Category: High School Info

TO:
All Administrators
All Administrative Assistants

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

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If you are a contracted employee and need to take Annual/Personal Leave on a Critical Day before or after President’s Day 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
President’s Day Licensed & ESP	February 16, 2026	Feb. 12 and 17, 2026	Jan. 2 – Jan. 12, 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 Personal Leave Before or After a Holiday
ESP Personal Leave Before or After a Holiday

 

 

TO:
All Administrators

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

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Educators who are enrolled in or have completed a School Leadership program and are interested in the one-year Paid Administrative Internship have through Monday, December 22nd at 11:59 P.M. to submit their application.

If an educator tries to submit their application at or after 11:59 P.M. the application will not go through, and the educator would have to wait until the next window, opening on January 5th before being able to submit.

Please see the details below, or visit our website.

APPLICATION WINDOWS:

• January Interviews: Application opens December 8th, 2025 and closes December 22nd , 2025 at 11:59 P.M.
• February Interviews: Application opens January 5th, 2026 and closes January 16th, 2026 at 11:59 P.M.

ELIGIBILITY:

• Be enrolled in a university administrative and/or leadership program, OR
• Have a current in-state or out-of-state administrative license.

STEP 1: Complete the current Administrative Full-Time Paid Internship application in Frontline.

• In the application, you are required to provide 3 references, which must meet the following criteria:
  1. Current Administrative Supervisor
  2. 2nd Administrator with whom you have worked with in the last 5 years
  3. A professional reference with whom you have worked with in the last 5 years
     • Your application will not be processed until all 3 required references are completed and returned.
     • All your references will receive an email from Mailbot@applitrack.com requesting they complete our Administrative Reference Form on your behalf. It is important you personally notify them to complete and submit the Administrative Reference Form ASAP.

• The video portion of the application is required. Please make surecertain links can be viewed by anyone who has the link.

STEP 2: Invitation to Interview. Administrative Internship applicants may be invited to an interview in January or March. This is a mandatory, in-person interview with the Administrative Cabinet. These interviews will be held on either Monday or Friday to accommodate travel plans for any out-of-state applicants.

Offer and Placement of Successful Candidates: These notifications will be made by phone from a member of the Administrative Cabinet. Candidates who receive a 1-year internship assignment will be invited to apply for and be interviewed in May/November for the Administrative Pool.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Administrative Internships are intended to be a one-year placement
• Administrative Internships are a 187-day contract on the Teacher Salary Schedule
  • Elementary placements receive 20 additional days
  • Secondary placements receive 10 additional days
• Internal JSD candidates chosen as an intern will have the right to return to a licensed position for which they are qualified at the conclusion of their intern year if not selected for an Administrative placement.

The following are new administrative assignments:

New Assignments Effective Jan. 2, 2026:

• Shawn McLeod, principal at Hidden Valley Middle appointed principal at Bingham High, replacing Rodney Shaw who is retiring.
• Sterling Hunt, assistant principal at Copper Hills High appointed principal at Hidden Valley Middle.
• Holly Bagley, assistant principal at Silver Crest Elementary appointed principal at Silver Crest Elementary, replacing Patty Bowen who is retiring.
• Adrian Ramjoue, administrative intern at West Jordan High appointed assistant principal at Copper Hills High.
• Douglas Pinkal, assistant principal at Antelope Canyon Elementary transferred as assistant principal at Silver Crest Elementary.
• Adriana Lund, administrative intern at Majestic Elementary transferred as administrative intern at Antelope Canyon.

Assignment Effective Feb. 2, 2026:

• Kylie Bussell, administrative intern at Mountain Ridge High appointed assistant principal at Bingham High, replacing Rufine Einzinger who is retiring.

