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DATE: 
Thursday, July 7, 2022

TO: 
Elementary School Administrators

FROM: 
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching & Learning
Ben Jameson, Director of Evaluation, Research & Accountability

SUBJECT:  
Updated Acadience Reading and RISE Dashboards in Tableau

The Acadience Reading and RISE dashboards have been updated in Tableau with 2021-22 assessment results. Dashboards include demographic filters for school and district level data as well as for individual student and teacher data.

Acadience Reading dashboards may be found here.
Explore > Acadience Reading & Early Literacy > Acadience Reading Analysis, 2015-Present

RISE dashboards may be found here.
Explore > RISE > RISE Data Review and Analysis

For questions about these dashboards, please contact Ben Jameson in Evaluation, Research & Accountability.

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DATE:
Thursday, July 7, 2022

TO:  
High School Administrators

FROM:  
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching & Learning
Ben Jameson, Director of Evaluation, Research & Accountability

SUBJECT:  
Fall 2022 Testing Bulletin

School administrators may view the most up-to-date testing bulletin, complete with test administration and survey administration windows, by clicking on High under the heading Testing Bulletins on the front page of the website for Evaluation, Research & Accountability.

You may also access the high school testing bulletin here or attached with this memo.

For questions about any of the 18 federal, state or district-mandated assessments or surveys, please contact Ben Jameson in Evaluation, Research & Accountability.

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DATE:   
Thursday, July 7, 2022

TO: 
Middle School Administrators

FROM: 
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching & Learning
Ben Jameson, Director of Evaluation, Research & Accountability

SUBJECT: 
Fall 2022 Testing Bulletin

School administrators may view the most up-to-date testing bulletin, complete with test administration and survey administration windows, by clicking on Middle under the heading Testing Bulletins on the front page of the website for Evaluation, Research & Accountability.

You may also access the middle school testing bulletin here or attached with this memo.

For questions about any of the 18 federal, state or district-mandated assessments or surveys, please contact Ben Jameson in Evaluation, Research & Accountability.

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DATE: 
Thursday, July 7, 2022

TO:  
Elementary School Administrators

FROM:  
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching & Learning
Ben Jameson, Director of Evaluation, Research & Accountability

SUBJECT: 
Fall 2022 Testing Bulletin

School administrators may view the most up-to-date testing bulletin, complete with test administration and survey administration windows, by clicking on Elementary under the heading Testing Bulletins on the front page of the website for Evaluation, Research & Accountability.

You may also access the elementary testing bulletin here or attached with this memo.

For questions about any of the 18 federal, state or district-mandated assessments or surveys, please contact Ben Jameson in Evaluation, Research & Accountability.

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The following are new administrative assignments:

New Assignments effective July 1, 2022:

  • Curtis Jenson, principal at Elk Ridge Middle transferred to principal at South Jordan Middle, replacing Nicole Johnson who resigned.
  • Bryan Leggat, principal at Joel P. Jensen Middle transferred to principal at Elk Ridge Middle.
  • Aaron Hunter, assistant principal at West Jordan Middle transferred to principal at Joel P. Jensen Middle.
  • Michael Jacobson, special education teacher at Copper Hills High appointed assistant principal at West Jordan Middle.
  • Brandee Bergum, assistant principal at South Hills Middle appointed consultant in Teaching & Learning.
  • Aubri Moench, assistant principal at Jordan Hills Elementary appointed assistant principal at South Hills Middle.
  • Shana Mondragon, assistant principal at Oquirrh Elementary transferred to assistant principal at Herriman Elementary.
  • Joshua Sullivan, assistant principal at Herriman Elementary transferred to assistant principal at Fox Hollow Elementary.
  • Jarom Airhart, assistant principal at Fox Hollow Elementary transferred to assistant principal at Jordan Ridge Elementary.
  • April Thompson, assistant principal at Monte Vista Elementary transferred to assistant principal at Riverton Elementary.
  • Tyler (TJ) Davenport, assistant principal at Westvale Elementary transferred to assistant principal at Rose Creek Elementary.
  • Carletta Taylor, retired from Greenville Public School District (MS) appointed assistant principal at Oquirrh Elementary.
  • Jerilyn Schafer, Instructional Coach at Westland appointed assistant principal at Westland Elementary.
  • Andrew Lovell, administrative intern at Spring Canyon Middle in Nebo School District appointed assistant principal at Monte Vista Elementary.
  • Jennifer Manning instructional coach at the Child Development Center appointed assistant principal at Mountain Point Elementary.
  • TBD / Jordan Hills Elementary
  • TBD / Westvale Elementary

