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DATE:  
May 31, 2022

TO:    
All School Administrators

FROM:  
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
McKinley Withers,  Health and Wellness

SUBJECT:  
Content Monitoring Over Summer Months

During the summer months, from June 6th until August 17th, content monitoring and notifications will have some changes.

  • Notifications to schools will only include administration and not counseling or mental health professionals. This allows for 12-month employees to still receive notifications and not those who are off contract. The notifications will go to the entire team of admin at each school in case there are administrators that are out of the office.
  • Notifications that are not considered emergencies or urgent will not be sent after 2pm to ensure that intervention is reasonable and timely for school personnel.
  • Content monitoring will be checked twice per week, on Mondays and Thursdays in June, while school is not in session, and once per week, only on Mondays, in July. Notifications will be sent to administrators on those days before 2pm.
  • We will continue to receive imminent alerts and will continue to work with administrators when immediate intervention is required.

Should you have any questions please reach out to Angie Rasmussen at angie.rasmussen@jordandistrict.org

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DATE: 
Thursday, June 2, 2022

TO:  
All School Administrators

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

SUBJECT:  
2022 WIDA Access Dashboards are in Tableau

The WIDA Access, 2017-Present Tableau dashboard has been updated with 2022 assessment data. The dashboard contains a district report as well as a school report (use the School Name filter to see data for your school). Both reports contain composite score data as well as data for reporting categories (listening, reading, speaking and writing) and language domains (comprehension, literacy and oral). School administrators may also drill deeper into the data using demographic filters.

A dashboard containing a list of individual scores for each student who participated in the 2022 WIDA Access is also available. School administrators may use the filters to narrow down the list to identify students by demographic or language proficiency level. Such lists may be used to target students for additional time and support for the next school year.

Please contact Ben Jameson in Evaluation, Research & Accountability for questions about WIDA Access results or how to use these dashboards.

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We will be holding a professional development day for all licensed staff on Thursday, Aug. 11 from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the Mountain America Exposition Center. Speakers include Dr. John Almarode, professor of education and bestselling author, Erin Gruwell, author of The Freedom Writers Diary, Principal El, an award-winning principal, teacher, and author, and Kevin Brown, a motivational speaker and author.

Lunch and snacks will be provided. Please park by 8 a.m. The meeting starts promptly at 8:30 a.m. Carpooling is encouraged. Parking will be available at Exposition Center with additional parking at Rio Tinto Stadium. Shuttle provided. See the attached flyer and map for details.

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JAMF licenses are required for all Apple devices. Schools have been paying for these licenses when ordering new Apple devices. For the past two years, Information Systems has been striving to place JAMF on all older Apple products, and covering the costs of doing so. Despite this effort, there remain older Apple devices in some schools that have remained elusive.

In a final effort to address this need, district funding for JAMF licensing of older Apple devices will expire August 31, 2022. After that point, the requirement for JAMF on older Apple machines will remain, but schools will be responsible for funding the needed licenses.

To help you take full advantage of remaining funding opportunities from Information Systems, it is highly recommended that you require your staff to allow your school tech to put JAMF on their respective Apple device prior to leaving for summer break. This will be the most ideal time to do this.

Information Systems is aware that many teachers take their mobile computing devices home with them over summer break. This is why the deadline was set for August 31, 2022 - to provide one additional short window to take advantage of district funding after teachers return from summer break. Nevertheless, because August is a particularly busy time for school techs, the recommendation is to not wait until the last minute.

Thank you for your cooperation and support in these efforts. If you have questions about this, please reach out to your school tech.

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During the 2022-2023 school year, Jordan School District will offer coursework for a gifted and talented (GT) teaching endorsement in partnership with Southern Utah University.

How will a GT teaching endorsement benefit me?

  • A GT endorsement will build a knowledge base about an important sector of education.
  • A GT endorsement will help teachers build a repertoire of strategies to challenge all students by adding depth, complexity, higher-order thinking, and creativity to daily instruction.
  • A GT endorsement will help teachers develop differentiation strategies to better meet the unique needs of high-ability learners in all classrooms.
  • A GT endorsement will qualify educators to teach in an ALPS classroom and to hold other positions in gifted and talented programming.

What are the credit requirements for a GT endorsement? 

  • Four core classes are required for the Endorsement:
    • EDUC 5400 3 Credit Hours   Learning, Development, and Individual Differences in Gifted Education
    • EDUC 5420 3 Credit Hours   Assessment in Gifted Education
    • EDUC 5430 3 Credit Hours   Curriculum and Instructional Planning in Gifted Education
    • EDUC 5440 3 Credit Hours   Learning Environments for Gifted Students
  • A “professional learning activity” is also required to earn the GT endorsement. Examples of this include participation in an additional class, webinar, or conference, specific to gifted and talented education.

A wide variety of opportunities at local, state, or national levels will satisfy this requirement.

What are the current costs for a GT endorsement?

  • SUU Recording Fees: $23 per credit hour / $69 per 3-hour core class.
  • Books are available for checkout from the Gifted and Talented Department. Participants can also purchase personal copies of books if they choose (approximately $50 per class).

