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DATE:
May 19, 2022

TO:  
School Principals and Administrative Assistants

FROM:  
Administrators of Schools

SUBJECT:
Principal Year-End Check Out Materials for 2021-22

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

  • Items highlighted in yellow 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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The following are new administrative assignments:

New Assignments effective July 1, 2022:

  • Frederico Rowe, staff assistant in Teaching and Learning appointed Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Officer.
  • Ami Shah, assistant principal at West Jordan Elementary appointed Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Consultant.
  • Amanda Bollinger, staff assistant in Special Education appointed staff assistant in Teaching & Learning, replacing Frederico Rowe.
  • Brian King, principal at River’s Edge appointed staff assistant in the Special Education Department, replacing Amanda Bollinger.
  • Melanie Dawson, assistant principal at River’s Edge appointed principal at River’s Edge, replacing Brian King.
  • Angela Hamilton, assistant principal at Bastian Elementary and Butterfield Canyon Elementary appointed principal at Antelope Canyon Elementary, replacing Tami Bird who is retiring.
  • Jay Eads, assistant principal at Mountain Point Elementary and Westland Elementary appointed principal at Butterfield Canyon Elementary, replacing Michelle Peterson who is retiring.
  • Amber Allen, BYU intern facilitator at Mountain Point Elementary appointed assistant principal at Bastian Elementary and another elementary to be determined.
  • Leilani Brecht, assistant principal at Silver Crest Elementary transferred to assistant principal at Butterfield Canyon Elementary and Silver Crest Elementary, replacing Angela Hamilton.
  • Nathan Price, assistant principal at Riverside Elementary transferred to assistant principal at Oak Leaf Elementary and Mountain Point Elementary, replacing Jay Eads.
  • Connie Bailey, assistant principal at South Jordan Middle transferred to assistant principal at Riverside Elementary, replacing Nathan Price.
  • Kami Taylor, consultant in Teaching & Learning transferred to assistant principal at South Jordan Middle, replacing Connie Bailey.
  • Brandon Larsen, band teacher at Herriman High appointed assistant principal at Elk Ridge Middle, replacing Shelly Gottfredson who is retiring.
  • Amy Lloyd, assistant principal at Copper Mountain Middle transferred to assistant principal at Sunset Ridge Middle, replacing Tiffany Cooke who is retiring.
  • Matt Lindsey, assistant principal at West Hills Middle transferred to assistant principal at Copper Mountain Middle, replacing Amy Lloyd.
  • Tim Brooks, assistant principal at Mountain Creek Middle transferred to assistant principal at West Hills Middle, replacing Matt Lindsey.
  • Michael Wilkey, school counselor at Herriman High appointed assistant principal at Mountain Creek Middle, replacing Tim Brooks.
  • Sally Wilde, administrative intern at Bingham High appointed assistant principal at Bingham High, replacing Jim Groethe.
  • Stewart Hudnall, assistant principal at Herriman High transferred to assistant principal at Bingham High, replacing Michael Farnsworth.
  • Michael Farnsworth, assistant principal at Bingham High transferred to assistant principal at Copper Hills High, replacing Glen Varga.
  • Glen Varga, assistant principal at Copper Hills High transferred to assistant principal at Riverton High, replacing Glen Richins.
  • Glen Richins, assistant principal at Riverton High transferred to assistant principal at Herriman High, replacing Stewart Hudnall.

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We invite you to celebrate and learn about our Asian Heritage and Pacific Islander friends and community. The term “Asian and Pacific Islander” includes all people of Asian, Asian American or Pacific Islander ancestry who trace their origins to the countries, states, jurisdictions and/or the diasporic communities of these geographic regions. The month of May is set aside in the US to observe the groups of people from this community and their contribution to our world. 

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Junteenth, also known as June Nineteenth, is a holiday that marks the day in 1865 when Union troops arrived in Texas more than two years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation to tell remaining enslaved African Americans that the Civil War had ended and that they were free. The holiday has been celebrated by Black Americans since the late-19th century.

Juneteenth has been celebrated in Utah for the last 33 years in the African American community. There are events, flag raising ceremonies, picnics, and many more. Please share the information with your school community and students.

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A friendly reminder for the Employee-Funded Sick Bank Policy,

  1. 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 DP 324NEG -Sick Leave-Licensed.

For those who wish to opt out of participation in the Employee-Funded Sick Bank, keep an eye out for instructions starting in the July issues of JEM and JAM.

