Please find the Space Available Busing Request below.
Category: Elementary Schools
State Standards, District Policies and Transportation Guidelines 2018-19
State Standards, District Policies and Transportation Guidelines
Jordan School District provides bus service to ineligible students within the limits set by the State of Utah. Students who live within 1.5 miles of an elementary school and 2.0 miles of a middle or high school are identified as ineligible for transportation. Jordan School District’s Space Available Program works as follows:
Space Available Guidelines:
- If space is available, students who live too close to school to qualify for state supported bus service may be allowed to ride from the nearest existing approved bus stop. (This privilege will not be granted when there are overriding safety issues or other considerations.)
- Parents are responsible for the safety of their student(s) traveling to and from the bus stop.
- If the number of ineligible students requesting to ride exceeds the number of spaces available, the principal will work with the School Community Council to establish guidelines for the method that will be used to issue Space Available Passes. Options for identifying the method of awarding Space Available Passes might include:
- Distance from the school
- Lottery drawing of all applicants
- Age of students
- Special needs or concerns
- Space Available Passes are issued for the current year only. Students requesting a Space Available Pass must apply each year.
- Space Available Passes may be withdrawn at any time if an increase in eligible riders reduces the number of seats available.
- Space Available Passes may be revoked at any time for student conduct that does not conform to the rules for riding the bus.
- Ineligible riders who are issued a bus pass must agree to use a designated existing bus stop.
- Bus stops will not be added to accommodate space available riders.
- Students who attend their boundary school and request a Space Available Pass will be given first priority over students attending the school on a special permit.
- Space Available Passes will be issued 15 calendar days after the school year begins.
- Space Available Passes will not be issued to students desiring transportation to an after-school job site or activity.
- Riding the bus is a privilege, not a right. Students must conform to established rules of behavior and regulations governing ridership.
It is important that you understand, Jordan School District is not allowed to transport children who have not been approved and assigned to ride a bus.
Signed and completed Space Available Request forms are to be forwarded to the Department of Transportation. The Department of Transportation will assign students to the bus based on available space according to the criteria provided by the school’s administration and School Community Council.
Thank you.
Hours Increase to Select Part-Time Classified Positions 2018-19
DATE:
August 16, 2018
TO:
All Principals, Directors and Supervisors
FROM:
Anthony Godfrey, Associate Superintendent
June LeMaster, Administrator of Human Resources
Brent Burge, Human Resource Administrator-Classified
SUBJECT:
Hours Increase to Select Part-Time Classified Positions
With the increasing difficulty in recruiting and retaining qualified part-time classified assistants, assistants working in designated positions are now allowed to work up to 25 hours/week, with principal/director approval. School funds must be used to pay the additional hours worked.
Positions Eligible for 25 Hours/week
- Classroom Assistants
- Office Assistants
Funding
- Only approved funding sources may be used to increase hours.
- Classroom Assistants (i.e. In-Lieu Funds, Trustlands or Title I)
- Office Assistants (i.e. In-Lieu Funds)
Restrictions
- All hours worked must be in the same job title. Positions may not be combined (i.e. office/classroom or classroom/Special Education) to avoid pay discrepancies between positions.
- Assistants who work 25 hours/week will not be allowed to substitute teach.
Examples
- Classroom assistant (17 hours “0050” plus eight hours Trustlands)
- Classroom assistant (15 hours Title I plus 10 hours In-Lieu Funds)
- Office assistant (17 hours “0050” plus eight hours In-Lieu Funds)
Implementation
- Submit a change form to HR to increase hours up to 25/week (.625 FTE).
- The change form must indicate which budget(s) will be used and the percentage for each budget.
- All hours worked will be paid according to the budget percentage entered in Skyward, regardless of the percentage of time worked out of each budget during the month.
- Only one position will be used in TrueTime. TrueTime must be used to track all hours worked.
If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources at 801-567-8150.
Cc: Cabinet
Administrative Leadership Conference Forms and Documents 2018 – Elementary Level
Attached are all forms and documents distributed at the annual Administrative Leadership Conference held August 6-7, 2018
Free URS Individual Retirement Planning – September 5, 2018 (Jordan School District Office)
Utah Retirement Systems will be available for one-on-one retirement planning sessions at the Jordan School District Main Office on Friday, September 5, 2018. Check in at the front desk. See the instructions below to register for an appointment. Counseling sessions are available at other locations that are also listed on the URS website.
