Jordan School District
TO:
Elementary Schools
FROM:
Michelle Lovell, Consultant in Teaching & Learning
Teaching & Learning is offering a UFLI training for classroom assistants who frequently sub for teachers. The training will take place on September 12 from 2:00-4:00 in room 112 (entrance D) at the ASB. Employees attending this training will be able to log into True Time to receive compensation for their time. This training is by principal invitation and employees can contact Brittney Eldredge to register.
TO:
Principals
FROM:
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching & Learning
Amanda Bollinger, Associate Administrator, Teaching & Learning
Amy Lloyd, K-12 Math Consultant, Teaching & Learning
Principals,
The state has published a draft of the new math standards for public review and is seeking input from educators. We shared this information with teachers and have encouraged them to review the proposed standards and share their feedback through the survey. The survey window closes on September 17, 2025.
Draft P-12 Utah Core Mathematics Standards
Submit comments in this survey
Their expertise and perspective are essential in helping shape math education in our state. This is a meaningful opportunity to influence the standards adoption process at the state level.
Thank you for your support!
TO:
Administrators
Teachers
FROM:
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching & Learning
Kaye Rizzuto, Social Studies Consultant
September brings important opportunities for civic learning and commemoration in Utah’s public schools. This year is extra special as we honor America 250, marking the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States. The Utah State Legislature has designated September as American Founders and Constitution Month, asking schools to recognize the contributions of the Founding Fathers and key founding documents throughout the month. In addition, federal law designates September 17 as Constitution Day, and all schools are asked to incorporate instruction on the U.S. Constitution on or around this date.
State legislators have also requested that schools provide age-appropriate remembrance of September 11. Please ensure that students experience meaningful, grade-level-appropriate learning activities to honor this day. To support your efforts, grade-level social studies materials for all of these observances are available at: https://socialstudies.jordandistrict.org/american-founders-month/
Our goal is to foster meaningful reflection, collaboration, and deep understanding of America's founding principles and history. Thank you for your commitment to civic literacy and for making these important experiences impactful for all students. If you need additional support or have any questions, please feel free to reach out.
TO:
All Principals
FROM:
Dan Ellis, Director of Accounting
Here is an updated sheet showing school programs by most restricted to least restricted. The intent of the sheet is to help with planning the use of funds and provide some general guides on what is allowed in the various programs. If you have any questions please contact Dan Ellis in Accounting 801-567-8389.
TO:
Administrators
Administrative Assistants
FROM:
Sarah Palmer, Director of Payroll
Please see the document below.
DATE:
August 21, 2025
TO:
All Administrators
FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
April Gaydosh, Administrator of Human Resources
Melissa Flores, General Counsel
Travis Hamblin, Director, Student Services
Caleb Olson, Enrollment Consultant, Student Services
SUBJECT:
August 2025: Responding to Subpoenas and Other Orders
Subpoenas and other court orders received by schools require immediate attention and response. There are legal requirements for responding that must be met, meaning schools cannot respond on their own. When school staff wait to request assistance in responding, even if only by a day or two, the District’s ability to either challenge the subpoena or meet the compliance deadline is hampered.
Please note that a subpoena is different from a record request. Record requests from the parent/guardian or eligible student can be processed by the school. In the event of confusion as to what the request is, contact Caleb Olson.
For subpoenas or other court orders regarding student records:
For subpoenas or other court orders regarding employees or employee records:
For other court orders, including search warrants or orders where the staff is unclear as to the purpose, the site administrator should provide a copy of the order to General Counsel Melissa Flores via MoveIt AND should make contact via phone or text as soon as reasonably possible.
DATE:
August 21, 2025
TO:
All School Administrators
FROM:
Scott Thomas, Administrator of Auxiliary Services
Paul Bergera, Director of Transportation
SUBJECT:
School Bus Space Available Process
Dear Administrators,
Each year parents must reapply for a space available permit for their student(s). This process will no longer be done by filling out a paper form issued by the school.
