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DATE:
April 27, 2023

TO:
Building Administrators
Elementary Administrative Assistants
Secondary Attendance Secretaries
Secondary Registrars

FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
Caleb Olson, Consultant, Planning & Enrollment

SUBJECT:
Utah’s “Safe at Home” Program & School Enrollment

The State of Utah has created a confidential address program for victims of abuse, domestic violence, human trafficking, stalking, or sexual assault. The program, now called “Safe at Home,” is authorized by Utah Code 77-38. 

Participants in the program are issued a legal substitute address that they may use for any purpose, including receiving mail and school registration, to keep their actual address confidential. The substitute address is the address of a state office building and includes an “apartment number” unique to each participant. It is anticipated that this program will begin in late summer or fall of 2023.

Participants in the program are issued an authorization card that will include their name, substitute address, and contact information for the Safe at Home program. Schools are required under Utah Code 77-38-611 to accept this address and use it for school enrollment. When presented with a card, school staff should call the number of the Safe at Home program on the card. Program staffers will verify for the school that the individual lives within the boundaries of the school but will not release the actual address. School staff should then enter the substitute address as the legal address for the family in Skyward. It will likely be necessary for schools to manually add the “H” permit code to the student’s record to avoid Skyward flagging the student as living outside the school’s boundary. School staff MAY NOT ask or require the program participant to reveal their actual address.

At enrollment, schools may ask if the family lives in the bus eligible areas of the school boundary, when applicable. If the family is bus eligible, the school may assist the family in identifying nearby bus stops, either using a map of current bus stops or by identifying stops by a landmark or other location in the vicinity of the family’s address. 

Schools may not see large numbers of participants in the program, but should prepare all those who process new enrollments to be aware of the program so they can respond appropriately.

Additional information on Safe at Home can be found at https://crimevictim.utah.gov/safe-at-home/

 

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DATE:
April 20, 2023

TO:
All Administrators & Threat Assessment Teams

FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
McKinley Withers, Health and Wellness
Angie Rasmussen, Student Safety & Wellness Specialist

SUBJECT:
Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines (CSTAG) Level 1 Workshop Opportunity

Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines (CSTAG) is a school violence prevention program. Training consists of two (2) levels and both levels must be completed by all administrators and is recommended for school threat assessment team members.

Structure:  The CSTAG Level 1 training consists of six (6) hour web-based training from Navigate360. 

Target Audience: In addition to administrators, this workshop will benefit teachers, mental health clinicians, school psychologists, school resources officers, and counselors, or any school employee who serves on the school’s threat assessment multidisciplinary team.  

Content: CSTAG level 1 can assist in developing an awareness of threat assessments and use of the CSTAG model at your school. Here are specific descriptions of the six modules that will be taught in the training.

Why: This workshop will increase awareness about school violence prevention, provide procedures/methodology for determining threat levels, assist in determining responses to threats, and will give your school trained educators to include on a threat assessment team. 

Registration: If you are interested in having any staff trained in CSTAG Level 1, please direct them to complete this form. Student services will be funding the tuition for each participant as long as they are registered by the end of this school year. Once registered, the participant will receive an email with information about how to access the training. Those who complete level 1 before June 9th can then register for CSTAG Level 2. 

An upcoming session for the level 2 workshop will be offered as an in-person training on June 9, 2023.  Select the link for JPLS to register for a session of CSTAG Level 2 training. The course number is 101883. Section # 117422

Should you have any questions please reach out to Angie Rasmussen at angie.rasmussen@jordandistrict.org.

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As we approach the end of the 2022-23 school year, it is important to make sure your location has reported all drills, actual emergencies, and related planning and debrief meetings for this school year using the Google Form, link: 2022-23 REPORT EMERGENCY - DRILLS, ACTUAL EVENTS, or MEETINGS.  Please include all related details.  

The Board of Education has asked to receive quarterly reports on all drills and actual emergencies throughout the district.  Information submitted using the report form will be used for this purpose. 

