TO:
Administrators
Administrative Assistants
FROM:
Sarah Palmer, Director of Payroll
Please see the document below.
TO:
Administrators
Administrative Assistants
FROM:
Sarah Palmer, Director of Payroll
Please see the document below.
TO:
All Principals and Administrative Assistants
FROM:
April Gaydosh, Administrator of Human Resources
TO:
Principals
Administrative Assistants
FROM:
Katie Bastian, Director of Nutrition Services
Please share this flyer with your school community.
Nutrition Services is sponsoring the Summer Meals Food Service Program. This program provides nutritious meals free of charge to children 18 years of age and younger.
Dates: June 9 - Aug. 1
* No service June 16, July 4, July 24 and 25
Times: Breakfast Service: 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Lunch Service: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Locations: Columbia Elementary, Heartland Elementary, Majestic Elementary, Oquirrh Elementary, and Westvale Elementary
Adults can also purchase breakfast for $2.50 or lunch for $4.10. The District assumes no responsibility during the operation of this program. This is an equal opportunity provider.
TO:
All Principals
All Assistant Principals
FROM:
Scott Thomas, Administrator of Auxiliary Services
Steve Peart, Director of Custodial
We would like to make school administrators aware of the custodial summer cleaning responsibilities. Included are three summer cleaning responsibility checklists for your reference, as well as two links for training videos. These may help you track the progress of the inside cleaning and grounds upkeep of your schools throughout the summer.
Classroom Summer Cleaning Video
Summer Restroom Cleaning Video
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DATE:
May 19, 2025
TO:
All Administrators
All Financial Administrative Assistants
FROM:
John Larsen, Business Administrator
Daniel Ellis, Director of Accounting, Budgets and Audits
Bonnie Brennan, Director of Insurance Services
SUBJECT:
FY26 Updated Composite Rate
For fiscal year 2026 the insurance composite rate will be increasing to $16,332 annually or $1,361 per month. This rate represents the District’s portion of medical and life insurance premiums for an individual employee. Please ensure you are using this amount when forecasting personnel budget costs for next year.
If you have questions or need assistance, please call Dan Ellis at (801)567-8389.
Thank you.
TO:
Administrators
Administrative Assistants
FROM:
Rebecca Eastman, HR Generalist
Based on our Employee-Funded Sick Bank Policy, Employees are automatically enrolled in the sick bank each year through the annual donation of one (1) annual leave day to the sick bank.
More information regarding the Employee-Funded Sick Bank can be found in policies, DP326NEG -Sick Leave-Educational Support Professionals and DP324NEG -Sick Leave-Licensed.
For employees who wish to opt out of participation in the Employee-Funded Sick Bank, instructions will be sent out in JEM during the month of July. Automatic deductions are taken July 1st at the beginning of each contract year. Those who opt out of Sick Bank through the process in Skyward will see their day refunded to them around the end of October.
* First Year Educational Support Professionals and hourly employees are not eligible for sick bank; therefore, a sick bank day will not be deducted (if applicable).
DATE:
May 19, 2025
TO:
All School Principals
All School Financial Secretaries
FROM:
John Larsen, Business Administrator
Daniel Ellis, Director of Accounting, Budgets and Audits
Katie Bastian, Director of Nutrition Services
SUBJECT:
Over the Phone Nutrition Payment Option
Payments for student lunch balances may be made over the phone starting Tuesday May 27th. The associated phone number is 801-567-8757 (ext 88757) and will be available for payments during school operating hours. Payments related to debt collections or where the school has previously paid the balance will be directed back to the school.
If you have questions or need assistance, please call Dan Ellis at (801)567-8389.
Thank you.
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:
Administrators
FROM:
April Gaydosh, Administrator of Human Resources
Brittany Bauer, HR Recruiting
The Human Resources Department will be running Frontline Recruiting and Hiring Training PD sessions during the month of June. These sessions are intended for any principal, assistant principal or department administrator (current or new). We want to teach you how to use various functions in Frontline and best practices to help you in recruiting and retaining the BEST candidates. All training sessions will be held at the JSD District Office (room 129) in West Jordan. Please bring your laptop.
Please use the link below to view available dates/times and to sign-up.
Frontline Training Schedule for Appointments
Contact Brittany Bauer at #88214 if you have any questions.
TO:
All Administrators
FROM:
Jason Skidmore, Director of CTE
Julie Scherzinger, CTE Consultant
Check out the May newsletter.
TO:
Elementary School Administrators
FROM:
Michelle Lovell, Consultant in Teaching & Learning
Several schools have reported that their copies of the "Bud, Not Buddy" books from the Wit & Wisdom series are damaged and falling apart. In response, Great Minds is dispatching replacement books to these schools, and orders are now arriving in schools. Upon receiving your order, please verify its accuracy. Should you encounter any discrepancies, kindly contact Great Minds directly using the contact information provided on the packing slip included with your order. Note that Great Minds permits a period of 60 days to make any necessary adjustments.
