Jordan School District
TO:
Elementary Principals
Elementary Administrative Assistants
FROM:
Odette Desmarais, Administrator of Schools
Meredith McPhail, Administrator of Schools
Becky Gerber, Administrator of Schools
Lisa Robinson, Administrator of Schools
Please find your school tab in this Google Sheet and complete the Elementary Parent/Teacher Conference Reporting Form by Friday, October 16, 2026. If you have any questions, please contact Shannel Hooper at extension 88204.
DATE:
September 10, 2026
TO:
All Middle School Principals
FROM:
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching and Learning
Melanie Dawson, Assistant Director of Teaching and Learning
Cody Curtis, Administrator of Schools
SUBJECT:
MTSS Middle School Workshop 2026-2027
We are excited to welcome you to the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) Workshop!
This year, we will focus primarily on strengthening Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) within the MTSS framework.
DATE:
September 10, 2026
TO:
Elementary Principals of MTSS Cohort 3 (Year 2) Schools:
Bastian, Blackridge, Butterfield Canyon, Elk Meadows, Golden Fields, Heartland, Jordan Ridge, Juniper, Monte Vista, Oak Leaf, Rocky Peak, Rosamond, Rose Creek, Silver Crest, Southland, Westland, Westvale
FROM:
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching and Learning
Melanie Dawson, Assistant Director of Teaching and Learning
Elementary Administrators of Schools
SUBJECT:
MTSS Workshop Cohort 3 (2026-2027)
We are excited to continue the work of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support with your teams this year!
Last year, we focused primarily on Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS). This year, we will guide your teams in strengthening existing PBIS systems while also shifting our focus to other interrelated systems within the MTSS framework. See attached for dates, locations, substitute information, etc.
DATE:
September 10, 2026
TO:
Elementary Principals of MTSS Cohort 1 & 2 (Year 3 & 4) Schools:
Cohort 1: Bluffdale, Eastlake, Falcon Ridge, Fox Hollow, Midas Creek, Mountain Shadows, Oquirrh, Riverton, Welby
Cohort 2: Antelope Canyon, Aspen, Columbia, Copper Canyon, Daybreak, Foothills, Hayden Peak, Herriman, Jordan Hills, Majestic, Mountain Point, Oakcrest, Ridge View, Riverside, South Jordan, Terra Linda
FROM:
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching and Learning
Melanie Dawson, Assistant Director of Teaching and Learning
Elementary Administrators of Schools
SUBJECT:
MTSS Workshop Cohorts 1 & 2 (2026-2027)
We are excited to continue the work of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) with your teams this year!
Previously, we focused primarily on Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS). This year, we will guide your teams in strengthening existing PBIS systems while also shifting our focus to other interrelated systems within the MTSS framework.
See attached for dates, locations, substitute information, etc.
DATE:
September 10, 2026
TO:
All Administrators
All Admin Assistants
FROM:
John Larsen, Business Administrator
Michael Heaps, Director - Information Systems
Steffany Ellsworth, Manager - Information Systems
SUBJECT:
Monthly Budget Reports Emailed on Sept. 9th
FYI - we recently experienced a technical issue affecting email delivery from our Qmlativ finance system. As a result, the automated budget report emails were not delivered to your inbox on the regularly scheduled date of September 5th. This was strictly an email delivery issue; the system successfully generated all budget reports on schedule. All budget report emails were resent as of Wednesday afternoon, so you should have seen the email notification in your inbox on September 9th.
You can always access these reports in Qmlativ through the 20th of the month, even if you did not receive an email. To do so, log in to Qmlativ and select “My Messages” in the upper right-hand corner. Search your message inbox for “scheduled report,” and select the messages sent on the 5th of the month. Select to view or download the results, based on your needs.
We apologize for any confusion or inconvenience this may have caused. If you have trouble accessing your report or have any questions, please contact the Information Systems Help Desk at (801) 567-8737 or extension 88737.