For help or questions, contact Facility Operations at Auxiliary Services:
Judy Bird, Administrative Assistant: 801-567-8625, judy.bird@jordandistrict.org
Teresa Lyon, Administrative Assistant: 801-567-8626, teresa.lyon@jordandistrict.org
Jeff Beesley, Risk Management Coordinator: 801-567-8876, jeffrey.beesley@jordandistrict.org
Lance Everill, Emergency Operations Manager: 801-567-8623, lance.everill@jordandistrict.org

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Date:
April 17, 2023

To:
Applicable School Principals and Administrative Assistants
All Area Administrators of Schools and Administrative Assistants

From:
John Larsen, Business Administrator
Daniel Ellis, Director of Accounting and Audits
Natalie Grange, Accounting Administrator

Subject:
External Audit Visits

The external auditors (Squire & Company, PC) will be visiting the following schools on the dates indicated. They will be reviewing school fees (appropriate amount charged, waivers, etc.) and financial information. Once finished, the auditors will want a few minutes with the Principal. If the Principal is unavailable, an Assistant Principal may meet with them. The auditors are planning on coming to the schools in the order listed. Exact times of arrival will vary depending on length of stay at earlier schools and travel time. If you have any questions or if your administrative assistant will not be available, please call Natalie Grange at (801) 567-8312.

April 26, 2023
West Jordan  HS
West Jordan MS
South Jordan MS
April 27, 2023
Copper Hills HS
West Hills MS
Mountain Creek MS
Golden Fields Elem
Foothills Elem
April 28, 2023
Herriman HS
Bastian Elem
Oak Leaf Elem
Butterfield Elem

 

May 1, 2022
Mountain Ridge HS
Blackridge Elem
Kings Peak HS (Hidden Valley Middle)
Kelsey Peak MS (Hidden Valley Middle)
Mountain Point Elementary
May 2, 2023
Bingham HS
Riverton HS
Rose Creek Elem
South Hills MS
Ridge View Elem

 

 

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We have created training videos for every sweeper route and posted them to our Custodial Website.

You will also find other training videos that will help all of our employees become knowledgeable in their field.

We also have under the Documents/Forms/Logs tab, a link to all the forms the Head Custodian, Lead Custodian and/or Adult Night Supervisor should be using to check on the sweepers and adult custodians to make sure they are getting their jobs done each night.

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The following are new administrative assignments:

New Assignments effective July 1, 2023:

  • Jessica Hayes, administrator intern at the Child Development Center appointed assistant principal at the Child Development Center.
  • Thyme Meleisea-Vea, administrator intern at Oak Leaf Elementary appointed assistant principal at Oak Leaf Elementary.
  • Teresa Rossetti, administrator intern at Rosamond Elementary appointed assistant principal at Rosamond Elementary.
  • Angela Solum, assistant principal at Riley Elementary in Salt Lake School District appointed assistant principal at Heartland Elementary.
  • Jessica Wilson, administrator intern at South Valley and South Hills Middle appointed assistant principal at South Valley.
  • Janae Young, administrator intern at Aspen Elementary appointed assistant principal at Silver Crest Elementary.

Transfers effective July 1, 2023:

  • Kim Andersen, assistant principal at West Jordan Elementary assigned assistant principal at Welby Elementary.
  • TJ Davenport, assistant principal at Rose Creek Elementary assigned assistant principal at Daybreak Elementary.
  • Natalie Gleave, assistant principal at Eastlake Elementary assigned assistant principal at Rose Creek Elementary.
  • John Sassman, assistant principal at Midas Creek Elementary assigned assistant principal at Copper Canyon Elementary.
  • Allyson Stovall, assistant principal at Southland Elementary assigned assistant principal at Eastlake Elementary.

New Elementary Administrative Intern Assignments effective July 1, 2023:

  • Holly Bagley, instructional coach at Plymouth Elementary in Granite School District assigned administrative intern at Southland Elementary.
  • Cammie Chang, teacher at Antelope Canyon Elementary assigned administrative intern at Jordan Hills Elementary.
  • Betsy Lopez, teacher at Daybreak Elementary assigned administrative intern at Aspen Elementary.
  • Lauren Nalder, instructional coach at Riverside Elementary assigned administrative intern at Midas Creek Elementary.