DATE:
Thursday, May 22, 2025
TO:
All School Administrators
FROM:
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching and Learning
Ben Jameson, Director of Assessment, Research and Accountability
SUBJECT:
2025 WIDA ACCESS Results in Tableau
2025 WIDA ACCESS results are now in Tableau. Viewers may see language proficiency levels over time for the following categories:
Viewers may also see growth target data over time based on the state’s growth goals for each student as well as student participation over time on the WIDA ACCESS.
Included in the dashboard is a student list with historical WIDA ACCESS results going back to 2022. Viewers may filter results using a variety of demographic and assessment filters to create lists of students for support and intervention planning for the 2025-26 school year.
Viewers may access the WIDA ACCESS summary dashboard here.
For questions about the WIDA ACCESS assessment and results or this summary dashboard, please contact Ben Jameson in Assessment, Research & Accountability.
TO:
Elementary Principals
K-5 Teachers
FROM:
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching & Learning
Amy Kinder, Consultant in Teaching & Learning
Dear Principals and Teachers,
We want to share an update regarding student workbooks. As a district, we did not purchase workbooks this year because many teachers reported preferring whiteboards and scratch paper over the printed books.
Why Are We Decreasing the Size of Student Workbooks?
Most importantly:
The focus should be on learning, not on completing a worksheet!
We know some teachers still value workbooks, so we created two streamlined versions:
Both versions, along with an editable Word document, are linked in this document.
Many teachers are now choosing to do some lessons on whiteboards or with scratch paper, using slides to guide instruction. This new approach to mathematics focuses on problem-solving and using multiple tools—whiteboards, scratch paper, and manipulatives—instead of simply completing worksheets.
Parents can still view every component of the lesson on the student site, with no login required.
For more ideas on reducing workbook size, contact your elementary mathematics specialist.
TO:
All Administrators
FROM:
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching & Learning
Rebecca Smith, Consultant in Teaching & Learning
Jordan District will offer Gifted & Talented endorsement classes during the 2025-26 school year. Classes are open to all licensed personnel in Jordan District.
Gifted & Talented Teaching Endorsement
During the 2025-2026 school year, Jordan School District will offer coursework for a gifted and talented (GT)
teaching endorsement in partnership with Southern Utah University (SUU).
How will a GT teaching endorsement benefit me?
What are the credit requirements for a GT endorsement?
What are the current costs for a GT endorsement?
What format will be used for instruction? When and where will the classes be held?
Contact Rebecca Smith with and questions you may have: 801-567-8368 (88368) rebecca.smith@jordandistrict.org
DATE:
May 12, 2025
TO:
All Elementary Principals
FROM:
Lisa Robinson, Administrator of Schools
Kim Lloyd, Director of Special Education
Brian King, Ph.D., Assistant Director of Special Education
Mike Trimmell, Ed.D., Special Education Administrator
SUBJECT:
Professional Development Opportunities for UFLI in Special Education Training
Attached is a listing of the professional development opportunities for Elementary Special Education Licensed Staff for UFLI in Special Education Training. A link to sign up for each training will be sent to all Elementary Special Education Licensed Staff Members.
DATE:
April 28, 2025
TO:
Administrators of Schools
Elementary and Secondary Principals
FROM:
Scott Thomas, Administrator of Auxiliary Services
Katie Bastian, Director of Nutrition Services
SUBJECT:
Student Meal Deficit School Responsibilities
District approved procedural guidelines for meal deficit collection can be found on the Nutrition Services website under the online payments tab. Click HERE
Per approved guidelines:
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TO:
Administrators
FROM:
Steffany Ellsworth, Support Services Manager, Information Systems
Please be aware of a new DANGEROUS TikTok challenge that we've been experiencing in our schools. Students have learned that putting pencil lead into the USB port will cause a short circuit, causing the Chromebook to smoke and short out. Inserting pencil lead into a USB port can be dangerous. Pencil lead contains graphite, which is conductive, and can cause a fire when inserted in the USB port.
How to identify if this has possibly happened to a Chromebook:
What to do:
TO:
Principals
FROM:
Kim Lloyd, Director of Special Education
Brian King, Ph.D., Assistant Director of Special Education
Mike Trimmell, Ed.D., Special Education Administrator
Attached is the Special Ed Newsletter for May 2025.
TO:
All School Administrators
FROM:
Steffany Ellsworth, Support Services Manager, Information Systems
See the attached information regarding Chromebook kiosks for lunch payments.
DATE:
May 15, 2025
TO:
Elementary Teachers, Coaches, and Administrators
FROM:
Teaching and Learning
SUBJECT:
Wit and Wisdom Workshop
Please see the attached flyer.