TO:
All Administrators
FROM:
April Gaydosh, Administrator of Human Resources
Brittany Bauer, HR Administrator of Data and Operations
Administrators who are resigning or retiring effective at the end of the current contract or calendar year may be eligible for a tiered early-notification incentive. To qualify, administrators must submit their official resignation or retirement notification online on or before the applicable deadline listed below.
The incentive amount will be based on the date the official online notification is received.
Mid-Year Resignation (December) Notification:
August 15, 2026 $1,000.00
September 15, 2026 $600.00
October 15, 2026 $200.00
End of Contract Year Resignation (June) Notification:
December 1, 2026 $1,000.00
January 15, 2026 $600.00
February 15, 2026 $200.00
The incentive will be paid on the last regular paycheck. Notifications of resignation or retirement received after the dates listed above will not qualify for an incentive. The official District resignation/retirement notification form is found in Qmlativ under “Employee Access”. Please see District policy DP318a or DP319 for more detailed information regarding resignations and/or retirements. If you do not know your Qmlativ username or password, please contact the Help Desk at 801-567-8737.
TO:
Principals
FROM:
Carolyn Gough, Administrator, Teaching and Learning Department
Brandon Larsen, Performing & Fine Arts Consultant
As we settle into our new district policies, we want to make sure our dance departments have everything they need to thrive! Music is the core engine of dance instruction, especially for independent practice and small group choreography. To ensure our teachers can keep their classes energized and on track while fully honoring our cell phone and device guidelines, we’ve put together two great, policy-compliant options for music/video access.
To solve this while fully respecting our cell phone and technology policies, we have identified two viable solutions:
As we settle into our new district policies, we want to make sure our dance departments have everything they need to thrive! Music is the core engine of dance instruction, especially for independent practice and small group choreography. To ensure our teachers can keep their classes energized and on track while fully honoring our cell phone and device guidelines, we’ve put together two great, policy-compliant options for music/video access.
To solve this while fully respecting our cell phone and technology policies, we have identified two viable solutions:
1. MyVideoSpot Link Conversion (Immediate & Classroom-Ready): Teachers can upload or link YouTube videos through MyVideoSpot to generate accessible links for student devices. This allows students to play approved audio directly on their school Chromebooks without opening up full YouTube access. Step-by-step instructions for teachers can be found here: MyVideoSpot Quick-Start Guide.
2. Dedicated "Kiosk Mode" Chromebooks (Recommended for Performing Arts/Dance Labs): Principals can work with their building tech to set aside a dedicated classroom set (or cart) of Chromebooks configured in Kiosk Mode. This setup restricts the devices so that they only allow access to YouTube for audio/video playback, preventing open web browsing while giving dance classes a reliable, dedicated music hub.
3. Dedicated iPads: Principals can work with their building tech to set aside a dedicated classroom set of iPads to provide access to YouTube.
We recommend sharing the MyVideoSpot guide with your dance/arts teachers right away and connecting with your building tech if you’d like to set up a dedicated Kiosk Mode cart.
TO:
School Administrators
FROM:
Brad Sorensen, Administrator of Schools
Cody Curtis, Administrator of Schools
Odette Desmarais, Administrator of Schools
Meredith McPhail, Administrator of Schools
Becky Gerber, Administrator of Schools
Lisa Robinson, Administrator of Schools
The Principal Meeting will be held in person at the Jordan Learning Center (JLC), located at 3706 W. 9800 S., South Jordan.
Beverage service will be available beginning at 7:30 a.m., and lunch will be provided.
We look forward to seeing you there!
TO:
Assistant Principals
FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
The September Assistant Principal meetings will be held on the following dates:
Both meetings will be held in person at the Jordan Learning Center. All assistant principals and intern assistant principals are invited to attend. Beverage service will be available beginning at 7:30 a.m. each day.
As a reminder, you only need to attend one of the two sessions, as the same information will be presented at both meetings.
Please sign up for the session you plan to attend.
If you have any questions, please contact Shannel Hooper at 801-567-8204 (ext. 88204).
