Jordan School District
The following is a new administrative assignment:
New Assignment effective October 31, 2025:
TO:
High School Administrators
FROM:
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching & Learning
Amanda Bollinger, Associate Administrator of Teaching & Learning
Nathan Foster, Health & Physical Education Specialist
Administrators,
CPR Training is codified as 53G-10-408 and is written into USBE Rule as R277-465. This requires LEAs to provide CPR instruction to all students consistent with the Health Education Core Standards and as required in Subsection 53G-10-408(5).
Health students do not need to be CPR certified, but are required to receive CPR training as outlined below.
An LEA shall provide hands-on CPR instruction using the following ratios as closely as possible: a student to instructor ratio of no greater than 15:1; and a mannequin to student ratio no greater than 1:6.
There are options for JSD principals and health teachers to choose from to meet the criteria at your school:
1) Provide training from a licensed and CPR Certified Teacher within your school
2) Schedule JATC-S to deliver this instruction (Contact Sean Garrett. Sean.Garrett@jordandistrict.org)
3) Contract with the local EMS for a certified instructor to train students
4) Contract with a third party who specializes in CPR/AED instruction to provide the
Instruction (See attached)
Teaching & Learning will be utilizing a state grant to reimburse the costs of local EMS/Third Party services at a maximum of $6/per student. Contracted teachers are not eligible for this reimbursement.
Funds from this grant will expire at the conclusion of the 2025-26 school year.
DATE:
Thursday, November 5, 2025
TO:
K-12 Principals
FROM:
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching & Learning
Amanda Bollinger, Associate Administrator, Teaching & Learning
Nathan Foster, Health/PE Specialist, Teaching & Learning
SUBJECT:
Required Firearm Safety Instruction – Implementation for 2025-26
During the 2025 legislative session, Utah passed HB104, which requires firearm safety instruction to be provided three times in K-6, once in middle school, and once in high school. Jordan School District will meet this requirement by providing firearm safety instruction in 1st, 3rd, and 5th grades, Health I, and Health II, aligned with Health Education standards.
Instruction may be delivered through live lessons, videos, online materials, or as part of health or physical education curricula. Before instruction, schools must notify parents or guardians and offer an opt-out option, with alternative educational activities provided as needed.
For details, resources, and curriculum materials to support this requirement, please review the attached HB 104 Implementation Document and visit the linked resources.
Please reach out to our JSD Health and PE Teacher Specialist, Nathan Foster, with any questions: nate.foster@jordandistrict.org.
TO:
All Administrators
All Administrative Assistants
FROM:
April Gaydosh, Administrator of Human Resources
Brittany Bauer, HR Specialist
Jane Olsen, HR Specialist
Valued Licensed Employees:
The Human Resource Department is notifying you of important information regarding the upcoming timeline and incentive approved by the Board.
LICENSED EARLY NOTIFICATION (Resignation or Retirement)
Licensed employees resigning/retiring at the end of the current contract year, who give official early notification in SKYWARD – EMPLOYEE ACCESS, will be eligible for a tiered incentive. Informing your principal/school administrator either verbally or in writing is not sufficient. To qualify, notification must be submitted on or before the following dates:
The incentive will be paid on the last regular paycheck. Notifications of resignation/retirement received after the dates listed above will not qualify for an incentive. The official District “Notice of Resignation” form is found in Skyward Employee Access under “Task Processes”. Please see District policy DP318 for more detailed information regarding resignations.
If you do not know your Skyward username or password please contact the Help Desk at 801-567-8737.
Licensed employees who do not submit an official “Notice of Resignation” form in Skyward Employee Access with at least thirty (30) calendar days’ written notice WILL BE FINED $500, which will be deducted from their final check. Informing your principal/school administrator either verbally or in writing is not sufficient. See District Policy DP318 – Resignations - Licensed.
School/District Administrators must submit an official “Notice of Resignation” form in Skyward Employee Access with at least sixty (60) calendar days’ written notice WILL BE FINED $500 in accordance with District Policy DP318A – Resignations-Administrators.