All space available permit requests will now be submitted online. Please see the instructions/tutorial on how parents can access and complete this online form.
Space Available Guideline Reminders:
TO:
Current Directors
Consultants
Assistant Principals
FROM:
April Gaydosh, Administrator of Human Resources
Current JSD Administrators serving as directors, consultants, or assistant principals are eligible for principal assignment consideration at any time; however Cabinet will conduct an optional interest interview every four years for current JSD Administrators.
Eligibility:
Must be a current director, consultant, or assistant principal.
Have not been interviewed for a Principal position in the last four years.
Interested and eligible current JSD Administrators should complete the application in Frontline.
Additional Information:
The application window is from August 15th through October 15th, 2025, at 11:59 P.M.
Selecting a preference for a principal assignment in an elementary, middle, high, special education, or District Office area is required.
Interviews will be held on November 21, 2025
TO:
Elementary Schools
FROM:
Michelle Lovell, Consultant in Teaching & Learning
Amira will be rostered and ready for teachers and students to use on August 27th. Once the rostering is complete, teachers and students can log in through the HMH link found in the waffle. It is recommended that students take the placement test when they first log to be placed in the correct reading Lexile. The program will adjust and find the right Lexile for the students without the placement test, but it will take five or six reading sessions for the program to fully adjust without the placement test. Students do not need headphones or microphones to be able to use Amira, but the use of headphones may help with classroom noise. It is important that students spend adequate time reading text aloud and Amira will be a great tool to help build oral reading fluency. It is recommended that students spend at least 30 minutes per week reading aloud with Amira in addition to other oral reading fluency activities provided in the classroom.
TO:
Principals
Assistant Principals
Administrative Assistants
FROM:
Katie Bastian, Director of Nutrition Services
Attached are the following:
-The Skyward Meal Deficit Checklist is live in Skyward now and we will be sending out training very soon!
-Before a student can be sent to the Meal Deficit Liaison for collections, the previous tasks must be completed and documented in full by the Clerk and Principal.
-Funds that have been donated to the school for the purpose of paying off student meal debt cannot be used to pay off a student account and then have that account sent to collections. The purpose of specific Nutrition Services donated funds are to help families that are in the deficit. The school can use any other school funds to pay off student accounts so they can then be sent to collections.
-What to do if a student account already exceeds $100?
The collection process must start from the beginning of the process, but can be accelerated due to the monetary value. Documentation of the entire process is required.
-Clerks need to make 1 phone call and document it.
-Principals need to make 1 phone call and send 1 letter and document it.
-At that point, the principal can choose to send the student’s account to the Meal Deficit Liaison if no payment has been made.
-If the Meal Deficit Liaison is not able to collect payment from parents, meal deficits must be paid in full by the school before the account can be sent to collections. Collection agencies will retain a percentage of funds collected for their services. The percentage will come out of the funds returned to the school.
-Because this process and support position has just been created, and we are in a new school year, schools must help us by documenting the school-based steps prior to submitting the request for collections.
TO:
Principals
FROM:
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching & Learning
Amanda Bollinger, Associate Administrator, Teaching & Learning
Amy Lloyd, K-12 Math Consultant, Teaching & Learning
Principals,
The following information was also shared with your teachers in a JEM.
We hope your first week with students is energizing! As you continue settling in, we want to remind you about the math resources available to support this year’s curriculum rollout. Please review the attached document for an overview of all the available resources.
Wishing you an exciting and successful school year!
TO:
All Principals
All Admin Assistants
FROM:
Kurt Prusse, Director of Purchasing
Central Warehouse Reminder: Inventory Order Verification, Returns, and Exchanges
To help the Central Warehouse better serve you and ensure smooth operations, please keep the following in mind when receiving inventory deliveries:
For Central Warehouse questions or assistance, please contact:
TO:
Administrators
Administrative Assistants
FROM:
Sarah Palmer, Director of Payroll
Please see attached document.