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DATE:   
June 30, 2022

TO:  
Elementary School Principals

FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Jill Durrant, Administrator of Elementary Schools
Lisa Robinson, Administrator of Elementary Schools
April Gaydosh, Administrator of Elementary Schools
Becky Gerber, Administrator of Elementary Schools
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
Stacee Worthen, Counselor Consultant

SUBJECT:    
Elementary School Counselors

With the addition of 42 elementary school counselors Jordan District is now able to implement a full K-12 counseling program benefitting students and staff alike. To ensure initial and long-term program success, the K-12 program will include (but not limited to) the following:

  • Hiring highly qualified candidates
    • Hiring and retaining highly qualified Elementary School Counselors is a top priority. Elementary School Counselors will be interviewed and placed at elementary schools by the District’s Counselor Specialist to ensure that each school receive a highly qualified candidate. Schools may not hire their own elementary counselor. Please direct any counselor interested in an elementary position to apply using the district’s position advertisement.
    • Each elementary counselor will need an office where they can meet privately with individuals and/or small groups. Schools are encouraged to begin finding and creating the needed space, ordering a computer, access to a printer, phone, and other office supplies.
    • Elementary school counselors may not function as classroom assistants, program specialists, classroom teachers, etc.
  • School administrator training
    • Beginning Fall 2022, training will include resources on school counselor expertise, how to implement and utilize these professionals, and what elementary counselors may and may not do.
  • Elementary School Counselor Training
    • It is essential that elementary school counselors be allowed to prioritize their training, PLC’s, and professional development offered through the District’s Counselor Consultant. All trainings will be communicated through upcoming JAM’s.

Please direct any questions you may have to your Administrator of Schools or Stacee Worthen, Counselor Consultant (801.567.8309 or stacee.worthen@jordandistrict.org).

 

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DATE:  
June 20, 2022

TO:  
Elementary Principals
Elementary Media Assistants

FROM:  
Administrators of Schools
Carolyn Gough, Administrator, Teaching and Learning Department
Norman Emerson, Instructional Support Services Consultant

SUBJECT:
Quarterly Training Meetings for Elementary Media Assistants

In order to prepare and train elementary library media assistants to effectively provide services to elementary schools and to build consistency across elementary library programs, several training meetings have been scheduled for the 2022-23 school year. The participation of both of your library assistants in these meetings is appreciated and expected. The meetings are to be included in the assistants' allotted 17 hours. With the exception of August 17, 2022, the meetings have been scheduled on Fridays.

With the exception of the August meeting, they will be held at the venues shown below from 8:30-10:30 a.m.:

  • August 17, 2022 - Elk Ridge Middle School (1:00-3:30 p.m.)
  • October 14, 2022 - JATC South
  • January 13, 2023 - Viridian Event Center
  • April 14, 2023 - JATC South

Please share this information with your school’s elementary media assistants.

Please feel free to contact Norman Emerson (801-567-8364) if further information is needed. Thank you for your continued support of the library media program in Jordan District.

 

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DATE:   
June 20, 2022

TO:  
Secondary Principals
Secondary Media Specialists

FROM:
Administrators of Schools
Carolyn Gough, Administrator, Teaching & Learning
Norman Emerson, Instructional Support Services Consultant

SUBJECT:  
Networking Meetings for Secondary Media Specialists

In order to prepare and train secondary library media specialists to effectively provide services to their schools and to build consistency across the District’s library programs, several networking meetings have been scheduled for the 2022-23 school year. The participation of your media specialists in these meetings is appreciated.

