The District recently received a large donation of sanitizing wipes. Each location will be receiving their share from the warehouse within the next couple weeks.
Category: Elementary Info
2021-2022 Leave Policy Overview by Employee Type
Please review the 2021-2022 Leave policy overview by employee type for information regarding their leave options.
Updated District Allocations by School – October 1 Adjustments
DATE:
November 15, 2021
TO:
Principals
Administrative Assistants
FROM:
John Larsen, Business Administrator
Daniel Ellis, Director of Accounting and Audits
Natalie Grange, Accounting Administrator
SUBJECT:
District Allocations by School-October 1 Adjustments
District allocations for individual schools were updated in Skyward on November 9. Adjustments were made based on the October 1 headcount. Carryforward balances, if allowed, are included in the total allocation. Transfers, if requested, were processed separately on November 9. See the following attachments:
- Student estimate compared to October 1 headcount.
- Estimated District Allocation compared to October 1 adjustment.
- Transfers processed by school through November 10, 2021.
Please review these adjustments and contact Natalie Grange (801) 567-8312 with any questions or concerns.
Additional Literacy Training for Classroom Assistants – December 2021
Additional training sessions for all classroom assistants involved with Walk to Read will be held on December 13th and 15th in the ASB auditorium. In this training, assistants will hone their skills and learn tips and tricks that will be useful when administering assessments and giving lessons during Walk to Read. We encourage all assistants who are involved in Walk to Read to attend. There are four session times being offered so assistants can choose a time that works best with their schedules. These sessions are available for registration on JPLS. Please only register for one session.
December 13: 8:00-11:30
December 13: 12:00-3:30
December 15: 8:00-11:30
December 15: 12:00-3:30
2021-22 Elementary Stakeholder Input Survey Response Counts
DATE:
Thursday, November 11, 2021
TO:
Elementary School Administrators
FROM:
Shelley Nordick, Ph.D., Administrator of Teaching and Learning
Ben Jameson, Director of Evaluation, Research and Accountability
SUBJECT:
2021-22 Stakeholder Input Survey Response Counts
School administrators may view the response counts for the 2021-22 student, parent and faculty Stakeholder Input Surveys using the links below. Please note that the response counts for each of the links are updated live as survey responses are submitted.
Response Count Reports
K-3 Student Stakeholder Input Survey:
https://jordandistrict.az1.qualtrics.com/reports/public/am9yZGFuZGlzdHJpY3QtNjE4NTNiM2FjNGI0MDAwMDExMTgwZGU1LVVSXzAzMXVIbmNFMUpyaGtZUg==
4-6 Student Stakeholder Input Survey:
https://jordandistrict.az1.qualtrics.com/reports/public/am9yZGFuZGlzdHJpY3QtNjE4NTNiYWNkOTNiN2EwMDEwZjUwNGJmLVVSXzAzMXVIbmNFMUpyaGtZUg==
Parent Stakeholder Input Survey:
https://jordandistrict.az1.qualtrics.com/reports/public/am9yZGFuZGlzdHJpY3QtNjE4NTNjYjdkZTJkZDIwMDEwN2E4MTk2LVVSXzAzMXVIbmNFMUpyaGtZUg==
Faculty Stakeholder Input Survey:
https://jordandistrict.az1.qualtrics.com/reports/public/am9yZGFuZGlzdHJpY3QtNjE4NTM3MDRkOTNiN2EwMDEwZjUwM2Y4LVVSXzAzMXVIbmNFMUpyaGtZUg==
The survey window closes at the end of the day, Friday, November 19, 2021. Please contact Ben Jameson in Evaluation, Research & Accountability with any questions about the Stakeholder Input Surveys.
Stipend-based Professional Learning for Math: Earn While You Learn
Don’t miss out on these amazing mathematics professional development opportunities!
We have many different ways to learn: in person, at home, with your coach!
Elementary Mathematics Endorsement Application and Information
Staff Changes in Human Resources – November 2021
We wanted to make you aware of a few staffing changes in Human Resources.
Brittany Bauer has moved to the “HR Licensing Specialist” position and will be assisting the HR Administrators with underqualified teacher tracking/progress.
Jane Olsen replaced Brittany Bauer as the “HR Reporting & Data Analyst” providing HR reporting data.
Rebecca Eastman is new to JSD and will be replacing Jane Olsen as the “HR Generalist” responsible for FMLA and leave processing. Rebecca has a Bachelor's in Human Resource Management and a Bachelor's in Psychology. She comes to us from a small company called Vista Treatment Centers where she assisted in HR related functions. Please direct employees with questions regarding leaves to Rebecca at 801-567-8249 or rebecca.eastman@jordandistrict.org.
