Jordan School District
TO:
Administrators
FROM:
April Gaydosh, Administrator of Human Resources
Rebecca Eastman, Human Resources Leaves Specialist
Please find attached the Leave Overview for each employee group: Administrators, Licensed staff and ESP (Eductional Support Professionals). If you have questions please contact Rebecca Eastman, Human Resources Leaves Specialist.
TO:
All Administrators
All Administrative Assistants
FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Nancy Bolduc, Administrative Assistant
Upcoming Deadline Information:
Please forward this memorandum directly to the administrative assistant or employee managing The Educator Directed 32 Hour Plan and Logs.
Action Items & Deadlines
Here is the link to the original instructions:
Educator Directed 32 Hour Plan Instructions for 2026-2027
For questions or assistance with this process, contact Nancy Bolduc at x88166 or nancy.bolduc@jordandistrict.org.
DATE:
Thursday, October 29, 2026
TO:
Middle School Administrators
High School Administrators
FROM:
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching & Learning
Ben Jameson, Director of Evaluation, Research and Accountability
SUBJECT:
2026-27 Stakeholder Input Survey Preview and Administration Materials
Jordan School District will be administering its own student, parent, and faculty/staff stakeholder input survey this year. The student survey will be administered to all students in grades K-12. The survey window opens Monday, November 2, 2026, and closes Tuesday, November 24, 2026. Administrative assistants were asked to verify a list of licensed educators at their school location, which was due on Friday, October 9th. Those verified and updated lists have now been added to the Stakeholder Input Survey. If schools have hired licensed faculty since October 9, 2026, please contact Assessment, Research & Accountability as soon as possible so that we can update your school’s surveys before the survey window opens. We will not be able to update the surveys once they go live.
To prepare for, and administer, the 2026-27 student, parent, and faculty/staff stakeholder surveys, please make sure the following activities are completed for each of the stakeholder input surveys:
Student Survey
Faculty/Staff Survey
On Monday, November 2nd, individual licensed faculty and education support professionals will receive an email from Assessment, Research & Accountability with a link inviting them to participate in the Stakeholder Input Survey. The email will be sent directly to school employees via Qualtrics. Principals may consider notifying teachers and staff that such an email will be forthcoming. School administrators will also receive the invitation email with the link to the faculty survey that they can distribute to school personnel as needed.
Parent Survey
On Wednesday, November 4th, parents will receive an email from Assessment, Research & Accountability with a link inviting them to participate in the Stakeholder Input Survey. Schools may wish to send out a message via Parent Square with the link to the survey and/or post the link to the parent survey on school websites to increase parent response rates. School administrators will receive the invitation email with a link to the parent survey that they can distribute to parents as needed.
Survey Administration Materials:
The following survey administration materials may be found in this Google folder:
School administrators may preview the surveys by using the links below. We would ask that school administrators verify that all of the licensed classroom teachers and licensed support staff show up in the survey for your school. If the survey is missing a licensed educator, please email Ben Jameson at ben.jameson@jordandistrict.org as soon as possible with the educator’s full name and position description (licensed classroom teacher or licensed support staff). Once the survey goes live, we will not be able to make any changes to the survey.
Student Survey:
https://jordandistrict.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2iD0VyL8JRa4cCy
Parent Survey:
https://jordandistrict.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_417Tx0PW8dIZpBk
Faculty Survey:
https://jordandistrict.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3sgYGCS5TOGEI2q
Please direct any questions or concerns regarding the Stakeholder Input Survey to Ben Jameson in Assessment, Research & Accountability.
DATE:
October 29, 2026
TO:
All Administrators
FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Buddy Alger, Director of Student Services
SUBJECT:
Suicide Prevention Funds and Conference Registration
Administrators,
Suicide Prevention Grant funds are available for allowable expenses up to $1,000 per school. Schools may use these funds to pay for HopeSquad or Sources of Strength program renewal fees or to conduct suicide prevention training. These funds cannot be used to purchase supplies or food related to suicide prevention programming (NO T-shirts, incentives, fidgets, etc.). For questions, contact Buddy Alger (buddy.alger@jordandistrict.org) in Student Services.
As part of this allocation, schools may choose to register relevant staff members (school psychologists, school counselors, school-based therapists) for the Rocky Mountain Suicide Prevention Conference and code the P-Card registration fee to the grant.
Schools may register one individual for elementary, three individuals for middle school, and up to five individuals for high school, using the grant. Administrators can code the expense to program 5674 on the P-Card Reconciliation. There will not be District personnel registering school staff this year.
Here is the registration link for the Rocky Mountain Suicide Prevention Conference. It is held on December 1st and 2nd at the Utah Valley Convention Center in Provo, UT.
If school staff have already been registered and your school would like to be reimbursed, contact Carmen Covarrubias (carmen.covarrubias@jordandistrict.org).
