covili, Consultant in Teaching & Learning
Amy Kinder, K-12 Math Consultant, Teaching & Learning

Administrators, please share this information with your teachers.

Many of your teachers are pursuing a science, technology, engineering, or math endorsement (see our EIP website for a full list of endorsements). USBE WILL REIMBURSE THEM FOR THEIR COLLEGE CLASSES! This is called the STEM Endorsement Incentive Program (EIP) and it has been funded for the 2024-25 school year. See the attached flyer and link to our EIP website for more information.

Applications for reimbursement are now being accepted for teachers who completed STEM courses after June 1, 2024. The next round of reimbursements applications is due May 28, 2025 for teachers who completed STEM courses in Winter/Spring 2025.

If you have any questions, please reach out to the content consultant. We would love to talk to you!

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TO:
Principals
Administrative Assistants

FROM:
Katie Bastian, Director of Nutrition Services

Please share this flyer with your school community.

Nutrition Services is sponsoring the Summer Meals Food Service Program. This program provides nutritious meals free of charge to children 18 years of age and younger.

Dates: June 9 - Aug. 1

* No service June 16, July 4, July 24 and 25

Times: Breakfast Service: 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Lunch Service: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Locations: Columbia Elementary, Heartland Elementary, Majestic Elementary, Oquirrh Elementary, and Westvale Elementary

Adults can also purchase breakfast for $2.50 or lunch for $4.10. The District assumes no responsibility during the operation of this program. This is an equal opportunity provider.

 

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All Principals
All Assistant Principals

FROM:
Scott Thomas, Administrator of Auxiliary Services
Steve Peart, Director of Custodial

We would like to make school administrators aware of the custodial summer cleaning responsibilities. Included are three summer cleaning responsibility checklists for your reference, as well as two links for training videos. These may help you track the progress of the inside cleaning and grounds upkeep of your schools throughout the summer.

Classroom Summer Cleaning Video
Summer Restroom Cleaning Video

 

This week, let's have "remember" as the winning word. The first person to email nadine.page@jordandistrict.org will win the prize. ~Thanks for reading JAM! We have a winner for this week. Good luck the next time we play!

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DATE:    
May 22, 2025

TO:  
All Principals and Administrative Assistants

FROM:  
April Gaydosh, Administrator of Human Resources

SUBJECT: 
Summer Hours for School Personnel

Please review the schedule of "Summer Hours for School Personnel", with all designated summer school personnel at your location.

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DATE:  
May 19, 2025

TO:  
All Administrators
All Financial Administrative Assistants

FROM:  
John Larsen, Business Administrator
Daniel Ellis, Director of Accounting, Budgets and Audits
Bonnie Brennan, Director of Insurance Services

SUBJECT:   
FY26 Updated Composite Rate

For fiscal year 2026 the insurance composite rate will be increasing to $16,332 annually or $1,361 per month. This rate represents the District’s portion of medical and life insurance premiums for an individual employee. Please ensure you are using this amount when forecasting personnel budget costs for next year.

If you have questions or need assistance, please call Dan Ellis at (801)567-8389.

Thank you.

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TO:
Administrators
Administrative Assistants

FROM:
Rebecca Eastman, HR Generalist

Based on our Employee-Funded Sick Bank Policy, Employees are automatically enrolled in the sick bank each year through the annual donation of one (1) annual leave day to the sick bank.

More information regarding the Employee-Funded Sick Bank can be found in policies, DP326NEG -Sick Leave-Educational Support Professionals and DP324NEG -Sick Leave-Licensed.

For employees who wish to opt out of participation in the Employee-Funded Sick Bank, instructions will be sent out in JEM during the month of July. Automatic deductions are taken July 1st at the beginning of each contract year. Those who opt out of Sick Bank through the process in Skyward will see their day refunded to them around the end of October.

* First Year Educational Support Professionals and hourly employees are not eligible for sick bank; therefore, a sick bank day will not be deducted (if applicable).

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DATE:   
May 19, 2025

TO: 
All School Principals
All School Financial Secretaries

FROM:
John Larsen, Business Administrator
Daniel Ellis, Director of Accounting, Budgets and Audits
Katie Bastian, Director of Nutrition Services

SUBJECT:  
Over the Phone Nutrition Payment Option

Payments for student lunch balances may be made over the phone starting Tuesday May 27th. The associated phone number is 801-567-8757 (ext 88757) and will be available for payments during school operating hours. Payments related to debt collections or where the school has previously paid the balance will be directed back to the school.

If you have questions or need assistance, please call Dan Ellis at (801)567-8389.

Thank you.

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TO:
Elementary Administrators

FROM:
Michelle Lovell, Consultant in Teaching & Learning

We are pleased to announce that we have secured funding from the literacy software grant for the upcoming year. To ensure your school receives its portion of the funds, please complete the attached form by May 30th. Please keep in mind that schools are not obligated to use a literacy software program.

Early Intervention Software Program Link

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TO:
Administrators

FROM:
April Gaydosh, Administrator of Human Resources
Brittany Bauer, HR Recruiting

The Human Resources Department will be running Frontline Recruiting and Hiring Training PD sessions during the month of June. These sessions are intended for any principal, assistant principal or department administrator (current or new).  We want to teach you how to use various functions in Frontline and best practices to help you in recruiting and retaining the BEST candidates. All training sessions will be held at the JSD District Office (room 129) in West Jordan. Please bring your laptop.