TO:
Elementary Administrators
Elementary Administrative Assistants
FROM:
Odette Desmarais, Administrator of Schools
Meredith McPhail, Administrator of Schools
Becky Gerber, Administrator of Schools
Lisa Robinson, Administrator of Schools
We know that Utah schools work hard to increase financial literacy among students and their families, and my529, Utah’s 529 educational savings plan, appreciates your efforts. my529 looks forward to working with your school to help inform your parents and guardians about saving for their children’s future education expenses.
Under Utah law, elementary schools are required to provide information during school enrollment to parents or guardians of kindergarten students about saving for qualified education expenses, including details about my529 (see Utah Code Ann. § 53G-10-305) — and my529 is here to help.
Each year, my529 sends brochures to elementary school principals to fulfill this requirement. To help get the word out about saving for qualified education expenses, my529 will send enough brochures for each school’s entire student body. Please ensure they are distributed at the beginning of the school year. The brochure is also available in Spanish.
If you have questions about my529, the elementary school brochures, or if your school would like a PDF version of the brochure or Spanish-language brochures, please contact Taryn Owen, Marketing Specialist, at 801.456.7344 or email towen@my529.org.
TO:
Principals
Administrative Assistants
FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Brad Sorensen, Administrator of Schools
Cody Curtis, Administrator of Schools
Odette Desmarais, Administrator of Schools
Meredith McPhail, Administrator of Schools
Becky Gerber, Administrator of Schools
Lisa Robinson, Administrator of Schools
The following information is being provided for your awareness and to share with staff members as needed. While we are still finalizing some aspects of this rollout, please feel free to begin moving forward with these guidelines as you consider the needs of your students and programs. Lunchroom managers are already in compliance with food served in cafeterias.
Please make note of the exceptions to State Code included on the attached flyer. We've also included a template that you may share with teachers who would like to request permission from parents to provide food in the classroom. Principals should approve any permission slips as well as any personalized information about food usage in the classroom that is sent home by teachers. If your teachers have already incorporated this permission into their disclosures, there is no need to change their process at this time.
If you have further questions, please contact your AOS.
DATE:
August 13, 2026
TO:
All Principals
Administrative Assistants
FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Jordan District Nurses
SUBJECT:
Medication Administration Training
Utah State Law and District Policy requires that all school personnel delegated to administer medication to students in schools must complete Medication Administration Training.
New employees who will be giving medication are required to attend the live training on Friday, September 11, 2026.
For the 2026-27 school year, all medication training and sign-ups will be done through Canvas. Everyone in the district has a Canvas account through your district email. You must sign up using the links in this email. If you need help, contact your nurse. ( If you are not able to add the class after logging in, you may already have it in your cart)
If you are a new staff member administering medications in our district, please register for the In-person Medication class. If you are a returning staff member who has completed in-person training in our district in the past, you may sign up for the Online Medication Training.
As a note, we have added a section to this training that includes reminders for the health room and treating common injuries/conditions seen in the health room. This addition must also be completed to receive your certificate. As a friendly reminder, be sure to view the video in its entirety before taking the quiz. Your certificate should be emailed to you from Canvas. The attached instructions also go over how to find your certificate if it is not emailed to you.
Please make sure to print your completion certificate for your school nurse to sign.
Please forward to any staff who need to complete the training.
Medication Administration Training
Friday, September 11, 2026
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
District Office Room 129
DATE:
August 13, 2026
TO:
Principals
Administrative Assistants
FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Jordan School District Nurses
SUBJECT:
Immunization Policy and Guidelines, Skyward and USIIS In-service
Jordan School District Nurses will be conducting this in-service on:
Friday, September 18, 2024
9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
ASB, PDC Room 101
This in-service is open to all office staff and administrators. If you are involved with new student registration, this in-service will be of benefit to you.
Class size is limited. Please contact your school nurse if you are planning to attend. See attached nurse assignment list for 2026-27.