2021-22 Volunteer Application Process
If a volunteer is interested in volunteering in a class or at the school, the following process must be followed:
Step 1
The volunteer watches the Code of Conduct video, completes the "Volunteer Application Form" and turns it into the principal BEFORE they schedule an onboarding appointment. Do not ask Volunteers to schedule a fingerprint appointment without principal approval.
Step 2
The Principal determines if the volunteer will have "Significant Unsupervised Access" to students. Not all volunteers need a background check.
Significant Unsupervised access includes field trips, one-on-one or small group classroom volunteer or other related volunteering.
Volunteer assignments which may not be considered "significant Unsupervised Access" may include a holiday party or an event with a large number of adults present at the school. In these instances, the school office would collect the volunteer application and code of conduct form and retain those at the school.
Step 3
If the principal determines there will be "significant unsupervised access", the principal must sign the volunteer form, give it to the volunteer and have the volunteer schedule a volunteer fingerprint appointment with Human Resources.
In order for HR to complete the background check, the volunteer MUST bring the volunteer form (SIGNED BY THE PRINCIPAL) with them to HR. Please do not allow volunteers to schedule a fingerprint appointment without a principal signing the volunteer form.
Volunteers who schedule an appointment without providing to HR the principal-signed volunteer application may be asked to reschedule their appointment.
Step 4
Once the volunteer is fingerprinted, HR will email the school once we receive the results. Please plan on at least two weeks prior to any volunteering event. Volunteers not completing the process prior to a field trip may not be allowed to attend.
New Parent Orientation November 9, 2021
We invite parents who are newcomers (refugee, immigrant, or asylee) to our school district to attend this months’ parent orientation, at the ASB, Entrance C -- Presentation Room, to receive information on how they can best help their child in school. Interpreters will be provided. To best be prepared for families attending, please fill out this RSVP form. If a parent would like to attend virtually, that is also an option. There are translated flyers here. Please distribute to your community.
November 17, 2021 – Education Support Professionals (ESP) Day
A reminder that November 17, 2021 is Education Support Professionals (ESP) Day! Please recognize and celebrate the amazing school support staff who go above and beyond for our schools and departments!
Community Nursing Services COVID-19 Booster Doses – November 2021
Educators and community members,
COVID-19 BOOSTER appointments are available now! Please feel free to share with anyone you know. Follow the scheduling link below to find where Community Nursing Services is offering opportunities within SLCO.
Following formal recommendation from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)/CDC and in line with direction from the Utah Department of Health, Community Nursing Services (CNS) Immunization Program began offering COVID-19 BOOSTER doses to eligible individuals 10/22/2021.
PFIZER and Moderna
Both PFIZER and Moderna COVID-19 booster doses are recommended for people at highest risk for severe COVID-19 including:
- people who are 65 or older, and
- people 18 and older who live in a long-term care facility, and
- people 18 and older with underlying medical conditions that put them at high risk for severe illness from COVID-19, and
- people 18 and older who live or work in a setting that puts them at a higher risk of exposure to COVID-19, such as healthcare workers and teachers.
Note that recommendation applies to individuals who received either the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 or Moderna vaccine for their primary series at least 6 months prior.
“Data reviewed by the FDA and ACIP showed booster doses can prevent further hospitalizations and death for those individuals who are at highest risk for severe illness from COVID-19. Data shows that the vaccines continue to provide very good protection against severe COVID-19 illness in the general population. Most Utahans do not need a booster at this time, but a booster can help add another layer of protection to those people at the highest risk of severe COVID-19,” said Dr. Leisha Nolen, UDOH state epidemiologist.
Note the underlying conditions below. As with initial roll out, individuals will need to self attest to eligibility for such conditions.
- Cancer
- Chronic kidney disease
- Chronic lung diseases
- Neurological conditions, such as dementia
- Diabetes
- Down syndrome
- Heart conditions
- HIV infection
- Liver disease
- Overweight
- Pregnancy and recently pregnant
- Sickle cell disease or thalassemia
- Smoking, current or former
- Solid organ or blood stem cell transplant
- Stroke or cerebrovascular disease
- Substance use disorders
- Weakened immune system
Johnson and Johnson
For the nearly 15 million people who got the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, booster shots are also recommended for those who are 18 and older and who were vaccinated two or more months ago.
Options
There are now booster recommendations for all three available COVID-19 vaccines in the United States. Eligible individuals may choose which vaccine they receive as a booster dose. Some people may have a preference for the vaccine type that they originally received and others, may prefer to get a different booster. CDC’s recommendations now allow for this type of mix and match dosing for booster shots without preference.
