Jordan School District
TO:
All School and Department Administrative Assistants
FROM:
Jeri Gamble, Information Systems Support Services
Please be mindful of the finance year-end deadlines. Click here to see deadlines for May 29-June 5, along with Skyward rollover information.
TO:
Administrators
Licensed Special Education Staff
FROM:
Lisa Robinson, Administrator of Schools
Kim Lloyd, Director of Special Education
The Special Education Summer Conference for the 2025-26 school year will be held on Monday, August 4, 2025, at West Jordan Middle School. Check-in begins at 7:30 am, and the conference begins at 8:00 am. Attendees will receive a $200 stipend, and lunch will be provided. Administrators are also welcome to attend. There will be sessions specifically for Administrators throughout the day.
All Certified/Licensed Special Education staff and school administrators are invited to attend. Please register through the PD Catalog by July 31st.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your teacher specialist.
DATE:
May 29, 2025
TO:
School Principals and Administrative Assistants
FROM:
Administrators of Schools
SUBJECT:
Principal Year-end Checkout Materials for 2024-25
Attached is the list of items to be completed for principal checkout.
If you have any questions, please contact your Administrator of Schools’ administrative assistant.
TO:
Elementary Administrators
FROM:
Michelle Lovell, Consultant in Teaching & Learning
Required literacy trainings for elementary teachers are now available for registration for new teachers and teachers moving to a new grade level. If a teacher is moving grade levels and has already taken any trainings, they DO NOT need to take them again.
To register for these trainings go to pd.jordandistrict.org. Trainings can be found by searching for the titles or clicking on the links in the attached memo. Please be sure that all new teachers are aware of the different trainings that they will need for their grade level and the dates that they are being offered. These are currently the only offerings for these classes this year. New teachers should sign up for one date for each training listed under the grade level they will be teaching.
In-service rate will be paid for Heggerty, MSRC, and Wit & Wisdom classes taken outside of contracted hours. Substitutes will be provided for all classes taught during contracted hours. A stipend of $600.00 will be paid to teachers for the completion of the in-person and online book work for LETRS training.
TO:
Administrators
FROM:
Michelle Love-Day, Director of Language & Culture Services
Beginning in August 2026, the Language & Culture Services team will hold a Spanish for Educators class. We are excited to help you communicate with your students to break down learning barriers.
Please complete the interest form at the link below to help us gauge interest and determine class times/locations. Classes will only be for licensed educators only.
TO:
Elementary Administrators
FROM:
Michelle Lovell, Consultant in Teaching & Learning
The Wit & Wisdom workbooks for the 2025-26 school year are scheduled to arrive in schools within the next couple of weeks. We request that any leftover workbooks from previous years be stored at their respective schools, as we anticipate utilizing these resources in the future. Thank you for your cooperation in managing these educational resources effectively.
TO:
Elementary Administrators
FROM:
Michelle Lovell, Consultant in Teaching & Learning
To surplus Really Great Reading teacher manuals, please fill out the Surplus Textbook Form and send it to Steve Oldham. Once Steve receives the form, he will arrange for pick-up of the materials. One form may be used for multiple boxes. Just make sure to fill out the total number of boxes each form represents. Please do not use boxes bigger than paper boxes, and have the boxes ready for pick up prior to sending the form to Steve. Please DO NOT SURPLUS student work mats and manipulative materials. These materials will still need to be used with UFLI.
For questions about surplus, please contact Steve Oldham at 801-567-8709 or steven.oldham@jordandistrict.org.
TO:
Administrators
FROM:
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching & Learning
Amanda Bollinger, Associate Administrator, Teaching & Learning
FALL Mentor Training will be available online through Canvas from August 1 to September 7. Training is provided to new mentors based on an administrator's recommendation. Complete the Google form for each mentor you wish to enroll. We have limited seats; first come, first served. Teachers will be paid a $150 stipend for completing the mentor Canvas training.
The Google form to submit names for mentor training is now open! Please submit your names by Friday, August 22.
Please confirm the following before completing this form:
1) Potential mentor has not already completed training
2) Potential mentor is willing to complete the training
You can access a list of currently trained mentors on your school’s mentor list, shared with you via Google Sheets and your school coaching plan. If you need help accessing your mentor list, please contact your district coaching specialist.
Google Form Link: https://forms.gle/NaUpsFW2SJomBomQ8
TO:
Middle School Administrators
Elementary Administrators
FROM:
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching & Learning
Rebecca Smith, Consultant in Teaching & Learning
Optional Conference Opportunity:
The Utah Association for Gifted Children will hold their annual summer conference at Hidden Valley Middle School on June 10-11, 2025. Please see the attached flyer for more details.
Participants can attend one or both days.
T&L will cover the registration for one administrator or coach from each elementary and middle school.
Those interested in attending can register here. When registering, indicate you are with Jordan District, then choose “invoice me” at checkout. The invoice will be sent to T&L.
TO:
Principals
Administrative Assistants
FROM:
Katie Bastian, Director of Nutrition Services
Check out the flyer for a reminder of all the ways parents can put money in their student's meal account.