DATE:
August 21, 2025
TO:
All School Administrators
FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
McKinley Withers, Health and Wellness
SUBJECT:
BARK Content Monitoring and iBoss Search Monitoring
Now that school is back in session, here is a review of our district-wide content monitoring system which runs through a software/AI system called BARK. BARK monitors all students’ Google accounts across all JSD schools and levels. This is different from iBoss and Lanschool and does not detect student internet searches. Here is a summary of the notification protocols and procedures for this school year.
In addition to BARK monitoring students’ Google accounts, students’ Google and YouTube searches will be monitored through iBoss. Flagged searches will be managed by Infosystems, Matt Alvernaz, and Angie Rasmussen. School administrators will be notified if the search content indicates harm to self or others or anything else that may raise concern.
Should you have any questions, please reach out to Angie Rasmussen (angie.rasmussen@jordandistrict.org, ext. 88197) or McKinley Withers (mckinley.withers@jordandistrict.org, ext. 88245).
TO:
Administrators
FROM:
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching & Learning
Amanda Bollinger, Associate Administrator, Teaching & Learning
Jared Covili, Consultant, Digital Learning, Teaching & Learning
Amy Lloyd, Consultant, K-12 Math,Teaching & Learning
Administrators, please share this information with your teachers.
Many of your teachers are pursuing a STEM endorsement (see our EIP website for a full list of endorsements)
USBE WILL REIMBURSE THEM FOR THEIR COLLEGE CLASSES! This is called the STEM Endorsement Incentive Program (EIP).
Applications for the final 2024-25 reimbursement are now being accepted for teachers who completed STEM courses through June 30, 2025. The next round of reimbursements applications is due August 31, 2025 for teachers who completed STEM courses up through Summer 2025.
See the attached flyer and link to our EIP website for more information. If you have any questions, please reach out to the content consultant. We would love to talk to you!
TO:
Elementary Principals
FROM:
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching & Learning
Amanda Bollinger, Associate Administrator, Teaching & Learning
Principals,
Due to a scheduling conflict with other training, the Elementary Principal PLC that was scheduled on September 19th has been rescheduled. The first Elementary Principal PLC with coaches is now scheduled for Wednesday, September 24th from 1:00-4:00 p.m. at the ASB Auditorium. The schedule for all Elementary Principal PLCs can be viewed on the attached 2025-2026 Coaching Schedule. Please notify your instructional coaches of this change.
DATE:
August 18, 2025
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:
School Counselor Training and Professional Development
School counselor trainings and professional development for the month of September.
Training & Professional Development Dates for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs (CSCP)
(9/3) CSCP Q1 In-Service Training, JATC-South, Auditorium
(9/9) Riverton Feeder Meeting
(9/12) CSCP SEP SEC PLC, JATC-South, Auditorium
(9/12) CSCP SEP ELEM PLC, JATC-South, Auditorium
(9/16) Copper Hills Feeder Meeting, District Office, Room 129
(9/17) CSCP New Counselor Training, District Office, Room 129
(9/24) CSCP Counselor Collaborative Committee, District Office, Room 129
If you have questions or need clarification, please reach out to Stacee Worthen, Counselor Consultant, at (801)567-8309.
TO:
School Principals
Admin Assistants
FROM:
Paul Bergera, Director of Transportation
The MyView Parent app has not been updated for the 2025-26 school year. We hope to have it operating by Monday, August 25, 2025. Let parents know, if they call, that this is being taken care of and to please have patience with the Transportation Department.
Thank you!
TO:
All Administrators
FROM:
Jordan School District Cabinet Members
The Administrative Leadership Conference for administrators is scheduled for Tuesday, August 4, 2026 and Thursday, August 6, 2026. All administrators should plan to attend on both days. The location is TBD.
TO:
All Administrators
FROM:
Jordan School District Cabinet Members
This is a mandatory 2-day in-person training for all administrators. To be held at JATC-S. Mark your calendar now and more information will be shared at a later date.