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DATE: 
April 12, 2023

TO:  
School Psychologists and School Psychology Interns

FROM:  
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
Fulvia Franco, Program Specialist – Guidance

SUBJECT: 
May School Psychologist and School Psychology Interns Meeting

A meeting for school psychologists and school psychology interns has been scheduled for Friday, May 5, 2023, from 12:00 to 3:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the Auxiliary Services Building (7905 South Redwood Road). We will start at 12:00 p.m. with a luncheon. Jamison Law, Ed.D., Director of Clinical Education for the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program at UVU, will provide us with a presentation that addresses Secondary Trauma and Compassion Fatigue.

Part-time Staff: I would appreciate it if you could adjust your schedules in order to attend this meeting.

cc:
Principals

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DATE:       
April 12, 2023

TO: 
Administrators
All Current or Future Panorama Users

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

SUBJECT:   
Panorama for Positive Behavior Training Sessions

Training sessions for Panorama’s Positive Behavior have been scheduled to assist all schools using or interested in using the Positive Behavior module in Panorama. The sessions are designed to provide navigational support for teachers and administrators. Each session will include a demonstration from a Panorama product expert and former educator, practice time, and valuable leave behind resources to support immediate action in your daily work.

Please see memo below for dates and times of the training sessions.

The attached document has more detailed information and may also be accessed here.

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DATE:      
April 6, 2023

TO: 
All Administrators

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

SUBJECT:  
You and your staff are invited to a Wellness Accelerator Event!

You and your staff are invited to a Wellness Accelerator Event at JATC South Auditorium on April 14th, from 1:30-3:30.

The 2023 Wellness Accelerator is an opportunity to learn from passionate educators like you. There will be a variety of topics covered through brief, prepared table-top discussions from educators around Jordan District on strategies for student and staff wellness. Participants should plan on walking away with practical ways to enhance wellness for yourself and others!

Who should attend? You! Jordan School District administrators, school leaders, and staff committed to SEL/wellness initiatives (substitutes can be provided upon request) are invited to attend.

Review the attached flyer and share with those that would benefit from attending.

Please contact McKinley Withers (mckinley.withers@jordandistrict.org) for additional information and questions.

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A notification was sent in the Jordan Employee Memos on March 2, 2023 indicating the need to submit a request for the lottery to use Annual or Personal leave for the day before/after the April 24, 2023 Mid Spring non-contract day.

Due to the nature of this new leave day, employees WILL NOT be required to request the day before/after April 24, 2023 as part of the lottery process. Any employee requesting to use an Annual or Personal leave day before/after April 24, 2023 may do so without penalty.

Those who submitted a lottery request for April 24, 2023 will also be emailed individually. We apologize for any inconvenience this miscommunication may have caused.

2022-23 Personal Leave Before/After a Holiday - Updated

 

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Surplus of School Chromebooks and iPads:

Surplus Chromebooks and iPads, along with their associated charging cord, cases, etc., may be given (not sold) to students (not staff) if all of the following are done:

  • The Chromebook has either:
    1. Reached its end of life date; or
    2. Is estimated to have less than $50 value remaining
  • The iPad either:
    1. Cannot be managed remotely; or
    2. Is estimated to have less than $50 value remaining
  • The device is deemed surplus by the Principal in consultation with the School Tech
  • The School Tech wipes the device of all files before physical transfer takes place
  • The physical transfer to the student takes place at or after the end of the school year
  • The normal surplus form is completed and submitted to Purchasing, indicating the items were given to students

All other surplus technology items are to be sent to the surplus warehouse as normal.

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DATE:   
April 5, 2023

TO:  
All Administrators and Administrative Assistants

FROM:  
John Larsen, Business Administrator
Sarah Palmer, Director of Payroll

SUBJECT:  
Substitute Bonus (extra pay) Charged to Budgets

 Each month, substitutes can receive a bonus (extra pay) based on the number of days they substitute for the District without cancelling a scheduled day. This bonus is intended to increase the wage rate for substitutes who work these extra days. As such, this bonus is charged proportionately to the budgets which paid for the base substitute wages during the month. Therefore, you may see a charge to your budgets for this extra pay for substitutes your budget paid for during the month if the substitute qualified for the bonus.