DATE:
August 6, 2026
TO:
All Principals, Jordan School District
Administrative Assistants
FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Jordan District Nurses
SUBJECT:
CPR/First Aid/AED Certification
Jordan School District requires that at least 3 full-time employees in each building be certified in CPR, First Aid, and AED. Most certifications are valid for 2 years. It is also recommended that employees who will have direct responsibility for student health and safety be certified in CPR/First Aid/AED. This may include front office staff, playground aides, hall monitors, P.E. teachers, etc. It is also recommended that you keep a list of current CPR/First Aid/AED certified staff members by all main phone lines where calls for emergency help may originate.
CPR, First Aid, and AED training and certification is now available to district employees in an online format through the National Safety Council (NSC). The attached document will outline the steps necessary to complete the online portion of the course. Information can also be accessed by going here: CPR & First Aid. The cost of the course is $32.00 and should be paid by the employee at the time of registration. Schools may provide reimbursement for the course if funds are available by following the appropriate pre-approval and reimbursement procedures.
Once the online course is completed, employees may sign up to complete their certification by attending a 2-hour skills check session with our district nurses. To sign up for a skill check, you will need to register at Jordan Digital Learning under CPR Alert Course. All skill checks must be completed within 90 days of sign-up for the online course. The dates and times for the skill check sessions are listed on the attached flyer.
Shannel Hooper will share a Google Sheet with each school principal and administrative assistant to complete, print, and post in your buildings. Once completed, check the red box. Physical copies do not need to be sent to the district office. Please complete the shared CPR/First Aid/AED certification sheet by November 13, 2026.
TO:
Principals
Special Education Teachers (Preschool and School-Age)
Speech-Language Pathologists
FROM:
Lisa Robinson, Administrator of Schools
Brian King, Director of Special Education
This year, the state has allocated 6 additional days available to work two weeks before or after your contract days. Please read the attached memo for instructions on when the days can be worked and how to submit them correctly. The link for submitting the days is included in the attached memo.
DATE:
Thursday, July 23, 2026
TO:
Middle and High School Administrators
FROM:
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching and Learning
Ben Jameson, Director of Evaluation, Research and Accountability
SUBJECT:
2025-26 AP Results Updated in Tableau
The AP Analysis Dashboard has been updated with 2025-26 AP exam data in Tableau. School administrators may access AP results here.
School administrators will be able to view participation rates, pass rates, and a distribution of scores by school, discipline, and assessment from 2014 to 2026. In addition, the dashboard also contains scores by AP teacher and student.
Please contact Ben Jameson in Assessment, Research & Accountability with any questions about the AP Analysis Dashboard.
DATE:
Thursday, July 23, 2026
TO:
All School Administrators and District Department Directors/Consultants
FROM:
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching and Learning
Ben Jameson, Director of Assessment, Research and Accountability
SUBJECT:
2026-27 Required Testing Ethics Professional Development Procedures for Licensed Educator and ESP Employees
For the 2026-27 school year, administrators will need to conduct a training on the state’s testing ethics policy for all licensed educators as well as any education support professionals (ESPs) who will assist with district-, state- or federally-mandated testing. All licensed educators will need to be trained on the policy. Administrators will want to consider including computer lab assistants who function as the school’s test coordinator, any classroom aides that assist with testing, literacy aides who assist with Acadience Reading testing or progress monitoring, or any office staff that assist test coordinators with district-, state- or federally-mandated testing.
The three required procedures for completing this testing ethics professional development are listed on the “2026-27 Principal’s Testing Ethics Checklist for Licensed Educators and ESPs” form, which is due to Assessment, Research & Accountability by Friday, September 18, 2026.
As has been done in the past, administrators may provide the testing ethics training themselves using the Google slide deck linked in this memo. Alternatively, administrators may show the YouTube video linked below to school personnel. The video provides the same information as the slide deck. Once school personnel have been trained, either by a school administrator or using the video, they are required to sign the “2026-27 Standard Test Administration and Testing Ethics Policy Training Signature Form.” Administrators are asked to keep these signed forms on file at the school.
