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Category: Elementary Schools

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DATE: 
February 1, 2026

TO: 
Principals
Special Education Staff
School Secretaries

FROM:
Lisa Robinson, Administrator of Schools
Kim Lloyd, Director of Special Education

SUBJECT:
Special Education Budget Closeout for the 2025-26 School Year

Please note that Special Education purchase orders/requisitions/reimbursement requests for the 2025-26 school year must be received by Friday, March 6, 2026 @ 5:00 p.m. Remember that the SLPs/SLTs who received their legislative funds through the SpEd department this year are under these same guidelines and deadlines for those funds as well.


Please remember the following:
• Budgets are not carried over from one year to the next.

• Remember to deduct any previously submitted amounts from your Special Education budget (so that you know your balance) before submitting new orders. This includes reimbursements submitted through your school. No orders will be processed that exceed your budgeted allocation.

• Please check with your school secretary to make sure all Special Education reimbursements have been submitted to the Special Education Department by the March 6th deadline.

• When ordering supplies, follow Skyward procedures.

• Be sure to follow the ordering guidelines outlined in the attached budget information page, as you close out your current year budgets.

• Any purchases that were inadvertently charged to the Special Ed budget or do not qualify using the guidelines should be removed from the budget using a journal entry form prior to March 6th.

Staff will be notified of the new budget allocation amount prior to the start of the new school year. Keep in mind that new purchase orders/requisitions will not be processed until late July.

As you close out your budgets for the current school year, please note the following:
1. All purchase orders/requisitions, should be routed through Amanda Hamblin in the Special Education Department.

2. Use the following codes for Purchase Orders/Requisitions, P-Cards, and ECHECKS submitted through the year.

Coding for P.O.s/Requisitions, NPOs, P-Cards, ECHECKS:
FUND TYPE LOCATION PROGRAM FUNCTION OBJECT
10 E (School #) 1295 1090 Use object code

If you have questions regarding your Special Education budget, please contact Amanda Hamblin at
(801) 567-8177.

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TO:
Elementary Teachers, Coaches and Administrators

FROM:
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching and Learning

Literacy Live is back. All elementary teachers, coaches and administrators are invited to join the literacy team for a fun evening of collaboration and learning. Literacy Live is a conference style learning opportunity with break out sessions, snacks and prize drawings. We are excited to offer this opportunity to all elementary teachers in K-6 classrooms. Please sign up here.

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TO:
Elementary Principals
Elementary Administrative Assistants

FROM:
Odette Desmarais, Administrator of Schools
Meredith Doleac, Administrator of Schools
Becky Gerber, Administrator of Schools
Lisa Robinson, Administrator of Schools

Please find your school tab in this Google sheet and complete the Elementary Parent/Teacher Conference Reporting Form by Friday, February 27, 2026. If you have any questions, please contact Shannel Hooper at extension 88204.

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DATE:
January 21, 2026

TO:
Principals
Assistant Principals

FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
Matt Alvernaz, School Safety Coordinator

SUBJECT: 
District Inter-City SRO Training

The District Inter-City School Resource Officer training will be held as shown below and is strongly encouraged for each SRO and all administrators.  At least one administrator is desired if possible.  This is a great opportunity for the cities to collaborate and discuss students and/or issues of concern that cross borders.

Date: January 30, 2026
Time: 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Location: Riverton High School Tech Atrium

Please contact District School Safety Coordinator, Matt Alvernaz at matt.alvernaz@jordandistrict.org or by phone at (801) 567-8623 if you have any questions.

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TO:
All Principals
All Directors
All Administrative Assistants

FROM:
Tonya Hodges, Senior Buyer, Purchasing

With the excitement of AI and the increased demand for data centers worldwide (think OpenAI, Meta, Google, Microsoft, xAI, Anthropic, etc.), the demand for processing chips, RAM memory and storage is exceeding the availability in the production markets.

HP is warning customers to expect pricing on any equipment needing processors, memory or storage to increase significantly in 2026. We may also start seeing longer manufacturing lead times as they wait for parts to become available. For instance, the basic HP Fortis G10 11.6” Chromebooks (part# 9R3A9UT#ABA) will soon be replaced with a newer model and will no longer be available. There are currently about 75,000 of these units still available in the HP distribution channels. Since these have already been built, price should not fluctuate too much, but supplies may dwindle quickly. It is recommended if you have funds available in your budgets to start purchasing devices for the 2026-27 school year as soon as possible to take advantage of the cost savings. January pricing is $206.47/each for this model.

