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We invite you to celebrate and learn about our Asian Heritage and Pacific Islander friends and community. The term “Asian and Pacific Islander” includes all people of Asian, Asian American or Pacific Islander ancestry who trace their origins to the countries, states, jurisdictions and/or the diasporic communities of these geographic regions. The month of May is set aside in the US to observe the groups of people from this community and their contribution to our world. 

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A friendly reminder for the Employee-Funded Sick Bank Policy,

  1. 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 DP 324NEG -Sick Leave-Licensed.

For those who wish to opt out of participation in the Employee-Funded Sick Bank, keep an eye out for instructions starting in the July issues of JEM and JAM.

*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).

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Instructions have been created for schools to provide to parents on a method they can use to help translate Skyward Family access to other languages. Both an English and Spanish version of the instructions are attached. Additionally you can find the instructions in the Information Systems documentation folder at the following links: English, Spanish. Please don't share these links directly with parents as a @jordandistrict.org email account is required to access the documentation folder. Instead download the directions and provide them with a copy of the pdf directly.

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The professional learning sessions will be offered at various locations in Utah during June and July. All interested educators can register and attend. Please forward this information to those you think might be interested.

WHEN (check here for specific courses at specific locations and associated costs):

  • June 6 – 9, Richfield High School, Richfield.
  • June 13 – 16, Uintah High School, Vernal.
  • June 20 – 23, Green Canyon High School, North Logan.
  • June 27 – 30, Washington Fields Intermediate School, Washington.
  • July 11 – 14, Bonneville High School, Washington Terrace.
  • July 18 – 21, Springville High School, Springville.
  • July 26 – 29, East High School, Salt Lake City.

Direct link to Course Catalog

Link to Registration

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Digital Teaching and Learning is co-hosting the Leading Schools Summit with the Utah Telehealth and Education Network this July 12-14, 2022 at JATC South. This conference will include administrators from across the state who are looking to strengthen the impact of digital learning in their schools. This is a FREE conference, so sign up today!

Click HERE for more information and to register.

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DATE:
May 4, 2022

TO:
All Principals and Directors

FROM:
June LeMaster, Ph.D., Administrator of Human Resources
Brent Burge, Human Resource Administrator, ESP

SUBJECT:
Education Support Professionals (Non-Exempt) Employee Overtime Reminder

Please see the memo below.

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DATE:
May 4, 2022

TO:
All Principals, Directors, and Coordinators

FROM:
June LeMaster, Ph.D., Administrator, Human Resources
Brent Burge, Human Resource Administrator - ESP

SUBJECT:
Optional PT ESP Assistant Employee Evaluations - 2021-2022 School Year

Please see the memo below.

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Beginning May 1, 2022 Office Depot Business Solutions has rebranded as a B2B (business to business) dedicated e-commerce organization with a new name – ODP Business Solutions™. Users of the Business.officedepot.com will be automatically redirected to the new site www.odpbusiness.com, and all current site functionality and support that you are used to will still be there. Your current login and password will remain the same. No need to re-register, just login as normal. You will still be receiving State of Utah Contract pricing on your purchases. There is no change to our sales representative, Damon Wilde, as a result of this rebranding. Damon’s email address will be changing to damon.wilde@odpbusiness.com and his phone number is still (801) 736-7372.

Also be aware, beginning May 1st, if you shop at an Office Depot® or OfficeMax® retail store and use your US Bank Pcard, the store system will no longer recognize the JSD account information. This means that you will no longer receive the State of Utah Contract pricing in the retail stores. You can continue to use your Pcard as a regular form of payment and your tax-exempt information will still be accessible, but you will not receive the State of Utah contract pricing at the retail locations. This may change in the future, so stay tuned for future information regarding this change.

If you have any questions, please contact Brenda Veldevere, Senior Buyer, at (801) 567-8703 or by email at brenda.veldevere@jordandistrict.org.