TO:
Administrators
Head Administrative Assistant
FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Ami Shah, Compliance Officer
Please take a moment to check the U.S. Labor Law poster in your break room or another common area. A picture of the poster is attached for reference.
Please complete the following:
1. Replace the contact-information sticker.
* Look at the top-right corner of the U.S. Labor Law poster. You should see a white sticker with District contact information.
* A new, updated sticker has been sent to your building through District mail.
* Please place the new sticker directly over the existing sticker.
* You do not need to replace the entire Labor Law poster.
* If you need additional stickers because your building has more than one U.S. Labor Law poster, please let us know, and we will send you additional stickers.
2. Remove the old ADA/Section 504 notice.
You may also have a laminated white notice displayed next to the Labor Law poster that says:
“NOTICE – Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.”
This notice is no longer required to be displayed. Please remove and dispose of this notice. A picture of this notice is also attached for reference.
Please make sure your building has:
*The U.S. Labor Law poster displayed with the new contact-information sticker in the top-right corner.
*The old ADA/Section 504 laminated notice removed.
If you have any questions, need additional stickers, or are unsure about which notice or poster we are referring to, please contact me.
TO:
All Administrators
FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Ami Shah, Compliance Officer
The Jordan Native American Program invites teachers to bring authentic Indigenous perspectives to their classrooms. We are now booking engaging, age-appropriate presentations to build cultural awareness and enrich your curriculum.
We know classroom time is precious. Our presentations can be fully tailored to your unit, and all we ask for is 30 to 45 minutes of class time.
While November is Native American Heritage Month, these conversations matter every day. If your schedule cannot accommodate a guest speaker this November, schedule us for a later winter or spring date.
Click Here to Request a Presentation
Thank you for helping broaden our students' perspectives. We look forward to visiting your classroom!
TO:
All Administrators
FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Cherie Oliver, Jordan Education Foundation
Costa Vida is hosting a fundraising event that supports the whole district! On November 4th, eat at one of three Costa Vida locations and 20% of proceeds will come back to Jordan Education Foundation. Details on attached flyer.
TO:
All principals and administrators responsible for facility assessment
FROM:
Ian Roberts - Director of Facility Services
Starting at the beginning of November, Facility Services will be reaching out to arrange a meeting with principals and custodians to discuss and review facility needs. This event typically takes place from January through February, however, recent changes in legislation will result in additional time needed to meet time line requirements for the Division of Facilities and Construction Management oversight.
The purpose of the annual facility assessment is to provide a collaborative opportunity for the principal, custodian, and facilities coordinator to review and prioritize the building’s most critical needs. Guided by the prioritization philosophy established by the district and Board of Education, the team works together to make strategic, responsible decisions with a primary emphasis on student and staff safety. The assessment also helps schools identify significant facility improvement needs, such as roof replacements or major mechanical and building system upgrades. In addition, the process provides an opportunity to discuss other facility concerns, needs, and desired improvements and to categorize them appropriately—for example, as routine work orders, school-funded special projects, or larger capital projects for future consideration.
We understand the demands on administrators' time, particularly with the upcoming holidays and their numerous responsibilities. That said, we respectfully request that principals prioritize this assessment review.
DATE:
October 15, 2026
TO:
All Administrators and Administrative Assistants
FROM:
April Gaydosh, Administrator of Human Resources
SUBJECT:
Administrative Assignments
The following are new administrative assignments:
New Assignments effective Oct. 20, 2026:
TO:
Assistant Principals
FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
The September Assistant Principal meetings will be held on the following dates:
Both meetings will be held in person at the Jordan Learning Center. All assistant principals and intern assistant principals are invited to attend. Beverage service will be available beginning at 7:30 a.m. each day.
As a reminder, you only need to attend one of the two sessions, as the same information will be presented at both meetings.
Please sign up for the session you plan to attend.
If you have any questions, please contact Shannel Hooper at 801-567-8204 (ext. 88204).
TO:
School Principals
District Administrators
FROM:
Brad Sorensen, Administrator of Schools
Cody Curtis, Administrator of Schools
Odette Desmarais, Administrator of Schools
Meredith McPhail, Administrator of Schools
Becky Gerber, Administrator of Schools
Lisa Robinson, Administrator of Schools
The Principal Meeting will be held in person at the Jordan Learning Center (JLC), located at 3706 W. 9800 S., South Jordan.
Beverage service will be available beginning at 7:30 a.m., and lunch will be provided.
We look forward to seeing you there!
TO:
Principals
FROM:
Lisa Robinson, Administrator of Schools
Brian King, Director of Special Education
Maddie Karanevich, Assistant Director of Special Education
Attached is the Special Ed Newsletter for October 2026.