TO:
Administrators
Administrative Assistants
Athletic Directors
Individuals that schedule field trips

FROM:
John Larsen, Business Administrator
Daniel Ellis, Director of Accounting and Audits
Natalie Grange, Accounting Administrator
Kittisack Soumpholphakdy, Transportation Coordinator

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When scheduling a field trip with the JSD Transportation Department, it is important to include all relevant information regarding departure and bus needs as well as billing information.

Please review the attached document for instructions on how to add billing codes when a district department is paying for your field trip or you are splitting the cost of a bus with another school.

For specific questions regarding field trip or bus logistics, contact Michael at 801-567-8809. For billing questions, call Janet at 801-567-8334.

TO: 
All Administrators

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

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Are you interested in or currently pursuing a STEM endorsement? Let USBE PAY FOR YOUR COLLEGE CLASSES! This is called the STEM Endorsement Incentive Program (EIP) and it has been funded again for the 2025-26 school year. See our EIP website for a full list of endorsements.

Reimbursement applications for courses completed after July 1, 2025 are now being accepted. The next round of reimbursements applications is due December 19, 2025 for teachers who completed STEM courses in Summer/Fall 2025.

See the attached flyer and link to our EIP website for more information. If you have any questions, please reach out to your content consultant. We would love to talk to you!

TO:
All Administrators
All Administrative Assistants

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

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Exciting News for Critical Need/Hard to Fill Positions!

We are thrilled to announce that positions identified as Critical Need or Hard to Fill are now eligible for submission, with postings going live in January! This is an incredible opportunity to showcase your open roles and attract top talent.

Important Action Required! Please ensure you complete the Date Position Available field on your Requisition. This crucial step aids us in accurately identifying positions available for the 2026-2027 school year and bolsters our nationwide recruitment efforts. Your attention to detail will help us connect the right candidates to your team!

Need Assistance? Don't forget, there are tutorials available to guide you through completing requisitions and navigating all things Frontline. Simply follow the link on your Frontline Message Board for step-by-step assistance. Should you have any questions or need further support, our friendly HR Recruiting Team is just a call away!

Let's make this recruitment season a success together!

TO:
All Administrators

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

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We are thrilled to announce the much-anticipated Annual Teacher Transfer Fair, scheduled for February 17, 2026, from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. Join us at Herriman High School for an evening filled with exciting opportunities and professional growth.

Event Highlights:

• Important Details: Parking and additional event specifics will be shared in January. Please ensure that at least one school administrator attends the fair. A flyer is attached for your convenience to distribute among your educators.
• Exclusive Invitation: This event is exclusively for current JSD educators, JSD interns, and student teachers for the 2025-2026 contract year. Please note that Education Support Professionals (ESPs) and substitute teachers interested in teaching positions are invited to attend the Jordan Job Fair on March 2, 2026. Kindly refrain from inviting ESPs and substitute teachers to the Teacher Transfer Fair, as they will not be admitted.
• Interview Opportunities: Even if your school currently has no available positions, we strongly encourage you to interview all interested candidates. This fair offers a prime opportunity to prepare for anticipated or potential openings. Interviewing internal candidates, including interns and student teachers, helps create a tailored pool of candidates ready to apply for openings at your school as they arise.

Transfer Process Information:

• Comprehensive details regarding the transfer request process will be available in January.
• The transfer application window will open from Sunday, February 1st to Saturday, February 28, 2026.
• Any unfilled positions will be publicly posted on Monday, March 2, 2026.

Mark your calendars and prepare for a dynamic event that promises to be an invaluable experience for all involved. We look forward to seeing you at the Teacher Transfer Fair, where opportunities and futures align!

DATE:   
November 20, 2025

TO:  
Building Principals
Secondary Attendance Secretaries
Secondary Registrars
Elementary Administrative Assistants

FROM: 
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director, Student Services
Caleb Olson, Enrollment Consultant, Student Services

SUBJECT:   
District Contact for Attendance and Registrars

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The district point-of-contact for secondary attendance secretaries and registrars (including overseeing training for newly hired attendance secretaries and registrars and implementing processes to coordinate and standardize District procedure in these areas) is the Enrollment Consultant in Student Services, currently Caleb Olson. Supervision responsibilities will remain with the site-based administrator.

