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All Administrators

FROM:
Jordan School District Cabinet Members

The Administrative Leadership Conference is scheduled for Tuesday, August 4, 2026, and Thursday, August 6, 2026.

  • Time: Breakfast at 7:30 AM, Conference begins at 8:00 AM
  • Location: West Hills Middle School, 8270 S Grizzly Way (5400 W), West Jordan

Administrative Leadership Conference Workshops

See the Workshop Program Information document for descriptions of the workshops before registering for the sessions you'd like to attend. Please register for Workshop Sessions by June 30th.

  • Workshop sessions will be limited to 25 participants, unless otherwise noted. Please register early.
  • Many sessions will require you to bring your own device - a laptop, Chromebook, or iPad
  • All Administrators are expected to attend the workshop sessions 3-6 on Thursday.
  • Principals’ level meeting will be held on August 6th from 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM.
  • Principals will attend 3 workshops after the principal meeting (Sessions 4, 5, 6).

 

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TO:
All Administrators

FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Brad Sorensen, Administrator of Schools
Cody Curtis, Administrator of Schools
Odette Desmarais, Administrator of Schools
Meredith Doleac, Administrator of Schools
Becky Gerber, Administrator of Schools
Lisa Robinson, Administrator of Schools
April Gaydosh, Administrator of Human Resources

This is a mandatory 2-day in-person training for all administrators.

DATES:  The trainings will run June 10 & 11 or June 17 & 18, 2026

LOCATION:  JATC-S Building

TIME:  8:00-3:30 pm each day

Lunch will be on your own. Please see the attached agenda for more details.

Click HERE to see which training date you signed up for.

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DATE:
May 21, 2026

TO:
Middle School Principals

FROM:
Scott Thomas, Administrator of Auxiliary Services
Paul Bergera, Director of Transportation
Kittisack Soumpholphakdy, Field/Activity Trips Coordinator

SUBJECT:
Lagoon Day – Monday, June 1, 2026

We look forward to helping you provide an exciting, successful, and safe experience for your students at Lagoon this year. Following the same procedure as last year, we encourage you and your staff to load buses as they arrive at your school. As each bus is loaded with an advisor/chaperone on board, please let it depart for Lagoon. There is no need to wait for all buses to arrive, then leave together. Your assistance with this process last year helped alleviate much of the unnecessary waiting on the bus and congestion at the ticket gates.

Your assigned bus driver may ask you to verify the condition of the bus before boarding students, then at Lagoon and finally when they return to the school. This is to make sure no students or personal property are left on the bus. This is also to ensure the bus has remained clean and trash has been properly discarded. Again, please ask your students and advisors/chaperones to take everything off the bus with them once it arrives at Lagoon. It is extremely unlikely that the same bus that transports your students and advisors/chaperones to Lagoon will be the same bus that transports students and advisors/chaperones back to their school. If the temperature exceeds 85º F, load a cooler with ice and water bottles on one of the buses at your school in the event heat and potential delays become an issue as students are waiting to board buses at Lagoon. Your cooler will be returned within a few weeks.

As the day comes to a conclusion, plan on buses arriving back to Lagoon at 5:00 p.m. For the safety of everyone involved, please make sure all designated advisors/chaperones report to their assigned school bus loading area at 4:45 p.m. Students will then load at 5:00 p.m. with all buses departing by 5:15 p.m.

As a reminder, instructions and signs will be posted on the North side of Lagoon in the employee area. Look for your school’s sign, which will be visible on large cones at the same location where buses unloaded at Lagoon during morning drop off. Each advisor/chaperone will be given a colored paddle. When your school has 50 students and at least one advisor/chaperone, we will load the bus. Once a group of your school’s students and advisor/chaperone head to the designated bus, please ask the advisor/chaperone to pass the paddle to the next advisor.

Thank you for your support and cooperation.
Jordan School District Transportation

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All Administrators

FROM:
Bonnie Brennan, Director of Insurance Services

Please let your employees know that the Benefits Open Enrollment dates have changed.  This year, open enrollment will be held from July 20, 2026 - August 20, 2026, and all changes will be effective September 1, 2026. You will also be receiving posters like the attached flyer.  Please post them where your staff will see them.

