Fall Mentor Training will be available online through Canvas from July 31 to September 5, 2023. Mentor Training will be provided to new mentors based on the administrator's recommendation. After checking with potential mentors, please complete the Google form to add names of mentors you would like to have complete mentor training. We have a limited number of seats. Educators will be added first come, first served. You may add up to three mentors per form. Teachers will get paid $150 stipend for completing the mentor Canvas training.
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HR Survey Request
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU…
The HR TEAM values you and your opinion regarding HR practices and procedures. Therefore, we invite you to complete the following brief survey. Names are optional.
THANK YOU for taking the time to complete this survey. Your feedback is important to us.
2023 WIDA Access Results in Tableau, Including Scores for 2023-24 Students Enrolled at Your School
DATE:
Thursday, May 11, 2023
TO:
All School Administrators
FROM:
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching and Learning
Ben Jameson, Director of Evaluation, Research and Accountability
SUBJECT:
2023 WIDA Access Results in Tableau
The WIDA Access results for the 2022-23 school year have been added to Tableau accounts. School administrators will be able to see composite proficiency scores (language proficiency levels) as well as scores for language domains and reporting categories as far back as 2017. Reports are available as overall school results or individual student results.
In addition, there is a table that lists WIDA Access results by student based on 2023-24 enrollment (as it was listed in Skyward at the beginning of May when the report was ran), which means that school administrators can use this information, among other things, to assign students to ESL study skills classes or ensure that these students are enrolled in classes where the teacher has an ESL endorsement. Middle schools will be able to see scores for incoming 7th graders and high schools will be able to see scores for incoming 10th graders.
Aggregate school reports may be found here.
Student results, including results by next year’s enrollment, may be found here.
Please contact Ben Jameson in Evaluation, Research & Accountability with any questions about these Tableau dashboards.
Helpful Reminders About Using State Tests as Part of Students’ Grades
DATE:
Thursday, May 11, 2023
TO:
All School Administrators
FROM:
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching and Learning
Ben Jameson, Director of Evaluation, Research and Accountability
SUBJECT:
State Testing Reminders
The following are friendly reminders from the state’s testing ethics policy:
- “Utah LEAs and Licensed Utah educators may use a student’s score from a statewide assessment to improve the student’s academic grade for or demonstrate the student’s competency within a relevant course.”
- “Licensed Utah educators shall ensure that:
- “Students are not penalized who have been exempted by a parent from a statewide assessment
- “Students aren’t provided a nonacademic award for participating in or performing well on a statewide assessment
- “Students are provided an alternate learning activity if they are exempted by a parent from a statewide assessment”
The following additional guidance may help address specific questions that arise from the part of the state’s testing ethics policy quoted above:
- Using a student’s score from a state assessment can only improve a student’s grade – not hurt it.
- Educators may not use a student’s score on a state assessment to determine an overall grade for the course. It can be used in conjunction with other evidence to help determine a student’s overall grade.
- Educators may not assign participation points on students’ grades for taking a state assessment.
- The alternate learning activity for students whose parents have opted them out of taking the state assessment can be an alternate assessment. That said, using a student’s score on the alternate assessment or activity on a student’s grade can only improve the student’s grade – not hurt it.
Southpointe Adult High School 2023 Summer Registration
Southpointe Adult High School is also offering a summer session to provide opportunities for seniors unable to graduate with the class of 2023 due to credit deficiencies. Students may complete coursework at Southpointe during June & July (and beyond, if needed) to complete their diploma. Program options include:
1. A 24-credit Southpointe Adult High School Diploma
2. A 27-credit diploma from the JSD high school attended during their senior year
NOTE: To earn the diploma from the JSD high school, all required credits must be completed and diploma awarded within the timeframe allowed by the state of Utah. Southpointe encourages students to complete coursework by the end of the summer session if they are seeking the 27-credit diploma from their high school. Exceptions will be made on a case-by-case basis.
* Southpointe will send the transcript to the student’s 2023 JSD high school to have the high school’s approval that credits earned meet their graduation requirements before Southpointe awards the 27-credit diploma.
* Southpointe will award a diploma.
* The student will bring the Southpointe diploma to exchange it for their high school’s diploma.
3. Prepare for and take the GED
Additional information and forms are available in Google Drive. Click HERE
Valley High School 2023 Summer School Registration
Valley High will be offering two different summer school sessions. Please see the attached flyer for more information.
Registration for these sessions will begin on May 15th.
Skylert – New User Interface Coming in July 2023!
Beginning July 2023, Skylert will have an updated look! From the new interface you can create templates, view the success rate of recent broadcasts, quickly access favorite broadcasts, and create one message to go out via phone, email, and text. Take a sneak peek at the new Skylert!