The replacement for this model (part# B69P5UT#ABA) is at $289.75/each for January. As price increases on the parts come into play, this model is expected to see additional price increases during the year.

We encourage you to consider placing orders soon to take advantage of current pricing and availability. Please contact Tonya Hodges in Purchasing if you need assistance with ordering.

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DATE:
January 22, 2026

TO: 
Elementary School Administrators
Middle School Administrators

FROM:
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching and Learning
Ben Jameson, Director of Evaluation, Research and Accountability

SUBJECT:
RISE Summative Training

The RISE summative testing window is from April 9-May 28, 2026. RISE passwords get reset each year, so please be sure your teachers log in and reset their passwords for this year at utahrise.org.

Please make sure all testing teachers complete the yearly RISE test administration training. Many teachers only use the RISE systems once a year, so yearly training on how it all works is needed. Only teachers who will administer the RISE test need to be trained. For your reference, here is a link to the Testing Ethics Policy.

School administrators are responsible for making sure all RISE-tested teachers get trained in RISE test administration. Should you choose to hold a training at your school, this fulfills the training requirement. Teachers have two additional options to be trained for RISE testing:

RISE Canvas Course
The RISE test administration training requirement can be fulfilled by completing the Canvas course online. Teachers can self-enroll in the course using this link: Enroll in RISE Summative Test Administration Training 2025-2026.

Access to the course will be available starting on February 2, 2026. A certificate of completion will be available for download at the end of the course.

Zoom RISE Training
Teachers can attend one of the following Zoom RISE trainings to fulfill the training requirement. Here is the Zoom link for these trainings.Meeting ID: 526 613 4800.

  • Friday, March 6 @ 8:45 AM or 1:30 PM
  • Friday, March 13 @ 8:45 AM or 1:30 PM
  • Friday, March 20 @ 8:45 AM or 1:30 PM
  • Friday, April 10 @ 8:45 AM or 1:30 PM
  • Friday, April 17 @ 8:45 AM or 1:30 PM
  • Friday, April 24 @ 8:45 AM or 1:30 PM

For questions about RISE training or test administration, please contact Kassidy Towery in Assessment, Research & Accountability.

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DATE:
January 15, 2026

TO:
Principals
Special Education Staff

FROM:
Lisa Robinson, Administrator of Schools
Kim Lloyd, Director of Special Education
Kristin Norris, Teacher Specialist-SLP/A, ESY Coordinator

SUBJECT:
Extended School Year (ESY) Qualification Procedures and Timelines
Attached: ESY Eligibility Facts, Tips and Documentation

IDEA directs us to consider all students for Extended School Year (ESY) services. However, ESY services should only be provided if the IEP team determines that it is necessary for the provision of a free, appropriate public education (FAPE).

Please see the attached memo and information.

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TO:
School Administrators

FROM:
Brad Sorensen, Administrator of Schools
Cody Curtis, Administrator of Schools
Odette Desmarais, Administrator of Schools
Meredith Doleac, Administrator of Schools
Becky Gerber, Administrator of Schools
Lisa Robinson, Administrator of Schools

PRINCIPAL MEETING WILL BE HELD AT THE JORDAN LEARNING CENTER (JLC - 3706 W 9800 S, SOUTH JORDAN).

A beverage service will be provided at 7:30 a.m. Lunch will be provided.

Please bring your laptop. We look forward to seeing you there!

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TO:
Assistant Principals

FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent

The February Assistant Principal meetings will be held on February 5 (8:00-11:00 am) and February 10 (8:00-11:00 am). All meetings will be held in person at the Jordan Learning Center (3706 W. 9800 S). All assistant principals and intern assistant principals are invited. A beverage service will be provided, beginning at 7:30 am at each of the meetings. As a reminder, you only need to attend one of the sessions offered. Both sessions will provide the same information. Please sign up for the day you would like to attend. If you have any questions, please call Shannel Hooper at 801-567-8204 (x88204).

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TO:
Principals

FROM:
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching and Learning

Mark your calendar and save the date to attend the Literacy Promise Conference. There are some fantastic presenters in attendance this year that you will not want to miss.

