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DATE: 
February 19, 2026

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: 
March School Counselor Training and Professional Development

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

Wednesday, Mar. 4, CSCP Steering & Budget Meeting, District Office, Room 129
All Secondary Lead Counselors and Counselors who assist with the CSCP budget
8:00 am - 12:30 pm

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

Friday, Mar. 13, CSCP MAR SEC PLC, JATC-South, Auditorium
Secondary School Counselors
7:30 am - 9:00 am

Friday, Mar. 13, CSCP MAR ELEM PLC, JATC-South, Auditorium
Elementary School Counselors
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Wednesday, Mar. 18, CSCP New Counselor Training, District Office, Room 129
All New Counselors and Interns
8:00 am - 11:00 am

Wednesday, Mar. 25, CSCP Counselor Collaborative Committee, District Office, Room 129
Only School Counselors appointed to this committee
8:00 am - 11:30 am

Thursday, Mar. 26, Copper Hills Feeder Meeting, District Office, Room 129
Copper Hills Feeder Counselors K-12
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

 

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DATE:  
Thursday, February 19, 2026

TO:
Middle and High School Principals

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

SUBJECT:
Research Project

The Research Review Committee has reviewed a research project in which your school has been asked to participate.

Project Title: Effects of Peer-Mediated Social Skills Intervention for Middle and High School Students with ASD

Applicant: Sofi Dunay, University of Utah

The project has been approved by the District Research Review Committee.  The applicant has been directed to contact you to discuss the extent of the project.  Participation in the study is at your discretion.  If you have questions or concerns relating to participation, please contact Ben Jameson at 801-567-8243.

The project will include students with ASD and non-disabled peers in a one-on-one setting for 30-minute weekly sessions for 12-14 weeks.

Thank you for your assistance.

 

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Date:
February 18, 2026

To:
School Administrators

From:
Scott Thomas, Administrator of Auxiliary Services
Paul Bergera, Director of Transportation

Subject:
Cones to Assist with Patron Traffic Near Bus Zones

Several of our schools have asked about resources the district may have to assist
with patron traffic during morning drop off and afternoon pick up. When parents
stage or park too close to the entrance or exit of the school’s bus zone, it creates a
safety concern for students, school buses and other patron vehicles. Utah Code
provides restrictions and exceptions to staging and parking near school entrances
and exits. Patrons in Jordan School District are encouraged to stage or park no
closer than 5 feet from the entrance and exit of the school’s bus zone.

The use of cones near the entrance or exit of a school’s bus zone is a great way to
demonstrate a commitment to safety while providing ample space for school buses
to enter or exit the bus zone. The warehouse currently has 28-inch and 12-inch
cones to assist schools with patron parking or staging near entrances and exits.
Please don’t hesitate contacting the warehouse if you need additional cones.

Thank you to you and your staff for assisting with supervision and safety during
morning drop off and afternoon pick up.

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TO:
Secondary Administrators

FROM:
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching & Learning
Amanda Bollinger, Associate Administrator of Teaching & Learning
Lynsey Williams, Secondary Science Teacher Specialist

Help your science teachers take their classrooms to the next level this semester. We are hosting a series of high-impact professional learning days covering Earth & Space, Science Electives, and AP sciences. Subs will be provided for participating teachers.

These sessions are designed for immediate classroom impact, offering your teachers:
-Cross-Building Collaboration: Networking with peers to share best practices.
-Dedicated Reflection Time: Analyzing current lessons to boost student engagement.
-Actionable Improvements: Concrete strategies to enhance student learning outcomes.

Please encourage your science department to register today.

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Date:
February 19, 2026

To:
All Administrators, All Admin Assistants

From:
Steffany Ellsworth, Support Services Manager, Information Systems

Subject:
 New Information Systems Website and Qmlativ Training Resources

In an effort to enhance our website, the Information Systems Gateway has officially moved to a new home: is.jordandistrict.org. Please update any bookmarks you may have. Our website has been redesigned to be more user-friendly and serve as a hub for our training resources, especially as we prepare to migrate to Qmlativ. 

What’s New? 

The updated site includes a dedicated section for Qmlativ Training Resources, including:

  • A Timeline for Implementation
  • Video Tutorials
  • Employee Access Tutorials

What’s Not So New?

  • Quick Links - Don’t worry, all the essential links you relied on from the IS Gateway have been migrated and are still available on the new site, i.e. Skyward Finance & Student, ParentSquare, MoveIT, eFunds, Document Imaging, and training databases. 
  • The Calendar - Please note that the calendar on the IS Gateway has been discontinued. For important district dates, please refer to the calendar found on the Planning and Student Services site. 

As always, don’t hesitate to contact our Information Systems help desk with any technology questions or concerns at (801) 567-8737 or extension 88737. 