- Go to www.urs.org.
- Log into your myurs account by clicking on LOGIN in the upper right corner of the screen.
- Click on the Education Tab.
- Click on “Individual Retirement Planning Sessions”.
- Find the session that works best for you. Select the session to reserve your appointment.
- Please be sure to bring your estimated annual salary, any retirement plan balances outside of URS, and your Social Security statement (get yours at www.ssa.gov).
Nurse Assignments 2018-19
Please see the list of nurse assignments for 2018-19.
2018-2019 Speech-Language-Audiology Assignments
DATE:
July 26, 2018
TO:
Principals
Speech-Language Pathologists
Speech-Language Technicians
Audiologists
FROM:
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Associate Superintendent
Kim Lloyd, Director of Special Education
Kristin Norris, CCC-SLP, TS, Speech-Language-Audiology Program
SUBJECT:
2018-2019 Speech-Language-Audiology Assignments
Attached are the Speech-Language-Audiology Assignments for K-12, current as of July 26, 2018. These assignments are subject to change.
Please read these assignments carefully and direct any questions or concerns to Kristin Norris @ 801-567-8372 or kristin.norris@jordandistrict.org. Thank you for your attention to these issues.
Attachments
2018-19 Speech-Language Pathologist and Audiologist Professional Development Dates
DATE:
July 26, 2018
TO:
Principals
Speech-Language Pathologists
Speech-Language Technicians
Audiologists
FROM:
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Associate Superintendent
Kim Lloyd, Director of Special Education
Kristin Norris, CCC-SLP, TS, Speech-Language-Audiology Program
SUBJECT:
2018-19 Professional Development Dates
Attached are the dates and location that have been determined for Speech-Language Pathologist and Audiologist Professional Development. Attendance is optional with principal permission.
Quarterly Training Meetings for Elementary Media Assistants 2018-19
DATE:
August 3, 2018
TO:
Elementary Principals
Elementary Media Assistants
FROM:
Administrators of Schools
Dr. Shelley Nordick, Administrator, Curriculum/Staff Development
Norman Emerson, Instructional Support Services/Fine Arts Consultant
SUBJECT:
Quarterly Training Meetings for Elementary Media Assistants
In order to prepare and train elementary library media assistants to effectively provide services to elementary schools and to build consistency across elementary library programs, several training meetings have been scheduled for the 2018-19 school year. The participation of both of your library assistants in these meetings is appreciated. The meetings are to be included in the assistants' allotted 17 hours and are scheduled on Wednesdays, the day recommended for their scheduled overlap time.
The meetings will be held at the venues shown below from 9:30-11:30 a.m.:
- August 22, 2018-ASB Auditorium
- October 3, 2018- ASB Auditorium
- January 23, 2019-Viridian Event Center
- April 3, 2019-ASB Auditorium
Please feel free to contact Norman Emerson (801-567-8364) if further information is needed. Thank you for your continued support of the library media programs in Jordan District.
2018-19 “Need an Adobe Creative Cloud License?”
CTE has purchased licenses for the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite through an agreement between the State and Adobe. 2018-19 is year 3 of the agreement.
See flyer below for details on how to request licenses.
State STEM Institute for Administrators 2018-19
Applications for the 2018-19 Institute for Administrators are now open! These applications will be due on August 17, so please complete this 5-10 minute application at your earliest convenience!
Click here to access the application: Application
Please see attachment for more details.
Get the Scoop on ALS!
Your Educational Support/ALS teacher specialist has sent you an email with a video that explains what's new this year. After watching the video, please contact your teacher specialist if you have questions. Also please complete the simple google form. This is important because it lets our department know who to contact when we are trying to support your school.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1-JJkld4koE44qQ557fg6EvZGj3JohPOQPrjjrLrEX-k/edit
Jordan Education Foundation Classroom Grants 2018-19
Jordan Education Foundation Classroom Grant applications are now being taken. The open window is August 1 - October 31.
Click here: https://www.jordaneducationfoundation.org/classroom-grants for information and to apply.
Important Payroll Dates for August 2018
Please see document below for important dates and reminders.
