Please see attachment regarding critical dates for 2019-20.
Category: High School Action Required
Teacher Salary Supplement Program (TSSP) Information 2019-20
Overview
The Teacher Salary Supplement Program (TSSP) was created to draw qualified individuals into education for specific subject areas that have been identified with staffing shortages and/or for the assistance with the fees affiliated with obtaining and maintaining accreditations with the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification (NBPTS).
Before submitting an application at the TSSP Service Site, please review the Utah State Board of Education website regarding the program details and legislation at the following link:
https://schools.utah.gov/curr/licensing/tssp
Applications must be submitted between October 1 and April 30 for each program year.
Classroom Supplies Appropriation Memos for 2019-20
Please see both of the memos that have gone out regarding the Classroom Supplies Appropriation for 2019-20.
After Hours Door Scheduling Requests and Employee ID Badges – October 2019
Dear Administrators,
Sandi Abplanalp has recently retired and we are quickly trying to fill her position. Until we hire and name a new person, we are asking that you please submit all of your after hours door scheduling requests to Ron Mousley at ron.mousley@jordandistrict.org. In addition, we are trying to catch up on employee ID badges. We appreciate your patience and support during this transition.
Crucial Policy Review Report 2019-20
Free Social & Emotional Wellness Screening for Students (Ages 10-18) – October 2019
Please see flyer below for details and share with the appropriate people.
Avoid-Deny-Defend Secondary Student Training Video and Parent/Guardian Viewing 2019-20
Below is a link to the 7 minute video for secondary student training on the Avoid-Deny-Defend portion of the Incident Command Violence Action Plan. This video is to be viewed under the direction of administration.
At the elementary level, this video is not authorized to be shown to the students at the school.
The Avoid-Deny-Defend Student Training Video is also available on the Auxiliary Services Website:
- Select the Safety & Security tab
- School Safety & Security on the drop down menu
Please direct any parents/guardians that want to view this video to the Web page. The District welcomes opportunities for parents/guardians to preview curriculum being taught to students, to include emergency response strategies. Avoid-Deny-Defend has been added to supplement the existing Lockout and Lockdown protocols. Parents/Guardians are encouraged to talk with their school about this and other emergency response protocols and drills.
Avoid-Deny-Defend Secondary Student Training Video
Avoid-Deny-Defend and Tactical Emergency Casualty Care Instructional Training Videos for Staff 2019-20
Last school year, Avoid-Deny-Defend (ADD) and Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) instructional trainings were presented to staff in live sessions conducted by Lt. Matt Pennington and Capt. Chet Ellis. These sessions were recorded to provide future training for personnel. The links to the videos below are available to administrators for the purpose of providing this training to personnel that are either new to the District, or would like a refresher course. Both the ADD and the TECC instructional videos for staff are just under an hour each in duration.
The Avoid-Deny-Defend Drill Protocol document is attached for your convenience. Please refer to this document as you and your staff prepare for a violent intruder drill/situation.
If you have questions, please contact Lance Everill, Emergency Operations Manager, at 801-567-8623, lance.everill@jordandistrict.org
Avoid-Deny-Defend Instructional Video for Staff
Tactical Emergency Casualty Care Instructional Video for Staff
Custodial Share – Winterizing Schools 2019-20
Administrators/Directors/Principals:
Please share this post with your building custodian(s). Thank you!
Discretionary Staff Funds – Revised 2019-20
DATE:
September 17, 2019
TO:
All Administrators
All Financial Administrative Assistants
FROM:
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Superintendent of Schools
John Larsen, Business Administrator
SUBJECT:
Discretionary Staff Funds
Please see memo and changes below.
School Budgets and Allocations for 2019-20
Principals and Administrative Assistants:
Please see the attached summaries of budget allocations and carryovers for the 2019-20 school year.
Jordan Parent University – Preparing Parents and Students for The Future After High School – September 19, 2019
Principals: Please post in your school and send the attached flyer to each School Community Council member, all parents are invited to attend.
Jordan Parent University
Preparing Parents and Students for The Future After High School
Thursday, September 19, 2019
7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
JATC-South – 12723 S Park Ave, Riverton
Ballet West Student In-Theater Presentations 2019-20
Ballet West will again be presenting in-theater presentations for students from grades 1-12. Click on the link in the flyer below for the dates, times and seating allotments of the performances. If you are interested in having your class attend one of these performances, please contact Verlene Jensen at 801-567-8296.
Training for Security Camera Use and Software Operation – October 2, 2019
Principals:
We have scheduled two separate training sessions on the operation of the school's security camera and software. The training will include the use of the software, saving of camera footage and the transferring of that footage to the appropriate device. We receive many requests for help in this area.
The training will be held on October 2, 2019.
Session 1: 9:00-10:00 am
Session 2 1:00-2:00 pm
Both sessions will be held at the Auxiliary Service building in the presentation room, enter at the main entrance. It is recommended that at least one administrator per building attend one of the sessions and if possible send one hall monitor to each session.
Incident Command System Training 2019-20
Incident Command System (ICS) training for the 2019-20 school year is now available for registration on JPLS. This course is being repeated on 3 different dates, for your convenience:
Thursday, September 26, 2019, 8:00-9:30 a.m. - Course #115952
Tuesday, October 1, 2019, 8:00-9:30 a.m. - Course #115953
Thursday, October 3, 2019, 1:00-2:30 p.m. - Course #115954
The course will be held in the Auxiliary Services Building Presentation Room, located at the main entrance. It will be an overview of the ICS, the Jordan School District Incident Action Plans and roles. The course is available to administration, administrative subs and anyone else that has a key ICS position at the school/location, as determined by the administrator. We recommend that at least one person per building attend, but more are welcome, to participate.
Please contact Emergency Operations Manager Lance Everill with questions: 801-567-8623, lance.everill@jordandistrict.org
Guidelines for Employees Entering Time Off into Skyward – September 2019
Reminder that contracted employees should enter their own time off using Skyward's Employee Access whenever possible. Instructions and guidelines attached.
High School Guidelines of Choreography/Music Composition Payments – August 2019
DATE:
October 10, 2014
TO:
High School Principals
FROM:
John Larsen, Interim Deputy Superintendent
Brad Sorensen, Administrator of Schools, Herriman Feeder
SUBJECT:
High School Guidelines of Choreography/Music Composition Payments
In an effort to provide additional opportunities to come up with a variety of choreographed dances or music pieces, the attached guidelines were created when it involves a current employee. Please make sure the guidelines are followed if you are considering paying a current employee for work above and beyond their current contract.
Policy DP339 – Released Time – Professional – Revised August 27, 2019
Click here to see revised policy DP339. Please share with the appropriate staff members.
School Community Council Training Schedule 2019-20 (Revised 8.29.19)
Principals:
Please share the attached flyers with your School Community Council members. One flyer contains dates for Jordan School District trainings. The other is provided by USBE and has the list of the trainings they are offering. As a reminder, new principals and new chairs are required to attend one of these trainings. A video will be available for training purposes if needed.
Updated Payroll Rosters – August 2019
Payroll Rosters have been updated. There are multiple tabs at the bottom of the spreadsheet. Administrative assistants should select the roster that best suits their needs. Please replace the old rosters with these new ones. If you have questions or suggestions please contact the Payroll Department.