Elementary administrative assistants will also coordinate processes regarding attendance and registration/enrollment with the Enrollment Consultant in Student Services.

Please direct questions to Caleb Olson, caleb.olson@jordandistrict.org or extension 88251.

 

TO:
All Administrators

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

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For educators currently in, or have completed, an School Leadership program who are interested in a one-year Paid Administrative Internship.

Additional details are below or, you can visit our website at this LINK

APPLICATION WINDOWS:

• January Interviews: Application opens December 8, 2025 and closes December 22, 2025 at 11:59 P.M.
• February Interviews: Application opens January 5, 2026 and closes January 16, 2026 at 11:59 P.M.

ELIGIBILITY:

• Be enrolled in a university administrative and/or leadership program,
  OR
• Have a current in-state or out-of-state administrative license.

STEP 1: Complete the current Administrative Full-Time Paid Internship application in Frontline                 

• In the application, you are required to provide 3 references, which must meet the following criteria:
  1. Current Administrative Supervisor
  2. 2nd Administrator with whom you have worked with in the last 5 years
  3. A professional reference with whom you have worked with in the last 5 years
     • Your application will not be processed until all 3 required references are completed and returned.
     • All your references will receive an email from Mailbot@applitrack.com requesting they complete our Administrative Reference Form on your behalf. It is important you personally notify them to complete and submit the Administrative Reference Form ASAP.

• The video portion of the application is required. Please make certain links can be viewed by anyone who has the link.

STEP 2: Invitation to Interview. Administrative Internship applicants may be invited to an interview in January or February. This is a mandatory, in-person interview with the Administrative Cabinet. These interviews will be held on either Monday or Friday to accommodate travel plans for any out-of-state applicants.

Offer and Placement of Successful Candidates: These notifications will be made by phone from a member of the Administrative Cabinet. Candidates who receive a 1-year internship assignment will be invited to apply for and be interviewed in May/November for the Administrative Pool.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Administrative Internships are intended to be a one-year placement
• Administrative Internships are a 187-day contract on the Teacher Salary Schedule
  • Elementary placements receive 20 additional days
  • Secondary placements receive 10 additional days
• Internal JSD candidates chosen as an intern will have the right to return to a licensed position for which they are qualified at the conclusion of their intern year if not selected for an Administrative placement.

 

TO:
All Administrators
All Administrative Assistants

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

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If you are a contracted employee and need to take Annual/Personal Leave on a Critical Day before or after the MLK 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
Martin Luther King  Licensed & ESP	January 19, 2026	Jan. 16 and 21, 2026	Dec. 5 – Dec. 15, 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

ESP Annual/Personal Leave Taken on a Critical Day 2025-2026

TO:
All Administrators
All Administrative Assistants

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

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Dear Educators,

We are pleased to inform you of recent updates from the Utah State Board of Education (USBE) that will streamline the process for teachers to upgrade their current licenses to include grades 6-12. This change aims to offer educators more opportunities to enhance their teaching credentials and broaden their influence in schools.

Eligibility and Requirements

Teachers with a qualifying professional license in Elementary, Early Childhood, Deaf Education, Preschool Special Education, and Special Education areas can now add the Secondary (6-12) license by fulfilling the professional level endorsement requirements for a Content Area Endorsement or a Career and Technical Education (CTE) Endorsement.

Available Content Area Endorsements:

Below is a comprehensive list of eligible content area endorsements:

• American Sign Language
• Driver Education
• Health Education
• Library Media
• Physical Education
• Secondary Fine Arts (All areas)
• English as a Second Language
• English Language Arts
• Literacy Interventionist
• Middle School Mathematics (Formerly Math 2)
• Secondary Mathematics
• Science Core
• Secondary Science: Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Physics
• Social Studies (All Areas)
• Social Studies Composite
• World Languages
• And many more within the CTE endorsements

Application Process

Group 1: Applying for Professional Level Endorsement

• Educator Status: Holds a qualifying professional license and is applying for a Content Area or CTE professional-level endorsement.
• Application Used: Updated "Endorsement Only" application in SM Apply.