2023 Education Support Professionals (Non-Exempt) Employee Overtime Reminder
DATE:
May 5, 2023
TO:
All Principals and Directors
FROM:
June LeMaster, Ph.D., Administrator of Human Resources
Brent Burge, Human Resource Administrator
SUBJECT:
Education Support Professionals (Non-Exempt) Employee Overtime Reminder
Please see the memo below.
2023-24 High School Additional Summer Pool Hours
DATE:
May 5, 2023
TO:
High School Principals
FROM:
John Larsen, Business Administrator
June LeMaster, Administrator, Human Resources
Brad Sorensen, Administrator of Schools
Brent Burge, Human Resource Administrator
SUBJECT:
Additional Summer Pool Hour Request -High Schools
This is a reminder to all HS principals of the additional 100 summer pool hours previously approved. The following guidelines are to be followed to ensure consistency and proper use of the additional pool hours:
- The HS Principal may choose the School Administrative Assistant-Attendance and/or the School Administrative Clerk to use the additional summer pool hours.
- There is a maximum of 100 hours that may only be used after the 206 contract ends June 13, 2023 and before the contract begins July 26, 2023. The employee may not exceed 40 hours in any week and any time not used will be forfeited.
- No other assistant (full or part time) may use these pool hours.
- These hours must be reported through TrueTime under the heading of “Contract Pool Hours” and will be charged to 10-E-xxx-0050-2483-152.
We hope these additional summer pool hours will help you provide adequate coverage for the students and patrons you serve. Please contact Human Resources if you have any questions.
Cc:
Cabinet
Payroll
Permanent Records – Transfer Processes and Procedures 2022-23
DATE:
May 11, 2023
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
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 June 12, 2023. This record transfer MAY NOT be done through secure district mail if the quantity of records being sent from one location to another is greater than ten (10) total files.
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 that did not earn high school credit should be kept at the school of origin for three years post-separation before destruction. Dead files that earned high school credit should be transferred to the boundary high school for retention with other files of the same cohort.
General Permanent Record Transfer Procedures (Policy AS61):
- A parent release is not required when transferring student records from one school to
- 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
- 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 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.
Entering Attendance in Skyward for the Last Six (6) Days of the 2022-23 School Year
DATE:
May 11, 2023
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
Please see the attached memo for instructions on entering daily attendance for students.
New Sweeper On-Boarding Process – May 2023
Beginning May 22, 2023, the Custodial Department will be launching a new process to both hire and train sweepers for every school. A comprehensive training on the new process will be held at 8:30 am on May 17, 2023 at the Transportation facility. It is essential that Head Custodians attend this training to become familiar with this new and improved process. Without this training, schools will not be able to hire sweepers until the Head Custodian has completed the training.
Your Support is very much appreciated.
Steven Peart
Director of Custodial/Energy Services
Administrative Assignments – April 2023
The following are new administrative assignments:
New Assignments effective July 1, 2023:
- Jessica Hayes, administrator intern at the Child Development Center appointed assistant principal at the Child Development Center.
- Thyme Meleisea-Vea, administrator intern at Oak Leaf Elementary appointed assistant principal at Oak Leaf Elementary.
- Teresa Rossetti, administrator intern at Rosamond Elementary appointed assistant principal at Rosamond Elementary.
- Angela Solum, assistant principal at Riley Elementary in Salt Lake School District appointed assistant principal at Heartland Elementary.
- Jessica Wilson, administrator intern at South Valley and South Hills Middle appointed assistant principal at South Valley.
- Janae Young, administrator intern at Aspen Elementary appointed assistant principal at Silver Crest Elementary.
Transfers effective July 1, 2023:
- Kim Andersen, assistant principal at West Jordan Elementary assigned assistant principal at Welby Elementary.
- TJ Davenport, assistant principal at Rose Creek Elementary assigned assistant principal at Daybreak Elementary.
- Natalie Gleave, assistant principal at Eastlake Elementary assigned assistant principal at Rose Creek Elementary.
- John Sassman, assistant principal at Midas Creek Elementary assigned assistant principal at Copper Canyon Elementary.
- Allyson Stovall, assistant principal at Southland Elementary assigned assistant principal at Eastlake Elementary.
New Elementary Administrative Intern Assignments effective July 1, 2023:
- Holly Bagley, instructional coach at Plymouth Elementary in Granite School District assigned administrative intern at Southland Elementary.
- Cammie Chang, teacher at Antelope Canyon Elementary assigned administrative intern at Jordan Hills Elementary.
- Betsy Lopez, teacher at Daybreak Elementary assigned administrative intern at Aspen Elementary.
- Lauren Nalder, instructional coach at Riverside Elementary assigned administrative intern at Midas Creek Elementary.