*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 13, 2022

TO:  
Principals
All Certified Special Education Staff

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

SUBJECT:   
Year-End Checkout for Special Education

The items listed in the attached memo need attention as you prepare to close out the 2021-22 school year. Any questions or concerns that arise should be directed to your school’s Teacher Specialist for clarification.

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Heggerty classes are now available on JPLS for all kindergarten, first-grade, and second-grade teachers who still need the training. 

MSRC classes are now available on JPLS for all third-grade and up teachers who still need the training. 

Really Great Reading training links are available for all kindergarten through third-grade teachers who still need the training. Please contact Sara Henderson to have links sent to teachers. 

Please remind all new teachers to sign up for the training for their grade-level. Teachers can use the search tool on JPLS to find Heggerty and MSRC sections.

Literacy Training Dates

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Utah State Senate Bill 150 requires schools to assess students three times per school year (fall, winter, & spring) and inform first, second, and third grade parents/guardians of the testing outcomes. The attached templates can be copied onto school letterhead and sent home with students by June 6, 2022.

EOY On Level (English)

EOY On Level (Spanish)

EOY Below Level (English)

EOY Below Level (Spanish)

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It is time to register your school’s STEM educators for the Elementary STEM PLC. This program supports elementary STEM rotations by training teachers/instructional assistants to use the district-owned tech tools and provides professional learning around STEM and Computer Science.

As part of the STEM PLC, your school will have access to a rotation of tech tools and hands-on STEM activities during the school year. We have also purchased licensing for a coding and keyboarding platform (for the 2022-2023 school year), which will be available for your school’s use.

Please review this PDF Summary for details about the program, including attendance requirements. If your school is interested in participating, please complete this Google Form. Deadline to register is May 25, 2022.

Questions can be directed to Kami Taylor
kami.taylor@jordandistrict.org
801-567-8621

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Instructions have been created for schools to provide to parents on a method they can use to help translate Skyward Family access to other languages. Both an English and Spanish version of the instructions are attached. Additionally you can find the instructions in the Information Systems documentation folder at the following links: English, Spanish. Please don't share these links directly with parents as a @jordandistrict.org email account is required to access the documentation folder. Instead download the directions and provide them with a copy of the pdf directly.

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The professional learning sessions will be offered at various locations in Utah during June and July. All interested educators can register and attend. Please forward this information to those you think might be interested.

WHEN (check here for specific courses at specific locations and associated costs):

  • June 6 – 9, Richfield High School, Richfield.
  • June 13 – 16, Uintah High School, Vernal.
  • June 20 – 23, Green Canyon High School, North Logan.
  • June 27 – 30, Washington Fields Intermediate School, Washington.
  • July 11 – 14, Bonneville High School, Washington Terrace.
  • July 18 – 21, Springville High School, Springville.
  • July 26 – 29, East High School, Salt Lake City.

Direct link to Course Catalog

Link to Registration

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Administrators,

This is in regards to the message you heard from Tami Pyfer on Tuesday. She is asking for information on any year-end concerts or events that she can pass along to City Council members. She is starting these visits next week and would love to have something to pass along as part of her visits.

A Google Folder has been created. Each level is listed. When you open it there is a spreadsheet. At the bottom of each spreadsheet are tabs. One for each school. It's really simple. List the date and the activity. Anything from now to the end of the year. Thank you!

LINK TO THE GOOGLE FOLDER - 2021-22 End-of-Year School Events

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Digital Teaching and Learning is co-hosting the Leading Schools Summit with the Utah Telehealth and Education Network this July 12-14, 2022 at JATC South. This conference will include administrators from across the state who are looking to strengthen the impact of digital learning in their schools. This is a FREE conference, so sign up today!

Click HERE for more information and to register.

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DATE:
May 4, 2022

TO:
All Principals and Directors

FROM:
June LeMaster, Ph.D., Administrator of Human Resources
Brent Burge, Human Resource Administrator, ESP

SUBJECT:
Education Support Professionals (Non-Exempt) Employee Overtime Reminder

Please see the memo below.

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DATE:
May 4, 2022

TO:
All Principals, Directors, and Coordinators

FROM:
June LeMaster, Ph.D., Administrator, Human Resources
Brent Burge, Human Resource Administrator - ESP

SUBJECT:
Optional PT ESP Assistant Employee Evaluations - 2021-2022 School Year

Please see the memo below.

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"I Voted" Sticker Contest PosterSalt Lake County Clerk Sherrie Swensen is running an art contest for high school students (Grades 9 – 12) to design a new “I Voted” sticker for the General Election in November. Salt Lake County is encouraging participation among students in the District and are hoping you could help in distributing the contest information to schools and teachers.