If you missed the Administrator/SRO Training in August you may access it in Canvas by clicking on the following link. Upon completion, you will receive 2.5 hours of relicensure points. Administrator/SRO Training The state requires one administrator per school with an SRO officer to attend this course, however, any administrator is encouraged and welcome to attend. This course is not required for elementary administrators but contains valuable up to date information that is of value in working with your students and parents.
Category: Elementary Schools
Appeal Hearings will be held on Tuesday, October 1, 2019
Just a reminder, appeal hearings for next week will be held on Tuesday, October 1. All paperwork must be submitted to Student Intervention Services by 4:00 pm on Friday, September 27.
Transportation Information from September 2019 Principal Meeting
See attached documents for information.
Acadience Reading Training for Classroom Aides
Training for classroom aides will be on October 7 and October 8 at the ASB. See memo for revised times and additional information.
Feeder Mental Health Therapists Job Description for your Reference
Student Data Privacy Integration into Existing Purchasing Procedures
DATE:
Thursday, September 26, 2019
TO:
All Principals
FROM:
Dr. Shelley Nordick, Administrator of Teaching and Learning
Ben Jameson, Director of Evaluation, Research and Accountability
SUBJECT:
Student Data Privacy Integration into Existing Purchasing Procedures
As was discussed in September’s Principals Meeting, purchased apps, software programs and online subscriptions that gather personally identifiable student data need to be vetted for student data privacy. If the app or software program schools are purchasing exceeds the $1,999 cost threshold, the Purchasing Department will refer the program to the Evaluation, Research & Accountability Department for vetting. If the app or software program schools are purchasing costs less than $1,999, principals will need to submit the app or software program to the Evaluation, Research & Accountability Department for vetting using this link: https://sdpc.a4l.org/new_request.php?districtID=6584
Please plan for an additional 2-3 day time period during the purchasing process for us to complete the app and software program vetting process.
A list of apps, programs and online subscriptions that have already been vetted and approved for use can be found at this link: http://assessments.jordandistrict.org/
Principals were asked to assign a School Student Data Privacy Representative that would be responsible for the preliminary vetting of app, software program and online subscription privacy policies and terms and conditions. The Evaluation, Research & Accountability Department will provide the necessary training so that each person will know what to look for. Please provide the contact information for your school’s representative at this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc529OucbinYUmi8ASs8KilXyK1DBDfKaAzTSliKlAScP4nCw/viewform
The slide deck used for the presentation at Principals Meeting is attached with this memo.
Please contact Ben Jameson or our district’s Student Data Managers, Holly Allen (holly.allen@jordandistrict.org or 801-567-8115) or Steven Harwood (steven.harwood@jordandistrict.org or 801-567-8257), with any questions.
Custodial Hours of Work
Principals, please share this information with your custodians.
Classroom Long Distance Phone Calls
Date:
September 26, 2019
To:
All Principals
From:
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Superintendent of Schools
Subject:
Classroom Long-Distance Phone Calls
To assist teachers in making phone calls to the ever-increasing number of parents who have long-distance phone numbers, each classroom phone will now
have the ability to call long-distance. Contrary to popular belief, land lines making long-distance calls do incur a charge to the District. Therefore, long-distance calls made on District phones must be for business-related purposes only. Any employee making personal long-distance calls on a District phone is subject to discipline.
Thank you.
Jordan District TSSA Coaching Academy
See flyer for meeting information, dates, and time.
Upcoming Health and Wellness Events
See the attached flyer for dates and locations.
Elementary Testing Bulletin – September 2019
Elementary Principals: The elementary testing bulletin for September is posted below.
RISE Benchmark Training for School Test Coordinators – October 2019
DATE:
September 19, 2019
TO:
Elementary School Principals
Middle School Principals
FROM:
Dr. Shelley Nordick, Administrator of Teaching and Learning
Ben Jameson, Director of Evaluation, Research and Accountability
SUBJECT:
RISE Benchmark Training for School Test Coordinators
Please see memo below.
Free Social & Emotional Wellness Screening for Students (Ages 10-18) – October 2019
Please see flyer below for details and share with the appropriate people.
Avoid-Deny-Defend and Tactical Emergency Casualty Care Instructional Training Videos for Staff 2019-20
Last school year, Avoid-Deny-Defend (ADD) and Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) instructional trainings were presented to staff in live sessions conducted by Lt. Matt Pennington and Capt. Chet Ellis. These sessions were recorded to provide future training for personnel. The links to the videos below are available to administrators for the purpose of providing this training to personnel that are either new to the District, or would like a refresher course. Both the ADD and the TECC instructional videos for staff are just under an hour each in duration.
The Avoid-Deny-Defend Drill Protocol document is attached for your convenience. Please refer to this document as you and your staff prepare for a violent intruder drill/situation.
If you have questions, please contact Lance Everill, Emergency Operations Manager, at 801-567-8623, lance.everill@jordandistrict.org
Avoid-Deny-Defend Instructional Video for Staff
Tactical Emergency Casualty Care Instructional Video for Staff
Custodial Share – Winterizing Schools 2019-20
Administrators/Directors/Principals:
Please share this post with your building custodian(s). Thank you!
Join our 2019-20 WebX Behavior Groups!
See flyer below for details. Sign up via email to Brian King, brian.king@jordandistrict.org, by October 4, 2019.
URS Resources for Employers – September 2019
A representative from Utah Retirement Systems will attend faculty meetings, at your school, and present retirement information to the entire staff. Contact Ben Smedley at 801-366-7382 to schedule an appointment. See flyer below for more information.
Discretionary Staff Funds – Revised 2019-20
DATE:
September 17, 2019
TO:
All Administrators
All Financial Administrative Assistants
FROM:
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Superintendent of Schools
John Larsen, Business Administrator
SUBJECT:
Discretionary Staff Funds
Please see memo and changes below.
Reminder: USBE School Fees Certificate of Compliance (Online this Year) is Due to be Completed by October 31, 2019
Principals:
If you have not already turned in the online Certificate of Compliance, dealing with fee waivers, please check your email for your school specific form, click on the link and complete the form.
Thank you!
State Required Bus Evacuations and School Bus Safety 2019-2020
DATE:
September 6, 2019
TO:
All Jordan School District Principals (with bus route students)
FROM:
Scott Thomas, Administrator of Auxiliary Services
Paul Bergera - Director of Transportation
Kathy Jones - Transportation Trainer/Risk Coordinator
SUBJECT:
State Required Bus Evacuations and School Bus Safety 2019-2020
State required semi-annual school bus evacuations have been scheduled for this fall. This applies to those students that ride the bus daily to and from school.
The evacuations will be conducted during the week of:
Monday, September 30, 2019 through Friday, October 4th, 2019
Your school’s regular bus driver will perform this evacuation as they drop your students off in the morning, one day during that week. This procedure takes place at your school and is located in your normal bus drop off/pick up zone. All professional school bus drivers that transport students are required to perform evacuation procedures in case of an emergency. Bus evacuation will be through the rear door, side door, front door or a combination. Students will then, under the direction and supervision of the bus driver, evacuate and meet in a safe place approximately 100 feet away from the bus.
Your assistance is welcome but not mandatory to complete this required evacuation drill quickly, safely and effectively.
We appreciate all you do to help us safely transport your students.