The meetings will be held on the following dates from 8:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.:

  • September 14, 2022 (PDC 101)
  • October 12, 2022 (Viridian Center)
  • November 16, 2022 (South Jordan MS)
  • January 19. 2023 (Elk Ridge MS)
  • February 22, 2023 (South Hills MS)
  • March 10, 2023 (UELMA Conference)
  • April 12, 2023 (Oquirrh Hills MS)
  • May 17, 2023 (PDC 101)

Please share this information with your school’s teacher-librarian.

Please feel free to contact Norman Emerson (801-567-8364) if further information is needed. Thank you for your continued support of the library media programs in Jordan District.

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Some reminders for renting a vehicle when traveling for District business:

1) Indicate the rental needs such as size of vehicle and length of time on the initial travel request form. This is how the supervisor approves the use and expense of a rental vehicle before the travel occurs.

2) Many hotels will charge to park a vehicle. Remember to include those charges in your cost estimates on the travel request form.

3) There are two state contracts for rental vehicles through Hertz and Enterprise. By renting through a state contract, there are liability protections for the driver. The District Travel Buyer will, upon request, make the car rental reservations under a state contract.

4) Rental vehicles reserved outside a state contract may add additional cost and/or personal liability to the driver. Therefore, it is strongly recommended rental vehicles be reserved on a state contract through the District Travel Buyer.

5) No rental vehicle expenses (reservations, parking, and fuel) can be prepaid by the Travel Buyer. These expenses must be paid by the person actually renting/driving the vehicle either using their P-Card or a personal credit card (for subsequent reimbursement).

6) Remember to keep your receipts when paying for pre-approved vehicle rentals.

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NEW FULL TIME (PAID) ADMINISTRATIVE INTERNSHIP OPENINGS for 2022-23

JORDAN SCHOOL DISTRICT is offering Elementary and Secondary paid administrative internship openings for the 2022-23 academic year. These positions are available immediately. Applications are open now through July 6, 2022 at midnight. Please only apply once under your preferred level.

Please refer to the details below:

  • Applicants must select their level of preference (elementary, middle or high) and submit only one application.
  • Selected applicants will be interviewed.
  • Assignments are for 1-year only, with no guarantee of a permanent administrative position.
  • Internal applicants, if selected, will be treated as an employee on a leave of absence for the current school year. Internal applicants chosen as an intern will have the right to return to a comparable licensed position at the end of the internship.

Applicants must:

  1. be enrolled in a university administrative/leadership program, OR
  2. have a current in state or out-of-state administrative license, OR
  3. be in the JSD Administrative Pool.
    • Elementary Administrative Interns are paid on a teacher salary schedule – 187-day contract plus 20 additional days (total of 207 days).
    • Secondary Administrative Interns are paid on a teacher salary schedule – 187-day contract plus 10 additional days (total of 197 days).
    • A night stipend will be added according to level.
    • Assignment locations are to be determined.

If you are interested in this internship opening, click HERE to apply!

Click here for a Frontline application tutorial  https://employment.jordandistrict.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/34/How-to-Apply-Frontline.pdf

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Please see the attached documents for information regarding transportation priorities and the moratorium dates for 2022-23. High School Administrators, please share with your athletic director. Thank you!

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DATE:  
June 23, 2022

TO:     
Principals
Administrative Assistants

FROM:    
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent

SUBJECT:  
Fee Waiver Materials 2022-23

The annual Certificate of Compliance report will be due October 31, 2022. October 1st of each year the Local Board Chair, District Superintendent, and each Principal will receive an email containing a personalized link to complete the Certificate of Compliance. The email will be titled Utah State Board of Education School Year 2022-2023 Certificate of Compliance. Each individual will have 30 days to complete the certificate. Click here to access a sample Certificate of Compliance.