Please use the link below to view available dates/times and to sign-up.

Frontline Training Schedule for Appointments

Contact Brittany Bauer at #88214 if you have any questions.

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DATE:   
May 22, 2025

TO:  
Principals
Elementary Administrative Assistants
Secondary School Registrars

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

SUBJECT:  
Permanent Records – Transfer Processes and Procedures

See attached memo. Principals, please ensure registrars and record staff receive a copy of this memo.

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DATE:   
May 22, 2025

TO: 
Principals
Elementary Administrative Assistants
Secondary Attendance Secretaries

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

SUBJECT:  
Entering Attendance in Skyward for the Last Six (6) Days of the School Year

See attached memo. Principals, please ensure a copy is provided to your attendance staff.

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TO:
Elementary School Administrators

FROM:
Michelle Lovell, Consultant in Teaching & Learning

Several schools have reported that their copies of the "Bud, Not Buddy" books from the Wit & Wisdom series are damaged and falling apart. In response, Great Minds is dispatching replacement books to these schools, and orders are now arriving in schools. Upon receiving your order, please verify its accuracy. Should you encounter any discrepancies, kindly contact Great Minds directly using the contact information provided on the packing slip included with your order. Note that Great Minds permits a period of 60 days to make any necessary adjustments.

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DATE:  
Thursday, May 22, 2025

TO: 
All School Administrators

FROM:    
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching and Learning
Ben Jameson, Director of Assessment, Research and Accountability

SUBJECT:  
2025 WIDA ACCESS Results in Tableau

2025 WIDA ACCESS results are now in Tableau. Viewers may see language proficiency levels over time for the following categories:

  • Overall Composite Score
  • Composite Scores (Comprehension – listening and reading; Literacy = reading and writing; and Oral = listening and speaking)
  • Subtest: Listening, Reading, Speaking and Writing

Viewers may also see growth target data over time based on the state’s growth goals for each student as well as student participation over time on the WIDA ACCESS.

Included in the dashboard is a student list with historical WIDA ACCESS results going back to 2022. Viewers may filter results using a variety of demographic and assessment filters to create lists of students for support and intervention planning for the 2025-26 school year.

Viewers may access the WIDA ACCESS summary dashboard here.

For questions about the WIDA ACCESS assessment and results or this summary dashboard, please contact Ben Jameson in Assessment, Research & Accountability.

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Elementary Principals
K-5 Teachers

FROM:
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching & Learning
Amy Kinder, Consultant in Teaching & Learning

Dear Principals and Teachers,

We want to share an update regarding student workbooks. As a district, we did not purchase workbooks this year because many teachers reported preferring whiteboards and scratch paper over the printed books.

Why Are We Decreasing the Size of Student Workbooks?

  • Ensure equal spacing and eliminate wasted space on each page
  • Make materials more manageable for students
  • Make nearly every lesson a single page (front and back)
  • Reduce paper use and help protect the environment

Most importantly:
The focus should be on learning, not on completing a worksheet!

We know some teachers still value workbooks, so we created two streamlined versions:

  • Condensed Workbook: Almost all lessons are now just one double-sided page.
  • Even More Condensed Workbook: An even shorter version, with warm-ups (typically discussion-based) removed and space for reflection.

Both versions, along with an editable Word document, are linked in this document.

Many teachers are now choosing to do some lessons on whiteboards or with scratch paper, using slides to guide instruction. This new approach to mathematics focuses on problem-solving and using multiple tools—whiteboards, scratch paper, and manipulatives—instead of simply completing worksheets.

Parents can still view every component of the lesson on the student site, with no login required.

For more ideas on reducing workbook size, contact your elementary mathematics specialist.

K-5 Mathematics Workbooks

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TO:
Administrators

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

With generous support from the Community Foundation of Utah, ISTE+ASCD will provide Utah educators with world class professional learning on computer science, computational thinking, artificial intelligence, and innovative strategies for using technology to transform learning at no cost to the district, school, or educator.

ISTE+ASCD is seeking Utah district and school partners to nominate cohorts of educators to participate in one of our incredible professional learning experiences in Fall 2025.

Transform Computer Science is an amazing opportunity for districts and schools to engage in paradigm-shifting professional learning at scale. ISTE+ASCD is excited to be a catalyst for transforming learning experiences in your school or district through technology and impactful pedagogy to support educator growth.

ISTE Certification
Internationally recognized credential for educators who have demonstrated mastery of the ISTE Standards and implemented innovative uses of technology to transform learning.

The Utah State Board of Education recognizes ISTE Certification as a competency pathway for the Educational Technology Endorsement. More information can be found here (https://www.schools.utah.gov/licensing/endorsements#item-d26e279) and here (https://www.schools.utah.gov/licensing/endorsements/Educational%20Technology%20Endorsement%20Specs.pdf).
To earn certification, educators complete 40 hours live, instructor-led professional learning over 10 weeks, then 40 hours to assemble an e-portfolio that includes artifacts and reflections on their learning over six months.

$1,000 stipend for successful completion ($500 upon completion of professional learning, $500 upon submission of e-portfolio)
Program Dates: 9/24/2025 - 12/5/2025 (professional learning course), 1/15/2026 - 7/31/2026 (portfolio)
Districts and schools may nominate cohorts of 5-15 educators to participate in Certification

If you are interested in being considered for the ISTE Certified Educator group from Jordan, please complete the following form by May 30th.

Transform Computer Science Interest Form