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TO:
Administrators

FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Michelle Love-Day, Director of Language and Culture Services

Dates of Observance: February 17, 2026 to March 19, 2026

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community. It lasts 29-30 days, depending on the sighting of the moon. Fasting from dawn until sunset is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. It involves abstaining from food, drink, and other physical needs. It is a time for spiritual growth, increased devotion, and worship.

This guide can assist with ways you can accommodate students while they observe Ramadan.

Supporting students during Ramadan involves understanding their needs and creating an inclusive and respectful school environment. By fostering awareness and making accommodations, schools can ensure that all students feel valued and respected during this significant time.

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TO:
All Administrators
All Administrative Assistants

FROM:
April Gaydosh, Administrator of HR
Jane Olsen, HR Specialist

Recruitment Season is Here.
The JSD Job Fair is scheduled for Monday, March 2nd from 6:00 to 8 PM at Riverton High School. All locations and departments with current open positions are expected to be in attendance.

Step 1: Notify HR to reserve your table
Principals and Department Leaders must notify us of your anticipated attendance by completing this Google Form. This will help us plan for tables and chairs to accommodate your team. 

REMINDER
This event is for anyone seeking a position in Jordan School District-licensed or ESP. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Locations and Departments with current or anticipated openings-This event is intended for you.

Step 2: The Job Fair
Please park on the North side of Riverton High School and enter through the doors on the northeast side, near the gymnasium. Set up for locations and departments can begin as early as 5:15 PM. Early setup is encouraged.

Human Resources will be located in the center of this event, with computers readily available for applicants to apply at the event for open positions.

Step 3: Submitting Recommendation(s) for Hire/New Hire Form(s)
Once a candidate has applied, references must be completed. In some cases, like JSD student teachers and interns, references may have already been completed and the candidate is Recommendation for Hire/New Hire Form ready. 

If the candidate requires a Recommendation for Hire, once you receive approval to hire you are ready to make an offer. When the offer is accepted, submit the applicable New Hire Form(s).

Attached is the flyer for the event. You are encouraged to print and share with anyone interested in working for Jordan School District in any capacity.

We are excited for this year’s JSD Job Fair and hope it fills gaps in our hiring and brings in quality candidates for you to consider.

Please contact Human Resources for any questions regarding this event.
April Gaydosh- april.gaydosh@jordandistrict.org
Jane Olsen- jane.olsen@jordandistrict.org

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DATE:
February 19, 2026

TO:
Principals
Assistant Principals 

FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
Sharon Jensen, Consultant, Student Support Services

SUBJECT:
McKinney Vento Assistant - Required Spring Training

The required McKinney Vento Spring Training will be held on Monday, March 9, 2026, from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. in the Jordan Learning Center (JLC).

Please remind your McKinney Vento aides of this required training.  Principals, Assistant Principals, and interns, are welcome but not required to attend.  Please coordinate with your team on meeting attendance.

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DATE:
February 12, 2026

TO:
Secondary Principals, Secondary Assistant Principals 

FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
Sharon Jensen, Consultant, Student Support Services

SUBJECT:
Spring 2026 Campus Monitor Training

Spring 2026 Campus Monitor Training will be held in two sessions on Monday, March 2, 2026.  The morning session will be held in the ASB presentation room from 7:30 -9:00 am.  The afternoon session will be held in the ASB presentation room from 1:30 -3:00 pm. 

Please coordinate with your team on meeting attendance.  All Campus Monitors are required to attend one session.  Assistant Principals, interns, & administrators are welcome but not required to attend.  

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TO:
All Administrators
All Administrative Assistants

FROM:
April Gaydosh, Administrator of Human Resources
Rebecca Eastman, HR Generalist

If you are a contracted employee (Benefit eligible) and need to take Annual/Personal Leave on a Critical Day before or after Spring 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.orgEducation 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
  Spring Recess
Licensed		 March 31- April 3, 2026 March 27 and April 6, 2026 Feb. 14 – Feb. 24, 2026
Spring Recess  

ESP

 April 2-3,             2026 March 27 and April 6, 2026 Feb. 16 – Feb. 26, 2026

*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
https://hr.jordandistrict.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/34/AnnualPersonalLeaveBeforeAfterHoliday-25-26-Licensed.pdf

ESP
https://hr.jordandistrict.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/34/AnnualPersonalLeaveBeforeAfterHoliday-25-26-ESP.pdf

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TO:
Administrators

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

Please share this information with your teachers.

Many of your teachers are pursuing a STEM endorsement (see our EIP website for a full list of endorsements). USBE WILL REIMBURSE THEM FOR THEIR COLLEGE CLASSES. This is called the STEM Endorsement Incentive Program (EIP) and it has been funded again for the 2025-26 school year. Teachers can apply here. See the attached flyer for more information.