TO:
All Administrators
All Administrative Assistants
FROM:
April Gaydosh, Administrator of Human Resources
Jane Olsen, HR Specialist
Valued Paraprofessionals:
Utah Valley University has developed a 2-year program designed for working paraprofessionals to obtain a Special Education Professional Educator License. Courses would be in the evening or during the summer to accommodate working paraprofessionals and scholarships are available.
If you are a paraprofessional interested in becoming a Special Education educator here in Jordan this is one of many opportunities for you to explore.
Please review the attached flyer for details.
TO:
All Administrators
All Administrative Assistants
FROM:
April Gaydosh, Administrator of Human Resources
Jane Olsen, HR Specialist
Valued Educators:
Please see the information below and the attached flyer regarding Ph.D. programs available to you through Utah State University. Your continuing education is valued in Jordan School District. To see how investing in a Ph.D. would impact your salary, please review the current salary schedule: JSD Educator Salary Schedule
Utah State University’s School of Teacher Education and Leadership (TEAL) invites applications for our doctoral programs, the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) and the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.). Both doctoral degree programs are designed for educators who aim to deepen their expertise, apply research methods, and expand their impact.
Our Ed.D. in Teacher Education and Leadership is a 46-credit, Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate (CPED)-aligned professional doctorate designed degree for working educators and leaders. The program is practice-driven, allowing participants to address real-world “problems of practice” while maintaining their careers. Learn more here: Ed.D. Program Details.
Our Ph.D. in Education is a 60-credit, research-intensive program focused on theory and academic scholarship. Through coursework, professional experiences, and research, participants are prepared for higher education, curriculum designers, and researcher, with concentrations in cultural studies, school leadership, literacy education, mathematics education, and science education. More information is available here: Ph.D. Program Details.
TO:
All Administrators
All Administrative Assistants
FROM:
April Gaydosh, Administrator of Human Resources
Rebecca Eastman, HR Generalist
If you are a contracted employee and need to take Annual/Personal Leave on a Critical Day before or after Winter Recess for any reason not listed in policy DP335NEG or DP335B, you must submit a request as follows:
How to Request
During the window, the employee must send the request through email. Please include your name, school, position, and the date you are requesting the leave. Requests left on voicemail or over the phone will NOT be accepted.
Licensed employees submit their request to licensedpersonalleave@jordandistrict.org
Education Support Professionals submit their request to classifiedpersonalleave@jordandistrict.org
The employee will receive an email confirmation within two working days after submitting the request. If the employee does not receive a confirmation email, then Human Resources has NOT received your request and your leave will not be approved.
| School Holiday | Date of Holiday | Critical Days* | Window |
| Winter Recess (Licensed) |
Dec. 22, 2025 - Jan. 2, 2026 | Dec. 19, 2025 and Jan. 5, 2026 | Nov. 7 – Nov. 17, 2025 |
| Winter Recess
(ESP) |
Dec. 24, 2025 - Jan. 2, 2026 | Dec. 19, 2025 and Jan. 5, 2026 (245 works Dec 29, 30, 31) | Nov. 9 – Nov. 19, 2025 |
*Critical Days are the first student attendance days before or after a school holiday. If a non-student attendance day falls before or after a school holiday, the Critical Day is the day before or after that non-student attendance day when students are in attendance.
Licensed Annual/Personal Leave Taken on a Critical Day 2025-2026
DATE:
November 3, 2026
TO:
All 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 Licensed Special Education Teachers - SLD Deep Dive: Gathering the Right Clues to Consider Eligibility
Three half-day options are being offered for teachers who didn't receive this training last year. A link to sign up for each training will be sent to all Special Education Licensed Staff Members. School secretaries can use code 1292 when submitting sub requests.