If you or any of your staff have questions, please have them reach out to Insurance Services, insurance@jordandistrict.org, (801) 567-8146. Thank you.

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DATE:
April 15, 2026

TO:
All Administrators
All Financial Administrative Assistants

FROM:
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Superintendent of Schools
John Larsen, Business Administrator

SUBJECT:
Staff Appreciation Funds (formerly known as Staff Discretionary Funds)

As a reminder, Staff Appreciation Funds have been allocated for all staff members (both licensed and ESP) for snacks, meals, etc. Please see the attached memo for an update clarifying unspent funds in that budget.

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Principals
Department Heads

FROM:
Mike Haynes, Director of Jordan Education Foundation

Only one week remains to nominate an ESP for the Outstanding ESP Awards. Don't miss out on the opportunity to let support staff know just how much they mean to the Jordan School District community! Nominate Now!

Top nominees will receive a $1,000 award, a commemorative plaque, and be recognized at the JSD Board of Education meeting in May.

Nomination Criteria & Guidelines
Please use the following criteria as a guide for your submission:

  • Who is eligible? All Education Support Professional employees within JSD, including part-time staff, are eligible.
  • Who is not eligible? Employees who have previously won this award are not eligible.
    👉 View the Past Recipients List
  • Can I nominate my entire staff? Sorry, only one nomination per department or school will be accepted each year.
  • Who determines which employee to nominate? All nominations must be approved by the employee’s Principal or Department Head prior to submission.
  • How are the top nominees selected? A volunteer committee from the JEF Board of Directors will review the nominations and select ten individuals as Outstanding Education Support Professional Employees of the Year.

Know who you want to nominate? 👉 Submit Your Nomination Here

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Assistant Principals

FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent

The May Assistant Principal meetings will be held on May 7 (8:00-11:00 am) and May 12 (8:00-11:00 am). All meetings will be held in person at JATC-South. All assistant principals and intern assistant principals are invited.  A beverage service will be provided, beginning at 7:30 am at each of the meetings.

As a reminder, you only need to attend one of the sessions offered. Both sessions will provide the same information. Please sign up for the day you would like to attend. If you have any questions, please call Shannel Hooper at 801-567-8204 (x88204).

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TO:
School Administrators

FROM:
Brad Sorensen, Administrator of Schools
Cody Curtis, Administrator of Schools
Odette Desmarais, Administrator of Schools
Meredith Doleac, Administrator of Schools
Becky Gerber, Administrator of Schools
Lisa Robinson, Administrator of Schools

PRINCIPAL MEETING WILL BE HELD AT THE JORDAN LEARNING CENTER (JLC - 3706 W 9800 S, SOUTH JORDAN).

A beverage service will be provided at 7:30 a.m. Lunch will be provided. We look forward to seeing you there!

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DATE:
April 23, 2026

TO:
All Administrators

FROM:
David Bowman, Systems & Security Manager, Information Systems
Steffany Ellsworth, Support Services Manager - Information Systems

SUBJECT:
 Apple Devices with Outdated Operating Systems

As part of our ongoing commitment to network and data security for students and staff, the Information Systems department will be implementing a necessary security measure on Apple devices that have an operating system which cannot receive the latest software and security updates. These devices will be disabled as of April 30, 2026.  Many of you have already had conversations this school year with your building IT tech. For those who have not, please reach out to your IT tech as soon as possible to get a list of the devices that will be disabled at your school or department. 

The majority of the Apple devices that meet this criteria are 8+ years old. Disabling the device will render it unusable; however, data will not be wiped from these devices. If needed, your tech can work with the user to transfer data to a replacement device. 

To prevent disruptions like this in the future and to ensure your staff and students are working with secure, reliable technology, you are strongly advised to implement a regular device rotation. 

If you have any questions regarding this security measure or need assistance planning your device refresh cycle, please feel free to reach out to your IT tech.

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Administrators

FROM:
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching and Learning
Chris Richards-Khong, Associate Administrator of Teaching and Learning

School-Based Associates Opportunity
The Jordan School District is excited to announce the renewal of the School-Based Associates (SBA) Mini-Grant Program for the 2026–2027 school year.