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The 2023 Wellness Accelerator is an opportunity to learn from passionate educators like you. There will be a variety of topics covered through brief, prepared table-top discussions from educators around Jordan District on strategies for student and staff wellness. Plan on walking away with practical ways to enhance wellness for yourself and others!

See the flyer below for all the details.

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DATE:      
April 6, 2023

TO:
All Administrators & Threat Assessment Teams

FROM: 
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
McKinley Withers, Health and Wellness
Angie Rasmussen, Student Safety & Wellness Specialist

SUBJECT:  
Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines (CSTAG) Level 2 Workshop

CSTAG training consists of two (2) training levels and both levels must be completed by all administrator’s and threat assessment team members. The CSTAG Level 2 workshop is for all who have completed the Level 1 training (the six (6) hour web-based training from Navigate360). This workshop will build upon your knowledge of threat assessment by providing practical application and implementation of the CSTAG process in your school. If you have already completed level 2, you are welcome to attend this training as a refresher.

The Level 2 workshop will;

  1. Review CSTAG level 1
  2. Focus on implementation and use of the threat assessment process
  3. Focus on sustainable ways to use CSTAG in your school
  4. Review and training on the decision tree
  5. Review the CSTAG forms and best practices for documentation
  6. Practice using real-world scenarios.

An upcoming session for the level 2 workshop will be offered June 9, 2023. Select the link below to register for a session of CSTAG Level 2 training.

In-Person Training:
Friday, June 9th (In-Person)
JATC South Auditorium
10:00am-12:00pm Section # 117422

Please sign up using JPLS for the session you will be attending on JPLS
The course number is 101883.

If you are not certain about having completed the CSTAG Level 1 course or should you have any questions please reach out to Angie Rasmussen at angie.rasmussen@jordandistrict.org.

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DELAYED - 2023- 24 Special Calendar Request Information – Licensed Only

Once approval is granted for the 2023-24 JORDAN SCHOOL DISTRICT Employee Calendars, the HR Department will provide Special Calendar request information to principals and licensed employees. Please continue to watch for information in JAM and JEM.

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We want to make sure we are able to meet the needs of our growing Languages in our District. As our numbers grow, our procedure has to change to better utilize the staff we have. Please share this with your Administrative assistants and reach out to Nicole in LCS for any questions.

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DATE:  
Thursday, April 6, 2023

TO:  
All School Administrators

FROM: 
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching & Learning
Ben Jameson, Director of Evaluation, Research and Accountability

SUBJECT:  
Research Project

The Research Review Committee has reviewed a research project in which your school has been asked to participate.

Project Title: Advancing Evidence-Based Policy through Measured Understanding of Implementation: A Focus on Statewide School Breakfast

Applicant: Lori Spruance, Brigham Young University-Provo

The project has been approved by the District Research Review Committee. The applicant has been directed to contact you to discuss the extent of the project and to obtain your permission to conduct the study at your school. Participation in the study is at your discretion. If you have questions or concerns relating to participation, please contact Ben Jameson at 801-567-8243.

The project will involve school employees and lunch managers participating in a brief survey. Participants who meet the eligibility requirements as determined by the survey will also participate in an interview.

Thank you for your assistance.

 

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DATE:   
Thursday, April 6, 2023

TO: 
Elementary School Administrators

FROM:   
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching & Learning
Ben Jameson, Director of Evaluation, Research and Accountability

SUBJECT:    
Research Project

The Research Review Committee has reviewed a research project in which your school has been asked to participate.

Project Title: Creating a Formal Mentoring Program for Veteran Teachers: A Qualitative Descriptive Study

Applicant: Amy Johnson, Grand Canyon University

The project has been approved by the District Research Review Committee. The applicant has been directed to contact you to discuss the extent of the project and to obtain your permission to conduct the study at your school. Participation in the study is at your discretion. If you have questions or concerns relating to participation, please contact Ben Jameson at 801-567-8243.

Thank you for your assistance.