Group 2: Already holds a Professional Level Endorsement

• Educator Status: Holds a qualifying professional license and already has the required Content Area or CTE professional level endorsement.
• Application Used: "LER Upgrade to Professional” application in SM Apply.

We encourage all eligible educators to take advantage of this opportunity to enhance their teaching credentials. For further information, please visit the USBE website or contact Brittany Bauer at brittany.bauer@jordandistrict.org or 801-567-8214.

Thank you for your continued dedication to education and for making a positive difference in the lives of our students.

 

TO:
School Building Administrators

FROM:
Michelle Love-Day, Director of Language & Culture Services

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TESOL stands for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages and it is a national organization that will be hosting its conference here in Salt Lake March 24-27, 2026. While the department does not have funds to send teachers, we encourage building administrators to at least send your ELD lead to this impactful conference to take information back to your school. You can learn more about the conference at this website.

TO:
All Administrators
Licensed Educators
ESPs

FROM:
Michelle Love-Day, Director of Language & Culture Services

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The Language & Culture Services team has a few spots open for Spanish for Educators. Their goal is to provide tools and resources for classroom teachers so that they can sharpen Spanish skills, whether this is their first time being exposed to Spanish or they learned in high school, LCS encourages all educators who have students that speak Spanish to take this 5 week course from DLI educators.

The course is 5 weeks long. Select one from two remaining sessions:

• Session 3 Jan. 5 - Feb. 10, 2026
• Session 4  Feb. 23 - March 23, 2026  is available for learning.
• Classes will be held from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
• Locations:  Bingham High on Tuesdays | West Jordan High on Wednesdays | Mountain Ridge High on Thursdays

Please complete the registration form at the link below, to help us gauge interest.  Classes are for licensed educators only.

• Registation for the Spanish for Educators Class

Date: Dec. 4, 2025

To: All Administrators, All Admin Assistants

From: Steffany Ellsworth, Support Services Manager, Information Systems

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Information Systems is excited to announce a significant step in enhancing the District’s operational technology: the upgrade to Skyward’s Qmlativ Student Management System. Mark your calendar, as Qmlativ Student will go live on July 19, 2027. As a reminder, the team is currently in the process of migrating the finance system to Skyward Qmlativ, with a scheduled go-live date of May 4, 2026, as announced previously in this JAM.

The adoption of Qmlativ Student will modernize how we manage student data and daily processes with a more integrated and user-friendly platform. Take a moment to preview the robust features offered in Qmlativ by watching this brief overview:

With Qmlativ Student, district departments and school staff will experience:

• Enhanced Data Accessibility: Easily find, filter, and extract critical student information, allowing for faster, more insightful reporting.
• Intuitive User Experience: The modern, clean interface is designed to simplify daily tasks, making student management more seamless than ever before.
• Personalized Workspaces: Customizable dashboards will allow staff to prioritize the student data and functions most relevant to their specific roles.
• Greater Adaptability: Navigate scheduling, grading, attendance, and record-keeping with increased flexibility.

Further information regarding timeline and training will be shared as Information Systems moves forward with our implementation. In the meantime, if you have any immediate questions, please reach out to the Information Systems helpdesk at 801-567-8737 or use extension 88737.

TO:
School Administrators
School Office Staff

FROM:
Katie Bastian, Director Nutrition Services

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Nutrition Services with the help of the Accounting Department has created a process for schools to now accept student meal deficit donations by credit card to the School Window estore. A flyer is included with a link and QR code to assist with the donations at either a school or district level.