This program offers past participants of the BYU/Public School Partnership (CITES) the opportunity to bring powerful, research-based learning experiences back to their colleagues. SBA serves as a catalyst for energizing staff, deepening the understanding of public education’s purpose, and fostering collaboration on the foundational principles of teaching.

These mini-grants are funded through a one-year award from the USBE and are available on a limited basis. A key feature of the program is a compensation stipend for teacher leaders who serve as site facilitators. Complete the SBA Grant Interest Form and call Chris Richards-Khong with any questions at 801-567-8158.

JSD Site Based Associate Flier Link

SBA GRANT INTEREST FORM

JSD School-based Associates Program Grant Application Guide (26-27)

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TO:
Elementary Principals

FROM:
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching & Learning
Mandy Thurman, Consultant in Teaching & Learning

2026-27 Literacy Planning Tools

We have updated our literacy resources for the 2026–2027 school year. These documents are available to assist in instructional planning and are linked directly in this memo and can also be found on the elemliteracy.jordandistrict.org website.

Available Resources:

K–2 Instructional Support

We are excited to build on the success of this year’s Planet Kindergarten sessions! To support our K–2 literacy goals, we are expanding our professional learning line-up for the upcoming year:

  • Kindergarten: We are bringing back our core Planet Kindergarten classes for those new to the grade level. For those who have already attended, we are adding new collaboration sessions to dive deeper into the content.
  • 1st & 2nd Grade: We are launching brand-new themed classes specifically designed to support your grade-level literacy targets.

These optional classes are a great way to grab new strategies for your toolkit. Registration details, dates, and themes are all included in this document.

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Administrators
Counselors

FROM:
Michelle Love-Day, Director, Language and Culture Services

Join Language and Culture Services for a training session on Discriminatory Language. We will explore the impact of discriminatory language in K-12 settings and provide recommendations to administrators and counselors on how to address discriminatory language. Several resources will be shared with participants, including a facilitated discussion guide to use with students.

You can select a morning session or an afternoon session.

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DATE:
April 17, 2026

TO:
Elementary School Administrators
Middle School Administrators
High School Administrators

FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
Stacee Worthen, School Counselor Consultant

SUBJECT:
May School Counselor Training and Professional Development

May School Counselor training and professional development opportunities. Please direct any questions to Stacee Worthen, School Counselor Consultant, at 801-567-8309.

Wednesday, May 6, CSCP Steering Meeting, District Office, Room 129
All Secondary Lead Counselors
8:00 am - 12:30 pm

Thursday, May 7, CSCP BRISC Training – Consult Call, Zoom
All School Counselors
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Thursday, May 21, Copper Hills Feeder Meeting, District Office, Room 129
Copper Hills Feeder Counselors K-12
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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TO:
District Administrators
Principals
School Administrative Assistants

FROM:
Katie Bastian, Director of Nutrition Services

Please update your registration materials and anything online or sent to families that includes outdated meal price info.

Meal Prices for the Upcoming 2026 - 2027 School Year

-Elementary Breakfast: $1.30
-Elementary Lunch: $2.25
-Secondary Breakfast: $1.55
-Secondary Lunch: $2.55
-Adult Breakfast: $3.00
-Adult Lunch: $5.00
-Reduced Breakfast: $.0.30
-Reduced Lunch: $0.00 (Utah Legislature is covering the cost for reduced lunch under UT House Bill 100)

If you have questions, please contact our office at 801-567-8760

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TO:
Administrators
School Principals
School Administrative Assistants

FROM:
Katie Bastian, Director of Nutrition Services

When we say school nutrition professionals are heroes, we mean it! That's why we celebrate them every spring with the National School Lunch Hero Day. Join schools across the country that are recognizing the difference these team members make for every child who comes through their cafeteria. Included are posters, coloring pages and marketing materials to celebrate.

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DATE:  
March 5, 2026

TO: 
Principals
Administrative Assistants

FROM:  
Odette Desmarais, Administrator of Schools
Meredith Doleac, Administrator of Schools
Becky Gerber, Administrator of Schools
Lisa Robinson, Administrator of Schools

SUBJECT: 
Parking Lot Duty Guidelines for Elementary Schools 2025-26

Through the 2018-19 negotiations process, the Board allocated funds to pay each elementary teacher $400 for parking lot duty each year. The stipend will be paid out on April paychecks. The following are additional details and clarifications for the implementation of this payment.