TO:
Administrative Assistants
FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Michelle Love-Day, Director of Language & Culture Services
We have a few spots open for Spanish for Office Staff. Our goal is to provide tools and resources for office staff so that you can sharpen the Spanish skills, whether this is your first time being exposed to Spanish or you learned in high school, we encourage all office staff who have students that speak Spanish to take this 5 week course from our DLI educators. Please sign up here.
TO:
Administrators
FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Michelle Love-Day, Director of Language and Culture Services
Language & Culture Services wants to provide you with one place to find the information to support the language and culture in your school. In this newsletter you will find:
Culture & Diversity - Hispanic Heritage Month: Sept. 15 - Oct.15 | Recognize the history, culture, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans. Hispanic Heritage Month Information Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead): Nov. 1 -2 | a traditional Mexican holiday celebrated to honor, remember, and welcome back the spirits of deceased family and friends. Day of the Dead Resources.
DATE:
Thursday, October 15, 2026
TO:
School Administrators of TSI/ATSI/CSI Designated Schools
FROM:
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching and Learning
Ben Jameson, Director of Assessment, Research and Accountability
SUBJECT:
TSI/ATSI/CSI Workshops
School improvement planning workshops for schools designated for targeted support and improvement (TSI), additional targeted support and improvement (ATSI), and comprehensive support and improvement (CSI) will once again be offered during the 2026-27 school year. During the workshops, schools will update their TSI/ATSI/CSI datasets, celebrate successful initiatives, update their priority problems of practice and root causes, and determine the action steps they need to take as part of their TSI/ATSI/CSI school improvement plans for the rest of this school year.
To see a list of TSI/ATSI/CSI designated schools please click here.
The workshops will be held on the following dates and times (to register, click here):
Principals should bring instructional coaches and may consider bringing other leaders such as counselors, special education team leads, ELD leads, etc.
Sign up for your preferred dates here.
For questions about the TSI/ATSI/CSI check-ins, please contact Ben Jameson in Assessment, Research & Accountability.
TO:
All School Principals
FROM:
Mike Anderson, Associate Superintendent
FINAL REMINDER:
The LAND Trust Fall Requirements Form must be completed by October 20, 2026. It can be accessed on the State Land Trust Website and instructions can be found here: Fall Requirement Form Guide. This form includes the following requirements:
• Review your current School LAND Trust Plan, implementation of the Prior Year's Plan, and the Teacher and Student Success Act Plan (TSSA)
• Update Council Membership and complete Principal Assurance
• Update required school website postings
• Verify that SCC members are listed the same on both the school website and the state website
Principals must have all of this completed by the October 20th deadline.
TO:
All School Principals
FROM:
Mike Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Lisa LeStarge, Administrative Assistant
The School LAND Trust team will host a virtual training session for School Community Councils on November 10, from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM. It is highly encouraged that principals and SCC chairs attend this training.
Join the session using the link below:
Join the School Community Council Training Zoom Meeting
This training will cover essential topics, including:
• Program implementation: School LAND Trust Program requirements and practices
• Council responsibilities: Roles and expectations for council members
• Plan development: How to develop a School LAND Trust Plan
• Support resources: Guides and tools available to support your council
A recording of the session will be posted afterward for council members to review at their convenience. If you have already completed local training at your school covering these topics, you have fulfilled the annual training requirement and are not required to attend this session.
TO:
Principals
Assistant Principals
School Psychologists and School Psychology Interns
FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Buddy Alger, Director of Student Services
Fulvia Franco, School Psychology Administrator
A meeting for school psychologists and school psychology interns has been scheduled for
Friday, October 30, 2026 from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the Auxiliary Services Building (7905 South Redwood Road). Please bring your laptops to this meeting. Buddy Alger and Jeff Morris will provide us with training on Ken Ginsburg’s Reaching Teens materials. Julia Connelly, Ph.D., Director of Spectropolis, will provide us with a presentation on Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA).
Part-time Staff: I would appreciate it if you could adjust your schedules in order to attend this meeting.
TO:
All School Principals
FROM:
Mike Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Principals, please personally invite your School Community Council chair to attend this important meeting with the Jordan District Board Members.
On behalf of the Jordan School District Board of Education, we invite you to the upcoming Jordan Parent Advisory Committee (JPAC) meeting.
Date: Thursday, November 5, 2026
Time: 6:30–8:00 pm
Location: Jordan Learning Center, 3706 W. 9800 S., South Jordan.
(The Learning Center is located directly across the street from Elk Ridge Middle School)
Your insights and participation are very important to us. If you are unable to attend, please ensure another parent representative from your School Community Council attends in your place.
We look forward to a productive meeting and to seeing you there!
TO:
All Employees
FROM:
Mike Anderson, Associate Superintendent
The 6th annual Health and Wellness Day is back again, will be bigger than ever, and will be here before we know it! Employees can look forward to connecting with colleagues and prioritizing their well-being through a variety of wellness offers across the District. Mark your calendar because you won’t want to miss this!