T & L will pay registration fees for up to three individuals from each school to attend the Literacy Promise Conference held on March 12-13, 2026. This can include administration, coaches, or teachers. Schools are not required to participate or may choose to send fewer than three individuals. Responses will be accepted through March 4th. Please click on the link below and fill out the form to list the individuals who will be paid through T&L. If your school would like to send more than three individuals, registration can also be done at the school or individual level using the QR link on the enclosed flyer. Schools are responsible for substitute costs as needed.

The conference is March 12-13, 2026 at the Utah Valley Convention Center in Provo, Utah.

LINK to register individuals to be paid by T&L.

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DATE: 
January 22, 2025

TO:
Elementary School Administrators
Middle School Administrators
High School Administrators

FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
Stacee Worthen, School Counselor Consultant

SUBJECT: 
February School Counselor Training and Professional Development

February School Counselor training and professional development opportunities. Please direct any questions to Stacee Worthen, School Counselor Consultant, at 801-567-8309.

Wednesday, Feb. 4, CSCP Q3 In-Service Training, JATC-South, Auditorium
All School Counselors attend session 1 or 2
Session 1 -- 8:00 am - 10:00 am; Session 2 -- 10:15 am - 12:15 pm

Thursday, Feb. 5, CSCP BRISC Training - Consult Call, Zoom
All New Counselors and Interns
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Thursday, Feb. 5, Herriman Feeder Meeting, Copper Mountain MS
Copper Hills Feeder Counselors K-12
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Tuesday, Feb. 10, Riverton Feeder Meeting
Riverton Feeder Counselors K-12
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Wednesday, Feb. 11, CSCP Steering Meeting, District Office, Room 129
All Secondary Lead Counselors
8:00 am - 12:30 pm

Wednesday, Feb. 18, CSCP Counselor Collaborative Committee, District Office, Room 129
Only School Counselors appointed to this committee
8:00 am - 11:30 am

Wednesday, Feb. 25, USBE Training: Updates and Essentials, JATC-South, Auditorium
All School Counselors and Administrators due for required training renewal
8:00 am - 2:30 pm

Friday, Feb. 27, CSCP FEB Small Group ELEM PLC, Various Schools
Elementary School Counselors
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

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DATE: 
January 22, 2026

TO:
School Psychologists and School Psychology Interns

FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
Fulvia Franco, Program Specialist – Guidance

SUBJECT:
January School Psychologist Guidance Meeting

A meeting for school psychologists and school psychology interns has been scheduled for Friday, January 23, 2026, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the Auxiliary Services Building (7905 South Redwood Road). Matthew Wappett, Ph.D., Executive Director of the Institute for Disability Research and Policy and Practice, at Utah State University will provide us with a presentation on surviving stress, burnout, and becoming more resilient.

Part-time Staff:  I would appreciate it if you could adjust your schedules in order to attend this meeting.

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DATE:
January 21, 2026

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 and Open-up Math in Special Education

Attached is a listing of professional development opportunities for Elementary Special Education licensed staff in the Special Education Training. A link to sign up for each training will be sent to Elementary Special Education Licensed Staff Members via email. If they have already attended but need a refresher, they may attend again.

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TO:
Elementary Administrators

FROM:
JAESP

Please submit questions to be discussed by JAESP committee and Cabinet by the first Tuesday of each month. You may submit concerns or questions using the Google Form below OR you may send items to be discussed directly to Megan Cox at Rose Creek, Garett York at Southland, Jessica Stowe at Bastian, Ronna Hoffman at Oak Leaf.

Google Form Link

All items will be discussed anonymously as we work to provide clarification and solutions to concerns of elementary administrators.

Notes of the discussions will be published on a Google Doc titled "JAESP Committee Notes 2025-26" which will be shared with Elementary Administrators.

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Date:
January 15, 2026

To:
All School Principals

From:
Mike Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Lisa LeStarge, Administrative Assistant

Subject:
LAND Trust and TSSA Plans Available for Entry

The School LAND Trust program Final Report for 2024-2025

is now available for entry on the State website. Reports must be submitted on the School LAND Trust reporting site no later than Friday, February 13, 2026.

Final Report expenditures will not be entered by the principal, but will be displayed and space will be available for principals to enter an explanation for those expenditures.