| February 3rd -
Morning Session 8:00 am - 12:00 pm DO Rm 129 |
Session A: SLD Deep Dive: Gathering the Right Clues to Consider Eligibility
Space limited to 48 attendees
|
| February 19th -
Afternoon Session 11:30 am - 3:30 pm ASB Auditorium |
Session B: SLD Deep Dive: Gathering the Right Clues to Consider Eligibility
Space limited to 60 attendees |
| March 3rd -
Morning Session 8:00 am - 12:00 pm ASB Auditorium |
Session C: SLD Deep Dive: Gathering the Right Clues to Consider Eligibility
Space limited to 60 attendees |
DATE:
November 6, 2025
TO:
All School Administrators
FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
McKinley Withers, Health and Wellness
SUBJECT:
FREE Mental Health Education for Parents and Caregivers
Jordan District has partnered with the Cook Center for Human Connection to provide ongoing mental health education for parents and caregivers. This collaboration offers FREE access to live, virtual educational sessions covering various topics. Please share the following resources with your school community:
Please share the attached flyers/resources with your school communities. Should you have any questions, please reach out to Angie Rasmussen at angie.rasmussen@jordandistrict.org.
TO:
All Administrators
FROM:
Scott Thomas, Administrator of Auxiliary Services
Brandon Conti, Risk Management Coordinator
Storing combustible materials is prohibited in boiler, mechanical, electrical equipment, and fire command rooms to reduce fire risk, as these areas contain potential ignition sources and crucial building systems.
Check out all the information in the document below.
TO:
All Administrators
FROM:
Scott Thomas, Administrator of Auxiliary Services
Brandon Conti, Risk Management Coordinator
57% of fall victims were holding objects with one or both hands. Use a tool belt!
See the attached document for more ways to follow safe work practices when using a ladder.
TO:
Principals
FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Principals, please personally invite your School Community Council chair to attend this important meeting with the Jordan District Board Members.
Dear School Community Council Chair,
On behalf of the Jordan School District Board of Education, we invite you to the upcoming Jordan Parent Advisory Committee (JPAC) meeting. Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2025 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.)
This important meeting will focus on two topics:
School Safety Update: Our School Safety Specialist, Matt Alvernaz, will present the latest updates on current safety protocols and be available to answer any questions.
ParentSquare Feedback: As time permits, we will gather your feedback on how it is working for parents.
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 Licensed Administrators
FROM:
Cabinet
All licensed administrators are invited to complete this form by November 14, 2025. This formal process of gaining your input will serve as a conversation starter with your Administrator of Schools about work assignments for the coming school year (2026-27) in Jordan District. Personal preference is one of many factors considered when determining administrative assignments. This does not take the place of the need to sign up for a formal Principal interview.
TO:
Secondary Assistant Principals
FROM:
Cabinet
UASSP Assistant Principals Conference to be held November 5, 2025, at The Gardens At Thanksgiving Point. Check out the details and the awesome speakers (you will recognize one of them) for this conference!
Click HERE for registration information.
DATE:
October 29, 2025
TO:
Principals
Assistant Principals
School Safety Specialists
FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
Matt Alvernaz, School Safety Coordinator
SUBJECT:
USBE Communication to School Safety Specialists and State Requirements
USBE has begun sending communicating to School Safety Specialists about school safety, training opportunities, and safety specialist’s roles and expectations. If your school’s safety specialist has not received any communication from USBE please update your school’s information using this link: 2025-2026 School-Based Safety Specialists. Any updates made need to be communicated to Matt Alvernaz at Matt.alvernaz@jordandistrict.org ASAP.
Each designated safety specialist is required to annually complete a state Canvas course as well as attend ZOOM meetings throughout the year. The trainings are recorded and are available if the safety specialist or administrator are unable to attend. Attendance is encouraged whenever possible. Administrative controls for the Canvas course are handled by USBE and any issues with the course need to be addressed with USBE. Administrators over safety are not required to complete the Canvas course unless they are the designated School Safety Specialist. The USBE ZOOM trainings are open to all administrators.
The USBE ZOOM trainings for safety specialists are separate from the monthly ZOOM SRP trainings conducted on the first Wednesday of each month during the school year by Matt Alvernaz, the District Safety Coordinator. These training sessions are for school safety specialists and administrators over safety but other administrators or school staff may attend. These trainings are NOT recorded.
The next SRP ZOOM training (SHELTER) will be on November 5th from 3:00 to 3:30 with a second session beginning right after at 3:30 to 4:00. Please mark your calendars and plan accordingly. The ZOOM link will remain same each month.