There are several materials attached with this memo for your use:
Please contact Ben Jameson or Heather Knecht in Assessment, Research & Accountability with any questions.
TO:
All Administrators
FROM:
Jordan School District Cabinet Members
The District-wide Professional Development Day on Aug. 11, 2026 is just around the corner. If you haven't already, please choose from available keynote speakers using the link below. All keynotes begin at 8:30 AM on Tuesday, Aug. 11. The topics and location information for each keynote speaker are included in the registration information. You will receive a confirmation of your keynote choice and location to remind you of your selection.
Register for Your PD Day Keynote Speaker
You must attend both a morning and afternoon keynote of your choice. Be sure to register for an AM and PM session.
2026 District-wide Professional Development Day Schedule Flyer
TO:
All Administrators
All Administrative Assistants
FROM:
April Gaydosh, Administrator of Human Resources
Rebecca Eastman, HR Generalist
If you are a contracted employee and need to take Annual/Personal Leave on a Critical Day before/after Labor 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.
| School Holiday | Date of Holiday | Critical Days* | Window |
| Labor Day | Sept 7, 2026 | Sept. 4 and Sept 8 | July 24-Aug. 3, 2026 |
*Critical Days are the first student attendance days before or after a school holiday. If a non-student attendance day falls before or after a school holiday, the Critical Day is the day before or after that non-student attendance day when students are in attendance.
Licensed
Licensed Annual/Personal Leave Taken on a Critical Day 26-27
TO:
Administrators
FROM:
April Gaydosh, Administrator of Human Resources
Jane Olsen, HR Administrator, Head of Talent Acquisition
Mike Trimmell, Assistant Director of HR, Talent Development
Dear Administrators,
We ask our students to become curious thinkers, responsible teammates, and engaged citizens — and our new educators are the ones who will help them get there. Welcoming them well is our first chance to show what a Culture of Belonging looks like in Jordan School District.
Join us for the “Clap-In,” and “Clap-Out” the joyful, high-energy tradition that kicks off New Educator Induction and officially welcomes the newest members of the Jordan School District family. If you’ve been before, you know: it’s loud, it’s happy, and it sets the tone for the entire year.
Event Details
• Date: Friday, August 7th
• Time: Clap-In: 7:45–8:30 a.m. (estimated 8:30 a.m. departure)
Clap-Out: 2:30-3:30 p.m. (estimated 3:30 p.m. departure)
• Location: Bingham High School, Main Entrance (South side)
What to Expect
This is more than a warm welcome — it’s Jordan’s spirited community on full display, and our first chance to show new educators why JSD is the district of choice. Let’s make it unforgettable.
How to Bring the Spirit
• Dress to Impress: Wear your school or JSD gear with pride — show them the team they’re joining.
• Mascot Magic: Bring your school mascot to spread the cheer.
• Capture the Moment: Snap a selfie with a new educator at one of our two selfie booths — empathetic communicators say cheese!
• Cheerful Welcome Lines: Join the welcome lines and cheer our new colleagues in like the champions they are.
One friendly note: our new educators will already be loaded up with swag and takeaways, so please hold off on gifts of any kind during the Clap-In. Your presence and enthusiasm are the presents!
Show Your Support
Bring your team! If your school has new educators, aim to have two to three staff members there to offer a personal cheer. Nothing says “you belong here” like familiar faces from your own building on day one.
Parking Reminder
Please gather at the South (front) entrance of Bingham High beginning at 7:30 a.m. To keep the best parking open for our new educators, consider carpooling and use the North side student parking lot and walk through the North (back) entrance.
Our new educators chose Jordan — now let’s show them why that was the best decision they’ve made. Together, we’ll welcome the educators who will shape the next generation of JSD graduates.
We can’t wait to see you there as we clap-in an exciting new academic year!
Thank you,
Jane Olsen, HR Administrator, Head of Talent Acquisition
Mike Trimmell, Assistant Director of HR, Talent Development
April Gaydosh, Administrator of HR
