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DATE:
April 3, 2024

TO:
Principals
All Certified Special Education Staff

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

SUBJECT:
End of Year SCRAM Detail Report

All SCRAM reports and SCRAM document changes must be received by the Special Education Office no later than Wednesday, May 1, 2024.

See the memo below for all instructions.

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DATE:  
April 4, 2024

TO:  
Principal
Assistant Principal

FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
Matt Alvernaz, School Safety Coordinator

SUBJECT:  
Safe Routes To School Meeting Sign Up (Herriman Schools ONLY)

The City of Herriman has reviewed the Safe Routes To School (SRTS) forms we submitted and is prepared to meet with each administration to discuss them.

The meetings will be held on April 15th from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM over ZOOM. Each meeting will be held in 15-minute increments. Please select a time slot on the SIGN-UP sheet provided. Times are on a first come first served basis. Feel free to work with one another as needed.

If more time is required to discuss an issue in depth, then we will schedule a time with the city soon after to do so.

Take a moment to review your maps on the new website, found at Safe Routes Utah, please ensure the routes are accurate and complete.

For any additional assistance or clarification please contact Matt Alvernaz at matt.alvernaz@jordandistrict.org or by phone at 801-567-8623.

ZOOM Link

SIGN-UP Link

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DATE:  
April 4, 2024

TO:  
Principal
Assistant Principal

FROM: 
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
Matt Alvernaz, School Safety Coordinator

SUBJECT:  
Safe Routes To School Meeting Sign Up (West Jordan Schools ONLY)

The City of West Jordan has reviewed the Safe Routes To School (SRTS) forms we submitted and is prepared to meet with each administration to discuss them.

The meetings will be held on April 23rd from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM over ZOOM.  Each meeting will be held in 15-minute increments.  Please select a time slot on the SIGN-UP sheet provided.  Times are on a first come first served basis.  Feel free to work with one another as needed.

If more time is required to discuss an issue in depth, then we will schedule a time with the city soon after to do so.

Take a moment to review your maps on the new website, found at Safe Routes Utah, please ensure the routes are accurate and complete.

For any additional assistance or clarification please contact Matt Alvernaz at matt.alvernaz@jordandistrict.org or by phone at 801-567-8623.

ZOOM Link

SIGN-UP Link

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DATE: 
April 4, 2024

TO: 
All Principals and All Counselors

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

SUBJECT: 
2024-2025 Comprehensive School Counseling Program (CSCP) Calendar

Comprehensive School Counseling Program (CSCP) dates are planned so that individual counseling teams may include them in their school and CSCP calendars. It is essential that counselors prioritize and attend CSCP meetings as they work to perform their other duties and tasks assigned to them. This allows counselors to enhance their skills, understand responsibilities and expectations, gain mastery on compliance-related items and improve upon best practices and positive workflow.

See the full schedule on the memo below.

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TO:
Principals
Administrative Assistants

FROM:
Michelle Love-Day, Director of Language & Culture Services

It's been a great year with our digital ML Identification Task Manager. Thank you to all office assistants that have worked diligently with the LCS and Evaluation teams.

It is now time to clean up your HOME tab Task Manager with any pending, duplicate, or returned tasks. Please see the attached instructions or give Nicole Woodburn a call (801-567-8124).

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DATE:     
April 4, 2024

TO:  
All School Administrators

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

SUBJECT:  
Empowering Parents: A Conference on Wellbeing

The Health and Wellness Department, in Student Services is hosting a parent event scheduled for April 10th, 2024 at Riverton High School. This conference- style event aims to bring together professionals and education experts in the field of mental health and well-being to share their knowledge, insights, and research with parents in our JSD communities. This event aims to help parents to be best equipped to support their children with well-being.

We will offer resource booths near the entrance of the school from 5:30-6pm, and throughout transition time for parents to gain insight and information on helpful resources.

We will offer three(3) 30-minutes sessions between 6pm-8pm to maximize learning for parent participants. Some sessions will repeat more than once.