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Interpreting and translation services are provided through Mirsa Joosten in the Equity and Compliance department.

To request an interpreter or translation services:

  • Complete and submit the Interpreting and Translation Services Request Form, which can also be found on the Equity and Compliance webpage, by clicking the Interpreting|Translation menu.
  • You will see a confirmation notice on screen, and an e-mail will be sent to Mirsa Joosten and Malinda Jensen in Equity and Compliance to make them aware of your request.
  • If you have not heard from Mirsa within one business day, please call Malinda Jensen at 801-567-8325.
  • Mirsa will schedule an interpreting or translation services for you.
  • Once the interpreter or translation service has been scheduled, Mirsa will send you an e-mail containing the following details.
    • date,
    • time,
    • school location,
    • provider, and
    • reference number (if applicable).

If you have concerns or questions related to interpreter arrangements, please contact Stacy Evans at 801-567-8110.

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DATE:     
Thursday, May 5, 2022

TO:  
All School Administrators

FROM: 
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching and Learning
Ben Jameson, Director of Evaluation, Research and Accountability
Michael Heaps, Director of Information Systems
David Bowman, Systems & Security Manager

SUBJECT: 
Chromebooks as Primary Testing Devices

All school administrators are advised that Chromebook devices will once again serve as the primary devices on which RISE and Utah Aspire Plus testing will be administered, as has been the case in previous years. The reason for this is that the Chrome platform works best with both testing systems and does not require the level of time and labor to update as do hardwired computers or laptops.

If you feel strongly that a hardwired computer lab or a laptop lab should be used to administer either the RISE or Utah Aspire Plus assessments, please reach out to your school tech and Information Systems as soon as possible as the system compatibility updates will take time to implement.

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If you are interested in learning more about Panorama’s Student Success program there will be an information session on this Friday, April 29th from 11am-12pm. This session will provide an overview of Panorama’s Student Success. Access the session by using this Zoom link: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://panoramaed.zoom.us/j/8703111856&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1651499033529175&usg=AOvVaw3KxRPdeSA_NgoSvQqm-7QP

A second session for Panorama’s Behavior Module will be on this Friday, April 29th from 12-12:30pm. This module is like Educators Handbook except it integrates fully with Panorama’s Student Success AND there is a mobile option. Access the session by using this Zoom link: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://panoramaed.zoom.us/j/8703111856&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1651504100425762&usg=AOvVaw0_ArFDQ3Y5feAUuLLB8DV1

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Dear Principals,

A message will also be sent to teachers in JEM about the recently released options for LETRS virtual sessions for Units 3-8 in the summertime. Thank you for supporting and encouraging teachers to complete this LETRS training. If a teacher attends a virtual session in the summer (on non-contract time) they can be paid for 7 hours at their hourly rate. Please sign each teacher’s timecard before sending it to Teaching and Learning. Here are the updates:

Please feel free to contact me with any questions. Bev #88466 or beverly.griffith@jordandistrict.org

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SUBSTITUTE TEACHER BONUS INCENTIVES for MAY 2022!

The JORDAN SCHOOL DISTRICT is at it again!

For MAY 2022, substitute teachers with NO CANCELLATIONS and who qualify as outlined below, will be paid on June 10, 2022.  The May tiered substitute teacher bonus incentives are as follows:

18 days worked = $300

15 days worked = $180

12 days worked = $120

9 days worked = $60

Benefit eligible substitute teachers working full time at various schools throughout the Jordan School District, DO NOT QUALIFY for the monthly substitute teacher bonus incentives, since they are required to work every school (contract) day.

Thank you again for your service to Jordan School District.

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DATE:  
April 22, 2022

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, Accountant

SUBJECT: 
External Audit Visits

Please see the attached memo.

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All students will no longer receive free meals automatically for the 2022-23 school year. The USDA free meals waiver was not renewed by the federal government and will end with the close of the 2021-22 school year. Please see the flyer below and share this information with the families in your school.