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to the School Safety Coordinator, Matt Alvernaz, at Matt.alvernaz@jordandistrict.org or (801)567-8623.
DATE:
October 29, 2025
TO:
Principals
Assistant Principals
School Safety Specialists
FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
Matt Alvernaz, School Safety Coordinator
SUBJECT:
Monthly Drill Preparation (SHELTER)
Our monthly drill preparation will be held on November 5th at 3:00 PM with a second session at 3:30 PM. This month we will be covering SHELTER. Each School Safety Specialist is expected to attend along with administrators assigned to oversee school safety. All other administrators are welcomed to attend as well. The meeting is also open to any staff who may be interested.
After each monthly training all school staff should be trained by the administrator over school safety and the School Safety Specialist. After being trained each month, teachers should educate their students on each safety drill. Additionally, schools should communicate with their patrons regarding Standard Response Protocol(s) (SRP) and the drill being conducted each month. Videos, handouts, and other resources can be found at the link(s) below.
Information regarding the SHELTER response protocol can be found in the Jordan School District Safety Manual on pages 20-24. We will discuss how to implement and execute the drill. This will be an opportunity to ask questions and share ideas amongst the schools.
We will be holding this meeting over ZOOM so please join using this link.
TO:
Administrators
FROM:
Jared Covili, Consultant in Teaching and Learning
Steven Harwood, Application Dev & Support Manager in Information Systems
Information Systems and Teaching & Learning are beginning the process of rostering classrooms for the new Google Class Tools (Classroom Management System). This will require creating a Google Classroom for each class and populating those classrooms using Clever. NOTE: We are NOT moving to Google Classroom in lieu of Canvas, rather Google Classroom is the most efficient method for rostering students into Google Class Tools. As a reminder, Class Tools is a possible replacement for GoGuardian or LanSchool. This tool allows teachers the ability to control student browsing, create a lockdown browser, and provide students with live captioning or translations.
What you need to know:
Each class in your school will have a Google Classroom created and rostered with students.
Teachers must accept this Google Classroom for it to be enabled for use.
Students will NOT be able to remove themselves from this Google Classroom
New students will automatically be added, and departing students will automatically be dropped from this Google Classroom.
Schools wanting training on Google Class Tools can contact Digital Teaching and Learning. For more information, click on the following article: Rostering with Clever
TO:
Principals
FROM:
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching & Learning
Amanda Bollinger, Associate Administrator, Teaching & Learning
Amy Lloyd, K-12 Math Consultant, Teaching & Learning
Principals,
On November 12th, from 1:00–3:00 pm, we are hosting a professional learning session focused on the 8 Effective Mathematics Teaching Practices. This training will take place during the second half of the Pre-ACT day at Herriman High.
Math teachers received an invitation via email. Your support in reminding teachers of this opportunity to explore strategies for strengthening Tier 1 instruction and to discuss our high school instructional framework for the future is greatly appreciated.
The link for registration is included here.
Thank you for your support!
TO:
School Principals
FROM:
Michelle Love-Day, Director of Language & Culture Services
All administrators are invited to one Zoom session next week, November 6th at 9:00 or November 7th at 2:00, to learn about facilitating conversations with students related to discriminatory language. Administrators will receive access to Nearpods and other resources that can be used with students in one-on-one settings to help teach them the impact of discriminatory language.
TO:
Principals
FROM:
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching & Learning
Amanda Bollinger, Associate Administrator, Teaching & Learning
Amy Lloyd, K-12 Math Consultant, Teaching & Learning
Principals,
Personalized professional learning is available for new math teachers through classroom observations and debriefs with our district math specialists. This high-impact experience provides teachers with the opportunity to observe exemplary math instruction and reflect on effective teaching practices. Participants from previous sessions shared that they gained valuable insights and practical strategies they were able to implement immediately in their own classrooms.
All new math teachers have received the registration link by email. Please encourage your new math teachers to take advantage of this opportunity. The registration link is included here. Once registered, teachers will receive a substitute code and a detailed agenda for the day.
Thank you for your continued support.