Applications for reimbursement are now being accepted for teachers who completed STEM courses after July 1, 2025. The next round of reimbursements applications is due March 1, 2026 for teachers who completed STEM courses this year.

If you have any questions, please reach out to the content consultant. We would love to talk to you.

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DATE:
February 12, 2026

TO:
All Administrators & Threat Assessment Teams

FROM: 
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
McKinley Withers, Health and Wellness Consultant
Angie Rasmussen, Student Safety and Wellness Specialist

SUBJECT:
CSTAG Updates

CSTAG training consists of two (2) training levels, and both levels must be completed by all administrators and threat assessment team members.  CSTAG Level 2 training is for all who have completed the Level 1 training (the web-based training from Navigate360). Level 2 training builds upon your knowledge of threat assessment by providing practical application and implementation of the CSTAG process in your school.

Administrators are invited to repeat CSTAG Level 2 for a practical refresher of CSTAG protocols, or administrators who are new to JSD or intern administrators should complete it if they have not done so already.  Select the link to register for this upcoming session of CSTAG Level 2 training.

Upcoming VIRTUAL CSTAG Level (2)Two Training:
Friday, March 6th 1-3pm (Virtual)- Zoom link will be emailed the day before.
Use the link to register

Ensuring the safety and well-being of our students and staff is our highest priority. A well-understood threat assessment process is a vital component of a safe school environment. Health and Wellness is creating series of "mini" training videos, focused on the critical aspects of the school threat assessment process. Each training video is under 5 minutes in duration and will review important components of CSTAG with the goal of increasing the use and benefits of threat assessment with fidelity.

4th Topic:
CSTAG Case Example
This brief, targeted training video is designed to provide all threat assessment team members with a review of critical components of threat assessment.

Other important CSTAG reminders: If you want to train a staff member or threat assessment team member in CSTAG level 1, please email the request with the person’s name, title, and email address to Angie Rasmussen (angie.rasmussen@jordandistrict.org). CSTAG Level 1 is web-based through Navigate 360 and the training costs $100 per person. A request for reimbursement will be sent to the school after the staff member has been added.

To access CSTAG documents and resources use this link: CSTAG Resources.

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TO:
All Administrators
All Administrative Assistants

FROM:
Mike Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Nancy Bolduc, Administrative Assistant

Reminder! This deadline is approaching.
The LOG/TIMESHEET must be turned in to the school no later than April 10, 2026 so that amounts may be paid in the May 2026 paycheck. Hours must be completed before turning in the log/timesheet. Payroll will take the information for payment from the Google Sheet.

Please make sure to total the hours listed on the Log/Timesheet and put this number on the Google Sheet. Double check to make sure ALL employees to be paid are listed and that their hours worked are correct. If you have questions please reach out to Nancy Bolduc at x88166 or nancy.bolduc@jordandistrict.org.

Below you will find the original documents sent out at the beginning of the school year with all the guidelines. Here is the LINK to the original JAM that was sent with all instructions.

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TO:
All School Principals

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

To assist schools in completing (upcoming) 2026-2027 LAND Trust Plans, please note the following:

* 2026-2027 (upcoming year) Land Trust Plans can be submitted only after 2024-2025 Final LAND Trust Reports are completed, submitted, and finalized by the District Office.

* The allowable expenditure for student incentives tied to an academic goal has increased to $4 per student.

* The use of LAND Trust funds on absenteeism interventions is now explicitly allowable for all school levels, provided there is a direct impact on an academic goal.

Reminder: LAND Trust plans must support an academic component of TSSA Plans.
TSSA Plan and Folder LINKS: 2026-2027 School TSSA Plans.

Additional resources can be found here.

Please contact Lisa LeStarge at ext. 88182 or Mike Anderson at ext. 88316 if you have questions.

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TO:
All School Principals

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

Due to a recent State LAND Trust website issue, the Utah State Board of Education has extended the deadline for submissions of School LAND Trust Final Reports for 2024-2025. Final LAND Trust Reports must be submitted on the State website by March 20, 2026.

However, Upcoming Land Trust Plans cannot be submitted until the 2024-2025 Final LAND Trust Reports are completed and submitted, so we highly recommended that Principals submit these Final Reports as soon as possible.

If you have questions, please contact Lisa LeStarge at ext. 88182.

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TO:
All Administrators

FROM:
April Gaydosh, Administrator of Human Resources
Jane Olsen, Human Resources Specialist

We are currently in the Teacher Transfer Window from February 1st-28th. The Transfer Fair is Tuesday, February 17th.