What format will be used for instruction?  When and where will the classes be held? 

  • Jordan School District instructors will provide classes in a combination of live and asynchronous instruction.
  • Some sessions will be in-person and some over zoom.
  • Asynchronous sessions may include practical classroom applications.
  • Two courses will be offered during a school year.
    • See the 2022-23 class schedule below for details.

Are you interested in joining the 2022-23 GT endorsement classes?

  • Please attend one of the following information meetings:
    • Monday, June 6 10 -10:30 a.m.
    • Monday, July 11 10 -10:30 a.m.
    • Tuesday, Aug. 9 10 -10:30 a.m.
  • Zoom link

Gifted and Talented (GT) Endorsement - 2022-2023 Class Schedule

  • Tuesdays @ 4:15 - 7:15 p.m. In-person sessions will be held at the ASB.
  • Open to all K-12 teachers, teacher specialists, coaches, counselors/psychologists, and administrators in Jordan District.
  • Offered in a combination of live and asynchronous instruction. Some live sessions will be in-person and some over Zoom.
2022 Summer/Fall
Learning, Development, and Individual Differences in Gifted Education
EDUC 5400  (3 Credit Hours)		 2023 Winter/Spring
Curriculum and Instructional Planning in Gifted Education
EDUC 5430  (3 Credit Hours)
Instructors Rebecca Smith, Taryn Cox & Frankie Walton
Session 1 Aug. 30, 2022 Jan. 10, 2023
Session 2 Sept. 6, 2022 Jan. 24, 2023
Session 3 Sept. 13, 2022 Jan. 31, 2023
Session 4 Sept. 20, 2022 Feb. 7, 2023
Session 5 Sept. 27, 2022 Choice:  Feb. 14 OR 21, 2023
Session 6 Oct. 4, 2022 Feb. 28, 2023
Session 7 Oct. 11, 2022 March 7, 2023
Session 8 Oct. 18, 2022 March 14, 2023
Session 9 Nov. 1, 2022 March 21, 2023
Session 10 Nov. 8, 2022 April 4, 2023
Session 11 Nov. 15, 2022 April 11, 2023
Session 12 Nov. 22, 2022 April 18, 2023
Session 13 Nov. 29, 2022 April 25, 2023
Session 14 Dec. 6, 2022 May 2, 2023
Session 15 Dec. 13, 2022 May 9, 2023
  • 2023 Summer/Fall Learning Environments for Gifted Students EDUC 5440 (3 Credit Hours) - Dates TBA
  • 2024 Winter/Spring Assessment in Gifted Education EDUC 5420 (3 Credit Hours) - Dates TBA

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As principals plan their building schedules they should prioritize attendance for building coaches on these dates. Please share the finalized schedule with current instructional coaches and those employees who have been given coaching assignments for the 2022-2023 school year. The ICI will continue to offer assigned coaches job embedded professional development and options to earn the coaching endorsement during the contract day.

2022-2023 Elementary Instructional Coaching Institute Schedule

2022-2023 Secondary Instructional Coaching Institute Schedule

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Administrators:  Please share this information with current teachers who may be interested in becoming an instructional coach. For information regarding this program please click on the link below:

Jordan School District Aspiring Coach Pathway 2022-2023 Instructional Coaching Endorsement

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DATE:      
Thursday, May 26th, 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: Modification Strategies Used by General Education Teachers to Teach English Language Learners

Applicant: Nilufer Guler, Rockhurst University

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.

General education teachers will receive an email invitation to participate in a 15-minute survey. In the survey, teachers can also volunteer to participate in a follow-up interview.

Thank you for your assistance.

 

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DATE:   
May 16, 2022

TO:  
All Principals and All Counselors

FROM:    
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
Stacee Worthen, Secondary Counselor Consultant

SUBJECT:   
2022-2023 Comprehensive School Counseling Program (CSCP) Calendar

CSCP dates are planned in advance so that individual counseling teams will include them in their school and CSCP calendars.

It is essential that counselors are allowed to prioritize CSCP meetings as they work to perform their other duties and tasks assigned to them.

Please take note of the meeting dates on the memo below.

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DATE:  
May 23, 2022

TO:  
High School Principals

FROM: 
John Larsen, Business Administrator
June LeMaster, Administrator, Human Resources
Brad Sorensen, Administrator of Schools
Brent Burge, Human Resource Administrator, ESP

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 16, 2022 and before the contract begins July 26, 2022. 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

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DATE:  
May 23, 2022

TO:   
High School Principals and Head Administrative Assistants

FROM:  
C. Brad Sorensen, Administrator of Schools

SUBJECT:  
2022-23 High School Summer Office Help

Each high school in Jordan School District will be allocated $4,000 to assist in covering summer office hours for the 2022-23 school year. Please note that benefits must be deducted from this amount. Benefits are calculated at 7.75% to include FICA, Medicare, and Industrial Insurance. If you choose to use a full-time school employee that qualifies for retirement benefits, an additional 23.69% (Tier I-before July 1, 2011) or 20.02% (Tier II-after June 30, 2011) must be added to the total cost.