  • Although parking lot duty requirements will vary from school to school, the payment is the same districtwide.
  • Administrators are encouraged to reduce parking lot duty for teachers as much as possible while maintaining necessary coverage.
  • All full-time K-6 licensed educators districtwide who are responsible for parking lot duty are eligible for the $400 stipend. Half-time educators are eligible for a $200 stipend.
  • All elementary school Special Education cluster teachers and preschool teachers are eligible for an $800 stipend.
  • Licensed educators (psychologists, BTS teachers, etc.) who have not previously been assigned parking lot duty may choose to participate and be paid a stipend, but should not be required to do so.
  • Administrators and classified staff are not eligible for a stipend.
  • The stipend will be paid out on April paychecks.
  • Teachers are required to complete parking lot duty unless they coordinate with the principal to give their assignment and stipend to another willing teacher.
  • Teachers can take on as many parking lot duty assignments (and stipends) from other teachers as will fit in the calendar.
  • Teachers can only give up their parking lot duty assignment and stipend or accept an additional assignment and stipend in coordination with the principal.
  • Teachers can only give up or accept an entire assignment and an entire stipend.
  • Principals should adjust the parking lot duty schedule as necessary to allow as many teachers to take on as many extra assignments as needed.
  • Special Education cluster teachers and preschool teachers cannot give up their parking lot duty assignment.
  • Stipends for parking lot duty are included in retirement pay calculations.

A Google sheet has been shared with elementary administrative assistants and principals and is available on your Quick Links. Please complete the payroll sheet by April 6, 2026, so that teachers can receive their stipend on their April 25th check. The elementary AOS administrative assistant will verify the payroll sheet and submit it to payroll. Please list each educator in your building, and beside each name indicate the dollar amount ($0, $200, $400, or increments of $400, or $800) the teacher should be paid.

The budget code for Parking Lot Stipends is 10 E XXX 0050 1024 131

Please contact your Administrator of Schools with any questions.

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DATE:
January 8, 2026

TO:
All Principals

FROM:
Lisa Robinson, Administrator of Schools
Melanie Dawson, Program Administrator of Behavior

SUBJECT:
ETT: Principal Nomination for Winter Cohort

Effective Teacher Training (ETT) is available for a Winter 2026 cohort! We are seeking principal nominations for a portion of this session’s enrollment. If there is a licensed teacher in your building who you would like to take ETT, please complete the principal nomination form by Monday, Jan. 12th.

Enrollment will open to all teachers in the district on Thursday, Jan. 15th, so spread the word to additional teachers in your building who would benefit from the class, so they can sign up for the course on Canvas Catalog. See flyer and information below:

This course is designed for: All general education and special education teachers
Also welcome: Specialists, interventionists, and mental health providers
(Not available to ESPs)

Topics include:
Antecedents, behavior basics, class-wide and individual interventions, increasing academic effectiveness, data-based decision making, students with unique needs, and personal wellness.

Format:
This 7-week course will be offered online in an asynchronous format. Learners will engage with content and activities via Canvas. *Although pacing is flexible, participants must successfully complete the first module within the first week or their spot will go to someone on the waitlist.

1 USBE credit and a stipend is available to licensed employees who successfully complete the course and meet proficiency on all modules. The ETT stipend is $500.

Note for instructional coaches: You can request to be an observer in the course instead of registering as a learner. Please email taryn.cox@jordandistrict.org if you are interested.

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TO:
Elementary Principals
Elementary Administrative Assistants

FROM:
Odette Desmarais, Administrator of Schools
Meredith Doleac, 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 within two weeks of your conferences. If you have any questions, please contact Shannel Hooper at extension 88204.

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TO:
School Administrators

FROM:
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching & Learning
Jared Covili, Consultant, Digital Learning, Teaching & Learning

Digital Teaching and Learning wants to help your teachers become Big Six certified this year. Nominate ONE teacher (preferably someone where technology is an area of growth) to participate this year. Our program includes stipends as teachers complete various steps in working with Big Six tools in their classrooms. As they complete each step in order, your teacher will receive that stipend.

Click on the PDF for more information