Nominations for UCSS Teacher of the Year Due September 1, 2018
It is time to choose Jordan School Districts' Teachers of the Year for the Utah Council for the Social Studies (UCSS). This is a wonderful time to recognize an elementary, middle, and high school teacher!
Nominations will be due to Kaye Rizzuto, President of the UCSS, kaye.rizzuto@jordandistrict.org, by September 1, 2018. Please send an email to Kaye with (1) The name of the teacher and subject or grade they teach, (2) Why specifically you believe they should be nominated, and (3) Your name and position (Principal/Assistant Principal). Nominated teachers will be contacted for more detailed information.
K-2 Can Google Too! September 2018
Elementary Administrators:
New technology course offered to K-2 Teachers. "K-2 Can Google Too!" See flyer for more information.
JPAS Delegation Lists 2018-19
Delegation Lists JPAS:
Please review, make changes, and add evaluators to your 2018-19 delegation list by Friday, August 10th so we can get your lists out to you. Contact the JES office with questions. Thank you!

Free URS Individual Retirement Planning – August 16, 2018 (Auxiliary Services Building)
Utah Retirement Systems will be available for one-on-one retirement planning sessions at the Jordan School District Auxiliary Services Building in Conference Room 105 on Thursday, August 16, 2018. See the instructions below to register for an appointment. Counseling sessions are available at other locations that are also listed on the URS website.
- Go to www.urs.org.
- Log into your myurs account by clicking on LOGIN in the upper right corner of the screen.
- Click on the Education Tab.
- Click on “Individual Retirement Planning Sessions”.
- Find the session that works best for you. Select the session to reserve your appointment.
- Please be sure to bring your estimated annual salary, any retirement plan balances outside of URS, and your Social Security statement (get yours at www.ssa.gov).
Instructional Assistant Trainings – August 2018
DATE:
July 18, 2018
TO:
Principals
Elementary and Middle School Resource Team Leaders
High School Special Education Team Leaders
Self-contained Support Class Teachers (All Levels)
FROM:
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Associate Superintendent
Kim Lloyd, Director of Special Education
SUBJECT:
Instructional Assistant Trainings
The Special Education Department has allocated 15 additional hours for one resource assistant in each school and one self-contained support classroom assistant in each classroom to work 3 days prior to school starting to help with IEP related tasks and instructional/behavior management strategies. Part of these hours should include attendance at the following trainings. The instructional assistant should sign up for one Behavior and Class Management and one Paperwork and Goalview training.
The training schedule will be as follows:
August 16th South Valley School
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- Behavior and Class Management 8:00 AM-10:00 AM, Room 1
- Paperwork and Goalview 8:00 AM-9:30 AM, Room 9
- Behavior and Class Management 10:30 AM-12:30 PM, Room 1
- Paperwork and Goalview 10:30 AM-12 PM, Room 9
- Behavior and Class Management 1:30 PM-3:00 PM, Room 1
- Paperwork and Goalview 1:30 PM-3:30 PM, Room 9
August 20th South Valley School
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- Behavior and Class Management 8:00 AM-10:00 AM, Room 1
- Paperwork and Goalview 8:00 AM-9:30 AM, Room 9
- Behavior and Class Management 10:30 AM-12:30 PM, Room 1
- Paperwork and Goalview 10:30 AM-12:00 PM, Room 9
- Behavior and Class Management 1:30 PM-3:00 PM, Room 1
- Paperwork and Goalview 1:30 PM-3:30 PM, Room 9
August 21st South Valley School
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- Behavior and Class Management 10:00 AM-12:00 PM, Room 1
In order to sign to up for classes, please use the following link: https://tinyurl.com/y9trfrsc
If you have questions please call the special education department at 801-567-8177.
District Directed Professional Development Day – August 15, 2018
As you are aware, August 15th was added as a required contract day for traditional elementary and secondary schools. Jordan School District will be holding a Safety and Wellness Forum on this contract day for all licensed and administrative employees. The forum will be held on August 15th from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm. Lunch will be provided. All licensed traditional elementary school employees and administrators should attend at Copper Hills High School and all licensed secondary school employees and administrators will attend at Herriman High School. Carpooling is encouraged at both locations. The forum will include presentations related to suicide prevention, bullying prevention, response to school shooters and other school emergencies. Further information regarding these events will be emailed directly to all licensed employees in the near future.