All USBE School Fees Notices and School Fee Waiver Applications can be found by clicking HERE.

Forms can be found under Grades K-6 and Grades 7-12 in multiple languages. The Fee Waiver Application, for both elementary and secondary was revised 4/4/2022. Use the current form when having parents fill out the application. 

Attention:  Students who previously showed verification of eligibility do not need to resubmit documentation. It may be necessary for the principal (or designee) to contact the previous school of transferring students for verification of fee waiver status. Kindergarten students coming into the school, new students to the District, and students with extenuating circumstances will still be required to submit documentation.

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The following are new administrative assignments:

New Assignments effective July 1, 2022:

  • Bonnie Brennan, client service consultant at Cigna appointed Director of Insurance Services Department, replacing Cheryl Matson who is retiring.
  • Natalie Gleave, teacher at Granite Elementary in Canyons School District appointed assistant principal at Eastlake Elementary, replacing Adrienne Yancey who is being transferred.
  • Heather Handy, assistant principal at West Valley Elementary in Granite School District appointed 0.5 FTE assistant principal at Bluffdale Elementary.
  • Douglas Pinkal, assistant principal at Providence Hall Charter School appointed assistant principal at Antelope Canyon Elementary, replacing Joshua Sullivan who is being transferred.
  • John Sassman, assistant principal at North Pole High in North Pole, Alaska appointed assistant principal at Midas Creek Elementary, replacing John Scovill who is being transferred.
  • Molly Morgan, intern assistant principal at Monroe Elementary in Granite School District appointed assistant principal at Elk Meadows Elementary, replacing April Thompson who is being transferred.
  • Kimberly Andersen, assistant principal at Providence Hall Charter School appointed assistant principal at West Jordan Elementary, replacing Ami Shah who was transferred.
  • Joshua Brothers, teacher specialist in Teaching & Learning appointed assistant principal at Terra Linda Elementary, replacing Jarom Airhart who is being transferred.
  • Hallie Myler, intern assistant principal at Eagle Bay and Orchard Elementary in Davis School District appointed assistant principal at Butterfield Canyon Elementary, replacing Angie Hamilton who was transferred.

New Administrative Intern Assignments:

  • Katlyn Jarvis, behavior specialist at River’s Edge assigned administrative intern at River’s Edge, replacing Melanie Dawson who was transferred.
  • Teresa Rossetti, instructional coach at Southland Elementary assigned administrative intern at Rosamond Elementary, replacing Allyson Stovall who is being transferred.
  • Vandalyn Romney, instructional coach at Daybreak Elementary assigned administrative intern at Welby Elementary, replacing Jennifer Smith who is being transferred.
  • Thyme Meleisea-Vea, teacher at Elk Meadows Elementary assigned administrative intern at Oak Leaf Elementary, replacing Nathan Price who is being transferred.
  • Elsa Brooke Franks, teacher at Terra Linda Elementary assigned administrative intern at Copper Canyon Elementary, replacing Jennifer Smith who is being transferred.
  • Janae Young, teacher at Bluffdale Elementary assigned administrative intern at Aspen Elementary, replacing Jarom Airhart who is being transferred.

Transfers effective July 1, 2022:

  • Joshua Sullivan, assistant principal at Antelope Canyon Elementary and Bluffdale Elementary transferred to Herriman Elementary, replacing Frank Preston who is being transferred.
  • Jarom Airhart, assistant principal at Aspen Elementary and Terra Linda Elementary transferred to Fox Hollow Elementary, replacing John Scovill who is being transferred.
  • John Scovill, assistant principal at Fox Hollow Elementary and Midas Creek Elementary transferred to Falcon Ridge Elementary, replacing Cathryn Ford who is being transferred.
  • Jayme Gandara, assistant principal at Jordan Ridge Elementary and South Jordan Elementary transferred to Foothills Elementary, replacing Baylee Lansford who is being transferred.
  • Cathryn Ford, assistant principal at Falcon Ridge Elementary and Hayden Peak Elementary transferred to Golden Fields Elementary, replacing Adrienne Yancey who is being transferred.
  • Jennifer Smith, assistant principal at Copper Canyon Elementary and Welby Elementary transferred to Hayden Peak Elementary, replacing Cathryn Ford who is being transferred.
  • Adrienne Yancey, assistant principal at Eastlake Elementary and Golden Fields Elementary transferred to South Jordan Elementary, replacing Jayme Gandara who is being transferred.
  • Allyson Stovall, assistant principal at Rosamond Elementary and Southland Elementary transferred to Southland Elementary.
  • April Thompson, administrative intern at Elk Meadows Elementary and Monte Vista Elementary appointed assistant principal at Monte Vista Elementary.
  • Nathan Price, assistant principal at Oak Leaf Elementary and Mountain Point Elementary transferred to Mountain Shadows Elementary.
  • Frank Preston, assistant principal at Daybreak Elementary and Herriman Elementary transferred to Daybreak Elementary.
  • Baylee Lansford, assistant principal at Blackridge Elementary and Foothills Elementary transferred to Blackridge Elementary.
  • Aubri Moench, assistant principal at Jordan Hills Elementary and Riverton Elementary transferred to Jordan Hills Elementary.
  • Veronica Holyoke, administrative intern at Mountain Shadows Elementary and Oakcrest Elementary appointed assistant principal at Oakcrest Elementary.
  • Kimberly Ranney, assistant principal at Rose Creek Elementary transferred 0.5 FTE to Bluffdale Elementary, replacing Joshua Sullivan who is being transferred.

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DATE:   
June 16, 2022

TO:   
Elementary Principals
Elementary Head Administrative Assistants

FROM: 
Becky Gerber, Administrator of Schools
April Gaydosh, Administrator of Schools
Lisa Robinson, Administrator of Schools
Jill Durrant, Administrator of Schools

SUBJECT:  
Summer Pool Hours for Elementary Head Administrative Assistants

As a reminder, elementary school head administrative assistants have up to forty (40) hours to use during the summer months. These hours remain optional and flexible and are to be used in coordination with the school principal.

It is suggested the hours be spread out over the summer months and be used to keep registration current in Skyward and address other matters that typically build up over the summer months (voicemails, purchase verifications, timesheets, etc.). These hours should not be used for summer school coverage. The hope is that these summer hours will aid the school in a successful opening for the students.

The hours should be reported through True Time under the heading “Contract Pool Hours” and will be charged to account number: 10 E xxx 0050 2483 152.

JL/ll

cc:
Cabinet
Sarah Palmer, Director of Payroll

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Volunteer reports need to be submitted to Insurance Services.

Workers' Compensation insurance costs are based on numbers submitted by schools. It is important that this information be accurate and complete.

PTA figures must be separate from other volunteer hours.

Attached is a copy of the Volunteer Report for the period of April 1, 2022 to the end of the School Year.

Please complete this form and return it to Cheryl Matson, Director of Insurance Services, by June 30, 2022.

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Throughout the summer Spencer Campbell, Principal at Kelsey Peak Middle School, will be providing weekly virtual workshops for administrators on using Google tools to increase productivity and efficiency. The schedule of topics is listed below, along with the Zoom link and agenda. 

What: Google Training for Administrators
When: Wednesdays from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Schedule:
June 15th - Gmail/Chrome
June 22nd - Google Calendar
June 29nd - Google Drive/Docs
July 6th - Google Forms/Sheets
July 13th - Chrome Extensions and Tips
July 20th - Chat/Sidebars/Contacts
July 27th - Keep/Tasks

Who: All administrators looking for productivity tips and time saving tools using Google Workspace.
Where: Zoom https://uetn-org.zoom.us/j/84108488080
Agenda:   Click Here   (Zoom link is included on the agenda)