Though CNS will not be providing individual on-site BOOSTER clinics within schools similar to the initial roll out, we would like you to be aware of some CNS locations in SLCO where appointments are now available for those eligible. Note that BOOSTER doses are readily available throughout the state at varied locations including pharmacies, health departments, providers offices, etc.
COVID-19 vaccine appointment scheduling link
Safety Share – Ice and Snow – November 2021
Use extra caution to keep on your feet this winter. See flyer below for tips and hints!
2021-22 Teacher Salary Supplement Program (TSSP) Information
The Utah State Board of Education is pleased to announce that the Teacher Salary Supplement Program (TSSP) Service Site application submission is available October 1, 2021 through April 30, 2022.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Math
Science areas (specifically identified)
Computer Sciences
Deaf Education
The Qualifying Educational Background requires educators to have a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree in the content areas listed in statute to qualify for a supplement. Educators working less than a full-time assignment teaching in one of these courses could receive a partial salary adjustment based on the number of hours worked in the course. In addition to the $4,100 salary adjustment, the Legislature appropriated funding to cover the employer- paid benefit costs associated with retirement, worker's compensation, Social Security, and Medicare. Qualifying teachers that received the supplement are required to pay all personal payroll deductions as they do with their standard based salary.
Before submitting an application at the TSSP Service Site, please review the Utah State Board of Education website regarding the program details, qualifications and legislation. Participants are responsible to know and understand the TSSP Terms and Conditions found at the USBE website below:
Utah State Board of Education Website TSSP Terms and Conditions
Updates Regarding Vaccine Boosters – October 2021
Please read the following message from the Salt Lake County Health Department
Dear Educator or School Staff Member:
COVID-19 vaccine boosters are now available for all vaccine brands AND you may now receive a booster of a brand different from your original vaccine.
Everyone who received Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine at least 2 months ago is eligible for a booster.
You may get a booster if you received the second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech OR Moderna vaccine at least 6 months ago AND you are:
- 65 years and older OR
- 18 or older and have underlying medical conditions OR
- 18 or older and live in a long-term care setting or a high-risk setting OR
- 18 or older and work in a high-risk setting, including teachers.
If you have questions about whether you should receive a booster, please consult with your personal health care provider.
A booster is available from your local pharmacy, your health care provider, by appointment or on a walk-in basis at one of Salt Lake County Health Department’s five immunization clinics, or via one of three community vaccination sites offered by Community Nursing Services (CNS).
If you don’t know which vaccine you initially received, your vaccine’s brand is listed on your vaccination record card. If you don’t have your vaccination record card, request your personal immunization record via one of the methods listed on the Salt Lake County Health Department’s immunization webpage under “Records.”
Thank you,
Salt Lake County Health Department
If you have any questions please contact Mike Anderson, 801-567-8316 or michael.anderson@jordandistrict.org.
Important Payroll Dates for November 2021
Please see document below for important dates and reminders.
Think Central for Literacy 2021-22
The current Think Central platform for Literacy is being phased out by Houghton Mifflin. As a result, this will be the last year that Think Central for literacy will be provided by Teaching & Learning. This change will not affect Think Central for math. All Think Central accounts will remain in operation through the end of this school year. If you have any questions please reach out to Mandy Thurman or Michelle Lovell.
Additional Date for Literacy Launch Training – November 8 & 9, 2021
There have been a few teachers who have not had an opportunity to attend a Literacy Launch training. Teaching & Learning is opening an additional training that will be held on November 8th and 9th in the ASB auditorium. Any teachers who still need to attend this training are urged to attend.
Administrative Assignment – November 2021
The following is a new administrative assignment:
New Assignment effective November 1, 2021:
- Katie Bastian, registered Dietician in Nutrition Services, appointed Director of Nutrition Services, replacing Jana Cruz who is retiring.
Professional Learning Opportunities for your Educational Support Professionals (ESP)!
Based on policy AA421B, education support professionals may request to take a course to improve their skills or learn new skills that support their work. Please encourage your ESP staff to review courses through organizations such as Ed 2 Go/Salt Lake Community College or Fred Pryor Institute Courses. The ESP Professional Improvement Committee (ESPPIC) will cover the cost of approved courses up to $300. Visit the ESPPIC website for more information and instructions for registering for a course. Please post the attached informational flyer for your ESP staff.
2021-22 State Spelling Bee
To all schools that have participated in the spelling bee in years past, as well as those who would like to participate: The registering portal is now open to sign up to participate.
ENROLL HERE FOR THE SPELLING BEE
They are hoping to have at least 120 Schools participate this year.
51 schools from Salt Lake, Utah, Davis, Weber, Wasatch and Summit Counties have signed up to participate. The more the merrier.