May 2023 Guidance Meeting
DATE:
April 12, 2023
TO:
School Psychologists and School Psychology Interns
FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
Fulvia Franco, Program Specialist – Guidance
SUBJECT:
May School Psychologist and School Psychology Interns Meeting
A meeting for school psychologists and school psychology interns has been scheduled for Friday, May 5, 2023, from 12:00 to 3:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the Auxiliary Services Building (7905 South Redwood Road). We will start at 12:00 p.m. with a luncheon. Jamison Law, Ed.D., Director of Clinical Education for the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program at UVU, will provide us with a presentation that addresses Secondary Trauma and Compassion Fatigue.
Part-time Staff: I would appreciate it if you could adjust your schedules in order to attend this meeting.
cc:
Principals
Nominate Your School or Educator for ‘ResilientYOU Education Tribute Awards’
Please take a moment to consider nominating a school or educator for this prestigious honor presented annually by the state-wide program Resilient Utah. Each year education organizations and individuals are chosen that have shown exemplary efforts in building resilience in their schools, homes and communities. The Education Tribute Awards will be announced during “Resilient Utah Month” in May 2023.
Deadline to nominate is April 21, 2023
Panorama for Positive Behavior Training Opportunities
DATE:
April 12, 2023
TO:
Administrators
All Current or Future Panorama Users
FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
SUBJECT:
Panorama for Positive Behavior Training Sessions
Training sessions for Panorama’s Positive Behavior have been scheduled to assist all schools using or interested in using the Positive Behavior module in Panorama. The sessions are designed to provide navigational support for teachers and administrators. Each session will include a demonstration from a Panorama product expert and former educator, practice time, and valuable leave behind resources to support immediate action in your daily work.
Please see memo below for dates and times of the training sessions.
The attached document has more detailed information and may also be accessed here.
CSTAG Implementation Fidelity Survey
DATE:
April 13, 2023
TO:
All Administrators & Threat Assessment Teams
FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
McKinley Withers, Health and Wellness
Angie Rasmussen, Student Safety & Wellness Specialist
SUBJECT:
Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines (CSTAG) National Study Participation
Thank you for the work you do as a member of your school threat assessment team. Our district is participating in a national study conducted by Dr. Dewey Cornell’s research team at the University of Virginia. As part of the study, you are asked to complete an anonymous survey about your threat assessment team.
Please complete the CSTAG Implementation Fidelity Survey at this LINK
The deadline is 6/2/23.
The survey will take about 20 minutes. Each member of the school’s threat assessment team should complete this survey. If you serve on more than one team, complete separate surveys for each school team.
If you have questions about the survey, please reach out to Angie Rasmussen at angie.rasmussen@jordandistrict.org.
This survey does not replace documentation for each individual threat assessment done at your schools. Thank you for providing your valuable time and input.
Reminder: Wellness SEL Accelerator Event! – April 14, 2023
DATE:
April 6, 2023
TO:
All Administrators
FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
McKinley Withers, Health and Wellness
SUBJECT:
You and your staff are invited to a Wellness Accelerator Event!
You and your staff are invited to a Wellness Accelerator Event at JATC South Auditorium on April 14th, from 1:30-3:30.
The 2023 Wellness Accelerator is an opportunity to learn from passionate educators like you. There will be a variety of topics covered through brief, prepared table-top discussions from educators around Jordan District on strategies for student and staff wellness. Participants should plan on walking away with practical ways to enhance wellness for yourself and others!
Who should attend? You! Jordan School District administrators, school leaders, and staff committed to SEL/wellness initiatives (substitutes can be provided upon request) are invited to attend.
Review the attached flyer and share with those that would benefit from attending.
Please contact McKinley Withers (mckinley.withers@jordandistrict.org) for additional information and questions.
Sign up for the 2023-24 ESL Endorsement Class
Registration for the 2023-24 ESL endorsement class is now open. Registration will close when full, so sign up quickly. For additional questions, please contact Language and Culture Services at 801-567-8124.
2023 Memorial Day Annual/Personal Leave Lottery Request
If you are a contracted employee and need to take Annual/Personal Leave before or after Memorial Day for any reason not listed in policy DP335NEG or DP335B, you must submit a request as follows:
How to Request
During the window, the employee must send the request through email. Please include your name, school, position, and the date you are requesting the leave. Requests left on voicemail or over the phone will NOT be accepted.
Licensed employees submit their request to licensedpersonalleave@jordandistrict.org
Education Support Professionals submit their request to classifiedpersonalleave@jordandistrict.org
The employee will receive an email confirmation within two working days after submitting the request. If the employee does not receive a confirmation email, then Human Resources has NOT received your request and your leave will not be approved.
Please note: Employees shall not be considered for paid annual leave the day before or after a school holiday more than once during any contract year.
| School Holiday | Date of Holiday | Window |
| Memorial Day | May 29, 2023 | April 14 – April 24, 2023 |
Annual/Personal Leave Taken Before or After a Holiday 2022-2023