This money may be used for time worked from June 1 through August 31, 2022. Employees are to use True Time when working these hours. True Time hours should be submitted weekly. Please email a list of names of all employees who will be working these hours to Keelee Leulaui in payroll at keelee.leulaui@jordandistrict.org and she will add the pay-code ‘TSMRO - Summer Office Hours’ for them to use in True Time. No money will be carried over from the summer hour allocation. All time worked for your summer office hours will be coded as 10 E LOC 8707 2436 154 and should be recorded each month for Brad Sorensen’s approval on your school’s allocation form.

If you have any questions, please contact:
Cari Minnesota at cari.minnesota@jordandistrict.org, Ph: 801-567-8173 or
Marilyn Smith at marilyn.smith@jordandistrict.org, Ph: 801-567-8166.

Thank you.

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The 2022-23 elementary, middle, and high school calendar packets available at https://planning.jordandistrict.org/calendars/ now include a new, easy-to-read "Is There School Today?" calendar. The calendar shows when students are in and out of school for each level and may be easier to use when creating parent materials for next year. Information on these calendars will be sent to employees and families soon.

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Health Special Risk, Inc. is offering two options for supplemental accident insurance, at-school coverage and 24-hour coverage. See attached flyer (English and Spanish) for additional information. Please consider including the information in  your school packets.

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If you haven't had a chance to sign-up please go in and do it today. The count is going to the caterer tomorrow, June 10th!

The assistant principal meeting will be held June 16th at the JATC-S from 8:30-12:30 pm. A beverage service will be served starting at 8:00 am and lunch will be provided. Attendance is encouraged but not required at this meeting. In order to have a count for the luncheon please sign-up by clicking HERE. We hope to see you all there!

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DATE:     
5/18/2022

TO:  
All Administrators

FROM: 
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
McKinley Withers, Health and Wellness Consultant

SUBJECT:    
Additional Dates for Prevention Planning!

Our Health and Wellness team will be offering additional prevention planning parties (also known as workshops) for school leaders and their teams at the ASB Auditorium on the following dates and times. We will be using the District’s prevention planning guidelines to support your school’s planning.

  • May 19th, 8:30-11:00 OR 12:30-3:00
  • May 25th, 8:30-11:00 OR 12:30-3:00
  • June 10th, 8:30-11:00 OR 12:30-3:00
  • August 5th, 8:30-11:00 OR 12:30-3:00

Use this link to sign up

This prevention planning workshop is an opportunity to communicate to your school community all of the great things that your school does to care for your students! The intended outcome of the workshop for attendees will be a completed, concise, clear prevention plan for their school that highlights their unique approach and follows District and State guidelines. If you would like to make alternate arrangements for prevention planning, please reach out to McKinley Withers (801-567-8245 mckinley.withers@jordandistrict.org)

If you would like to do create your school’s plan on your own, use this fillable PDF and planning tool as a resource.

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DATE: 
5/18/2022

TO:  
All Administrators

FROM: 
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
McKinley Withers, Health and Wellness Consultant

SUBJECT: 
Free Parent Coaching & Courses Available for Parents and Employees

Our District has created a partnership with the Cook Center for Human Connection.

As part of this partnership, FREE parent coaching is available to all of our District’s parents and employees. For more information on this resource, please review and share the attached flyers.

In addition to available coaching, there are several free courses in both English and Spanish available for parents to take online. Topics for these courses include “Helping your child when they’re bullied,” “How parents can prevent suicide,” as well as many others! These courses are available at parentguidance.org

We hope that parents and students will benefit from this resource.

 

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Administrators: Please share the attached flyer with those in your building who might be interested in becoming a principal.

Apply by August 19, 2022 at the BYU Aspiring Principals Academy page

 

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Workshops focused on the enrichment side of Walk to Reading will be offered in June for teachers in grades 1-6. The workshops are optional. Teachers will be paid three hours at inservice rate for attendance. Space is limited. Register on JPLS. Please see the flyer for dates and times specific to grade bands.

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Jordan School District Drought Watering Plan Summer 2022

Date: May 18, 2022

In consideration of our extraordinary drought conditions we are implementing the following procedures:

  • All school irrigation clocks are being adjusted to water only two days per week. Some larger schools require two days to rotate through all of their stations, so people may see the sprinklers on every day, but each station will only be watering two times per week.
  • We will only be watering during the evening and night time hours. On occasion, sprinklers may be running a brief test cycle during the day to check for broken heads or to make spray pattern adjustments.
  • New sod and seed areas will continue to be watered according to recommended schedules.
  • The Custodial Department will continue to work with individual schools to assist with broken sprinkler heads and to correct spray pattern issues.
  • We continue to encourage schools to submit work orders to repair leaking faucets, toilets and drinking fountains.
  • We will continue to follow this drought issue closely and plan to comply with any other State, County or local restrictions.
  • All principals and custodians will be informed of these changes and our plans moving forward.
  • Please continue to call or email us with any water issues that are brought to your attention and we will dispatch our employees to address them.

We hope that this helps you answer questions and demonstrates our commitment to responsible water use during these extreme conditions.