All the ways parents can make payments to their student's meal account:
1. (Preferred method) Make an online payment through their Skyward family access account. It’s free to use and includes access to their child’s account and items purchased. Please use the QR code to view step-by-step instructions for making a payment through Skyward.
2. Bring a cash or check payment to their child’s school.
3. Make a credit card payment over the phone: 801-567-8757
TO:
Administrators
Administrative Assistants
FROM:
Sarah Palmer, Director of Payroll
Please see the document below.
TO:
Assistant Principals
FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
We’re excited to celebrate the Assistant Principals on Monday, June 9, 2025! Join us for a delicious breakfast catered by Apple Spice Junction at 9:00 AM in the Tech Atrium at Juniper Elementary School.
Please sign up by May 30, 2025, if you will be attending.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
TO:
All Principals and Administrative Assistants
FROM:
April Gaydosh, Administrator of Human Resources
DATE:
May 22, 2025
TO:
All Principals
All Licensed Staff
FROM:
Lisa Robinson, Administrator of Schools
Kim Lloyd, Director of Special Education
Melanie Dawson, Program Administrator of Behavior
SUBJECT:
ETT: Cultivating Classroom Management Skills
Effective Teacher Training (ETT) will be offered this summer! Seats are capped at 100 and are only available to learners who have never taken ETT previously. Register on Canvas Catalog.
Direct registration link: Summer ETT 2025
Or search “ETT” at pd.jordandistrict.org
See the attached memo and flyer for more information.
TO:
All Administrators
FROM:
Jordan School District Cabinet Members
Please review the important information below regarding the upcoming Administrative Leadership Conference.
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Keynote Book Order Information
The keynote address will feature a speaker from the Arbinger Institute, focusing on the book Leadership and Self-Deception. If you would like a copy of this book in your preferred format, please use the attached Google Form to place your order by June 20, 2025.
TO:
All Administrators
FROM:
Jordan School District Cabinet Members
The Administrative Leadership Conference is scheduled for Tuesday, August 5, 2025, and Thursday, August 7, 2025. Please make note of the information listed below. More details will be sent out in June.
August 5, 2025
All administrators should plan to join us for the Administrative Leadership Conference on August 5th.
August 7, 2025
AND
Additional conference workshops will be offered throughout the day on August 7 for all administrators. Many sessions will repeat from the August 5 leadership conference, providing another opportunity to attend any you may have missed. If you’re available, we encourage your participation. More details—including workshop days, times, and a sign-up form—will be shared soon.
DATE:
May 1, 2025
TO:
School Administrators
FROM:
Scott Thomas, Administrator of Auxiliary Services
Paul Bergera, Director of Transportation
Kitt Soumpholphakdy, Field/Activity Trips Coordinator
SUBJECT:
Alternate Field/Activity Trip Options for Schools
The Department of Transportation’s Field/Activity Trips Office is committed to doing its best to accommodate all of the district’s field/activity trip requests. However, there are times throughout the school year, particularly during spring sports season, when the demand for field/activity trips is greater than the supply of bus drivers and school buses. When this happens, schools have alternate options from local charter bus companies to accommodate field/activity trips.
The following local charter bus companies may be able to assist you with your field/activity trips needs when the Field/Activity Trips Office is unable to do so.
RedStar Transportation – https://redstartransportation.com/
Contact: Cate Murphy at cate@redstartransportation.com or 801-685-8560
Right Way Bus Lines – https://www.rightwaybus.com/
Contact: Tea Hafford at office@rightwaybus.com or 385-504-1443
Please keep in mind Jordan School District Transportation’s priorities. The first priority is school routes, the second priority is Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) related trips, and the third priority is all other field/activity trips.
Feel free to contact the Field/Activity Trips Office with any questions you may have.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
DATE:
May 1, 2025
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 2024-25 school year. Any questions or concerns that arise should be directed to your school’s Teacher Specialist for clarification.
DATE:
May 1, 2025
TO:
All administrators
FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
McKinley Withers, Health and Wellness Consultant
SUBJECT:
May 7th Ask a Therapist LIVE!
In partnership with the Cook Center for Human Connection, our customized May Mental Health Series calendar is now available.
Access to the ENGLISH / SPANISH May Mental Health Series Calendar
What’s Included:
You are encouraged to share this calendar with parents, staff, and members of your community. Especially the upcoming Ask a Therapist LIVE event on May 7th at 6:00 pm (MST), which is part of the Mental Health Series platform. This event takes place once a month and offers a unique opportunity for parents to engage directly with a licensed family therapist. Parents can ask questions anonymously and receive personalized answers in real-time.
Please utilize the following to promote the Ask a Therapist LIVE on May 7th event.
Should you have any questions, please reach out to Angie Rasmussen at angie.rasmussen@jordandistrict.org or Mckinley Withers.
TO:
Administrators
FROM:
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching & Learning
Jared Covili, Consultant in Teaching & Learning
Check out the attached PDF for the latest updates from Teaching & Learning for the month. Learn tips and tricks, sign up for upcoming PD, and learn about important updates from the T & L team.