Topics will include best practices, research insights, or information that would be useful to parents of school-aged children. Including mental health issues in the schools and associated issues (bullying, stress, perfectionism, social pressures, etc.), risk, prevention, resilience and ways in which parents can help support their students. See attachment for more details about resource tables and breakout sessions.

There is a digital copy of more information attached(for printing and sharing), but a hard copy will also be sent to your school.

Please consider posting this flyer somewhere with high parent traffic (maybe the main office entrance).

Share with PTA!

Encourage parents in your communities to attend!

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DATE:
April 1, 2024

TO: 
All Principals

FROM:  
Lisa Robinson, Administrator of Schools
Kim Lloyd, Director of Special Education
Brian King, Assistant Director of Special Education
Mike Trimmell, Ed.D., Special Education Administrator

SUBJECT:  
April 12, 2024 - Optional Special Education PD Provided by JBAT

The Special Education Department will be hosting our final optional PD for the school year. The Jordan Behavior Assistance Team (JBAT) will be leading this professional development session. The focus will be foundational classroom management and behavior strategies. The professional development session will be held at Herriman High School April 12, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. This is for elementary and secondary special education teachers. Please sign up on JPLS for this awesome opportunity.

JBAT Professional Development
Herriman HS- Auditorium
JPLS Info
Course #102021
Section #128091

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TO:
Administrators

FROM:
June LeMaster, Administrator of Human Resources

IN HONOR OF JSD PARAEDUCATORS!

April 3rd was the official Paraeducator Appreciation Day and Western Governors’ University (WGU) is excited to announce a special initiative to honor and celebrate the invaluable contributions of paraeducators in Jordan School District.

We know the vital role Paraeducators play in supporting students, teachers, and the entire school community. Their dedication, compassion and hard work make a significant difference in the lives of students every day. In recognition of their outstanding efforts, WGU is promoting a paraeducator recognition program.

All JSD employees are encouraged to nominate a paraeducator that exemplifies excellence, goes above and beyond in their role and demonstrates a commitment to student success. This is an opportunity to shine a spotlight on those employees who make a profound impact in the classroom and beyond!

Nominations can be submitted through this online form - [SUBMIT NOMINEE HERE] and the deadline for submission is April 5th. Paraeducators that are nominated for this recognition will be put into a drawing for a special prize as a token of appreciation for their hard work and dedication.

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DATE:   
April 4, 2024

TO: 
Principals – South Jordan Schools ONLY

FROM: 
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
Matt Alvernaz, School Safety Coordinator

SUBJECT:  
Safe Routes To School Meeting Sign Up (South Jordan Schools ONLY)

The City of South Jordan has reviewed the Safe Routes To School (SRTS) forms we submitted and is prepared to meet with each administration to discuss them.

The meetings will be held on April 16th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM over ZOOM. Each meeting will be held in 15-minute increments. Please select a time slot on the SIGN-UP sheet provided. Times are on a first come first served basis. Feel free to work with one another as needed.

If more time is required to discuss an issue in depth then we will schedule a time with the city soon after to do so.

Take a moment to review your maps on the new website, found at Safe Routes Utah, please ensure the routes are accurate and complete.

For any additional assistance or clarification please contact Matt Alvernaz at matt.alvernaz@jordandistrict.org or by phone at 801-567-8623.

ZOOM Link

SIGN-UP Link

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TO:
All Principals

FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services

WHAT: Standard Response Protocol / Standard Reunification Method Half-Day Virtual Workshop led by The “I Love U Guys'' Foundation, paid for by USBE. There are two training dates for the same content and only one should be attended. Please note, these trainings do not include the train-the-trainer component, as previously offered. See below for details.

WHO: School Safety and Security Specialists, School Building Administrators, Crisis-Response Team Members, School-based Mental Health Professionals, School Resource Officers (SROs) / Law Enforcement, and other school employees and community partners who support school safety.

Number of participants: The first 400 registrants for each workshop. A waiting list of 50 people will be maintained.