Step 1: Advertise Available Position, Encourage  Educators to Attend the Transfer Fair
Principals you may now advertise available positions for the 2026-2027 school year through an internal Google Form. Please click here to advertise your openings for teachers and other licensed employees. This will enable our teachers to view your postings during the Transfer Window. 

Teachers interested in your positions must either complete the Skyward Teacher Transfer Request form in their Employee Access and/or attend the Teacher Transfer Fair on February 17th at Herriman High School. Each Monday during February, a Teacher/Educator Transfer Request Report will be emailed to principals, listing all interested licensed teachers and educators requesting a transfer for the upcoming school year.   

REMINDER
The Teacher Transfer Fair event is exclusively for current JSD educators, JSD interns, and student teachers for the 2025–2026 contract year. If they are not on our intern/student teacher list they will be turned away.
Education Support Professionals (ESPs) and substitute teachers interested in teaching roles are invited to attend the Jordan Job Fair on March 2nd, 2026. Please do not invite ESPs or substitute teachers to the Teacher Transfer Fair, as they will not be admitted.

Step 2: The Transfer Fair
Please park on the North side of Herriman High School and enter through the doors on the North west side, near the gymnasium.
To submit a transfer approval request for these educators, please complete the following form: Transfer Approval Request. This request form will be available until 5 pm on February 27th, 2026.
You will receive an approval/denial email with instructions on how to proceed.

Step 3: Posting Remaining Positions for Competitive Recruitment
Beginning March 1st, current JSD teachers and educators can view openings for the 2026-2027 school year at employment.jordandistrict.org and must apply and be hired through Frontline. Please note current educators may transfer until August 1st, 2026. Posting will be LIVE for 5 business days and interviews are required to include a minimum of two current JSD educators (internal qualified candidates) when available. Student teachers, ESPs and substitutes are not considered internal qualified candidates. Thank you for your attention to this important process and for helping to facilitate opportunities for our educators. 

Step 4: Hiring Current Educators in Qmulativ
After Qmulativ has gone live, you will receive an email with names of educators you have been approved to hire and instructions on how to proceed with hiring them. You will receive JAM reminders as this date comes closer. You can always check with the Recruiting team for status updates of approved transfer educators.

We look forward to seeing your team at the Teacher Transfer Fair.

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TO:
Principals

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

Principals,
On March 6th, from 1:00-3:00 at the ASB, we will be hosting a professional learning session: “The Power of Being: Shifting the Order of Operations in your Math Class”.

Many teachers use the same resources but see very different results. Instead of piling on new tools or strategies, this session will invite teachers to rethink the order of operations by focusing on internal shifts that drive real impact. They will discover how leading from the inside out can transform their practice.

Secondary math teachers have received invitations via email, and the information is also available in JEM.

Here is a link to registration information.

Thank you for your support in reminding teachers of this opportunity.

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DATE:
February 12, 2026

TO:
School Psychologists & School Psychology Interns

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

SUBJECT:
February School Psychologists & School Psychology Interns Meeting

A meeting for school psychologists and school psychology interns has been scheduled for Friday, February 20, 2026, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Jordan Applied Technology Center Auditorium (JATC South, {12723 Park Avenue (2080 West), Riverton}. Please note the change in location for this meeting. Annie Morgan, RN, Director of Patient Care at Cognitive FX, will provide us with a presentation on clinical implications of traumatic brain injury.

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

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DATE:
February 12, 2026

TO:
All School Administrators

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

SUBJECT:
Schools At Risk for Being Designated for Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI)

When a school has one or more low-performing student groups for two consecutive years, the state designates that school for Targeted Support and Improvement or TSI. The state identifies a low-performing student group by calculating a school accountability report card score for each student group. Low-performing is defined as a student group that accrues a percentage of school accountability report card points that is less than the state’s bottom 5% threshold of Title I schools. In other words, that student group is performing below the bottom 5% of Title I schools from across
the state.

The student groups that can be designated for TSI are as follows:
 • Asian
 • American Indian
 • Black
 • Hispanic
 • Multiple Races
 • Pacific Islander
 • White
 • Economically Disadvantaged
 • Multi-lingual Learner (ML)
 • Student with a Disability

Recently, USBE released TSI calculations for the 2024-25 school year for each student group in every school in the state. A Tableau dashboard contains two views that will help you determine if any of your student groups are at risk for being designated as TSI:

 • A list of schools at risk for a TSI designation in one or more student groups (there are 25 schools).
 • A breakdown of school report card indicator scores for each student group for one school at a time.

While individual report card scores for student groups at each school are not published on the state’s school report card website, the school accountability report card for an entire school population may be found here.

Please contact Ben Jameson in Assessment, Research & Accountability with questions about Utah’s school accountability system or TSI.