The 2026-2027 Upcoming Land Trust Plan can be submitted after the final report is completed, submitted, and finalized by the District Office. The due date for submitting 2026-2027 Land Trust and TSSA plans is March 20, 2026. This allows sufficient time for plans to be approved by the Board prior to receiving funds for the 2026-27 school year.

TSSA Plan and Folder LINKS: 2026-2027 School TSSA Plans.

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TO:
All Administrators

FROM:
April Gaydosh, Administrator of Human Resources
Brittany Bauer, HR Specialist

We are pleased to announce an important update regarding the license renewal process; the Board has changed administrative rules to reduce the burden for active educators. Educators holding a Professional Educator License with experience in a Utah educational agency, school, school district or charter for the past five (5) years are no longer required to complete the license renewal form or obtain an administrator’s signature.  Educators complete more than 100 hours of professional learning and collaboration within the context of their jobs. Use this quick tool to determine if the form is required for you. For additional information, you may refer to the Step-by-Step Guide to Educator License Renewals.

Steps to Renew

  • Complete renewal form with administrator signature, if required (Do I have to complete the renewal form? tool).
  • Login to USIMS.schools.utah.gov.
  • Complete the USIMS Professional Educator License Renewal Process (Link to detailed steps - Google Doc). 
    • Utah Educator Ethics Review
    • Complete ALL CHECKLIST TASKS
      • USBE Student Data Privacy Course is no longer required. You may check the box indicating, “I have completed the student data privacy course” in USIMS even though you have not done it. This is a temporary work around.
    • Report 100 renewal hours completed, if required.
    • Complete/Finalize “Professional License Renewal”.
    • Go to “License Info/Print License” to verify your license has been renewed; new expiration date will be 6/30/2030.

If you have not worked for all of the previous five (5) years, you must complete the Professional Educator License (PEL) Renewal Form to renew your license. The form may be completed either digitally (PDF) or printed and filled out manually. The educator must document a minimum of 100 hours of renewal activity. 

Complete the online renewal process in Utah Schools Information Management System (USIMS). Educators should only finalize the renewal in USIMS once ALL requirements have been completed and the form has been reviewed and signed by a licensed administrator or other approved authority. The signed/approved form is then maintained by the educator and is not submitted to USBE unless the educator is notified of a monitoring review. Failure to maintain documentation and follow licensing procedures may result in a repeal of your license renewal and referral to the USBE Utah Professional Practices Advisory Commission (UPPAC).

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TO:
All Principals

FROM:
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching & Learning
Amanda Bollinger, Associate Administrator, Teaching & Learning
Amy Lloyd, K-12 Math Consultant, Teaching & Learning

The Elementary Math team is excited to invite teachers from your school to participate in upcoming district-wide collaboration sessions on February 9th, 10th, and 11th at the ASB in PDC 101. These sessions are designed for Kindergarten through Fifth Grade teachers and will foster meaningful dialogue around what’s working in math instruction and where we can grow together.

Each interactive session will run for 2.5 hours, bringing together educators from across the district to celebrate successes, share experiences, and identify current challenges. Feel free to invite one lower grade (K–2) and one upper grade (3–5) teacher from your school to attend and contribute their valuable perspectives.

Please add your selected teachers’ names and school name to this spreadsheet. The district will provide half-day substitutes for participating teachers.

Thank you for supporting this opportunity for collaboration and continuous improvement in elementary math. We look forward to learning together.

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TO:
All Administrators

FROM:
April Gaydosh, Administrator of Human Resources
Angela Montague, HR Administrative Assistant Lead

New for the 2025-2026 school year, administrative substitutes should be requested under the following guideline:

• Principals (all levels) who will be absent from the building for three (3) or more consecutive days.
• Assistant Principals (elementary level) who will be absent from the building for three (3) or more consecutive days.
• Assistant Principals (secondary level) who will be absent from the building for five (5) or more consecutive days.

All requests for an administrative substitute should be made through the following link on the Admin Only HR webpage.

• Under HR Resources, select Substitutes – the google form to submit your request is found under Tutorials.
• Under Information, you can view a list of Current Admin Subs or any Admin Sub Bio’s.
• All admin sub requests will be filled by Angela Montague, HR Administrative Assistant.
• You will receive an email confirmation when the assignment is filled and Angela will enter the sub assignment in Frontline as well as request badge access for the admin sub.

Please contact Angela directly with any questions at 801-567-8222 or angela.montague@jordandistrict.org.