WHEN: Thursday, April 11, 2024 | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Virtual)
OR
Wednesday, May 15, 2024 | 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Virtual)

WHERE: A Zoom link will be provided to participants after registration.

ACTION: Save your seat by registering for one of the following:

  • Registration • for Thursday, April 11, 2024 | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Virtual)     Registration Form
  • Registration • for Wednesday, May 15, 2024 | 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Virtual)      Registration Form

MORE INFORMATION: Visit The “I Love U Guys'' Foundation website for additional details.

QUESTIONS: Email the schoolsafetyprograms@schools.utah.gov.

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TO:
Elementary Principals

FROM:
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching & Learning
Amanda Bollinger, Staff Assistant in Teaching & Learning

Principals,

You and your instructional coach are invited to attend our Optional Admin and Coaches Illustrative Mathematics Learning Series. Please see the attached flyer for more information.

 

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TO:
Elementary Principals

FROM:
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching & Learning
Amanda Bollinger, Staff Assistant in Teaching & Learning

Principals,

Please be aware that our T&L elementary math team will be holding a Math Lead meeting on Monday, April 15th. See the attached flyer for details.

 

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TO:
Elementary Principals

FROM:
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching & Learning
Amanda Bollinger, Staff Assistant in Teaching & Learning

Principals,

Please be sure that your 6th grade teachers and special education teachers who work with 6th grade students on the core curriculum are aware of the required April 12 6th Grade Mathematics Kickoff to Our PD Learning Series Focusing on Refining and Elevating Our Practice “Our Work, Our Students”.

This is the Professional Development Kickoff Part 1 of our 3 part Learning Series focused on high-effect size evidence-based mathematical teaching practices.

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DATE:
April 1, 2024

TO:
All Principals All Budget Directors

FROM:
John Larsen, Business Administrator
Daniel Ellis, Director of Accounting, Budgets & Audits
June LeMaster, Administrator, Human Resources
Steffany Ellsworth, Manager, Information Systems
Bonnie Brennan, Director of Insurance Services
Sarah Palmer, Director of Payroll
Kurt Prusse, Director of Purchasing

SUBJECT:
Year-End Processing Deadlines

Please observe the critical deadlines, included in the memo below, regarding the financial year-end processes for the 2023-24 year. Please review these dates as they could have a major effect on your location’s ability to operate.

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TO:
All Principals

FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Nadine Page, Administrative Assistant

Take note of the following monthly newsletters with important communication about the School LAND Trust (SLT) Program.

Please share the March newsletter with your school community council members.

The newsletters are also accessible online on the USBE Website with different language options.

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TO:
All Administrators
All Administrative Assistants

FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Nadine Page, Administrative Assistant

Deadline Extended to April 5, 2024

Reminder!

The LOG/TIMESHEET must be turned in to the school no later than April 5, 2024 so that amounts may be paid in the May 2024 paycheck. Payroll will take the information for payment from the Google Sheet.

Please make sure to total the hours listed on the Log/Timesheet and put this number on the Google Sheet. Double check to make sure ALL employees to be paid are listed and that their hours worked are correct. If you have questions please reach out to Nadine Page at x88182 or nadine.page@jordandistrict.org.

Below you will find the original documents sent out at the beginning of the school year with all the guidelines.

Dates were revised to have Log/Timesheets due on April 1st in order to provide payment on the May payroll in this JAM

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DATE:   
March 20, 2024

TO:  
All Administrators

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

SUBJECT:  
Last Call for Prevention Workshop and Mandatory Prevention Plan Updates

We have added one last session for prevention planning on April 4th at the ASB Presentation Room (Entrance C). There will be two sessions on the 4th: 8:30-11:00, and 12:30-3:00. Substitute costs can be covered so a full team can attend!

*As a reminder, each school is required to maintain and update prevention plans annually. These funds and upcoming workshops are meant to support each school’s prevention plan. If you are interested in updating your plan without attending a workshop, visit Jordan Health and Wellness for detailed instructions.

Prevention Plans must be updated by April 26th and the prevention funding form completed by April 5th to take advantage of the grant funds available!